Yes, VR (Normal) was on.Did you use VR on these shots?
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Yes, VR (Normal) was on.Did you use VR on these shots?
They look overexposed. Highlights are blown out.Thank you for these inputs Andrew. Here are 3 images of Blue Jays (file names with DSC) on a sunny evening. The birds were pretty close, these are NEF files. All shots taken hand held though, 1/1600s, Auto ISO, f5.6, Manual Mode, Single Point Auto Focus
Do let me know your thoughts.
They look especially bad in terms of highlights on a phone screen(just checked). Seem OK on a Mac. Any thoughts on lens sharpness?They look overexposed. Highlights are blown out.
They all look like there's a bit of motion blur. It also kinda looks like they were shot through a window (I realize that's not likely the case, but they have that look). Where are you buying these lenses from? Some companies (and yes, B&H included), will resell customer returns if they don't think anything is wrong with them.They look overexposed. Highlights are blown out.
Hi Steve, you are right, these were not shot out of a window. I took these last evening at a neighborhood trail. I am buying from a local(fairly reputed) camera store in the North East called Hunt’s Photo and Video. I went with this option because the usual stores (B&H and Adorama) did not have the lens in stock. Looking back maybe that wasn’t the best idea . Do you see any autofocus issues? Should I try the Nikon auto-tune once or would it make more sense to just return the lens?They all look like there's a bit of motion blur. It also kinda looks like they were shot through a window (I realize that's not likely the case, but they have that look). Where are you buying these lenses from? Some companies (and yes, B&H included), will resell customer returns if they don't think anything is wrong with them.
I'm not sure I'm seeing an AF issue - it just seems like there's more going on. I do see some minor motion blur, but that's not the entire story either. There's a "fog" to the image that seems like an extra layer of glass (you don't have a UV filter on, do you?).Hi Steve, you are right, these were not shot out of a window. I took these last evening at a neighborhood trail. I am buying from a local(fairly reputed) camera store in the North East called Hunt’s Photo and Video. I went with this option because the usual stores (B&H and Adorama) did not have the lens in stock. Looking back maybe that wasn’t the best idea . Do you see any autofocus issues? Should I try the Nikon auto-tune once or would it make more sense to just return the lens?
Hi Andrew, all the f5.6 vs. f8 comparison shots (from yesterday) are taken with the setup on a tripod with timer delay. I used my old 70-300 AF-P F4.5-6.3 for comparison and it seems to give better results quite honestly.Something is a miss. Settings seem to be fine.
I would first take some shots on a tripod, so you can eliminate the variable of motion blur. I would go as far as to take the images using the delay timer so that any motion from pressing the shutter button has stopped. I always use a wired remote or my wireless CamRanger when I am sitting away from the camera so I don't spook the target.
What results do you get with another lens?
If they are fine, then I would blame the 500 PF
If they look similar, I would reset the camera back to factory settings and see if it is some mystery setting that is screwing things up.
Thank you Steve, I do have a clear filter on the lens, will remove it. Will try to take some more test shots of stationary targets.I'm not sure I'm seeing an AF issue - it just seems like there's more going on. I do see some minor motion blur, but that's not the entire story either. There's a "fog" to the image that seems like an extra layer of glass (you don't have a UV filter on, do you?).
I agree with Andrew and using a tripod for some shots. I'd also add that you should try something other than an animal - just a good, stationary test target - and see what happens.
Worth a shot - some UV filters are better than others and it may be causing the issue.Thank you Steve, I do have a clear filter on the lens, will remove it. Will try to take some more test shots of stationary targets.
Some filters do degrade quality, but I've tested some where I can't tell a difference. I err on the side of caution and only use them if I'm actually in a situation where stuff (usually sea spray) might get on my front element.Never knew, heard or noticed a quality degradation because of using a UV filter. Are you really sure ?
Thank you for sharing your image, its fantastic! I was expecting similar image quality from the lens, but alas.@Kevin
Just for comparison, here is a shot with my 500 PF on my D500 (after AF fine tune). Although this is a processed JPEG, the files from your D7500 should look more like this, as the D7500 and D500 are using the same image sensor.
(Have a closer look on feather detail):
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Hi Tom, I have a Hoya 95mm filter.@Kevin amazing results !!! Think I like the pic no-filter 5.6 the most, at least on my laptop screen. Which filter did you use ?
Now THAT would be my definition of sharp!!@Kevin
Just for comparison, here is a shot with my 500 PF on my D500 (after AF fine tune). Although this is a processed JPEG, the files from your D7500 should look more like this, as the D7500 and D500 are using the same image sensor.
(Have a closer look on feather detail):
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