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Soft image from 70-200 f4 IS

Started Jul 10, 2016 | Discussions thread
hotdog321
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Re: Soft image from 70-200 f4 IS

Hmm, that really isn't very sharp. I was all prepared to blame it on camera handing or aerial haze or shooting against that terrible white sky (which may be making the problem worse), but it quite possibly is a lens problem.

I would retest on a tripod, wide open at f/4 under nice contrasty light. I'd try shooting using the autofocus, then try a manual focus shot. If it still looks soft, it might be time to send it into the shop.

Also, testing it on another camera body would be ideal, but might not be possible.

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