It was probably the lens...or more accurately, the camera/lens combination. I've found that as I've progressively moved up to higher resolution cameras over the years, some of my older OEM lenses have not been able to resolve at the same level and the images don't look as sharp as I remember with my lower megapixel cameras. DxO has examples of this phenomenon. Some have (usually big, pro-level telephotos), but I've found that acquiring newer versions of my older, shorter zooms and primes has resulted in much sharper images on those newer cameras. Case in point, I had an older model of 85mm/1.8 lens that I was frustrated with the lack of sharpness when shot wide open with my Z9. With my D5, it was fine. Then, I sold it and replaced it with a newer model and the images are absolutely stunning in their level of detail - even wide open. It could also be that the lens doesn't focus very quickly. Again, I've found that with less expensive models, they can't seem to keep up with fast action and I get lot more soft images. Again, I think this is exacerbated by cameras that have higher megapixel counts. What worked fine on my D5, doesn't work as well on my Z9. By the way - I ALWAYS look at images at 100%! LOL
I have had some of the same issues you mentioned and I agree. I plan to post two of the photos taken in Discord. That way others can see better what I am talking about. In several series of shots this slight lack of sharpness showed up. I plan to hit some summer USSSA softball games and try a different lens. Thanks for commenting!
About 12 years ago (when I was shooting with a 7D) my main lens was the Canon 70-200 2.8. OK. Then my wife bought me the Canon 75-300 4-5.6. I've since used that lens for general shots when driving around. But, people often get that one as an inexpensive sports lens, frequently high schoolers shooting for the yearbook, school paper, etc. I have to bite my lip to not come across as an equipment snob to them about that because I soon found that lens to be woefully inadequate for sports. (I would have read reviews before buying it.) Not just the aperture. It's just not up for focusing fast enough for sports. I seems like a lens intended to be marketed for budget sports shooters. I hope not because Canon's doing users a disfavor in that case.
Tenho uma sony 7 IV , ja tenho uma 70x200 sigma sport 2.8 , mais quero uma lente mais objetiva ate 400mm ou 600mm , para fotografia de esporte em geral
For those photos that are heavily cropped it's important to start with a tack sharp image. Thanks for the deep dive on this lens. I guess I'd start by analyzing a few photos taken with a tripod.
Since it was a rental lens, I will start with shooting with another rental and see what results I get. I also plan to share a couple images in my Discord so that others can compare for themselves. Thanks for the comment.
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It was probably the lens...or more accurately, the camera/lens combination. I've found that as I've progressively moved up to higher resolution cameras over the years, some of my older OEM lenses have not been able to resolve at the same level and the images don't look as sharp as I remember with my lower megapixel cameras. DxO has examples of this phenomenon. Some have (usually big, pro-level telephotos), but I've found that acquiring newer versions of my older, shorter zooms and primes has resulted in much sharper images on those newer cameras. Case in point, I had an older model of 85mm/1.8 lens that I was frustrated with the lack of sharpness when shot wide open with my Z9. With my D5, it was fine. Then, I sold it and replaced it with a newer model and the images are absolutely stunning in their level of detail - even wide open.
It could also be that the lens doesn't focus very quickly. Again, I've found that with less expensive models, they can't seem to keep up with fast action and I get lot more soft images. Again, I think this is exacerbated by cameras that have higher megapixel counts. What worked fine on my D5, doesn't work as well on my Z9.
By the way - I ALWAYS look at images at 100%! LOL
I have had some of the same issues you mentioned and I agree. I plan to post two of the photos taken in Discord. That way others can see better what I am talking about. In several series of shots this slight lack of sharpness showed up. I plan to hit some summer USSSA softball games and try a different lens. Thanks for commenting!
About 12 years ago (when I was shooting with a 7D) my main lens was the Canon 70-200 2.8. OK. Then my wife bought me the Canon 75-300 4-5.6. I've since used that lens for general shots when driving around. But, people often get that one as an inexpensive sports lens, frequently high schoolers shooting for the yearbook, school paper, etc. I have to bite my lip to not come across as an equipment snob to them about that because I soon found that lens to be woefully inadequate for sports. (I would have read reviews before buying it.) Not just the aperture. It's just not up for focusing fast enough for sports. I seems like a lens intended to be marketed for budget sports shooters. I hope not because Canon's doing users a disfavor in that case.
Tenho uma sony 7 IV , ja tenho uma 70x200 sigma sport 2.8 , mais quero uma lente mais objetiva ate 400mm ou 600mm , para fotografia de esporte em geral
I would look at getting the Sony 200-600. if low light isn't a problem.
For those photos that are heavily cropped it's important to start with a tack sharp image. Thanks for the deep dive on this lens. I guess I'd start by analyzing a few photos taken with a tripod.
Since it was a rental lens, I will start with shooting with another rental and see what results I get. I also plan to share a couple images in my Discord so that others can compare for themselves. Thanks for the comment.