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Consensus on 24-70/2.8 II field curvature at infinity focus?

Started Sep 14, 2013 | Discussions thread
andrewD2
andrewD2 Veteran Member • Posts: 9,506
Re: Consensus on 24-70/2.8 II field curvature at infinity focus?

I was beginning to think I was the only one in the world who had noticed it.

Micro adjustment helped mine a little because not only was the focus way too far forward at the edges it was a little too far forward in the middle. Its still obvious though. For my usage and priorities the lens works well but if I was a landscaper I'd say it was a good only as a 24mm prime lens. The lack of CA is impressive. Is there a better single lens alternative?

I feel lens designers are prioritising sharpness and CA correction over less obvious issues like field flatness and coma (24mm f/1.4 L II). If lens designs like the 35L disappear in favour of a higher resolution lower CA mkII it will be very sad if that destroys the beautiful way it renders a scene.

Andrew

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