Nikon D700 + 24-70/2.8 lens

[Sueann]

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]

Remove the lens hood, see how that goes, but it doesn't cause any issue on either of my FX bodies.

[DTW]

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]

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]

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]

Dunno... I don't have a problem with the 24-70 on my D700
& Lightroom is a simple answer :)

[Sueann]

Hmmmm, I wonder if it's not the kens then??

[Lani]

Can you post an example? :)

[Sueann]

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]

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]

are you using any filters?

[Sueann]

Just using a UV filter NAM.

Thanks Peter, yes Lightroom is a big help :)

[N*A*M]

if the filter ring is thick, it may be contributing to your vignetting

[Tommo1965]

I normally add some vignette to my images for effect...so Id live with that no probs

[cherie]

I am also using 24-70 with D3, no prob at all

[Sueann]

It is strange Cherie thats for sure ;)

[phototyke]

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]

I think it could be your filter. You may need to remove completely, or go for a thin/low profile one.

[ricktas]

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]

....... an easy correction in Capture NX2

[phantom]

Sueann, I'm just interested in knowing if you tried removing the filter, and if it made a difference?

[BLWNHR]

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]

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 :)