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

Started 4 months ago | Discussions thread
norman shearer Senior Member • Posts: 1,418
Re: All at F1.8, no processing

Chesapeake Imagery wrote:

norman shearer wrote:

Chesapeake Imagery wrote:

if you need to zoom in to be critical of the sharpness then you are a pixel peeper rather than a photographer.

I don't know that I would agree with that statement. What is ok for a family snapshot with a Dutch angle horizon posted on FaceBook may not be suitable if the image is intended for other purposes.

This thread is about sharpness of a lens wide open, not how skilled or otherwise my grandson is. Frankly your rudeness may be acceptable on Twitter but is not appreciated here..

Well, I'm sorry that I offended you but my point, in response to your statement stands. If you are doing paid work for a client you should "pixel peep" AND you are a photographer. Family snapshots are another story. Your blanket statement about pixel peeping was rather harsh, I would say.

Your point it seems was extremely well hidden. No mention of sharpness that I can see.

My blanket statement was just that. Clearly there can be found exceptions to the rule when you make such a statement. My point was aimed at pixel peepers and gearheads who look for minute differences in performance whilst neglecting the art itself. I'm guilty myself, which is why I'm knowledgeable on the subject!

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