Christie Photo
No longer a newbie, moving up!
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When I bought my first digital camera, I chose to equip a zoom lens. I decided the EF 24-85mm was a good choice.
The only zoom I owned prior to that purchase was a Nikkor 35-135mm macro for my film cameras. I always suspected that the zoom did not measure up to my fixed focal length lenses.
Since I began the digital chapter of my life, I made one other lens purchase... 17-40mm zoom. I deliberately chose a lens with Canon's "L" designation hoping to see a big difference in the results.
I've never be "blown away" by any image I produced.
My latest acquisition is the 100mm. From the instant I put it on the camera, I realized my suspicion was about to be affirmed. The fixed focal length lens produces images noticeably sharper than either of the zooms.
I cannot explain the discrepancy in the exposure. Both images were made with the same lighting and exposure settings.
I can't overstate how pleased I am with the results from the new lens. I, of course, realize I'll now have to purchase additional lenses to achieve the results I've always wanted.
-Pete
The only zoom I owned prior to that purchase was a Nikkor 35-135mm macro for my film cameras. I always suspected that the zoom did not measure up to my fixed focal length lenses.
Since I began the digital chapter of my life, I made one other lens purchase... 17-40mm zoom. I deliberately chose a lens with Canon's "L" designation hoping to see a big difference in the results.
I've never be "blown away" by any image I produced.
My latest acquisition is the 100mm. From the instant I put it on the camera, I realized my suspicion was about to be affirmed. The fixed focal length lens produces images noticeably sharper than either of the zooms.
I cannot explain the discrepancy in the exposure. Both images were made with the same lighting and exposure settings.
I can't overstate how pleased I am with the results from the new lens. I, of course, realize I'll now have to purchase additional lenses to achieve the results I've always wanted.
-Pete