Canon vs Nikon (Page 2): Well the 5DIV (no such thing as a D5 IV) has only been out since Sep of 2016 so using it for years is a real trick. I have one and have no problem with the...

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Jcor wrote:

I have been using Canon D5 IV for years with L lenses. I am finding that often my photos are not as sharp as they should be. My friend has the equivalent Nikon camera with equivalent lenses. His photos seem to be much sharper than mine. Does anyone have any similar experiences.

Well the 5DIV (no such thing as a D5 IV) has only been out since Sep of 2016 so using it for years is a real trick.
I have one and have no problem with the sharpness when I do my part. I mostly use it with a Tamron 180 macro or my Canon 100-400L mk2 - both with and without 1.4x III extender.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Longshadow wrote:

I'm curious, what's better than the "L" series lenses?

The upper level higher priced L lenses tend to be better than the less expensive models. Also some third party lenses with a price tag of a used car are said to be better. I wouldn't know since I can't afford one of those.

Jcor

Thanks for the suggestions.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

robertjerl wrote:

The upper level higher priced L lenses tend to be better than the less expensive models. Also some third part lenses with a price tag of a used car are said to be better. I wouldn't know since I can't afford one of those.

Me neither!

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

Jcor wrote:

I have been using Canon D5 IV for years with L lenses. I am finding that often my photos are not as sharp as they should be. My friend has the equivalent Nikon camera with equivalent lenses. His photos seem to be much sharper than mine. Does anyone have any similar experiences.

If the equipment (as well as the shooting environment, subject, etc..) is truly "equivalent", then you must look at the only other significant variable.

The photographer.

Stardust Loc: Central Illinois

Linary wrote:

Borrow your friend's Nikon and try it. I doubt if the images are any different on the Nikon to the Canon.;

Best suggestion in this thread. Shoot same, various scenes with both cameras for a day and you will have your own answer.

PeterBergh

ken_stern wrote:

... b) BUY BETTER GLASS

OP stated he uses L lenses. Canon makes no better lenses. Just what would you suggest?

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Jcor wrote:

I have been using Canon D5 IV for years with L lenses. I am finding that often my photos are not as sharp as they should be. My friend has the equivalent Nikon camera with equivalent lenses. His photos seem to be much sharper than mine. Does anyone have any similar experiences.

First, define equivalent camera and equivalent lenses. Second were his picture of the same subjects as yours and at the same settings in the same light? What mode were you both using? Was image stabilization available in both setups? Did you capture images yourself on his gear and find that they were sharper than similar images taken by you on your own gear? While Nikon cameras tend not to have a low pass filters and therefore may appear marginally sharper, it would be relatively subtle all other things being equal. But of course all other things are never equal so it would be hard to draw conclusions based on your incomplete anecdotal evidence especially since you confused the name of your camera and implied years of use with a camera that was first released only 22 months ago. Could you please clarify and provide examples?

G Brown Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK

Jcor wrote:

I have been using Canon D5 IV for years with L lenses. I am finding that often my photos are not as sharp as they should be. My friend has the equivalent Nikon camera with equivalent lenses. His photos seem to be much sharper than mine. Does anyone have any similar experiences.

Lots of people's photo's look better than mine.......It is NOT the cameras' fault!!

krashdragon

Maybe you just need new glasses.
Not the camera ones, the kind you wear.

mrpentaxk5ii

You can get sharp photos with just about any camera as long as they are working properly, most likely it's the person behind the camera and the settings used.

tdekany Loc: Oregon

Jcor wrote:

I have been using Canon D5 IV for years with L lenses. I am finding that often my photos are not as sharp as they should be. My friend has the equivalent Nikon camera with equivalent lenses. His photos seem to be much sharper than mine. Does anyone have any similar experiences.

This photographer uses the same camera lens as you

http://ljhollowayphotography.com

brentrh Loc: Deltona, FL

nimbushopper wrote:

This is a moot argument that has gone on for too many years. No one can look at a photograph and tell which brand of camera/lens took the picture because there are too many variables at play.

Thank you this has no value

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Jcor wrote:

I have been using Canon D5 IV for years with L lenses. I am finding that often my photos are not as sharp as they should be. My friend has the equivalent Nikon camera with equivalent lenses. His photos seem to be much sharper than mine. Does anyone have any similar experiences.

It could be your friend's technique is simply superior, and what may appear as less sharp is actually blur due to camera shake, improper focusing, or too high ISO setting used. Or perhaps some combination of the three.

BebuLamar

It's because your camera got confused. It doesn't know whether it's a Canon or a Nikon. Although you said it's a Canon but a D5 is a Nikon and not a Canon.