
DSLR lenses had to produce images that were consistent with what you could see through the viewfinder, so all corrections were strictly optional. When we first started reviewing lenses, mirrorless cameras didn't yet exist, so we developed a processing philosophy based on showing lenses in their totally uncorrected form. To explain why we've made this change, it's helpful to look at what we've been doing up until now, and why. Explanations of existing philosophy and approach In simple terms, we'll now be applying all manufacturer lens corrections when we process images in lens sample galleries, since we believe that's how most people will experience the results of modern lenses, most often. And, having recognized that technology has overtaken us, we're updating our processing philosophy. That's the point we feel we've reached with our approach to processing images when we're assessing lenses. What's not always easy to recognize is the point at which everything has changed so much that your existing way of working no longer makes sense or, at least, is no longer optimal. Technology moves forward, sometimes in incremental steps, other times in leaps and bounds.

Digital lens corrections, once seen as a way to keep lens size and cost down, are now an inherent part of the design of pro-grade optics, such as Nikon's Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
