jabilson007

My impressions: Lens is very sharp wide open from 80 to 400(~390) and very contrasty except shooting towards sun. Lots of ghosting, which was not expected. It is much heavier than expected and I...

Saved $100 on 85mm 1.8 G :-D

Looks good. Monopod, handheld, VR? Thanks

D800 FTW.

Yes, I was quite sad at the time. Sold all my DX gear an was gearing up for FX. Put those plans on hold and was using my wife's Canon T3. It has been a real nice little camera, great for snapshots...

http://nikonrumors.com/2012/10/23/nikon-d600-sensors-dust-spots-caused-by-a-gap-around-the-shutter.aspx/#comments

It's entirely possible that the shutter would throw new dust on the sensor after cleaning while testing. No matter, there seems to be an issue that I was not prepared to deal with on a new camera....

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Looks good. Very nice shots! Any additional post processing for the TC? How does it compare with TC to the 70-300 VR on FX? Thanks.

Just wondering if Sony or Canon cameras have to be cleaned before using at small apertures? From the replies, I am getting the impression many Nikons have this problem with oil on the sensor from...

I would like some input on this as I am moving to full frame and would like the added range if needed. I have used the previous models of both and found them to be satisfactory on a D300. Care to...

I agree with you. Sensor should be clean at purchase!

Not my first camera, this was excessive IMO. Not dust for sure. Thanks.

You are missing that I did not check the sensor immediately upon opening the package. I opened the box, put my brand new 50mm on  and did some ISO tests.  I realized I would need to get the grip so...

Apparently, the consensus of this forum is "just clean it", "America is stupid", "just accept substandard QC", "limit yourself to basic cameras" and "invest in Visible Dust" if I want to shoot full...

Yeah I tried a blower and then wet cleaning 4 times. I'll check the product you suggest. Thanks

Agree. Thanks.

That would be perfect, getting the first cleaning free. I could test before leaving store and get it cleaned if needed or later if the issue shows. I will check into this. Thanks!

Sure was a waste of MY time and resources. Taking time away from shooting. Bah!

Unfortunately, not "perfectly good" as you put it. Tried cleaning. Moving on.