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Mar 11, 2014 10:31 |  #1

So, I picked up a Sigma 85 1.4 late last week and had the chance to put it through some light use this weekend. Having tested the lens before I bought it, my initial impression was the copy I got was a good bit softer than the one I tested. I did the Dot Tune method at about 10 feet and got it dialed in at a -15, which seems a little excessive, but that's what MA is for.

Results within that range look pretty good but venturing outside of 10 feet +/- a couple feet, shots begin looking a little suspect again. I may try the Dot Tune again at a few different distances and see if I can come up with a different yet better adjustment.

Curious though, how many of you would keep the lens and how many of you would send it back?


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Mar 11, 2014 10:43 |  #2

either send it back or send it and the body for some proper calibration


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Mar 11, 2014 12:20 |  #3

I don't like the dot tune method.

I typically shoot about 200 images and static stuff ranging from MFD to infinity and do focus checks on each to dial in a lens.

Hasn't failed me yet. All my lenses are spot on. Well I haven't done my 300 yet


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Mar 11, 2014 12:27 |  #4

I checked it at lunch and it's off anywhere other than 8-12 feet. MFD looks to be FF, above 12ft. same thing. In that small range though, it's stellar. Back to Adorama for replacement.


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