Modulation Transfer Function illustration on Behance

[Abitconfused]

To contemplate...
https://www.behance.net/gallery/1036...-Illustrations

[Abitconfused]

I do so love the lens and camera. I may buy the Z 24-200mm VR should funding permit. But I receive nothing from any manufacturer. Alas, to give so much and earn so little. Poor poor pitiful me!

[pnodrog]

Certainly an interesting lot of diagrams. I assume you think your Z50 would look nice with a Z (S?) 24-200mm siting on the front... As of yet I have not moved to the Z system but the 24-200mm is certainly the lens I would get. I have the Nikon 28-300mm sitting on my D800 most of the time but would like something just a little wider.

Hopefully the just released Z9 will be followed by a Z8 or updated Z7 series body and offer a similar focus tracking performance. If (when?) that happens I will probably (almost definitely but subject to spousal negotiations) move to mirrorless.

[Abitconfused]

Yes! I have the 28-300 on my D810 and like it quite a lot. But I have become so captivated by the Z50 using the very sharp Z50mm that I almost can't leave home without it. Perhaps its the high contrast that adds so much to a photo?

And the Z 50 & Z50mm combo is LIGHT compared with the D810 & 28-300.

https://twitter.com/Maxcopy/status/1...615430/photo/1

[Manfred M]

I have yet to consult a MTF chart as one of the main reasons for buying a lens. The last lens I bought was the one both you and Paul have written about; the Nikkor 28 - 300mm. If I had watched the specs, I would never have bought it because of its many technical flaws that have been reported. I bought it for a 1 month long trip to South America and as we would be traveling from place to place using public transit with our possessions in a single large backpack. No spare camera body or lens. It was a bit too long on the wide angle side, as Paul mentions.

Like Paul, I am planning to update to a new mirrorless camera when the next generation comes out and am torn as to which way I will end up going; a Nikon Z seems to be the obvious transition, but right now the FujiFilm GFX100S is a strong contender. The 100MP sensor and full 16-bit colour are very tempting. I had a chance to work with it over the summer and the image quality blew me away.

[Abitconfused]

I agree Manfred, I tend to like the technology and science as much as the photography. Thus serving two masters... The GFX100S looks like a miracle you can hold in your hand. I guess a fair comparison would be the Nikon's Z9? I am wondering what we can do with 102 megapixels in medium format? Is there such a thing as a printer that can roll out an image the size of Géricault's Raft of Medusa at 300DPI?

[Manfred M]

I agree Manfred, I tend to like the technology and science as much as the photography. Thus serving two masters... The GFX100S looks like a miracle you can hold in your hand. I guess a fair comparison would be the Nikon's Z9? I am wondering what we can do with 102 megapixels in medium format? Is there such a thing as a printer that can roll out an image the size of Géricault's Raft of Medusa at 300DPI?

The widest photo inkjet printer I know of runs at a maximum width of 64" and the widest papers I know are around 60". 50ft rolls are pretty common. The usual trick is to run multiple prints that are then carefully trim and mount them. I remember being at a show at the National Gallery of Canada with one of Edward Burtynsky's work for the Anthropocene show being in that size range and the seams were not that noticeable unless one was very close to the image.

The full size on the GFX 100S (no up rezzing) for one of the 360 dpi Epson printers that I prefer would give a 24" x 32" print.

[Abitconfused]

I had Snapfish produce a 20 x 30 from the Z 50 & Z 50mm and I am quite pleased with it. But it is of some urban drawings, A landscape would probably be more of a challenge. Have you happened to see any Photoshop Enhanced images printed in large format? Oh the testing that could be done with our cameras! Endless!!! (and fun)

[Manfred M]

I had Snapfish produce a 20 x 30 from the Z 50 & Z 50mm and I am quite pleased with it. But it is of some urban drawings, A landscape would probably be more of a challenge. Have you happened to see any Photoshop Enhanced images printed in large format? Oh the testing that could be done with our cameras! Endless!!! (and fun)

As long as the data is there we can print large images. I am preparing three images for a show I am participating in with 5 other photographers next February / March and am currently looking at three 24 x 36 images, all done in Photoshop. As the show is being held at a well regarded local gallery, the curator is keeping a very close eye on quality. I will be completing the first image this weekend and the other two will also be completed within the next 2 weeks. I expect I will be spending at least 4 or 5 hours on each image, mostly dodging and burning. These are going to be 16" x 20" proofs.

My printer only goes to 17" wide maximum, so I will be checking out some of the local fine art printers and framers before Christmas. This is not going to be cheap...

[Abitconfused]

As long as the data is there we can print large images. I am preparing three images for a show I am participating in with 5 other photographers next February / March and am currently looking at three 24 x 36 images, all done in Photoshop. As the show is being held at a well regarded local gallery, the curator is keeping a very close eye on quality. I will be completing the first image this weekend and the other two will also be completed within the next 2 weeks. I expect I will be spending at least 4 or 5 hours on each image, mostly dodging and burning. These are going to be 16" x 20" proofs.

My printer only goes to 17" wide maximum, so I will be checking out some of the local fine art printers and framers before Christmas. This is not going to be cheap...

I truly wish you the best with this project. It is people such as yourself who keep photography recognizable as an art requiring knowledge and skill. And doing so just ain't cheap!