Recent content by Meeplemaiden

I'll have to keep my eye out for the lenses out of the kits then, thanks for the tip.

Thanks for the tips, unfortunately there isn't always enough room for a tripod as in this case. I was squeezed between a fence and a row of parked cars on a narrow verge so I couldn't even get a different vantage point. Focal points are definitely something I have to practice in landscapes...

I've seen that on Amazon, what's the position when it comes to the guarantee?

Aside from that, I think you guys have convinced me that the 15-85mm is the way to go. Thanks to everyone for taking the time

Sunshine at last by JayEssKay, on Flickr

Thanks dinorock, it worked :banana:. Right, I'm starting to think that maybe my monitor is the problem - I'm looking at this on a different one and it doesn't look too bad. If I remember rightly I focussed somewhere toward the end of the first bridge but to me the undergrowth doesn't look too...

Ok, here goes... 2014_03_14_2847 by JayEssKay, on Flickr

I'm on flickr.

I'll try to post some pics but could somebody tell me how to do it? Thanks

Oh dear, I've tried this before and I couldn't get the hang of it :(. I'm quite sure a lot of it is technique as I can get nice sharp pictures when I'm using my tripod but I don't always want to lug it around with me. Maybe a vodka or two beforehand would steady the shake, eh? I will look into...

Thanks all for the suggestions. Still pondering. My reason for considering the full frame tamron was that it was 'only' £200 more expensive than the 15 - 85mm and if I am going to spend that kind of money at least the full frame gives me the option of upgrading my camera at a later date! The 15...

Do you think it's worth waiting for then? It would take me some time to get together that kind of money!

So, here is my 'problem' and I would be interested to know your opinion: when I bought my 500D a couple of years ago it came with the above mentioned lens. Although it isn't bad it has no IS and I don't seem to be able to get a really sharp picture when hand held. I know it is probably due to...

Thanks for the screen shot but I can't seem to find it on my pictures. I have the option to share my pics but all that comes up when I click on the button are icons for sharing to Facebook, Twitter etc. :bonk:

Thanks for your thoughts Danzaroonie, I think you are probably right on both counts and looking up the hyper focal distance is probably a good starting place.