Sometimes my photos look like I'm shooting through a tube...

Discussion in 'Technical Troubleshooting' started by Lt.Ron AVFD, Jan 7, 2020.

  1. Lt.Ron AVFD

    Lt.Ron AVFD New Member

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    Hi All
    I have noticed in some photos, in the corners there is a "black shadow"
    Does not happen all the time and in not consistent in severity...
    Not sure if it is only 1 lens or not...
    Suggestions?
    Thanks
     

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  2. porkphoto

    porkphoto Well-Known Member Site Supporter

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    Looks to me like vignetting is creeping into your images. Vignetting usually occurs with large aperture settings, it could be compounded by your lens hood. Generally stopping down will cure this.
     
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  3. johnsey

    johnsey Site Moderator Staff Member Site Supporter

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    Second vote for vignetting, after looking up your lenses.

    True a lens hood could show up as well similarly, did you have a lens hood on?

    I ruled out the EF 70-300 as it is a full frame lens and should not vignette on a crop body. The EF-S 18-135 however is a different story.
    https://www.lenstip.com/275.8-Lens_review-Canon_EF-S_18-135_mm_f_3.5-5.6_IS_Vignetting.html
    Testing shows noticeable vignetting at wide aperture especially at the far ends of the zoom range.

    Subject matter makes a difference, for example you will also notice it on brighter background like a blue sky easier than other subjects.
     
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  4. Lt.Ron AVFD

    Lt.Ron AVFD New Member

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    No Hood with he lens(s) So large aperture can cause this? interesting.
    Thanks
     
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    Just a couple of questions. What camera and lens combination? What focal length do you tend to see this? Do you have any screw in filters on the front of the lens?

    Gary
     
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