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Lack of sharpness at f1.8 on Canon 50mm STM

Started 4 months ago | Discussions thread
AnthonyL Veteran Member • Posts: 3,686
Re: Lack of sharpness at f1.8 on Canon 50mm STM

SD19194 wrote:

I have a Canon Rebel T7

You can download the manual from Canon's Support site. Canon also have a Learning Centre site which may be of use. There are also many videos and explanations of enabling and using Live View focussing.

My posts are based on the fact that, and in the absence of any example, you may see the lack of sharpness you may expect because you are not getting exact focus. If you are getting exact focus it is still possible/probable that the budget lens is not as sharp as you might like, or as a more expensive lens would be. So the first thing is to ensure you are properly focussed which Live view focussing will enable you to do.

Note that on many sites, including Canon, the Rebel T7 is more commonly known as the 2000D. Yes, it's annoying.

https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/product_ranges/cameras/eos/ (or choose your country when you search for Canon support)

https://www.usa.canon.com/learning

https://asia.canon/en/support/8200044900

and no doubt other sites/sources are available.

Best to upload an example once you've got a photo via Live View focussing if you are still not happy.  There could be other things that people could suggest is the cause of the problem.

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