85 1.8 AF D

[roman_thorn1]

<p>Hey all! My 85 1.8 AF D has some really bad green and purple colour fringing. I heavily rely on this lens and have never noticed this before. Is this a common issue with the 1.8 model? </p>

[wogears]

<p>Define 'really bad'.</p>

<p>Did this start suddenly? If so, the lens has been damaged; if not, and it wasn't a problem before, why worry? It can probably be removed in software.</p>

[alvin_lim5]

<p>Maybe you would like to post a couple of pictures so that we can have a better look and understanding.</p>

[roman_thorn1]

<p>silly questions...how do I upload an image to this post?</p>

[RaymondC]

<p>After you post a msg, you have the option to browse an image file ....</p>

[roman_thorn1]

<p>Okay..I don't see that option?</p><div></div>

[niccoury]

<p>that is definitely something you shouldn't worry about. you're kinda pixel-peeping at this point.</p>

<p>that could be slightly be from having an out-of-focus area that is reflective metal, which will cause a purple/green-ish hue, but I really wouldn't overthink it.</p>

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[Two23]

<p>I saw it with the one I had too. Remember, it has the older coatings. The main problem I had with it was flare and ghosting. I was trying to use it as a general purpose lens though, not for portraits. It didn't work out for me.</p>

<p>Kent in SD</p>

[roman_thorn1]

<p>Thanks everyone. I was thinking maybe the lens was damaged since i have never noticed the issue. But I think you are right, It's just because the highlighted areas are out of focus. It's a good lens, my most used but I sure would love to see an update. Cheers and Merry X-mas.</p>

[eric_arnold]

<p>that image looks fine to me, roman. don't stress it.</p>

[leicaglow]

<p>I have heard the same, but don't find my sample to have the problem (only in very rare shots into highlighted BG, but very rare, and very minimal). I wonder if there are some bad samples out there.</p>