>On Tue, 21 Jul 1998, Winsor Crosby wrote:
>
>> Something that I have been curious about for sometime is the resolution of
>> larger format lenses. A number of list users have admitted to the use of
>> non-Oly cameras, but only because Oly does not make equipment in the larger
>> formats. I understand. ;-)
>> I have never seen lens resolution tests for medium or large format lenses.
>> Are they published? If so what kind of resolution would one expect from a
>> pretty good lens.
>
> The current issue of Pop Photo (Aug '98) happens to have a test of the
>"normal" lens for the new AF Pentax 645. The results published in
>lines per mm.
>
> Resolution
>
> F/ Center Corner
>
> 2.8 55 (Exc) 42 (Exc)
>
> 4 50 (Exc) 41 (Exc)
>
> 5.6 45 (VG) 41 (VG)
>
> 8 63 (Exc) 44 (Exc)
>
> 11 70 (Exc) 50 (Exc)
>
> 16 63 (Exc) 45 (Exc)
>
> 22 50 (Exc) 40 (Exc)
>
> They describe this lens as: "A superb normal lens"...hope this
>helps with your question.
> *= Doris Fang =*
>
>
Sure does. Thanks, Doris.
Winsor
Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California
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