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Jan 18, 2013 11:25 | #1

Hi there,

i have recently purchased a used Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 to accompany my new canon 5dii.

I have noticed that at 24mm its ridiculously OOF beyond the realms of Micro-adjustment. It seems to happen for things at distance tho across the other side of the room or across the garden.

For comparison, I put on my cheapo 28-80mm lens at the same settings and sure enough, that was bang on.

I ensured that I was shooting at a decent f stop (from 5.6-11) and over 1/125 to ensure that it wasnt user error...

When I shoot objects quite close by at 24mm they seem fine and when I shoot at 70mm it doesnt seem to bad either?

Is this a common fault? Can anyone shed some light on this please?

It was purchased from a reputable local camera store a week ago...

Any suggestions?

many thanks in advance!

Don

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Jan 18, 2013 12:12 | #3

Because it's a Sigma. Go play the QC roulette again.

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Jan 18, 2013 12:51 | #4

Kolor-Pikker wrote in post #15505110

Because it's a Sigma. Go play the QC roulette again.

Thanks for the help there.

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Jan 18, 2013 12:52 | #5

reprazent wrote in post #15504943

take it back to the store

that's my next step - cheers for that

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