Do these pics look sharp?

mark35 · 17 Jan 2006 at 15:51

hi guys just been out to test my 7-200 f4l just want to couple check that these pics are sharp i know the pics are not the best i was just trying the lens out before i take a trip out tommorow

- Exif Specific
Exposure Time = 1/400 sec [0.002]
F Number = 4
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Focal Length = 70 mm

- Exif Specific
Exposure Time = 1/500 sec [0.002]
F Number = 4
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 100
Focal Length = 200 mm

- Exif Specific
Exposure Time = 1/640 sec [0.002]
F Number = 4
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 200
Focal Length = 200 mm

MrSix · 17 Jan 2006 at 16:14

Yeah, they look nice and sharp to me - you'll really notice how the lens performs when you're shooting things at the long end of the zoom and you're getting sharpness of the subject contrasting with the nice bokeh.

mark35 · 17 Jan 2006 at 16:41

thanks mate this is one i really like

busterboy · 17 Jan 2006 at 17:58

Mark they are all not bad shots mate but all taken at F4 which isnt bad but if you crank the lens wide open and get the focus spot on these shots would be much better still.

Experiment with the aperture and DOF and you will acheave some very nice shots. Play about a little, don't be put off if you come home with some bin fodder (we all do mate) some just don't admit it..

Save and proccess the best then pop them on here..

mark35 · 17 Jan 2006 at 18:05

thanks mate they were all shot in av mode . What u are saying is up the f number for a better dof is that right?

morgan · 17 Jan 2006 at 18:20

stop it down to f7.1 if you want sharpness...

busterboy · 17 Jan 2006 at 19:12

morgan said:
stop it down to f7.1 if you want sharpness...

And step it up if you want DOF..

Reidy · 17 Jan 2006 at 19:23

i like the 4th photo of the geese chasing the camera sorta thing

SDK^ · 17 Jan 2006 at 19:30

The last photo in your first post looks pretty sharp.

Sleepyd · 17 Jan 2006 at 19:38

morgan said:
stop it down to f7.1 if you want sharpness...

Doubt it'll make that much difference - there's only a slight improvement from F4 on that lens. They look pretty good given that the light isn't brilliant at the moment.

DizMatt · 17 Jan 2006 at 21:12

what a lovely lens
am seriously thinking of ditching the 150-180 quid for a 70-300 lens like a sigma or canon and going 70-200 L glass
tempting..but wrong!

nice lens though
the pics look a bit dark but that could just be ambient lighting

mark35 · 17 Jan 2006 at 21:23

yea mate it was a very dull day. After useing my 70-200l for about 20 mins i would not sale it fast focusing and just over all a great lens