Jrhoffman75 wrote:
The 18-200mm lens is a good all around lens. Since you have the 55-250mm lens maybe consider the 18-135mm lens as a general lens.
I agree with John N - there is no reason the kit lens shouldn’t produce high quality images for normal uses like reasonable size prints or digital sharing. They won’t stand up to wall-size enlargements but the 55-250 (if it’s the STM version) can produce sharp 13x19 prints even with some cropping. Before you jump into lens expense determine if you have a technique problem. Make sure you are using a high enough shutter speed to avoid motion blur. I recommend twice your focal length - i.e. if you are using the 55-250 zoomed all the way out minimum shutter speed should be 1/500.
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HI Jr, yup the 55-250 is the stm lens. And from the answers I've had so far, it looks like a good part of the problem is more operator error rather than equipment malfunction. Although it's kinda embarrassing to admit that, it won't hurt me to learn some more, and at the same time perhaps save some money! Truly guys, I appreciate and value every piece of advice you pass on to me, this is a perfect example of what UHH is all about. Have a great day guys and please keep safe.
Ray
John N wrote:
I would look into why your images are lacking quality / sharpness first. You don't want to be spending the spondoolies only to find the same problems. My neighbour had a 'poor' 75-300 EFS lens (ebay) and sent it to CANON - who took the filter off and it was perfect.
I would try the AF first (single spot) on any high contrast subject then look on the screen and enlarge to see if you can improve on the sharpness manually.
A club, or a shop, or maybe a more knowledgable neighbour might save you a fortune here.
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Thanks for the comment John, much appreciated and makes a lot of sense! (by the way, Stokenchurch, nice part of the country, makes me feel a little homesick)! Have a great day mate,
Ray.
rmorrison1116 wrote:
Don't get any of Canon's EFS 75-300 lenses, they are as bad or worse than your 55-250. I take it you're not concerned about covering focal lengths you already have covered. The EFS 17-85 is a decent lens. My favorite EF-S utility lens is the 18-200 f/3.5-5.6, and Sigma makes a decent 18-250. Without knowing what you shoot most often, it's hard to make suggestions.
Thank you for the response and advice. I'm going to make a list of candidates based on the suggestions posted here, so every single response is valuable and greatly appreciated. As I mentioned, I really don't have any particular subjects that I shoot more than any others, (that's why I thought a zoom might be the best way to go for the versatility). I literally shoot anything and everything that I find interesting and pleasing, it might be a pretty bird, (flying or perched), an unusual building, a cool motorcycle, (actually probably my favorite subjects), wildlife, boats... Honestly I'll shoot anything that's pleases my eye in the moment. I realize that doesn't make choosing a lens any easier, but I suppose I'm looking for a kind of "do it all lens", in a limited way, that can capture sharper images than what I'm currently using. Anyway, thank you again for your time and your help. All the best,
Ray.
I like this one very much, she looks very relaxed and content, and as mentioned, the nudity is not "in yer face", but it's all there, and seductive enough that it needs no more. Another hidden gem, hope there's a few more tucked away somewhere, nicely done Jim, and have a great day.
Ray.
So here we go. I absolutely love photography, but I am a complete amature. I'm slowly learning, and some of my results ain't half bad, (the other half are terrible by the way), lol. Anyway, I currently own a Canon T7i, which I realize is not the latest, greatest piece of equipment out there, but it's the best I could afford at the time, and I am on an extremely limited budget. I have the two "kit lenses" that were supplied with the camera, 18-55 efs, and a 55-250 efs. Both have served me reasonably well, but I'm somewhat disappointed with the lack of quality /sharpness, and would like to add another lens to what I already have. There's nothing in particular that I regularly shoot, just whatever happens to catch my eye in the moment.
So here's the question, which I'm sure some of you may find amusing. Could any of you suggest what could be a good choice for my next lens? I really don't know what I'm asking for. As I said, I'm on a VERY limited budget so I have no problem buying used. I'd just like something sharper, that has some versatility (some kind of zoom perhaps)? I also am not concerned about the brand, although I'd prefer it to be compatible without the need for adapters.
Any advice would be hugely appreciated, and I apologize for what is probably a dumb question for most of you. Thank you in advance everyone, and please stay safe and have a great day, all the best,
Ray.
burkphoto wrote:
You must live in the boonies.I can remember dialing seven-digit numbers in the very early 1960s in Greensboro, which had a bunch of exchanges back then. We have had multiple area codes in NC for decades. We started mandatory dialing of ten-digit numbers in NC in April, 2016. For many years before that, you had to use ten digits only for people in other area codes.
One benefit of ten digit dialing on a cell phone is no long distance charges. The other is that the cell phone/smartphone has a directory of your contacts that maintains all your numbers. When calling, you look up a person, hit "Call" (or the phone number) and it does the dialing for you. Or you just say, "Hey, Siri (or Alexa), call John Doe." So dialing ten digits is only necessary for numbers that are not in your phone or are not displayed on a web site.
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"call John Doe". You can call dead people?
Kentski wrote:
Hi All,
I had a swarm of these on the brick of my house last night. Sprayed them and most died others escaped. At first I thought they may have been flying ants…but they are larger (about an inch) and some appear to have a stinger on the back end. Maybe some type of wasp/hornet?
Thanks for ID in advance.
Just a quick tip that might be helpful. If you get your Pic, (of the insect, or anything else for that matter), and bring it up in "Google lens", you'll be presented with a gallery of images to look through and should be able to identify it from there. (I've actually identified some really obscure machine parts with it, and it worked surprisingly well).
Ray.
steve49 wrote:
This pic was taken a few weeks ago on a small island off the east coast of Ireland. The island ( Dalkey Island ) has a lot of nesting birds including tern, gulls and gannets... I happened to snap this one flying by but had trouble identifying it.. Almost looks like a vulture but didn't catch the front.
HI Steve. Can't say I'm 100%,but I'm fairly sure it's a Slaty-backed gull. Hope that helps you!
Mike M wrote:
in San Diego
Like them both, but #2 is my favorite. Nice shots!
WirtzWorld wrote:
This photo of Tonya is from around 2008ish. I shot with her 3 times and all on film. This is a scan of a neg that turned out pretty good. I know, where are her legs?. Gone, I guess. Just enjoy what's left of her. Thanks.
She's super attractive and I love the pose. Nicely done John.
Ray.
The newer bunch of "traditional" cameras are actually excellent as "traditional" camcorders now. For most of us, and the video needs we have, the cameras we already own perform wonderfully, and of course we mostly have a few lenses to play around with. Why go to the extra expense, and carry a second system with us, when what we already own performs the task just as well as a dedicated camcorder.
Ray.
I agree with the "edge of table" risk. Combined with the very nice looking glass of wine, could be a recipe for disaster! (Pic of the actual strap might be useful as well), all the best,
Ray.
rlv567 wrote:
- most of those on here should be able to tell me the name of the song from which I have excerpted “the sun is shining, the grass is green” without soliciting the assistance of Mr. Google. Hints later, if you should need them. (It's by far the best selling song of all time!)
Loren – in Beautiful Baguio City
Too easy Loren, especially when you mentioned that it's the best seller! White Christmas of course! (make the next one a little trickier).
All the best, Ray.
Hi John, hope you're well. Really interesting shot. I like it, background is cool!
Might be missing a few wisps of hair, but hey, 4 boobs for the price of 2!