Bill Emmett wrote:
I shoot the very combo using my 7D, and 7D Mark II. When I started using the big Tamron, I had a problem with focus, and focus time. I kept checking my shutter speed, and I finally had to send in the lens to Tamron in New York, for calibration, and adjustment. I sent them sample images I got using the lens on my Mark II, to illustrate the focus problem. I also sent Tamron a list of my camera bodies, when the lens returned I got a very sharp lens. Tamron replaced several elements, and the focus motor, and calibrated the lens to my camera specs. The lens is again back to Tamron, for upgrade for the new 5D Mark IV, live view problem, and update of the VC. I've also learned not to place to much faith in the VC when the lens is zoomed out near 100%, you'll need that good tripod, and at least a good gimbal head. I use a Nest Gimbal, and a very sturdy Bogen 3011 tripod. You may also want to make some test images using your setup. Place a target a distance from where you set up your camera, and tripod. Really secure the camera and lens to the center of the target, and take several test shots to test for focus accuracy. Use both the viewfinder, and live view. In live view chimp the images and look at them with the zoom function. Be sure to use a remote shutter release, and mirror lock up when taking test shots, that is important. With a long lens, any vibration will effect the motion of the lens, and could cause fake focus movement.
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I shoot the very combo using my 7D, and 7D Mark II... (
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Hi Bill. That's what I did with my Tammy sent it to Tamron UK with the 7Dmk2, with sample images. I have done all the calibration tests as you describe and the images appear to be fairly sharp but when cropped they show up as not being as sharp as I require.