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Sigma 28-105 3.8 5.6 Lens not sharp with Nikon D7000 unless stopped way down?

I find that my Nikon D7000 is not producing sharp images with a Sigma 28-105mm f/3.8-5.6 lens. It is very soft from f/3.8 - f/11, but from f/13- f/16 it is sharp. But I cannot shoot with these ...

Rajesh

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asked May 21, 2014 at 5:49

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Why doesn't pixel peeping with magnified Live View give the sharpest possible image?

I've seen this comment (most recently in this question), or similar, in several answers here on photo.SE: "Pixel peeped images aren't likely to look sharp". Why is that? It would seem to me that if ...

Paul Cezanne

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asked Feb 3, 2012 at 14:33

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When should I consider an image sharp? [duplicate]

Recently I am worried about the functionality of my Pentax K-50, i.e. I am not able anymore to get real sharp images. Thus my question arose, what I should see as "sharp". So I took several pictures ...

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asked Sep 20, 2014 at 22:04

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Can I get better image quality with a higher focal length or by cropping an image from a sharper lens?

Two well known ways to get better image quality are to use a sharper lens, and to zoom in to fill the frame (as opposed to zooming out and cropping in post). Sometimes there is a give and take between ...

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asked May 14, 2012 at 16:02

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Clearer - Sharper images reducing noise?

I would like to make my images 'sharper' / 'clearer' with more detail and color and was wondering if this if more of a Equipment issue or rather more of processing the images with different techniques?...

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asked Sep 1, 2012 at 23:45

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Canon T2i doesn't seem to take crisp photos

I've been using my Canon T2i to do portraits for the last year now, and usually have really good luck with it. Most of my shots are up close, and turn out beautiful. However, it seems like when I ...

jrsprang

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asked Aug 21, 2012 at 19:42

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Editing or retaking my shot to maximize sharpness, image quality, and reduction of noise.

This is my image that is part of a pano I'm working on. How can I transform it to be similar to this amazing image especially when considering sharpness, noise, and the the light coming form the ...

dassouki

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asked Dec 7, 2012 at 14:35

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Can the sharpness of the lens be evaluated with no relation to the DSLR?

When I read lens reviews, they all say that one lens is sharp, another is very sharp, another one is not sharp at all, etc. For me, it doesn't make sense to just say that a lens is sharp or not, with ...

Arseni Mourzenko

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asked Dec 14, 2011 at 19:35

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Is there a difference in sharpness between aperture stops?

Is there a notable difference in sharpness between aperture stops of a lens? If so, where can I find that information for my Canon 550d Kit lenses?

Adam Matan

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asked Jul 16, 2012 at 16:52

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Are older macro lenses soft at long focus distances?

I have an old (20+ years old) Nikon mount Sigma 50mm f/2.8 macro lens with a 2X Tamron teleconverter that I use on my Canon body. When taking macro (1:1) or general close-up shots, the lens is very ...

Chinmay Kanchi

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asked Apr 5, 2013 at 18:45

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How can I achieve well focussed and sharp images at long focal lengths?

Well I guess this is a question every newbie asks. I have a Canon 550D with the 18-135mm kit lens. I was out on a small trip in a nearby town to take some good snaps with my DSLR. I know the lens ...

sfactor

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asked Sep 15, 2011 at 20:29

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Lightroom Exporting for web optimum settings

When exporting a batch of photos in LR you get a variety of options. For photos that are going to be eventually printed I would think that the highest resolution and 300ppi would be a good starting ...

Taylor Huston

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asked Sep 5, 2012 at 7:18

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How do the Pentax 18-55mm and 18-135mm compare in image quality?

I've been reading a lot about the Pentax DA 18-135mm lens and its performance compared to other lenses. I've heard that this lens is very soft at 135mm regardless of aperture. However, I've also ...

bwDraco

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asked May 3, 2011 at 16:41

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Do lenses need to be made with more precision for Hasselblad's 60MPix camera?

One of Hasselblad's cameras has a Double-Full-Frame sensor. Does that mean that the lenses needed for it are incredibly complex to build (to have a sharp, high quality, abberation free image on the ...

Skippy Fastol

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asked May 2, 2012 at 14:58

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Do elements drift out of place with age in zoom lenses?

