Good assessment, Adam. But to the above options, you could also add that diffraction is just another potential tool, to either employ or set aside according to the specific goal in mind, with critical sharpness being the opposite tool. Some like to use a broad paintbrush, others a fine narrow one. Or the whole depth of field problem might force your hand : ULF shooters generally contact print, yet often need very small apertures anyway due to serious depth of field issues.