SK 35XL and Sony A7R2 performances

[TsurTriger]

Hello,
Someone has experience with this combination of Sony A7R2 and SK 35/5.6 Apo - Digitar XL (connected via tech system) and can tell his toughs of IQ?

I read that the SK 35/5.6XL starts to "stutter" on 80MP+ digital backs. The Sony is not a 80MP but its pixels are more denser due to smaller sensor (MF vs 35) therefore, I would like to know if this is a good choice or I have no other option and need to start to save money for Rodie HR40 (which is about 2-3 more expensive).

 

[archivue]

sensor to flange distance... i'm not sure you can use a 35xl with a sony !

 

[Paul2660]

It will work. I used the 35XL on the A7r with a ARCA DSLR 2.

Movement is limited however due to color cast.

More details here.

The Arca Swiss DSLR-2?A perfect companion to the Sony A7r (Part 1-camera review) @ Photos Of Arkansas


Paul Caldwell

 

[TsurTriger]

sensor to flange distance... i'm not sure you can use a 35xl with a sony !

I think it will work. Sony has 18mm SFD and the lens has 36mm FFD. So, with the right connection and a proper recessed lens board it will work.

 

[TsurTriger]

Paul, If I understand you right : as long as I will not use T&S, the IQ will be good enough?
The problems / drop on IQ occurs when T&S goes beyond the 8mm?

 

[Paul2660]

Paul, If I understand you right : as long as I will not use T&S, the IQ will be good enough?
The problems / drop on IQ occurs when T&S goes beyond the 8mm?

The 35XL will cover at least 8mm of shift on the A7RII, however past that and the color cast issues start to overtake you. You will still need to process out a LCC in C1 just like with a tech camera.

Paul Caldwell

 

[thrice]

Perhaps if you have the Kolari thin filter mod the SK35XL will produce less smearing.
On a MFDB it performs great at 60MP or less.