50mm Lenses test

[ALLSTAR]

These are resolution tests about several kinds of 50mm Lenses, update when I get other kinds of lenses
Testing by RED @ 4k 16:9, A-mount system.
All images are 4096 × 2304 jpg, you can download and zoom out to 1:1
ZEISS super speed T 1.3 MKIII @ T1.3
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af225/allstar_cine/ZEISST13MKIIIT13.jpg


ZEISS super speed T 1.3 MKIII @ T2.8
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af225/allstar_cine/ZEISST13MKIIIT28.jpg


NIKON AIS 50MMF1.4 @ F1.4
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af225/allstar_cine/NIKONAIS50MMF14F14.jpg


NIKON AIS 50MMF1.4 @ F2.8
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af225/allstar_cine/NIKONAIS50MMF14F28.jpg


NIKON ZF 50MMF1.4 @ F1.4
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af225/allstar_cine/NIKONZF50MMF14F14.jpg


NIKON ZF 50MMF1.4 @ F2.8
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af225/allstar_cine/NIKONZF50MMF14F28.jpg

[Stephen Williams]

Hi,

I notice the chart is not parallel to the camera.........

[Pawel Achtel]

I notice the camera not parallel to the chart :)

[Brian D. Goff]

I notice the camera not parallel to the chart :)

The two lines (vertical/horizontal) on the test chart are not parallel - I think the camera was pretty much parallel.

[Matthew Duclos]

Kinda an unfair comparison swapping between F-stop and T-stop. Especially with old glass. However, it would appear that the oldest lens in the bunch, the Nikon AIS lens, takes the cake. Useful nonetheless. Keep it up Allstar.

Correction!
The Zeiss ZF looks the best at f/2.8 and the AIS a VERY close second.

[Alexander Bscheidl]

Hi Allstar,

What does this test want to tell us? That Nikon "glass" is "almost" equivalent in quality to Zeiss Super Speeds with Red cameras? What is your intention? Are you working as Director of Photography? I think technical decisions depend on personal taste and budget consideration.

Please let us know.

Best Alexander

[John Burnley]

You will likely get much sharper results with the modestly priced Nikkor 50mm f1.8 than the Nikkor f1.4. Of course if the f1.4 aperture is mandated by the light level, that won't be the ticket.

[Charles Angus]

Any chance for some full-res uploads?

[Andrew Walker]

My 50mm Zeiss ZF is really sharp and one of my favorite lenses to use.