> Actually I bet your 80-200 AF-S does behave like this (
> I tested 2 samples ), but due to the film type your
> using ( probably lower contrast chrome or negative type
> film ), the exposure loss in the peripheral region
> hasn't caused you to find it objectionable. The film
> type you mentioned ( E200? ) is most definitely a lower
> contrast film unless pushed a stop or so. Whether you
> notice the light loss or not doesn't mean it isn't
> there, it just means you haven't been caught in a
> situation where it's been problematical ( try some
> velvia or provia and you might change your mind! ). Pete
I've owned an 80-200/2.8 non-AFS, with tripod collar, for a
little less than two years now. I have noticed this light
falloff problem exactly once; On an image of a snowy egret
in flight against a clear sky. The image was shot on Fuji
Sensia II 100, and the slide looks great. Good enough that
I had an ilfochrome made for display. But the print has
rather severe darkening of the corners. I initially attributed
this to vignetting of the enlarger lens, as I had not noticed
it on the slide. But when I re-examine the slide _very_
closely, I can see that it is there. It was just the
increased contrast of the print medium that brought it out.
No other image I have ever shot with this lens displays this
effect, that I have noticed. I don't usually shoot the clear
sky.
So in summary, I _am_ disappointed with this one individual
result. But in general, I am quite a bit more than satisfied
with the performance of this lens. If I had it to do over,
I'd still buy one.
Marc
