AF microadjustment

[Roland Scheiner]

Hello,


thanks for the advice. I visited the mentioned website.


my conclusion is: if you want a precise sharpness apply the microadjustment. If it is too much work, leave it and be satisfied with the given quality.


Obviously Canon used the term........normally microadjustment is not required.......... to prevent that buyers may think that the lenses could be better and prevent a lot of send backs to the repair stations.


btw. Nikon doesn´t offer microadjustment. If have never heard before about that.


Have a nice weekend


regards


Roland

[WAFKT]

I've been looking into the AF Microadjustment a fair bit lately, and am planning to order the LensAlign tool from B&H to assist very shortly. From some of the research I've done on the internet it would appear that most body/lens combinations can benefit from (or are in just plain need of) some Microadjustment. Particularly fast lenses (f/2.8 and larger), that are commonly shot wide open. While lenses slower than say f/4 may be susceptible to a little front or back focusing, the depth of field is usually large enough that it's not really perceptible to the human eye when viewing it at 100% - the same is true of fast lenses that are typically shot at say f/8 or smaller (Microadjustments are not going to be particularly beneficial). Many professional photographers admit that they never thought their bodies needed any adjustment, until they actually tested it and adjusted it for themselves. All my lenses are f/2.8 or faster, and shot wide open 98% of the time (indoor sports) - I'm hoping to see some improvement (especially with my 50mm f/1.2). Based upon the lenses that you've indicated (and also taking into consideration the type of photography you plan to do), you may not benefit a great deal from AF Microadjustment. Sure your 16-35mm is f/2.8, but it's also fairly wide angle, so it may not be all that critical either.