Hi Everybody. After months of deliberation I finally decided to take the plunge and purchase the D800. This decision took some time as I delayed in the hope that the few issues that have been mentioned here would be ironed out by Nikon in the latest batches of cameras.
Instead of going outside and enjoying our hobby on a sunny Sunday like any sane individual, I spent the last few hours trying to determine if my new purchase had the dreaded left point AF issue. I'm convinced from my tests that I do not, but I thought I would share some interesting (or not) observations about some popular lenses.
The key for each of the following comparison images is:
Bottom row: Live View
Top row: View Finder AF
Going across the image left to right aligns to left, centre and right focal points.
Focussed at 'bullseye'
Colour differences due to WB on auto. oops!
24mm f/2.8D (Not a recommended lens) Surprising
16-35mm f/4 at 16 and f/4 (on recommended lens list)
16-35mm f/4 at 35 and f/4
105mm f/2.8 VR (on recommended lens list)
50mm f1.4G (not on list, and quite right too!!)
50mm f/1.4G at 5.6
I tested the above 50mm lens on my D3S and it was sharp across the board. Have comparison images if any interest.
I also have test from 70-200 F2.8 VR I if any interest.
Comments welcome...apart from, 'you should get out more'!!