10-19-2010, 06:55 PM
[quote name='Light Is Beauty' timestamp='1287510592' post='3694']
Good day all,
Wanted to approach this forum about any known, or perceived limitations on currently available glass for Canon/Nikon platforms against the quickly escalating megapixel count. I've heard it thrown around that at 15-18MP you're already pushing the limitations of the glass. Anyone have any data or opinions on the matter? As a Canon shooter I'm particularly concerned since they're known to be leaders in high MP count with bodies already in the 20s and a 30+MP 1Ds scheduled for next year.
Thanks again!
-Javier
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It is not correct to think that somehow sensors "outresolve" lenses.
Just take a peek at the tests from photozone, they illustrate this beautifully.
Take any lens tested on the Canon EOS 350D, and 8mp APS-C camera. Then take the same lens tested on the 15mp Canon EOS 50D.
You will ALWAYS see a higher resolution measured on the 50D, no matter how badly the lens performed on the 350D.
That trend will continue for quite some time yet... higher resolution sensors WILL resolve more detail, even with not so sharp lenses.
There should be no worry what so ever about full frame sensors of 30 to 50 mp.
Good day all,
Wanted to approach this forum about any known, or perceived limitations on currently available glass for Canon/Nikon platforms against the quickly escalating megapixel count. I've heard it thrown around that at 15-18MP you're already pushing the limitations of the glass. Anyone have any data or opinions on the matter? As a Canon shooter I'm particularly concerned since they're known to be leaders in high MP count with bodies already in the 20s and a 30+MP 1Ds scheduled for next year.
Thanks again!
-Javier
[/quote]
It is not correct to think that somehow sensors "outresolve" lenses.
Just take a peek at the tests from photozone, they illustrate this beautifully.
Take any lens tested on the Canon EOS 350D, and 8mp APS-C camera. Then take the same lens tested on the 15mp Canon EOS 50D.
You will ALWAYS see a higher resolution measured on the 50D, no matter how badly the lens performed on the 350D.
That trend will continue for quite some time yet... higher resolution sensors WILL resolve more detail, even with not so sharp lenses.
There should be no worry what so ever about full frame sensors of 30 to 50 mp.