Calibrate, or upgrade?!

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I've got a dilemma. I've recently upgraded my glass to the new Tamron G2 and I've been a little disappointed with the quality, which I believe to be down to AF fine-tune (or lack there of). I've got close but I know it could be done better.

My current kit is a Nikon D600 (FX from 2013). I have the Tamron G2 24-70 and 70-200 2.8's as my main glass.

I really like the idea of moving to the Z6 with 24-70 f4 and FTZ. I would keep my 70-200 to use on the body but downsize from the Tamron 2.8 to the f4 kit lens for portability when travelling.

So, my question, would spending £250 on calibration likely give me a super sharp combo? Or should I put that cash towards an upgrade?!

Also, are there any recommendations for companies that do calibrations (or even users on here that are able to offer the service?)
 
GreenNinja67 said:
I you go for the mirrorless Nikon surely you then will have no focusing issues will you?
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Well, some say that and some say there might still be a need to calibrate. My (limited) understanding of the ML technology should mean that micro adjustments are much less likely to be required?
 
I would never spend £250 getting it calibrated ... all sorts of things could and will change the calibration after it had been done.
Something like Reikan Focal would help you DIY or do a search for the 'dot-tune' method (also DIY), that way you will have a means of re-calibrating when you need to.
Of course the above assumes that your lens needs calibrating in the first place and it isn't your inability to use the lens to its best (no offence intended, long lenses require good technique).
 
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gramps said:
I would never spend £250 getting it calibrated ... all sorts of things could and will change the calibration after it had been done.
Something like Reikan Focal would help you DIY or do a search for the 'dot-tune' method (also DIY), that way you will have a means of re-calibrating when you need to.
Of course the above assumes that your lens needs calibrating in the first place and it isn't your inability to use the lens to its best (no offence intended, long lenses require good technique).
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Thank you, I'll investigate the 'dot tune' calibration method you YouTube!

I'd hope my technique is OK, one can never attain true perfection but I'd hope a fairly extensive background in shooting sports (read: firing guns) has enabled a moderate control of breath and hand movements whilst holding a few KG's.
 
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