07-04-2012, 06:04 PM
Hi,
First post here. I recently got the Sigma 8-16mm to use with my D5100. I've had it for a couple of months and have never been happy with the sharpness. I started trying to pin it down now.
People reviewing it say it is sharp. When I use it for shots around 10 feet it is not sharp. When I use it for landscapes with tripod and release they are great, but not what I would call sharp. Shoot raw, large.
Tried both AFS and manual and LCD focus, it just doesn't seem to resolve like my other lenses (it's my only wide angle). I'm beginning to doubt myself you know, and could use some feedback. I use Lightroom to view the shots at 3:1 to try to evaluate
Thanks.
First post here. I recently got the Sigma 8-16mm to use with my D5100. I've had it for a couple of months and have never been happy with the sharpness. I started trying to pin it down now.
People reviewing it say it is sharp. When I use it for shots around 10 feet it is not sharp. When I use it for landscapes with tripod and release they are great, but not what I would call sharp. Shoot raw, large.
Tried both AFS and manual and LCD focus, it just doesn't seem to resolve like my other lenses (it's my only wide angle). I'm beginning to doubt myself you know, and could use some feedback. I use Lightroom to view the shots at 3:1 to try to evaluate
Thanks.