Initial Resolution Tests are in on the EOS 5DS & EOS 5DS R

[Canon Rumors]

Roger at <a href="http://www.lensrentals.com" target="_blank">LensRentals.com</a> has completed his initial resolution tests on the brand new Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R camera bodies.</p>
<p>The cameras were tested with the Zeiss 21mm f2.8, EF 50mm f/1.4, Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Otus and Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II. As LensRentals.com found, the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R outresolve the Canon EOS 5D Mark III without much issue, although the differences do vary depending on the lens.</p>
<p>Summary from LensRentals.com:</p>
<blockquote><p>Just as it was the Nikon high resolution cameras were released, it will take months of testing and photographer experience to determine which lenses do exactly what with the new cameras. But it’s not a critical thing to know at first. Every lens will provide better on the new cameras, at least in the center of the image. How much of a difference will range from noticeably better, to “wow” depending upon the lens, type of photography, and subject matter.</p>
<p>There are many other things that are going to be as, or more, important to the photographer than absolute resolution. But absolute resolution is always a good thing. And these cameras certainly deliver phenomenal resolution. <em><a href="http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2015/06/canon-5ds-and-5ds-r-initial-resolution-tests" target="_blank">Read the full article</a></em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong> Canon EOS 5DS: <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICA5DS.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1119026-REG/canon_0581c002_eos_5ds_dslr_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T3ERPT8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00T3ERPT8&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=C3LAZKJCU4IRBJUF" target="_blank">Amazon</a> <strong>Canon EOS 5DS R: </strong><a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICA5DS.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a><strong> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1119026-REG/canon_0581c002_eos_5ds_dslr_camera.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T3ERPT8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00T3ERPT8&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=C3LAZKJCU4IRBJUF" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></strong></p>

 

[ahsanford]

Same thing happened when Nikon went to 36 MP. Every lens improved from an imatest perspective, not just the best ones.

So this story should surprise no one. Still, I guess it's good to see all those added pixels are indeed in there?

- A

 

[ahsanford]

I am surprised to see the 5DSr outresolve the 5DS on the 'better' lenses he tested. I realize that's exactly what it's designed for, but from everything I've read, it was very, very hard to see differences between the D800 / D800E / D810 unless you hand picked the sharpest aperture.

These results might imply the 5DSr would not be a debatable choice so much as a clear choice for stills, provided its limitations don't punish what you shoot -- moire would still need to be sussed out, of course.

- A

 

[Loswr]

I am surprised to see the 5DSr outresolve the 5DS on the 'better' lenses he tested. I realize that's exactly what it's designed for, but from everything I've read, it was very, very hard to see differences between the D800 / D800E / D810 unless you hand picked the sharpest aperture.

It might be that the 5Ds has a substantially stronger AA filter than the D800.

 

[ahsanford]

I am surprised to see the 5DSr outresolve the 5DS on the 'better' lenses he tested. I realize that's exactly what it's designed for, but from everything I've read, it was very, very hard to see differences between the D800 / D800E / D810 unless you hand picked the sharpest aperture.

It might be that the 5Ds has a substantially stronger AA filter than the D800.

Some sharpness obsessive who specializes in shooting screen doors and kitchen strainers just threw his laptop across the room at the prospect of that.

"All those years of waiting -- for nothing!"

- A

 

[RayValdez360]

LOL camera fanboys. I barely see anyone's pictures on here. Just talk about technology

 

[horshack]

LOL camera fanboys. I barely see anyone's pictures on here. Just talk about technology

See circled forum header:

 

[meywd]

LOL camera fanboys. I barely see anyone's pictures on here. Just talk about technology

Where are yours?

 

[Loswr]

LOL camera fanboys. I barely see anyone's pictures on here. Just talk about technology

Ok, here's one of my pictures. ;D

 

[meywd]

LOL camera fanboys. I barely see anyone's pictures on here. Just talk about technology

Ok, here's one of my pictures. ;D

Look at the lovely bokeh

 

[bdunbar79]

LOL camera fanboys. I barely see anyone's pictures on here. Just talk about technology

Where are yours?

He only talks about other people talking about gear.

 

[bdunbar79]

LOL camera fanboys. I barely see anyone's pictures on here. Just talk about technology

By the way, the only people that need to see my photos are the schools and conferences listed in my signature. They're the only ones that matter to me; the ones that PAY ME MONEY.

 

[meywd]

LOL camera fanboys. I barely see anyone's pictures on here. Just talk about technology

By the way, the only people that need to see my photos are the schools and conferences listed in my signature. They're the only ones that matter to me; the ones that PAY ME MONEY.

but its good to share from time to time

 

[bdunbar79]

Same thing happened when Nikon went to 36 MP. Every lens improved from an imatest perspective, not just the best ones.

So this story should surprise no one. Still, I guess it's good to see all those added pixels are indeed in there?

- A

Totally agree. I'm glad someone like Roger could finally publically explain that higher resolution cannot make photos WORSE. Maybe no improvement but never worse.

Now for the DR testing. I'd also like to judge first-hand how good the CFA is. I know this test was only to measure resolution, but I am also anxious to see other measurements.

 

[bdunbar79]

LOL camera fanboys. I barely see anyone's pictures on here. Just talk about technology

By the way, the only people that need to see my photos are the schools and conferences listed in my signature. They're the only ones that matter to me; the ones that PAY ME MONEY.

but its good to share from time to time

Alright fine. I'll start sharing in the 1Dx gallery again

 

[meywd]

Same thing happened when Nikon went to 36 MP. Every lens improved from an imatest perspective, not just the best ones.

So this story should surprise no one. Still, I guess it's good to see all those added pixels are indeed in there?

- A

Totally agree. I'm glad someone like Roger could finally publically explain that higher resolution cannot make photos WORSE. Maybe no improvement but never worse.

Now for the DR testing. I'd also like to judge first-hand how good the CFA is. I know this test was only to measure resolution, but I am also anxious to see other measurements.

It will not make them worse, however many find the same lens sharper on FF then on crop, it will be the same when size is reduced but on 1:1 it will look softer over all.

 

[meywd]

LOL camera fanboys. I barely see anyone's pictures on here. Just talk about technology

By the way, the only people that need to see my photos are the schools and conferences listed in my signature. They're the only ones that matter to me; the ones that PAY ME MONEY.

but its good to share from time to time

Alright fine. I'll start sharing in the 1Dx gallery again

8)

 

[TeT]

I think Roger loves his job.

 

[Hjalmarg1]

Results are quite consistent with what everyone was expected. Just I'd like to see how these Canon cameras combined with Sigma Art lenses compete against Nikon D810 and Sigma lenses.

 

[Maximilian]

Results are quite consistent with what everyone was expected. Just I'd like to see how these Canon cameras combined with Sigma Art lenses compete against Nikon D810 and Sigma lenses.

+1
Or even better in addition with Zeiss Otus. And I'd prefer the tests from Roger, not something coming from DxO or else.