terminology - What is "veiling glare"? How does it affect my …
Both veiling glare and flare ghosts may be seen. Taken with a Pentax-A SMC 35-105/3.5 lens (1984), which also has 15 elements in 13 groups. Pentax's Super-Multi-Coating (SMC) was …
What is the difference between Diffraction Spikes and Lens Flare?
Dec 11, 2019 · Visible as a clear rendition of the internals of the lens assembly ("ghosting") and sometimes as a general haze over the image ("veiling glare"). The effect is related to the angle …
repair - How to reassemble aperture of Smena lens?
I was testing a Smena lens, and it was unexpectedly susceptible to veiling glare, compared with other Smena lenses I've used. So I took it apart to make sure the elements were positioned …
How can I figure out source of reflections causing glare?
Jun 11, 2021 · How do I figure out what is causing glare, systematically? Systematic Technique: Use "Process Of Elimination"… Turn off (or cover) each light in-turn as you look at the subject. …
Outdoor lighting: is this natural light or a graphic effect?
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What's this problem with light in my photos called?
\$\begingroup\$ Yep, it seems to be veiling glare that's my problem. I just didn't know the term since I'm not into photography too much. Thanks! It's probably the anti glare coating on my …
calculations - Should addition of RGB values be used when adding …
May 21, 2015 · Veiling glare is an overall addition of exposure in linear space which is generally spatially uniform. Ghosting can be caused by the presence of veiling glare and usually creates …
Why is Nikon 1.4g better when Nikon 1.8g is sharper?
Apr 18, 2019 · veiling glare – I'm particularly concerned about veiling glare because it rapidly degrades images into uselessness. However, a bit of veiling glare can add character. I have …
lens - Cheap, unbranded 85mm f/1.8 prime lenses - are they …
Aug 30, 2019 · It's not strong against veiling glare, but the lens hood it comes with is helpful. There appear to be plenty of people who do like the lens. On a popular shopping site, over …
What impact on image resolution does the aperture have?
Although it isn't technically part of resolution, I should also add that many lenses display "veiling" (aka "veiling glare", etc.) at or close to their maximum aperture. This can (sometimes …