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If something's a long way off the narrow DOF isn't a problem is it?
If something's a long way off the narrow DOF isn't a problem is it?
but unless it's really big it'll look small 🙁
Yeah but you don't have to use the max aperture though.
If you shoot at say f/8, I believe it still does the focussing at max aperture then stops down for the actual exposure.
So all other thinfs being equal a f1.8 should autofocus faster or at least more reliably than a kit lens, because it has much more light to calculate the focus from.
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8
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I tend to just re-compose and then stitch at home, but that's a slight problem with moving targets unless you're really planning it well! 😀
rOcKeTdOg - MemberHow much don Simon?
Just got in, I'm in Spain so it'll cost a fortune in P&P, second I think I have a sale here, sorry.
get a decent "L" lens. Firstly you won't regret it. Secondly, if you do regret it, you'll get most of your money back when selling second hand.
there is NO substitute for good glass and good glass always holds its value.
The nifty fifty is a sound (and very modest) investment for a beginner. Mine is on the camera more than anything and seems to produce brilliant pics despite me being really quite rubbish!!
Have a look [url= http://stores.ebay.co.uk/FLASH-CAMERA_CANON-SLR-LENSES__W0QQ_fsubZ5QQ_sidZ5873291QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322 ]here[/url] for cheeeeeeeeep lenses.
And [url= https://secure.ffordes.com/index.htm ]here[/url] for secondhand sutff.
get a decent "L" lens. Firstly you won't regret it. Secondly, if you do regret it, you'll get most of your money back when selling second hand.
does this have anything to do with the original post?
there is NO substitute for good glass and good glass always holds its value.
Disagree. You can get a stunning photo using a glass marble (or pinhole) and dull tat using some expensive bling 🙂
don - they're not cheeeeeeep - they have the nift fifty for nearly £80, I've seen it as low as 60.
Where? links?
Cant remember off the top of my head, will see if I bookmarked them at home for you.
Kerso (who runs flash camera) will do MUCH better prices away from Ebay. He operates on many phot forums and is consistently rated as a good seller, I've had two lenses off him. He'll even provide UK receipts for cashback claims if canon are running offers.