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Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/09/2004 09:26:34 PM · #1

So, I finally got a quicj chance to take some shots with my new 300D. Nothing special tho. Just around the house. Check 'em out. I can see a difference in quality but not sure it is that dramatic. Will have to wait until I use a tripod & have ideal lighting for shots to see the true results of the cam.

W.R.Miller

Canon EOS-50D

04/09/2004 09:41:59 PM · #2

Were all of these shot with the kit lens? Although the kit lens is good, don't base the cameras performance until you use another lens also. I have the Canon EF 50mm f\1.8 and this camera performs outstanding with that lens. Super sharp and very nice for low light. For less than $100 I would recommend it. It really is a great camera but I didn't notice much of a difference in quality until I got the 50mm. I previously have the Canon PowerShot G2.

Nice shots by the way!

Later!

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

04/10/2004 02:14:22 AM · #3

Thanks Bill! Where did you get the 50mm? That's the portrait lens right? I wanna get a good telefoto lens. I was gonna get the 300mm US IS by canon but Jacko is selling his for another & now I am confused. Any thoughts?

pitsaman

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

04/10/2004 04:28:51 AM · #4

Now you can change the lense :-)

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

04/10/2004 04:33:47 AM · #5

Maybe it's my eyes but they all seem a little soft like the focus didn't quite lock. Did you do any post processing other than sizing? If not I would suggest a little USM to bring back the sharpness that resizing takes away.

MikeO

Fujifilm x100

04/10/2004 05:52:02 AM · #6

I would suggest setting up one of the paramaters to boost contrast/colour/sharpness/saturation. This should help with the soft focus issue. With the settings at default the focus is a bit on the soft side especially with the kit lens.

cbeller

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

04/10/2004 09:26:38 AM · #7

Originally posted by Rooster:

Thanks Bill! Where did you get the 50mm? That's the portrait lens right? ...

I'd check Ebay. I got my Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D on there new for $100 total with shipping and everything.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/10/2004 12:34:56 PM · #8

Originally posted by chinstrap:

Plus one on each or what?

MikeO

Fujifilm x100

04/10/2004 01:08:47 PM · #9

There are 3 different paramaters you can set up. You can set them as you wish, I have one set with all the settings pushed to the maximum, and one with settings on sharpness and colour set to +1. Just a matter of playing about until you are happy.

BrennanOB

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

04/10/2004 01:10:32 PM · #10

Try using different settings for different shooting modes, I went through different variations ans now shoot with everything on zero. I find that the computer under my desk does a better job manipulating the digits than the one in the camera.

The lovely 50mm f/1.8 is availble at B&H for $68, link is //www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=12142&is=USA Ends up being close to an 80mm equivalent, which is the classic portrait lense, but I know people who shoot sports ( if they can get close enough ) with this lens.

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