Well that sounds pretty conclusive that there is a focus issue with the lens then. Have you tried repeating the experiment ...forcing the camera to refocus each time ?

Which AF method were you using ... AF cenre-point or multi-point, and did you get the green hexagon focus confirmation with the outdoor shots ?

eric

When testing with the focus test charts you must use a tripod and daylight. Artificial light will give you false results.

However, looking at your outside shots you may indeed have back focus. I recently got this lens and it is very accurate on AF, although can be a bit slow to achieve focus. I use a split-prism focus screen and can see that I am getting 100% success with the AF. Do some more tests and if you continue to get consistent BF get the lens exchanged.

You can do in camera AF adjustment with the K10, with firmware earlier than 1.3 It is still possible with 1.3 firmware but you have to use a hack. However it will affect all lenses and if you have no issues with other lenses this is not the route to follow.

I was concerned before I bought the lens but early results for me show it to be a cracker.

Congratulations Dan.

The first one is exceptional. Well done.

Looks like it will fit the ill for you perfectly Galoot. Good luck.

Thanks Martin What a great website you have by the way.

I really apreciate the comments guys.

RR , i see the point you are making about the top bar going out of shot while still in sharp focus, and I think you are right, a fade-out would be better.

Martin, I am not sure if a closer image would be better , or just different. But the place is not far from where I live and I will go back and try to produce some different ideas.

This is why i love this forum. What I suddenly think is a great shot, can possibly be made better.

Thank you.

I would really appreciate the forum members opinion on this. Not at all colourful, but something grabbed me about the potential of the scene before I took the shot, and I am pleased with the result. Please be honest, in case I am losing my marbles.

What a great collection...well done.