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Are these two MTF/SFR values actually comparable?
Enter two declared response values with their matching conditions. This interpreter only names a lower response when the units, aperture, and other conditions genuinely match.
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A curve only earns a comparison under matched conditions
MTF and SFR describe how contrast response changes with spatial frequency under a defined test. They are not one universal sharpness number. A curve only earns a direct comparison when the units, aperture, distance, position, measurement method, and other stated conditions align. This interpreter makes those conditions visible before it lets a lower response become a useful constraint.
At one matched 30 lp/mm centre test, a response of .50 is lower than .65 by .15. That is a valid observation about the entered conditions, not a verdict on either lens. If one curve is at f/2.8 and another at f/5.6, or one uses lw/ph while another uses lp/mm, the tool refuses to announce a winner. Use matched data to guide an actual capture test at the aperture, focus distance, motion level, and output size that matter.
This result models the values you entered. It cannot see the scene, verify focus or movement, predict camera-specific processing, or guarantee the final photograph. Use it as a stated starting point, then check the important subject area in a test frame or proof.
This is a planning calculation, not a certification. Confirm the relevant camera, lens, card, printer, contract, location, or workflow constraint in the real setup before relying on the result.
FAQ
- Can I upload a photo and get its MTF?
- No. A valid MTF/SFR measurement requires controlled target capture and method conditions. This page interprets declared, comparable measurements only.
- Is this a guarantee?
- No. The result is bounded by the inputs and assumptions shown on the page. It is designed to support a better next decision, not replace a test, measurement, proof, or professional judgement where one is needed.