What's the magic?

[zbo2408]

I have had my XSi with 18-55 and 55-250 EFS kit lenses for 2 years now. And re-reading reviews of the camera and flipping through these sample pictures.
Bleeding Hearts Picture
I have never ever taken pictures that are this clear, colorful, sharp, soft, clear bookah ...
Now I know I am no pro photographer ... but ... are my cheaper lenses part of the problem? Or should I be able to take pictures that are this good with my lenses?

Don't get my wrong but I've taken some pretty good pics ... but I'm still disappointed when I don't get results like these ...


any thoughts?

 

[Bram]

Looks like you need to read up on exposure, and understanding the concept behind photography in general, the link you posted, those photos are achievable with what you got.

 

[Big Mike]

Proper technique (both shooting & processing).

Also:

I have had my XSi with 18-55 and 55-250 EFS kit lenses for 2 years now.

It's hard to really know the difference that a great lens can make, until you start using them for yourself.

 

[KmH]

I have had my XSi with 18-55 and 55-250 EFS kit lenses for 2 years now. And re-reading reviews of the camera and flipping through these sample pictures.
Bleeding Hearts Picture
I have never ever taken pictures that are this clear, colorful, sharp, soft, clear bookah ...
Now I know I am no pro photographer ... but ... are my cheaper lenses part of the problem? Or should I be able to take pictures that are this good with my lenses?

Don't get my wrong but I've taken some pretty good pics ... but I'm still disappointed when I don't get results like these ...


any thoughts?

Read my blog, How Do I Use My Digital SLR? entry from January 6: How To Get Sharply Focused Images.

 

[boomersgot3]

a good lens makes A HUGE difference. Get a 50mm 1.8 and see! THey are cheap! $100

 

[bluetibby1]

Keith, your blog is useful!
Blue

 

[tinmann]

id say more than useful

thanks Keith, been following your blog (even from work ) lot to learn lol

 

[xjoewhitex]

The 55-250 could easily pull of the picture your referring to. You would honestly be surpised what you can do with what you already have, take a look thru the settings on your camera these can do all kinds of things. Mess around with your aperture, and also color settings.