WOW!!! Thank you all so very much for taking the time to weigh in. I think i will send it in just to rule out any mechanical issues. upon return i will try to calibrate the lens with fine tune. if dissatisfied with that i might look at purchasing a new one.
U guys are the best!!
Thanks for the reply. This is not the Art lens. this is pre-art and out of warrenty. I think the Van's suggestion is winner winner chicken dinner!! Thanks all.
Thank you Via the lens! I wouldn't advise anyone unless asked!! Hate unsolicited advice. Your advise it spot on. Thanks!
Thank you Gene! So you don't like the idea of letting Sigma take a crack at adjusting?
Hi all! Turning to this wealth of knowledge to help with a decision. I would like a sharp 70-200 lens. I have lost confidence in the Sigma 70-200. What should i do? A) send it in to Sigma for service (although it is works fine - no trauma, no scratches, etc.) or B) sell it and purchase a different brand: Tamron G or a used Nikon. I would like sharper images. Your thoughts please.
Backstory:
I own the Sigma 70-200 2.8 apo DG HSM about 3 years old new. I have come to the conclusion that it's lack of sharpness might not be my fault i.e. too low of a shutter speed, poor technique, etc. i've used this lens steadily and get these results; sharp, not, not,not, not, sharp, not, not, not, not, not, not, sharp.
Thank you ALL so much for your thoughtful replies!! I really appreciate the effort and time you took to post.
Hi all! I would like to know your opinion on using FX or full frame lenses on crop sensor bodies. Does anyone know if their is a degradation of sharpness when full frame lenses are used on crop sensor bodies?
Also, if I would like to test this out on my own, what is your opinion on the best entry-level full frame frame Nikon body?
Once again, thank you all for taking the time to respond.
Thank you one and all! This information has been extremely helpful. I really appreciate being a member of the UHH community and to call you photographic colleagues!
ACE
jethro779, Thank you for the options. This is very helpful. That is a HUGE list.... I really appreciate the time you took to assemble this list.
ACE
Hi all, would like recommendations for a trip to the four corners region. Two locations for sure that I have in mind are the Chaco Canyon for nighttime stars/astro photography and also antelope canyon (upper or lower???). I will be spending 7-10 days on this trip. Any recommendations on preparations (time of year, lodging, etc) or thoughts about these two sites and what else in this region would you recommend i research and visit in addition to these locations.
All opinions welcome. You guys are the BEST! Thanks.
Whoop whooop! Well played!
Nice!!! Thanks for this... i luv the % of sales angle. U might be my new mentor!!
Thanks BDK! i am going to use plenty of this advice!
Rob, do you send them the 5 as samples to make sure they are ok with your edits, tone, style etc?