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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: No, you are confusing what I am saying.

I praised the lens at 24mm and at all focal length and there is far far less CA than the old 24-70II at all focal lengths. I sold my old one and I like the new one. Mostly due to the lighter weight. Because you feel I'm knocking your expensive baby doesn't make real issues go away. Equipment is a business, not personal, thing for me.

I've got plenty of gear to compare it to and its the only lens I've noticed strong field curvature on.

At 40mm and f2.8 the pancake is sharper across a scene that is parallel to the sensor and focused in the centre.

Do the test yourself.

The most expensive choice is not always the best landscape lens. E.g. the 85/1.2 huge front element makes it a poor choice.

Andrew

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