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Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED - aalesund - 08-19-2011 I am using my 18-35mm on a D700. I am not claiming this lens to be of pro quality on either image or build, but it is clearly of Nikkor quality, and used properly almost up there among the best. I honestly believe you must have a bad sample, because the MTF results in your test are simply appaling, and the worst I have ever seen! Here is a picture I took in Rome earlier this year: http://www.nikonimages.com/showgallery.php?puid=1244 They resize a little bit, but I think you still may be able to see that the lens isn't all that bad <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED - mst - 08-19-2011 Well, the image is scaled down to 4 megapixels, I'm afraid that's a bit too little resolution to prove anything. Seriously, though, if you live anywhere in the European union I will happily cover all shipping costs and measure your lens. -- Markus Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED - decltype - 08-23-2011 [quote name='mst' timestamp='1313782444' post='10843'] Seriously, though, if you live anywhere in the European union I will happily cover all shipping costs and measure your lens. [/quote] Judging from the name, and the little flag below the linked image, aalesund comes from Norway, which is almost in the European Union, but not quite <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED - Brightcolours - 08-23-2011 [quote name='aalesund' timestamp='1313781292' post='10842'] I am using my 18-35mm on a D700. I am not claiming this lens to be of pro quality on either image or build, but it is clearly of Nikkor quality, and used properly almost up there among the best. I honestly believe you must have a bad sample, because the MTF results in your test are simply appaling, and the worst I have ever seen! Here is a picture I took in Rome earlier this year: http://www.nikonimages.com/showgallery.php?puid=1244 They resize a little bit, but I think you still may be able to see that the lens isn't all that bad <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> [/quote] Did you correct for CA and such (vignetting, distortion), by any chance? And this image is stopped down to what, exactly? If you want to prove it does a lot better, post an uncorrected image, and not closed down (as that will illustrate its better corner performance best). Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED - mst - 08-23-2011 [quote name='decltype' timestamp='1314088256' post='10879'] Judging from the name, and the little flag below the linked image, aalesund comes from Norway, which is almost in the European Union, but not quite <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> [/quote] I didn't spot the flag below the image. Norway makes things a bit difficult though (due to customs). However: I'll gladly test a supposedly much better sample of the lens anytime if anyone wants to provide one. -- Markus Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED - Guest - 08-23-2011 Maybe the point of this discussion is that for most people there is no difference between a 5* lens and a 1* lens <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED - frank - 08-25-2011 [quote name='you2' timestamp='1314118327' post='10884'] Maybe the point of this discussion is that for most people there is no difference between a 5* lens and a 1* lens <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> [/quote] An interesting point! <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED - Rover - 10-10-2011 [quote name='mst' timestamp='1314115878' post='10883'] I didn't spot the flag below the image. Norway makes things a bit difficult though (due to customs). However: I'll gladly test a supposedly much better sample of the lens anytime if anyone wants to provide one. -- Markus [/quote] I don't live in the EU either, but if I ever drive by the Photozone HQ and offer the junk in my bag for you to test, will you accept? <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED - mst - 10-10-2011 [quote name='Rover' timestamp='1318244440' post='12250'] I don't live in the EU either, but if I ever drive by the Photozone HQ and offer the junk in my bag for you to test, will you accept? <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> [/quote] Sure <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> However, testing a lens usually requires a bit more than a few minutes... -- Markus Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED - Rover - 10-10-2011 I can unfurl my sleeping bag somewhere in the meanwhile. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Although you've already tested more than half of the lenses I own, and the rest is discontinued... <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> |