Originally posted by Class A The common -- but still incorrect -- statement that old film glass is not up to the demands of a 36MP sensor is plain nonsense. TN and DPReview unfortunately do not know better than to lazyily parrot this uninformed statement.
If anyone said that it is an issue that a lens like the FA* 85/1.4 is only available on the used market and one therefore does not has the comfort of immediate availability/access and manufacturer warranties, I'd immediately agree. However, to dismiss older glass on the basis that it is not optically good enough, is silly.
Let me make just one remark: If lenses were inadequate for a 36MP K-1 then they would have been inadequate for a 16MP K-5 all along (the smaller sensor places a higher demand on the resolving powers of lenses). Did any of these "experts" ever make that claim for 16MP APS-C sensors?
i totally agree with you Class A i shot on a Canon K35 which a 1970 lens on a red dragon camera a while back ...bit bigger that an APS-C sensor at 6k HD amazing lens ...and i know the guys a cooke know there stuff a bit better than a bloke with youtube channel they have been making lenses since 1894 !!!!!!
what we are looking for is the colour rendition/high light roll off etc out of the old lens we know they're going to be sharp there are few soft russian ones i have come across ...but that really the lens build
when i got the K1 i knew i would have no problem with resolving power with old lens ...and i don't ...it's just strange watching that video
now if i could find a PL mount to k mount adapter ....i think my life would be complete
i,m have far to much fun with this camera :-)