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Tom Sacchet
 

Help in Purchasing Lenses


I am struggling with sharpness and clarity of my photos and need advice on lenses. I have a canon 20d that came with a standard 3.5f 28-55mm lens and purchased a Quantaray 4.5f 70-300mm zoom lens. My pictures are OK, but do not seem to be crystal clear like some of the ones I see on websites. I am willing to spend some money to make a good investment to replace these. What is it that I should be looking for in respect to "specs" to replace these two lenses so that I too can get great sharpness and clarity in my photos? I can either send or post some examples. Your advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Sacchet


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February 20, 2005

 

Jessica
 
 
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Jessica

 
 
Tom, I hate to do this to you, but I would like to ask the same question!! I am using the standard kit lens (18-70 mm) for the D70 and I, too, am frustrated by the lack of precise focus you are describing EXACTLY!

My usual victims - I mean subjects - are my kids, and I am usually at F/4.5-6.0 with them. I want to purchase the 50mm lens, and I'm wondering if that will give me that clarity at 35-65 mm I would like to see. So ... advice for me too, please!


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