Help on AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D

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maxthebulldog

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Dear Nikon Experts

I recently purchased Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D and finding it to be very soft (glowing) at f/2.8 on its wider zoom. Is this normal, or do I have faulty lens? Please share your experience. Oh, I'm using D800.

Thanks all.
 

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Don Kondra

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I think what you are calling "soft" is simply the narrow depth of field when shooting wide open.

Try shooting at F/6 - F/8 and see what you think....

Cheers, Don
 
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480sparky

Senior Member
Don Kondra said:
I think what you are calling "soft" is simply the narrow depth of field when shooting wide open.

Try shooting at F/6 - F/8 and see what you think....

Cheers, Don
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Shallow DOF with a 17mm?

A 17mm, at f/2.8, has a hyperfocal distance of 11 feet. This will bring everything from 5-1/2 feet to infinity into focus.

If just the corners are soft, it can't be a focus issue.
 
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gqtuazon

Gear Head
Best way to check is by using a tripod to eliminate the other possibilities.

Will check the images later on back home.


Sent from my iPhone.
 
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