Does a new 3rd pary lens need to be calibrated before using on my Nikon??

[Urfantasyguy]

I have bought a new tamron 17-50mm with VC....does it have to be calibrated??

Does a new 3rd pary lens need to be calibrated before using on my Nikon??

 

[blackorwhite]

just try to shoot with it first.
if you think the lens has any issues on back/front focus, then you can have it calibrated.

 

[wdEvA]

you only need to calibrate a lens if you experence front / rear focusing issues.
it won't make your image sharper

 

[Urfantasyguy]

Any tips guys on how I can test the front / rear focusing??

 

[wdEvA]

Any tips guys on how I can test the front / rear focusing??

http://photo.net/learn/focustest/

 

[cheesy]

tamron lens can calibrate locally right? how long will it take?