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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 02:58 AM
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Alright so I got my 50D in on Friday...and now I'm looking to get a new lens. I have an 11-18mm SP Tamron, and a 70-300mm Tamron macro. I've noticed that almost every single picture I take with the 70-300 is a bit blurry for some reason...is it because it's a macro lens and I'm taking "normal" pictures with it?

Also, what would be a good lens to add to the set-up? Keeping in mind I'm going to be doing some weddings later this summer and have been shooting a lot at different events lately (shots of people, not cars, unfortunately). So I need a good "people picture" lens.
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 03:06 AM
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price range?
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 03:18 AM
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Wow, I feel like a total dumb@$$ for not posting the link to what I was talking about earlier...

This is what I was talking about: http://super.nova.org/DPR//DIY01/
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by NYNCTC
price range?
Aghhhh. Not sure really.

I'm willing to spend, I'll leave it at that.
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 03:54 AM
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Sid, get the 10-22
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 03:55 AM
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Awesome portrait lens....Canon 50 1.8 II, amazing price as well.
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 04:10 AM
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Sample images (stating what lens is being used) is a serious help as well!
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 04:51 AM
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more fun with the 10-22 and the 580ex II flash...



Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:04 AM
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haha nice v formation!
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by SCIONshane
Originally Posted by NYNCTC
price range?
Aghhhh. Not sure really.

I'm willing to spend, I'll leave it at that.
If your willing to spend than you need to INVEST in Canon L Series.....I'll leave it at that! lol
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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ya but the 50 is your best bet, and it is under 100.
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Jon, your pics of those bikes are awesome. Keep them coming!
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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hey jon you are making good money on your pics already right? if not man, you should be
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon
^Learning and doing very well I might add. Nice shots.
thanks. I really appreciate the comments
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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so im going to pic up that camera today hope i can figure it out cause i am clueless with them so far im sure i will learn well i hope so atleast
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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nice cory!
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ScionJim23
Jon, your pics of those bikes are awesome. Keep them coming!
Thanks man

Originally Posted by Ace83
hey jon you are making good money on your pics already right? if not man, you should be
Lol thanks but not yet. There's a few things I want to get better at before I consider selling my work. I do have a wedding I'm shooting next summer and hopefully by then I'll be ready.



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