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Question about the XC 50-230mm

Started Oct 15, 2021 | Discussions thread
Tim van der Leeuw Senior Member • Posts: 1,364
Re: Question about the XC 50-230mm

Marco Cinnirella wrote:

Tim van der Leeuw wrote:

Marcus T wrote:

Thanks for the replies. I did some more experimentation and I've concluded that at 230mm, the lens is soft on the edges.

Yeah, that was the conclusion from this test from TB Photography as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1c2oeiQeh0

Few medium to long tele lenses maintain edge to edge sharpness at the same level, even stopped down - this XC lens performs well above its price point but it is what it is, a "plastic fantastic" high bang for buck lens that is far sharper than it should be for the money. It's not the 100-400 though.

I probably should have stressed in my post that the lens has excellent centre-sharpness according to same test and is indeed considered great value for money!

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