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Aug 29, 2008 10:28 |  #1

What is the best way to test focusing of a 400mm lens?


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Aug 29, 2008 10:36 |  #2

Just go take some normal shots with it...


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Aug 29, 2008 10:44 |  #3

I guess what I am asking is can this chart be used to test longer telephoto lenses or is it just for testing more standard lenses?

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Aug 29, 2008 11:07 |  #4

Yeah, you can, but I don't see the point.


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Aug 29, 2008 11:13 as a reply to  @ adam8080's post |  #5

Well, you'd have to be 11.5 feet from the chart so that might make it a little difficult.

Just go outside and find some birds to shoot. If you are having problems getting sharp in focus pictures, then we'll talk. But in the meantime, just enjoy your new toy :)




  
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Aug 29, 2008 11:16 |  #6

If you really want to test it, then pin a playing card to a fence and take a shot of it from a distance. You should get a nice crisp shot out of it.


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Aug 29, 2008 11:23 |  #7

just making sure there was no better way to test. Thanks


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Aug 29, 2008 11:24 |  #8

The best test is to use it normally. Only start analytical testing if you find that you're consistantly missing focus.


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