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Couldn't get it to take multiple pix
Unfortunately it won't.
What aperture and shutter speed were you using? The image appears to have had the EXIF data removed so unfortunately I can't tell for myself.
If you had taken that same image with a Nikkor 180mm f2.8 or a Nikkor 105mm f2.5 the image would be very different and we would be discussing how sharp it was.
Zoom lenses and ultimate sharpness do not tend to come in the same box. I venture to suggest the sensor can out-resolve your lens.
I am assuming it's hand held, the finial on the church has much detail and is against the bright sky. I would say that is as good an image as you can expect under those conditions. The definition of fine, backlit objects is very dependent on aperture and exposure, small changes in aperture make a big difference to the captured image, because the subject/background contrast is extreme.
http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_zoom_01.html#AF24-120
Notice that Bj¸rn's tests were made with a D1X and D1H with no more than 5Mp and DX, I suspect he would need to revise his conclusions for an FX 24Mp camera.
If you can get A3 prints which are satisfactory when viewed from 1.5 times the diagonal than I would be very happy, zooming in in the minutia on the screen is pointless unless you intend to make extreme crops or print wall size images. And even then I am sure when viewed from 1.5 times the diagonal it will be tack sharp.
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Robert.