Canon 60d/ 50d and EF-S are garbage and soft? Explain this.

NancyP wrote:

60D does NOT have focus microadjustment.

7D DOES have microadjustment.

If your lens consistently front-focuses or back-focuses in autofocus mode, you can use the body's microadjustment capacity to dial in a setting specific for that lens. If you don't have microadjustment capacity, you had better make sure that the lens has spot-on autofocus before you accept it and pay for it. I have a 60D, which has been an excellent camera for me. I bought lenses from the local camera store and from B and H, both of which let you return lenses within one or two weeks of sale. I wouldn't buy if I didn't have the money-back or exchange option.

You can also compare autofocus result to same shot with manual focus viewed at magnification on live view. Camera must be on tripod, with timer or remote release. If manual focus shots are excellent, then the problem is with the autofocus.

Fact of life. All manufactured products have variances. It is necessary to test your lens-body combination to see if that combo works for you.

See Roger Cicala's articles at the LensRental.com blog, if you want more info on testing or just want to get your geek on.