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what kind of lense would be better for Canon D40 to get pics clearer?
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Aug 23, 2014 11:26:22   #
c1licata Loc: West Babylon NY
 
I have a new to me preowned Canon D40 with a Tamron Af Aspherical LD 28-200mm . I need pics to be much clearer. What lens would you recommend not too pricey? Thank you to anyone that helps.




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Aug 23, 2014 11:31:46   #
dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma
 
try this

Getting Better Contrast In Your Photography

http://digital-photography-school.com/getting-better-contrast-in-your-photography/

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Aug 23, 2014 11:42:56   #
Searcher Loc: Kent, England
 
I looked at #3, but even the download is very small (640x640 pixels) and shows a whole load of artefacts surrounding all the edges. This alone is making the image less sharp than it should be. There are also horizontal lines all over the image adding to the melee.

#2 also is small and exhibits the same artefacts around the edges, maybe due to cropping and overzealous sharpening. I improved it a little by increasing the mid tone contrast. I think it may have started out sharper than the post.

Please post an uncropped image with no processing and a better assessment can be made. (Don't forget to "Store Original".)

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Aug 23, 2014 11:47:59   #
GTinSoCal Loc: Palmdale, CA
 
That is a pretty good lens.
I'm not sure the focus is right on.

It could be that there is mold, fungus or gunk (technical term) in the lens.

Have you tried a controlled shoot to see if the lens is focusing properly?
Can you see any thing in the lens that shouldn't be there?
Are you shooting the largest/fine file possible?

GT

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Aug 23, 2014 11:55:26   #
c1licata Loc: West Babylon NY
 
Ok. I'll post an uncrowded untouched image. Ty for your help.😊


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Aug 23, 2014 11:56:49   #
Merlin1300 Loc: New England, But Now & Forever SoTX
 
Here's a review of the lens you have:
http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/292-tamron-af-18-200mm-f35-63-di-ii-ld-aspherical-if-xr-macro-test-report--review
And I think your camera is the 40D {not D40 - which is a Nikon)
Anyway - the 40D is a reasonably good camera (if it's working right) and should give fairly crisp images with the right lens, and the right settings.
Not being sure of your experience level - might suggest Bryan Peterson's book: Understanding Exposure.
There are always tradeoffs between Zoom, aperture, price, and size/weight. The sharpest lenses are usually 'Primes' which feature a single focal length - such as the ubiquitous 50mm. Then there are monsters - such as the newly introduced Tamron 150-600.
There are many walk-around lenses in the range between 15mm and about 135mm that give good value. I have a Canon 15-85 which I like a lot - but since that one came out, there appear to be others by the likes of Sigma and Tamron that may be better values.
Before you $pend lot$ of $$, find a friend who has a Canon camera and lens set that produces images you like. Then try YOUR lens on Their camera, and THEIR lens on YOUR camera - to ensure YOUR equipment is working correctly.
Also - - you will spend FAR more $$$ on your lens collection than you EVER did for the camera body. How much are you expecting to spend on a replacement lens - PROVIDED that the equipment you now own is working to specs?
You might try E-Bay: and although it can be a bit of a gamble, E-Bay favors the customer - so if what you buy does NOT work properly - E-Bay will force the seller to take it back. If you'd prefer NOT to roll the dice there - take a look at KEH camera for reliable used equipment (but a little more $$ than E-Bay). And lets not forget your local Camera store (no, NOT Best Buy !!) where a {hopefully knowledgeable} person can work with you to find the right lens - and, for a price (make sure they are an authorized Canon dealer) might be able to help you debug your current setup.
Good luck - and welcome to the Hog !

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Aug 23, 2014 11:57:11   #
c1licata Loc: West Babylon NY
 
No. I haven't tried a controlled shoot. I'm not sure what that is? TY

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Aug 23, 2014 12:01:12   #
c1licata Loc: West Babylon NY
 
Thanks for your help, but it's definitely a Canon eos 40d. I'm not that dumb. Lol . See attached pic of camera. 😊


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Aug 23, 2014 12:15:44   #
Bill Houghton Loc: New York area
 
I also notice that your photo #1 and #2 have a poor choice of lighting. In the old days, the photographer always tried keeping his back to the sun. I see a lot of shadows being cast on your subjects faces.

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Aug 23, 2014 12:19:00   #
GTinSoCal Loc: Palmdale, CA
 
c1licata wrote:
Thanks for your help, but it's definitely a Canon eos 40d. I'm not that dumb. Lol . See attached pic of camera. 😊


I think he was referring to the original post/title which is d40, not 40d. Canon had a d30 and d60, but Nikon uses dxxx

What image recording quality (pg 56) are you using?

Here is a test you can perform on your camera/lens:

http://www.nobadfoto.com/check-autofocus-issues.html

a link to the manual, in case you didn't get that with the camera:

http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/6/0900008236/01/EOS40D_HG_EN.pdf

GT

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Aug 23, 2014 12:22:51   #
c1licata Loc: West Babylon NY
 
Oh. Ty. I guess I am that dumb. Lol. I meant I knew the difference between a Nikon and a Canon.

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Aug 23, 2014 12:27:00   #
Searcher Loc: Kent, England
 
c1licata wrote:
Ok. I'll post an uncrowded untouched image. Ty for your help.😊


This image is still very small. It is lots better, but the artefacts are still there, though not as prevalent as they are on the B&W.

Are you shooting a small jpg?

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Aug 23, 2014 12:38:33   #
Bill Houghton Loc: New York area
 
Searcher wrote:
This image is still very small. It is lots better, but the artefacts are still there, though not as prevalent as they are on the B&W.

Are you shooting a small jpg?


Searcher, there is also no EXIF file, it has been striped out. I don't know what she's using using for her PP. I looks like she's up loading these to google. So they are being reduced for the web. In which case that is whats blowing them out.

Could the OP please tell us what kind of PC she is using then we possibly tell her whats going on.

The confusion between Nikon and Canon. In your title you said D40 which is a Nikon camera. The Canon is a 40D. Nikons list the Alpha first, Canon always list the Numeric First.

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Aug 23, 2014 12:40:09   #
c1licata Loc: West Babylon NY
 
I think it's set for the largest image size. I can also shoot raw. Would that help make the image clearer?

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Aug 23, 2014 12:42:27   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
Re Searcher's question: here is a snip of the settings offered for image size.



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