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Sueann
11-04-2011, 8:56pm
Hi,

I recently upgraded to the D700 from the D90. I already had the 24-70/2.8 lens (which I love by the way).

I've noticed though, that when I shoot at 24mm there is a substantial vignette. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem.

A search of the net seems to reveal that this is indeed a problem, or as they put it, an "effect" with the 24-70 lens.

Has anyone else had this problem, and know if there's any solutions?

Cheers!

Wayne
11-04-2011, 9:04pm
Remove the lens hood, see how that goes, but it doesn't cause any issue on either of my FX bodies.

DTW
12-04-2011, 9:40pm
With a full frame camera, if you shoot with the lens wide open (largest aperture), you'll tend to get some vignetting.

You never noticed this with the D90 because that is a DX body and it only uses the centre portion of the lens.

I find that if you close it down a stop or two, the effect is greatly reduced. But that isn't a real solution as you paid good money for that lens to shoot at f2.8!

Sueann
13-04-2011, 10:15pm
Thanks for the replies.

Wayne, I originally thought that was the problem but I have tried without the lens hood and still have the same vignette occurring.

DTW, Thanks for the advice. I guess I'll just have to adjust my way of shooting a touch to compensate. I totally know what you mean though!! It wasn't a cheap lens!

Sueann
13-04-2011, 10:42pm
I've just discovered that the lens correction in Lightroom really helps. Still a pain but at least it's a solution for now :)

MajorPanic
14-04-2011, 9:40pm
Dunno... I don't have a problem with the 24-70 on my D700
& Lightroom is a simple answer :)

Sueann
14-04-2011, 11:23pm
Hmmmm, I wonder if it's not the kens then??

Lani
15-04-2011, 7:23am
Can you post an example? :)

Sueann
18-04-2011, 10:13pm
Sorry for the late reply Lani, I was away for the weekend :)

Here is an example, SOOC

I hope I have done this right, it's my first attempt at attaching a photo :eek:

peterb666
19-04-2011, 9:00am
I would expect that automatic lens correction in either the Nikon software or Lightroom/CS5/Camara RAW et al would fix that.

N*A*M
19-04-2011, 9:12am
are you using any filters?

Sueann
21-04-2011, 10:06pm
Just using a UV filter NAM.

Thanks Peter, yes Lightroom is a big help :)

N*A*M
25-04-2011, 10:18pm
if the filter ring is thick, it may be contributing to your vignetting

Tommo1965
25-04-2011, 11:41pm
I normally add some vignette to my images for effect...so Id live with that no probs

cherie
06-05-2011, 8:59pm
I am also using 24-70 with D3, no prob at all

Sueann
06-05-2011, 10:07pm
It is strange Cherie thats for sure ;)

phototyke
09-05-2011, 10:09am
I'd be pretty annoyed if I'd bought a d700/24-70 2.8 to find it had vignetting...............minus point for FX!

junqbox
09-05-2011, 10:18am
I think it could be your filter. You may need to remove completely, or go for a thin/low profile one.

ricktas
09-05-2011, 10:50am
I think it could be your filter. You may need to remove completely, or go for a thin/low profile one.

I agree, a UV filter does nothing on a DSLR, the anti-aliasing filter that sits right on top of your camera sensor has built in UV filtering. Take the UV filter off, you don't need it, and I reckon you will see the vignetting reduce considerably or disappear completely

Big Pix
09-05-2011, 11:07am
....... an easy correction in Capture NX2

phantom
05-06-2011, 8:24am
Sueann, I'm just interested in knowing if you tried removing the filter, and if it made a difference?

BLWNHR
06-06-2011, 5:02pm
I agree with the above, get rid of the UV filter, more trouble than they're worth. I have a D700 with Nikkor 24-70 and no vignetting there. I pretty much always have a (thin) CPL on there, and even with an ND8 stacked on top I still see next to no vignetting.

Is it the Nikkor 24-70, or a Sigma or Tamron version?

Sueann
07-06-2011, 11:30pm
Yes I did remove the filter and it has made a difference. I still get a little vignetting but not as much. It's a Nikkor 24-70 too. Thanks for your interest :)