Nikon D80 blurred edges - help

[matoi]

We have a similar problem. D80 + lens 60/2.8 Macro Nikkor.
Check these images:

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0Bz...NTUyNi00YTFkLWIwNmItN2JiMTI4N2MxNDM3&hl=en_US

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0Bz...MjUxMy00MjQzLWFlZGYtMWU3Yzk5ZWMxMWQx&hl=en_US

The flat original taken at F8, 1/50sec. Lens produces perfect images when used on our other cameras (D700, D3).
The irregular / inconsistent blur, suggests the problem is not camera shake or shooting angle.

Any ideas what might be the cause for this trouble?

All the best,
m

 

[KmH]

Get the D80 auto focus module re-calibrated.

 

[matoi]

Thanks for reply, but that shot was taken with manual focusing. The crazy thing is the irregularity of the blur...

 

[KmH]

I just love it when additional, pertinent information gets added after the fact, making an educated guess virtually impossible the first time around.

Make sure it's not user error, like the D80 viewfinder diopter being out of adjustment.

Good luck with your issue.