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Re: Behind the lens filters (was [Largeformat] Red Dot Artar 14" f:9)



>Wonder why so many recommend behind the lens?
>
>Pam
>
>Karl Wolz wrote:
> >
> > I agree.  You can use some incredibly poor quality stuff in front of the
> > lens and get away with it.  Not so with the rear, which will project any
> > flaws directly to your image.

Not true,  Karl.  I have proven this false on many occasions. (not 
because I wanted to)

At the time I was generally stopping down to F45 and F64.  Never a 
flaw showed up on film.

-Bill