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How to test a lens like the 16-55?

Started 6 months ago | Discussions thread
Rightsaidfred
Rightsaidfred Senior Member • Posts: 2,179
Quick decentering test

There is a quick, simple, significant test I do with every new lens.

I called it the quick decentering test.

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/63756500

Do not use test charts. This leads nowhere. Proper chart testing requires lab conditions that no normal user can provide.

Regards,

Martin

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