Xperia 1 IV 80 - 125mm camera lens

[DavidSmith]

Can Sony or someone help please.  I bought this new Xperia 1 IV to replace my older Xperia 5 as it is supposed to have a superior camera function.  I've tried the Basic, Auto and P settings but the telephoto lens options give very disappointing images.  They lack focus and definition.  They appear little better than taking a photo with the 24mm lens and electronically zooming in.  I'm using ISO 100 to 200 in bright light and with a fairly high shutter speed.  I have a Alpha 7R camera so am familiar with P settings.  Is there another setting I'm not getting correct or might there be a fault with the new phone camera?

Thanks

Dave.

[IamNic]

Hello @DavidSmith,

can you upload images you are not satisfied with to your next reply, so community members can check the EXIF data to find where the P mode messed up maybe?

- Nic

[DavidSmith]

This is an example of a jpg photo take in 4:3 format using the 125mm lens. ISO 100, F2.8 (not possible to alter), 1/2000 sec.

[DavidSmith]

And this example

[SkyNet404]

Did you test it in safe mode? And you can also check this one if it helps. 

[dennck]

Have you put any lens protection film/glass on the lens assembly? 

Xperia 1 series lenses are VERY sensitive to lens protectors. It makes image fuzzy/blurry and introduce flares sometimes especially with the Xperia 1 IV 80-125 zoom lens.