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Sep 04, 2009 22:25 | #541

I initially thought this lens was 'crappy' when I compared the shot I took with it and my Canon A630's output. There was no difference or so I thought. I almost sold this lens until I read Photozone's review and saw the len's MTF chart. At 18, 24, 35mm, I set the aperture to f5.6, at 55mm f8 (but even at f5.6, it's sharp enough). I also learned how to meter manually using the Zone System. Lastly, I only use this lens outdoors before the sun sets. Here's a photo taken with the kit 18-55 f3.5-5.6.

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Shutter speed: 1/180
Aperture: 5.6
Focal length: 55mm
ISO: 200
Metering mode: Spot
White balance: Auto
Picture Style: Standard

It wasn't the lens that was crappy, it was me.

It's good at close-ups too.

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Shutter speed: 1/8 (I love the IS on this thing)
Aperture: 5.6
Focal length: 55mm
IS0: 1600
Metering mode: Spot
White balance: Auto
Picture Style: Standard

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Sep 05, 2009 04:24 as a reply to @ carlomontoya's post | #542

Both at 55mm f/16

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Sep 06, 2009 14:45 | #543

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I missed one. This is really growing on me for some reason and I have no idea why.

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Sep 06, 2009 16:25 | #544

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Amazing capture with the kit lens. Was he praying?

All photos are well exposed.

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Another snapshot taken with this lens (click to view original)

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Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1000)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 55 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Scene Capture Type: Standard

At th 5.6 and 8, it could give the 17-40 and the 16-35 a run for their money but I'd still want the latter though for its low-light and DOF capabilities. Not to mention it's an L.

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Sep 06, 2009 16:37 | #545

I think he was dozing. The sun was going down and it was a most pleasant ferry ride. Very smooth sea.

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Sep 07, 2009 01:14 | #546

A water drop colliding with another water drop. Took a LONG time to get this perfect one. I got many others, but nothing this good.

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Sep 07, 2009 02:31 | #547

@ozzfavors: That's an amazing photo.

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Sep 07, 2009 02:41 | #548

Thanks, I have a few more if you want to see em.

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Sep 07, 2009 02:45 | #549

@ozzfavors: Sure, let's keep this thread alive for our beloved kit lens I'm glad I didn't sell it.

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Sep 07, 2009 03:01 | #550

I processed this one a little bit different, not sure which look i like best......

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Sep 07, 2009 03:06 | #551

I think I like the more blue-er color. Here is a closer crop........

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Sep 07, 2009 03:14 | #552

Both look good to me. You could title the first as "Halo" and the second sa "Mushroom" or "Umbrella."

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Sep 07, 2009 05:20 | #553

To continue ozzfavors' demo of the kit len's close up capabilties ...

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1/30 | f/8.0 | 55 mm | ISO 800

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