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I noticed recently that when enlarged to 100 per cent, the quality of my images are very degradated and soft with it. I thought, maybe it’s just that filter, so i purchased another one and got it in mail today, tried it…same thing.  I tried manual focusing, auto, different filter strength, different apertures..same thing. Can’t be the camera. I have a mark ii. And it works fine in every aspect without THAT filter.

I wonder if anyone has seen this also. I did read a few articles that kind of suggest that is something that just has to be a comprimise when using one. I’d like to use it often because i use flash outdoors and by just turning the filter, i can keep my shutter speed below the 1/200 mark always, while maintaining a low aperture. I don’t like using high sync instead. I suppose i might just have to put up with it and try to sharpen as much as possible.