Now as this is a DP thread, I'd have to ask you to clarify (with supporting data and sources) whether by "larger" sensor, you mean size of the sensor or number of pixels?
Thanks for the link to the podcast about understanding MTF charts. It was really helpful to me and the best explanation that I've heard. I think it was also useful to hear Roger talk about what it doesn't tell you. It was very much worth my time to listen to all of it.
I didn't want to write a tome in my earlier response. It's still all obvious. Gee... second generation lenses are in the top tier, first gen are in the lower tiers. Who would have thought? Third party wide aperture lenses are generally in lower tiers. Again, not a big surprise.
The whole “this lens isn’t enough for this sensor” thing is a myth.
The new 56 is on the list, but the old one is not. It's the appearance of the XF18-120 on the list and the absence of several know-to-be-sharp primes that really discredits the list for me. I have both the 16F2.8 and the 16F1.4. My F1.4 is sharper..why is the 2.8 on the list and not the 1.4? It's a list of lenses they want to sell and i think it's existence just creates confusion.The XF56 f/1.2 is on the list but the absence of the XF16 f/1.4 baffles me too. I'm guessing Fuji would rather sell the new XF18 f/1.4.Not a maketing ploy? You really think the xf18-120 will outresolve the primes that didn't make the list? Ie xf56 xf16f1.4, gen1 xf27. It's a random list of their newer lenses that they want to sell IMHO. It's pretty arbitrary. Why the 16f2.8 and not the 16f1.4?In the interests of accuracy, can we be clear.
Fuji have published a list of lenses which will give optimal results combined with the 40mp sensor.
Nowhere have they indicated that older, or non-listed lenses will give poor results, should be avoided, or special treatment is needed.
A number of posters view that advice as a marketing ploy to promote new lenses. I don’t agree. They are of course fully entitled to this opinion, but shouldn’t exaggerate or distort it to something which it isn’t, or become unnecessarily indignant.
Fuji have issued some info or guidance. Use it as you see fit, or take it with a pinch of salt if that’s how you feel. I will continue using my 16-80 and 16mm prime with the larger sensor. Happy New Year everyone.
You’re welcome. Roger Cicala is a very knowledgeable and clear communicator. His blog is a remarkable resource.
Sure, 2nd gen vs 1st gen is obvious, but how much more? Where would the 3rd party stand? There are cases of it below, in between or even above. That isn't obvious at first glance.
