Comments on: 7 Tips for getting sharper photographs

By: Roy Evans

Roy Evans — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:33:19 +0000

I am considering a new lens for my Canon 350D. I am looking at the Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM lens. I am shooting hawks, etc. Would you reccommend this lens or something comparable? I don’t have thousands of dollars to sink into a lens.

By: gopu

gopu — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:20:00 +0000

it helps me to good and sharp photographs tank u

By: LENS INQUIRY

LENS INQUIRY — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:34:59 +0000

Hi i am new to photogpraphy…i am wildlife and nature lover, enthusiasist…i have recently purchased a sony a330, its a entry level, but good features,..i wanted to learn the terms involved in photography..so i chose sony a330 which had almost all professinal features…i want to enhance my camera with an 500mm f80 SAL lens..or let me know which is the best suitable for wildlife and nature….
Cheers…
charles

By: Ora

Ora — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:27:24 +0000

In regards to the landscape photography it depends on you and what results you would like to get out of your pictures. Take a look at my website at http://shutterbug.moonfruit.com. I am still learning just like everyone .

By: Barb

Barb — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:17:20 +0000

I like your site and tips but I’m frustrated trying to get sharp landscapes and would appreciate your guidance. You mentioned using 17-40 F4 that the sweet spot would be F6.3, yet we are “supposed” to step down to smaller apertures. F11 is usually the smallest opening that still retains good sharpness throughout. Will F16-22+ ever be usable for sharp landscapes? Also the rule of focusing 1/3 into frame is not easy if I have foreground to infinity in the frame. Is it better to manual focus by feet measurement on lens – and what # do I pick? I’ve failed much more than succeeded and need help. Thanks.

By: Steve Berardi

Steve Berardi — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:18:46 +0000

@Helmut – good point about the kit lens, it definitely is NOT very sharp.. a good step up would be the 50mm prime (cheap but sharp).

By: Desfolio

Desfolio — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:35:25 +0000

Now that I’m taking more photos & uploading to Flickr, achieving sharper images is something I definitely need to work on. Thanks for the tips.

By: Helmut Watterott

Helmut Watterott — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:37:53 +0000

Also buy decent lenses. The basic kit lenses seem to suffer more of the ‘un-sharp’ dilemma. I would actually suggest making the aparture around f8 or so as well. Will cause problems as the light is not always there to a higher f with a zoom lens.

By: Mikes

Mikes — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 09:05:14 +0000

with that i have added you to my favorite blogs (links in my site) as it is very informative and oh well GREAT!

By: Mikes

Mikes — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:56:05 +0000

I like the post. some great tips. i think i so need to buy a tripod soon. letrs, let me also increase th shutter speed and let me take a lot and lot of photos. for the others, i need to study them starting today. thanks for the tips!