I think what youre reffering to is PERSPECTIVE distortion which even a "perfect" lens would exhibit. It's not geometric distortion in that area. I think where the geometric distortion will show up more is if I shoot straight lines near the edges of the frame. Maybe next time.... JCO
> -----Original Message----- > From: Christian Skofteland [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 4:04 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: B&W with the Vivitar Series 1 28mm F1.9 > > > On Wednesday 22 January 2003 14:28, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > > while i agree that this lens isnt distortion free, > > I dont think this shot in particular reveals that. > > Where are you noticing obvious disortion in the shot? > > JCO > > I noticed it in the staircases to the left and right and the > walls next to > them. It's not horrible, and honestly I was LOOKING for distortion so I > don't think it is too terribly noticeable. > > The pool itself is nice and distortion free as are the hedges. > > Christian. >