I have used a Nikon 18-200 for several years and probably have 30K or so photos taken with the lens. It appears that over time the lens is less consistent in the sharpness of the lens. I have heard ...

Weisheit

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asked Jul 21, 2013 at 5:43

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Why do my photos appear more in focus when I use a long exposure? [duplicate]

Why does an unfocused lens still give a focused view with a longer exposure? For example, I took an out-of-focus photo with a ¹⁄₁₀th second exposure (at f/7.1), but when I change to 10 seconds (at f/...

Kapil M

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asked Jun 16, 2014 at 13:04

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Graininess and lack of detail [duplicate]

Hello fellow lens loving junkies! I have been struggling to get very sharp, non-grainy images. I have a Canon Rebel Eos T3i. Even images at 100 ISO are not as sharp as I would like. Not sure if it is ...

HeatherFMNP

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asked Apr 22, 2015 at 14:10

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Which attribute is the most important in a DSLR and lens when shooting objects from a distance?

I need a DSLR & lens that can shoot objects at a long distance with great sharpness when I open the image to view and zoom. So, what attribute is the most important to do that? Some of my friends ...

Jack

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asked Apr 18, 2012 at 6:39

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How can I improve the sharpness of my pictures? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How I could take crisp sharp shots without expensive lens? I have software to correct sharpness, the one I use the most in Linux is darktable. But post-processing never ...

the_midget_17

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asked Feb 17, 2012 at 17:33

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How to shoot sharp "landscapes" with a point and shoot camera?

So, I have been told in a thread here previously that the minimum aperture (F8) on my point and shoot camera can cause diffraction and result in losing details of ...

Aquarius_Girl

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asked Sep 30, 2011 at 4:46

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Which is sharper, theoretically - small image at 100% or large image re-sized in Photoshop?

I take macro shots of watches and post them on the web (not intended for printing), typically 640x480px. I've been composing those shots in the 1504x1000px frame so that it shows the required size on-...

bloggs

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asked Dec 7, 2011 at 17:50

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Is the HF-DC1 flash light a good choice for my Canon EOS 400D?

I want to buy an external flash light for my Canon EOS 400D. Is HF-DC1 good enough or is it designed for more compact cameras? Any suggestion on alternatives?

Don

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asked Mar 31, 2012 at 9:25

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Does Stopping down affect the performance of the sensor's AA filter?

I noticed a while back that with a lens stopped right down (say f16-22), any dust on the sensor becomes much more noticeable and "focused", and wide open (say f1.4) it is practically invisible. This ...

Digital Lightcraft

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asked Oct 23, 2013 at 16:30

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Learning more about using my Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Digital Photography Tutorials Hey everyone, I aquired this camera from my dad, as he got another model, and I have some lenses and the Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi body. I ...

Jakub

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asked Jan 6, 2011 at 15:42

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Sigma 28-105 3.8 5.6 Lens not sharp with Nikon D7000 unless stopped way down?

Why doesn't pixel peeping with magnified Live View give the sharpest possible image?

When should I consider an image sharp? [duplicate]

Can I get better image quality with a higher focal length or by cropping an image from a sharper lens?

Clearer - Sharper images reducing noise?

Canon T2i doesn't seem to take crisp photos

Editing or retaking my shot to maximize sharpness, image quality, and reduction of noise.

Can the sharpness of the lens be evaluated with no relation to the DSLR?

Is there a difference in sharpness between aperture stops?

Are older macro lenses soft at long focus distances?

How can I achieve well focussed and sharp images at long focal lengths?

Lightroom Exporting for web optimum settings

How do the Pentax 18-55mm and 18-135mm compare in image quality?

Do lenses need to be made with more precision for Hasselblad's 60MPix camera?

Do elements drift out of place with age in zoom lenses?

Why do my photos appear more in focus when I use a long exposure? [duplicate]

Graininess and lack of detail [duplicate]

Which attribute is the most important in a DSLR and lens when shooting objects from a distance?

How can I improve the sharpness of my pictures? [duplicate]

How to shoot sharp "landscapes" with a point and shoot camera?

Which is sharper, theoretically - small image at 100% or large image re-sized in Photoshop?

Is the HF-DC1 flash light a good choice for my Canon EOS 400D?

Does Stopping down affect the performance of the sensor's AA filter?

Learning more about using my Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi [duplicate]

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