whiplash23
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My son just started playing soccer and I have tried to take some photos at two of his games. Both times, the images have been very soft. I assume the problem is me, but I wanted to get some advice as I would love to blame this on the lens
First, I have a D90 and am using the Nikon 55-200 VR at the games. I set the camera up as follows:
AF-C
Dynamic Focus or 3D Focus
Manual exposure (shot at F7.1 - 1/500s last game, shot at F6.3 – 1/1600s this game, you know just in case it was camera shake last week)
Auto ISO (it stays below 400)
VR = Off
When I use this lens on AF-S, I get acceptably sharp results. It’s nothing like my 50mm 1.8, but I don’t expect it to be. However, as soon as I put it on AF-C everything just gets soft and it is driving me nuts.
I have noticed that higher priced telephoto zoom lens seem to focus faster than the 55-200 (I have tried the 70-300 ED and the 80-200 F2.8). So I am wondering if that is the issue.
So, my questions are:
Do I have my settings screwed up?
Is this an AF-C issue in general?
Is this a “cheap” lens issue?
Or, do I just suck (I assume this is where the smart money is)?
Here is the obligatory crappy snap:
First, I have a D90 and am using the Nikon 55-200 VR at the games. I set the camera up as follows:
AF-C
Dynamic Focus or 3D Focus
Manual exposure (shot at F7.1 - 1/500s last game, shot at F6.3 – 1/1600s this game, you know just in case it was camera shake last week)
Auto ISO (it stays below 400)
VR = Off
When I use this lens on AF-S, I get acceptably sharp results. It’s nothing like my 50mm 1.8, but I don’t expect it to be. However, as soon as I put it on AF-C everything just gets soft and it is driving me nuts.
I have noticed that higher priced telephoto zoom lens seem to focus faster than the 55-200 (I have tried the 70-300 ED and the 80-200 F2.8). So I am wondering if that is the issue.
So, my questions are:
Do I have my settings screwed up?
Is this an AF-C issue in general?
Is this a “cheap” lens issue?
Or, do I just suck (I assume this is where the smart money is)?
Here is the obligatory crappy snap: