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New 18-300mm 3.5-6.3 lens, high contrast problem
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<blockquote data-quote="LanternHill" data-source="post: 542182" data-attributes="member: 40393"><p>Sorry for the delay in replying. I really appreciate everyone's feedback. </p><p></p><p>I'm shooting jpeg. I tried raw for a bit. However, since I'm not a professional, the raw was taking up a lot more space on my computer than I wanted to use. I've tried a variety of settings. Program with the Active D-lighting on and off. Aperture priority doing the same. I've even tried going into the Picture Control Settings and turning the contrast down. It didn't seem to make a difference. The only thing I have found I can do sometimes that makes a difference is to underexpose a couple stops. </p><p></p><p>I have decided to keep the lens since I really am pleased with the general landscape photos. The contrast there makes everything 'pop' in my opinion. I'll just switch back to my 35mm 1.8f when doing my food or flower photography. I'll use the 18-300mm when I'm traveling. </p><p></p><p>Even though it wasn't top of the line, I guess I didn't expect such a drastic issue with a $700 lens that had rave reviews. I wanted to make sure I wasn't doing something wrong and that there wasn't something wrong with the lens. Tech support claims it must be my camera settings, but since the 35mm lens does just fine, I don't think it is that. </p><p></p><p>Thank you again for the feedback!</p><p></p><p>General photography: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mylanternhill" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/mylanternhill</a></p><p>Food photography: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/caymandesigns" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/caymandesigns</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LanternHill, post: 542182, member: 40393"] Sorry for the delay in replying. I really appreciate everyone's feedback. I'm shooting jpeg. I tried raw for a bit. However, since I'm not a professional, the raw was taking up a lot more space on my computer than I wanted to use. I've tried a variety of settings. Program with the Active D-lighting on and off. Aperture priority doing the same. I've even tried going into the Picture Control Settings and turning the contrast down. It didn't seem to make a difference. The only thing I have found I can do sometimes that makes a difference is to underexpose a couple stops. I have decided to keep the lens since I really am pleased with the general landscape photos. The contrast there makes everything 'pop' in my opinion. I'll just switch back to my 35mm 1.8f when doing my food or flower photography. I'll use the 18-300mm when I'm traveling. Even though it wasn't top of the line, I guess I didn't expect such a drastic issue with a $700 lens that had rave reviews. I wanted to make sure I wasn't doing something wrong and that there wasn't something wrong with the lens. Tech support claims it must be my camera settings, but since the 35mm lens does just fine, I don't think it is that. Thank you again for the feedback! General photography: [url]https://www.flickr.com/photos/mylanternhill[/url] Food photography: [url]https://www.flickr.com/photos/caymandesigns[/url] [/QUOTE]
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