>>4086606Different lenses render differently. This includes sharpness, contrast, CA, bokeh, etc.
You can get 3D pop with a wide variety of lenses, and those very same lenses can also yield "flat" images in different circumstances. You definitely need a sharp lens with smooth transitions, but I think a lot more of it has to do with lighting, subject matter, composition, and processing.
I would love to see direct comparisons of similar lenses if anyone is able to provide. Seems like an easy way to prove / disprove this idea.
