iiiNelson
Well-known member
Well it’s a “problem” with the internet in becoming more informed consumers and the search for “perfection” in that we are trained to look for the flaws in a product because we don’t want the equipment to be the weak part of the image making chain. Paired with that the financial investment involved in buying into any system.Mine has a serial number starting with 98, so I'm really worried
I was a Leica shooter for some time so I know all about front focusing
Here are some example which I think show no evidence of front focusing.
The first was taken with the 8-16/2.8 which so far has completely exceeded my expectations. Just goes to show you shouldn't read/watch reviews. Even though I was clearly taking a photograph this young lady decided she had to stand right in front of my lens so I moved the focus point and snapped her, instead. 8mm iso200 f8 1/80
This is a 100% crop. Looks sharp to me and no sign of front focusing. Shot at f8 which is my usual working aperture (that or f5.6).
I also bought the 80/2.8 to take architectural detail shots (and also because I like macro lenses). This is one of the war memorials (there are several) in Victoria station. 80mm iso200 f8 1/60
This is a 100% crop, again if there is front focusing it is not showing up with the lens stopped down (f8)
Front focusing is most evident when the lens is wide open, as you know. Even so, with a maximum aperture of f2.8 on these lenses (I also have the 16-55/2.8, 10-24/4, 18-55/2.8-4 and the 55-200/3.5-4.8) it may not manifest itself. If I ever get something like the 16/1.4 or 23/1.4 (more likely) then I might notice it wide open.
LouisB
I somewhat feel bad for mentioning my issues which prevented me from buying the camera 15 months ago (give or take). In this case I’d say the images look perfectly fine and sometimes a camera will just miss focus on a subject. In your case, ignorance is/was bliss but it’s also why I say they likely ironed out the cause of the production issues. Enjoy your camera and worry about issues if/when they arise for you.