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Hi WoodySeems that way Jono but that is one of the downfalls of giving quick and dirty shots for first impressions. I took little care other than assuring the camera was level.
I am going to do some more serious tests and post the results. Not only is there apparent barrel distortion but these were taken with the D300 so not nearly at its limit! I am waiting for my D700 and will do more testing with the FX sensor
Woody
Well, I agree, I can only guess, but with internal shots at 18mm I'm not seeing significant barrel distortion - in fact, very little distortion at all - especially with objects as far from the edges as are showing distortion in Woody's shots.I fail to see how you can evaluate barrel distortion between the 14-24 and the 18 ZF if you dont have the exact same scene ?
From my testing i cant see a difference as far as barrel distortion goes.
All in due timeOf course - if you are seeing different they you are right and I am wrong (I'd like to see comparisons though).
I CAN'T - I haven't got a ZF 18mm - but to kind of back up my 'kind of feeling'. Here is the 14-24 at 18mm of a brick wall.Brick walls, folks!
:ROTFL:Every time I see a 14-24G shot my mouth starts to water (and my wallet starts to mew like an injured kitten).
Hmmm. 'they' may have known how to build them, but I don't think it was the same 'they' that built our place! Mind you, it has survived through some tough times, but it was certainly as cheap as they come: Just a couple of labourer's cottages back to back around the central chimney (with big fireplaces). Still, we like it, and it is ours!As someone who's undertaking a home reno by his (and her) little self, I can categorically state 'they' knew how to build them in 1690.
Sounds fabulous . . . . pictures anywhere?Sadly enough, find it relaxing...
Damn my back is killing me just reading this.Bought a Lindal home (cedar & fir beams, A-frame style, LOTS of glass, loft -style master bedroom) on 70 acre spread. House was modified to take old oak doors, wide plank flooring, WIDE moldings, etc., from area 19th century church being demolished, so lots of interesting character.
House is well built, but prior owner's idea of upkeep was shoveling driveway. Her decorating taste was also, shall we say, interesting. Her dry wall contractor and plumber (probably one in the same around here) should have been shot.
Gutted and re-did master bath, 2nd bath is 1/2 apart (winter project)
Complete gut and re-do of kitchen
Re-do of most drywall
New floor in kitchen and re-finish of existing floors
Re-do of cheap cedar molding in some rooms to match rest of house
Custom cedar molding on 'wall of glass' (main wall of LR) as existing stuff was crap
Existing moldings, etc all needed cleaning and with some sanding,prime and paint
A lot of plumbing and wiring re-runs w/all new appliances
Some windows replaced
Pole-barn built
1 acre of fence re-done and still needs expanding
Slate tile in entryways
About to tile kitchen counters
Rebuilding & expanding stone wall
Whole house needed cleaning, de-mossing (roof) and waterproofing (cedar shakes and shingles)
Boatload of landscaping - but got/get to rent 6 ton excavator & bobcat - so almost fun
Dirt bike trails started (see above - you have to love the power of hydraulics)
@#$% cords of wood cut and split for hybrid wood/oil furnace
1/2 fallen trees (Hurricane Juan damage before bought house) cut down and cut up.
Existing shed needed remodel and moved w/crane
Refinishing of salvage-yard find 2" oak door to replace existing front door
The list goes on and on and on -- and far more to do. Have more power tools than Home Depot. Been my job since leaving Wall Street. In return wife keeps me in photo gear, cigars, tequila -- and pain killers... ;>
Sadly enough, find it relaxing...
It's terrible - I didn't realise that Brick Walls are banned . . . now I'm facing a suspension (or even the red card) and it's all your faultJono, Thanks for the shot!
Woody, It was just a suggestion. I also (incorrectly) assumed that you were using your new D700.
RobBought a Lindal home (cedar & fir beams, A-frame style, LOTS of glass, loft -style master bedroom) on 70 acre spread. House was modified to take old oak doors, wide plank flooring, WIDE moldings, etc., from area 19th century church being demolished, so lots of interesting character.
House is well built, but prior owner's idea of upkeep was shoveling driveway. Her decorating taste was also, shall we say, interesting. Her dry wall contractor and plumber (probably one in the same around here) should have been shot.
Gutted and re-did master bath, 2nd bath is 1/2 apart (winter project)
Complete gut and re-do of kitchen
Re-do of most drywall
New floor in kitchen and re-finish of existing floors
Re-do of cheap cedar molding in some rooms to match rest of house
Custom cedar molding on 'wall of glass' (main wall of LR) as existing stuff was crap
Existing moldings, etc all needed cleaning and with some sanding,prime and paint
A lot of plumbing and wiring re-runs w/all new appliances
Some windows replaced
Pole-barn built
1 acre of fence re-done and still needs expanding
Slate tile in entryways
About to tile kitchen counters
Rebuilding & expanding stone wall
Whole house needed cleaning, de-mossing (roof) and waterproofing (cedar shakes and shingles)
Boatload of landscaping - but got/get to rent 6 ton excavator & bobcat - so almost fun
Dirt bike trails started (see above - you have to love the power of hydraulics)
@#$% cords of wood cut and split for hybrid wood/oil furnace
1/2 fallen trees (Hurricane Juan damage before bought house) cut down and cut up.
Existing shed needed remodel and moved w/crane
Refinishing of salvage-yard find 2" oak door to replace existing front door
The list goes on and on and on -- and far more to do. Have more power tools than Home Depot. Been my job since leaving Wall Street. In return wife keeps me in photo gear, cigars, tequila -- and pain killers... ;>
Sadly enough, find it relaxing...