Q2M no sharpening?

[gtto]

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I find I prefer using no sharpening on the raw images. They seem to look a little more film like to my eyes  That being said my eyes are old! Does anyone else find this to be true? I am using C1 for post. Thanks. 

[thegobi]

Same here, no sharpening

A lot of people seem to like extra sharp, low-key, high-contrast images for black and white. I like the look as well, but it can waste the talents of the Q2M with its lovely smooth gradations in mid tones.

[Le Chef]

Why not reduce sharpening in post then?

[Likaleica]

I haven’t used sharpening in years

[Likaleica]

“Sharpness is a bourgeoise concept.”

Henri Cartier-Bresson

[thegobi]

10 hours ago, Le Chef said:

Why not reduce sharpening in post then?

For me, I like it where it is - I don’t want to increase it or reduce it. 
…not a hard and fast rule—depends on the individual image.

One reason I like the Q2M is less time in post.  It’s a personal bias, but the more the world is obsessing with AI and over-processed images the less time I want in front of a computer and to be out taking photos