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Soft image from 70-200 f4 IS

Started Jul 10, 2016 | Discussions thread
Dave
Dave Veteran Member • Posts: 6,231
Re: Steve B., my answer stands.

Mike - wrote:

Sorry, my answer stands..!

This is from real world use of various cameras and lenses. NOT JUST....TESTING. Actually taking photos...then...checking what you have. Again, not just taking pictures of a piece of news print on a wall...I'm talking "real" photos..!

An "L" lens on an APS-C body WILL NOT...provide the best that it can on a full frame body...period. Same goes for Nikons I've got.

When using APS-C cameras, stick with the non-L lenses, you get sharper pictures...if that's what you are looking for. Many like the softer image...and that's fine, I don't.

So what are recommended non-L substitutes for various popular "L" lenses such as 100-400mm, 35mm f/1.4, and 100 IS macro?

 Dave's gear list:Dave's gear list
Canon EOS 80D Canon EF 135mm F2L USM Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM +10 more
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