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Originally Posted by JA
Hi J,
At the risk of opening a second front  , I can't agree: I think one would see differences in image quality between the Nikkor 80-400 ED and certain Nikkor primes in the same focal length range. Demonstrating that over the internet is not an easy task, since it would require identical subjects photographed with the same settings and then analysed in some way: quantitatively or qualitatively.
Identical images to compare are difficult to come by (unless one owns all the lenses) or is prepared to accept images of optical test charts (ąsome analysis). You also expressed a certain reluctance/disinterest in LAB tests. If that extends to images of optical test charts, it may be difficult to provide objective evidence of any differences.
As the discussion may grow and it's a little off-topic already, It may be better to discuss this in a new thread, if you want to.
Best
JA |
It has been done by us as a club, and at A3+ there is NO visible difference