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Beth



Registered: May 2010
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Sharpness isn't up to par here... I think it' the system? IDK why.
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jackfepic

Registered: July 2009
Posts: 135
Mon June 4, 2012 11:28pm

Hmmm... it's a little hard to pin point where the noise and/or softness is coming from. It becomes more difficult without the EXIF info.


Sometimes a higher ISOs will cause artifacts/noise (personally, with the t2i, I try not to push it above ISO 800). Sometimes UV (or other filters) can cause softness problems.


And some lenses just have a 'sweet spot,' where they function at their best. This changes from focal length to focal length, as well as lens to lens. The general (made to be broken) rule of thumb is 'a lens will be at its sharpest 2-3 stops from wide open.' But, then again, some (relatively) superior glass looks great wide open.


It could be your focus mode, available light intensity and/or direction... really anything.


But, that's the fun of photography, and getting used to your personal gear/setup: Shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot, and then, shoot some more! Hobbies are a labor of love, and love always seems to give you a few well-deserved bumps and bruises along the way!


Happy shooting!
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Beth

Registered: May 2010
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Tue June 5, 2012 2:48am

Thanks for the input. Jack! It might also be the "kit lens?" Wink
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