<p>I wonder if it could get worse over time? If an old owner could have abused or dropped it or something and the elements get out of whack. I guess if I'm really concerned I should just get a better lens, but I'm curious.</p>
<p>Here's a picture I took with an old D40 and the kit lens 18-55 @35mm f4.8 1/500<br>
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7582/15963355315_a273917fd4_k.jpg<br>
See the left side? It sort of makes my head hurt to look at the branches or the parking sign.<br>
Is this aberration? Is it normal?<br>
Is it possible the lens (camera?) was dropped or abused somehow to make it so bad? Or am I just expecting too much from a cheap lens? Everyone seems to say the lens is all you ever need.</p>