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Quote: Originally Posted by StormCoat You make a good point. Would you say that the 50mm is a better portrait lens than the 60mm? I don't know if it is "better". I think it makes more sense with your current lens lineup, though. I used to have the 30mm, 50mm f1.8 and 100mm f2.8 and I liked that setup. 50 is a pretty good indoor portrait lenght (60 could work too, but f2.8 is kinda slow indoors) and 100mm is a great...

Quote: Originally Posted by jenningsphoto I have done my share of buying/selling. However, over a year ago I scaled back to a 3 lens system which has been effective for my needs. While I truly like the 18-50 macro, the range can be a bit limiting which is why I am looking at the above mentioned choices. Hey Kenji! What is your input? Get the 15-85, its my favorite walkaround lens [That I've ever had Yes better than my 24-105 on film] its...

How many active AF points are you using? Servo or one shot? Looks more like user error to me.

Quote: Originally Posted by Chappy OK. I'll try again from a different host. Here's two pics of two of my favorite lenses. Please let me know if they appear. Thanks. In your previous message I didn't see any pics, but this works fine, for me anyway. Kind regards, Wim

Quote: Originally Posted by Ingardj You really dont like sigma? no i really don't but that's nothing new. i like canon lenses on my canon cameras. in particular i like weather-sealed L lenses and i'll bet i've got plenty of company too . ed rader

I voted for the 85L and the 135L because i believe these two lenses offer the sharpest photo out of them all... i could vote for the 24-70 and the 70-200mm f2.8 L IS, but i believe they are not as sharp as the primes (obviously) but offer great versatility which is what most photographers would rather look for than sharpness. i tend to shoot a lot of portraits at wider apertures than f2.8 which is why i picked the 2 primes.

I'll chime in on the side of those that suggest waiting and finding out, for yourself, what you can use. We are all different. There is no universal "must have" anything, imo.

the barrel turned to the right will reach MFD, turned to the left infinity. wide open bronze portrait

Quote: Originally Posted by shiro69 I am a bit confused as when to have IS turned on, I know it should be left off when on a tripod , but I read the other day turn off for action shots like motor sport why is this and would you also have it off for moving wild life like birds flying. Not necessarily. Depends upon the lens and how you are using it. If you are locking the lens and camera down tight on a tripod, some lenses need to be turned off...

Quote: Originally Posted by JC4 Looks like nothing more than DOF issues to me. First time shooting groups with a FullFrame? Watch your subject distance, it has a significant impact on DOF, more than aperture. Head shots of a staggered group, with a full frame really need to be stopped down to get enough DOF, especially from under 10 feet(which is where I'm guessing you were standing). Thats why the last photo came out well, you stood...