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How to test the quality of a lens?

OldGoat · 2011-04-06 08:00:51

I'm just about to take ownership of a new lens for my dSLR. I'll do the usual, go around shooting anything and everything at every setting I can and then take a casual glance at the images to see how they turn out but I'm sure there has to be a better approach to checking quality of the images. Does anyone have a prefered…

06-04-2011 8:00am

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I'm just about to take ownership of a new lens for my dSLR. I'll do the usual, go around shooting anything and everything at every setting I can and then take a casual glance at the images to see how they turn out but I'm sure there has to be a better approach to checking quality of the images.
Does anyone have a prefered methodolgy or approach to checking out a lens?

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#2 06-04-2011 9:19am

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Some hints & tips on this thread:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=64654412

I'd Also add, it is worthwhile testing the focus. This is a useful page - but you can use a measuring tape instead of the chart of you wish:

http://www.dphotojournal.com/download-free-focus-test-chart/

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#3 06-04-2011 9:26am

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Damn me and my inability to search forums with any competency.:o Thanks for the re-direct, it's precisely what I'm looking for.

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