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I think the risk was effectively zero. The shooter would know if he was going to hit the photographer's hand.

Thank you, I couldn't understand why the effect was asymmetrical!

...you like how the images look?

Not to mention, a monopod wouldn't be anywhere near as easy to use when trying to quickly follow something moving that fast across your field of view.

Welcome back, Sdaniella...

Wow.

Have you ever done comparison pics with one of your other cameras, that highlights the look you like from your SD and SD h? It would be interesting to see.

Can they not do a "sensible" short-flange mirrorless design, with an all-singng adapter for EF lenses?

Jesus mate, give it a rest before you embarrass yourself further. Judge a lens on its performace, not its size.

...which has got everything to do with capture distance / perspective, and nothing to do with the camera per se.

Lol.

Jeff, do you actually take photos and print them?

You answered your own question. High resolutions enable cropping, which is extremely useful / compulsory in many many use cases. High resolutions enable large prints, for which there are...

You get this type of post on most tech sites whenever a brand is mentioned.
Anecdotes are basically worthless.

This comment section is in serious need of a downvote/auto-hide feature.

Then I strongly suggest that you don't buy this lens.

...for *you*.

Hey Matthew, look on the bright side. How about "Isn't it great that Canon (and other manufacturers in many fields) make available cheaper versions of their gear for those who can't afford and/or...

Right, because if you can't find a use for it, no-one can.

Sheesh this comments section gives me the irrates sometimes.

Not bad, Archiver! Our family plays that game on WhatsApp quite often, but I think you'd be an easy winner :-)

Sheesh. Let's not confuse "Better in one small aspect" with "Better overall".