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What is considered the sharpest aperture on the 24-70L II and 16-35L II?

 
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Aug 13, 2014 12:51 |  #1

I was wondering if anyone knows of any charts where tests were done determining the sharpest aperture for these lenses?


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Aug 13, 2014 12:56 |  #2

Canon_Shoe wrote in post #17093751 (external link)
I was wondering if anyone knows of any charts where tests were done determining the sharpest aperture for these lenses?

Pixel peeper alert!

Try f/8 or f/9. If you're not satisfied, then it MUST be a bad lens...


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Aug 13, 2014 13:00 |  #3

Any review site is going to have this: Photozone, TDP, Lenstip, DxO etc.

Personally I have never taken a picture where I tried to compose a shot around a set aperture that was the sharpest. I have always set my aperture for the DOF I want in that shot and it is what it is.


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Aug 13, 2014 13:05 |  #4

I believe this is what you're looking for: http://www.photozone.d​e …canon2470f28mk2​ff?start=1 (external link)

According to Photozone, the sharpest aperture is f/5.6, and that seems to coincide with my experiences as well.




  
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Aug 13, 2014 13:07 |  #5

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Pixel peeper alert!

Try f/8 or f/9. If you're not satisfied, then it MUST be a bad lens...

No, I'm looking to experiment with some focus stacking for landscapes and trying for ultimate sharpness. I figure it's most likely around f/8 on both lenses, but wanted to see charts to check it out


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Aug 13, 2014 13:08 |  #6

FEChariot wrote in post #17093779 (external link)
Any review site is going to have this: Photozone, TDP, Lenstip, DxO etc.

Personally I have never taken a picture where I tried to compose a shot around a set aperture that was the sharpest. I have always set my aperture for the DOF I want in that shot and it is what it is.

Yes, I do the same, but I'm wondering for focus stacking purposes. Just a little experiment I'm playing with on a landscape


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Aug 13, 2014 13:08 |  #7

The 24-70ii is amazing because its pretty sharp throughout the aperture range. If I had to choose sharpest, then at 24mm, use f4, and at 70mm use f5.6.
The 16-35Lii, I would say f8 or higher.


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Aug 13, 2014 13:11 |  #8

basselmudarris wrote in post #17093800 (external link)
I believe this is what you're looking for: http://www.photozone.d​e …canon2470f28mk2​ff?start=1 (external link)

According to Photozone, the sharpest aperture is f/5.6, and that seems to coincide with my experiences as well.

Perfect! Thanks :)


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