wot_fan
TPF Noob!
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I recently took up photography. I bought myself a Canon Digital Rebel XSi with an EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS telephoto and an EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM. For support I bought a Velbon 540 CF tripod with a cheap ballhead.
Overall I have been happy with the results I have been getting with my setup. I plan on upgrading parts and adding more lens when I can afford to. In fact, I have a RRS BH-55 ballhead on the way.
Sorry to be so long winded. Here is my question, all of the shots I have taken with the telephoto seem a little soft to me. What can I do to improve the sharpness? Do I need to buy better glass?
Below are a few samples from my visit to Brookfield Zoo yesterday. C&C would be appreciated.
1. This picture was taken with a tripod and remote switch.
f/5.6, 1/10sec, ISO 800, FL:250mm
2. This picture was taken with a tripod and remote switch.
f/5.6, 1/13sec, ISO 800, FL:187mm
The next two shots were taken with my macro lens on tripod with remote switch. Considering that they were taken through protective glass, I am pretty happy with the results.
3. f/8, 1/4sec, ISO 100, FL:100
4. f/8, 1/6sec, ISO 100, FL:100
Overall I have been happy with the results I have been getting with my setup. I plan on upgrading parts and adding more lens when I can afford to. In fact, I have a RRS BH-55 ballhead on the way.
Sorry to be so long winded. Here is my question, all of the shots I have taken with the telephoto seem a little soft to me. What can I do to improve the sharpness? Do I need to buy better glass?
Below are a few samples from my visit to Brookfield Zoo yesterday. C&C would be appreciated.
1. This picture was taken with a tripod and remote switch.
f/5.6, 1/10sec, ISO 800, FL:250mm
2. This picture was taken with a tripod and remote switch.
f/5.6, 1/13sec, ISO 800, FL:187mm
The next two shots were taken with my macro lens on tripod with remote switch. Considering that they were taken through protective glass, I am pretty happy with the results.
3. f/8, 1/4sec, ISO 100, FL:100
4. f/8, 1/6sec, ISO 100, FL:100