I never used the split image or the microprisms when we had them. Now we have AF and it's probably more accurate than the human eye.

There have been experiments done with focusing and manual focusing was shown to be quite unpredictable. Many people cannot recognise the point of greatest sharpness and contrast.

Whilst there is no doubt a theoretical point in this, in practice the technique of using centre point focus and recomposing is fast and effective. If required, Quick Shift can be applied easily and is much quicker than trying to select a focus point.

It isn't quite so clear-cut anyway as lenses do not have a flat field, with the exception of macro lenses. Which is the greater error is a moot point. In any event the effect is only apparent at quite close distances.

Lens now sold and paid for.

PM replied to.

Sample photo with the lens:
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I bought this as I had been given some Jessops vouchers and used it for one fashion shoot. It was excellent and is the lens used for the ePHOTOzine test. Now I have the FA* 31mm I don't really need this, so here it is on offer here first. It will go on eBay at weekend if it needs to.

MInt condition in every respect. Includes box and all original accessories. Current price at SRS and Jessops is £134.00 and £134.95 respectively. Asking price £110.00 including shipping to anywhere in the world. Payment by PayPal, UK cheque or UK postal order.

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Maybe I've just been lucky, but I've seen exactly what I expected to see all the way through. Perhaps only parts of the database have a problem?

I totally agree with that.

Moved to Classified Ads.

Keep checking the Classified Ad section of the forum - there have been at least two mint DA* 300mm lenses in the past three or four months.