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Laurie Caddell
January 27th, 2004, 11:47 PM
Hi Guys

My first pic post (hooray!).

Just received a 24-85 'G' lens and have found it disappointingly soft on my new S2. Compared to an older 28-85, it is a poor second, and in comparison to a beaten-up and mangled 1974 F2 50mm prime it just plain sucks!

Have I been unlucky with a second-rate example, or is this normal for this supposedly highly regarded optic?!

Strange that I get an orange cast with my old manual lenses, but they are at least sharp!

All shots at 50mm, F11, tripod'd and 100% crops, by the way!

All comments welcome, and thanks in advance!

Laurie

Igor
January 27th, 2004, 11:56 PM
Mine wasn't very good optically either. Sold it. :)

wmercado
February 3rd, 2004, 06:37 PM
This lens seems to have a lot of sample variation. Try to return it and get another sample.