How much ff resolution to not be "weak link" with Otus?

[l_d_allan]

My understanding is that the very expensive Zeiss 55mm f1.4 Otus is pretty much state-of-the-art for lens quality, including line-pair resolution.

I also have the impression that the Otus has more resolution than even the Nikon D800e with 36mpx can resolve. In that sense, the Nikon sensor is the "weak link".

• I'm unclear if this is a valid question, but what full frame sensor resolution would "balance" the Otus so that neither was the "weak link"?
• How about APS-C sensors with 24 mpx and no AA filter? I believe I've read that these sensors present the greatest challenge to the center of premium lenses.
• Is there some kind of formula that relates optimal sensor resolution to line-pair resolution with a certain MFT definition?
• How about very good, but not ultra-premium lenses like a Canon 35mm f2 IS prime?
• How about a very good zoom like the Canon 70-200mm f2.8L II zoom?
• Is there a way to estimate how much resolution a lens can "feed" from DxoMark lens ratings?
• Sorry if this question has been asked before.

 

[Austinian]

Along those lines, Goldratt's "The Goal" was required reading at the last company I worked for.

Thanks. Here's a link to it's Wiki entry ... written in 1984. I'll check if our local library has a copy, or can do an ILL (inter-library loan).

OK ... reserved so I can pick it up later this week, on "Date Night" with the TAGAL Mrs. Allan. (Talented And Gifted And Lovely)

That book hit home with me, because along with the usual management-speak sludge, their situation with a single machine bottlenecking a process was similar to a situation we faced--an entire product line ran through a single, high-precision machine tool. I used to quake with fear whenever any change had to be made to it.

 

[l_d_allan]

Apparently, the OP just emerged from a 40 month cryogenic state.

Sorry.

Perhaps DPR should yellow the corners of posts in white-background mode, by age, going to brown for 15-year-old-posts.

Good idea. I've made a number of suggestions on the "Site Feedback and Help" sub-forum over the years. OK ... submitted.
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/60650669

Strange thing is, I read most or all of the older posts back when they were written, and all of them, including my own, were colored in threaded view as if I never read them.

My speculation is that when DPR upgraded their forum engine software, lots of stuff got reset. Annoying, but I used to be something of a fanboy of the DPR forum engine software.

IIRC, at some point years ago when it was out in front and pulling away from competitors, I pleaded with the powers that be to monetize it somehow. Sigh.

 

[altair8800]

From this we know for sure that Otus can resolve at least 48 MP on a 54 MP FF sensor. further below in the 2nd thread I calculate a minimum resolution of 57 MP on an 81 MP FF sensor

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52907336

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52923815

That lines/mm graph has been one of my favorites since you first posted it. Shows pixel density importance clearly. Thanks for that.