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Unsharp pictures with 7D and EFS 17-55mm, F2,8. Peter, Copenhagen

Started Nov 1, 2012 | Discussions thread
runefb Contributing Member • Posts: 501
I had the same experience with my old EFS 17-55mm, F2.8

Hi there Peter

This looks familiar. The efs 17-55 is a great lens, but it is not tack sharp at f2.8. Thats just how it is, i regrett to say... I've sold my 17-55 f2.8, but not because it is bad (it is great!), but because it is not compatible with FF bodies. My 24-105 f4 IS ain't that sharp at f4 either, but when it is stopped down a bit it is great.

I used to stop both my 17-55 and 24-105 down to f5.6 in addition to using a bounced flash indoors. At 5.6 they are both really sharp! These days I'm experimenting with high ISO + f4. Iget more ambience, but aslo less sharp, grainer pics.

Rune

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