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- Don't trust the autofocus mechanism in low light situations. Don't be so dependent on automation that you can't take good pictures without it. Switch to manual focus when necessary. Autofocus works on the basis of color and contrast. If there isn't enough contrast in a scene, it can't work well.
- When there is more than one plane of focus in front of your subject (i.e., in scenes with depth - foreground, middle ground and background), the autofocus mechanism can't know which plane should be sharp. Therefore, use manual focus. You have no choice in certain situations.
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Photo Q&A
1: Walk-about Lens for 7D
I only want to pack one lens for an upcoming trip to Europe. I'm considering: 1. Canon 24-105L IS F4 2. Canon 17-85 EF-S IS or 3. Tamron 24-75 F2.8 which I already own from my Canon 20D days. For a one-lens trip, the 24-75 seems a little short on tele reach. My shooting style gravitates toward "longer" more than "wider". Most of the reviews of the 24-105 say it's better suited to full-frame bodies than 1.6x bodies. What are people's favorite walk-about lenses on a 1.6-crop body?
ANSWER 1:
For less money than the 24-105L, EF-S 15-85 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM would be my pick. The 17-85, if the budget is less than $500. With either, spend extra and get the lens hood (Canon's own or a cheaper clone), since it's not included like it is with the L lens or the Tamron. 24-xx just isn't wide enough for me to use as general purpose/travel.
Your mileage may vary...
- Jon Close
ANSWER 2:
Hi John,
I have a 7D, and the 24-105L is on my camera 90 percent of the time. It would be hard to take just one. I am going to Venice at the end of Feb. and plan to take the above lens and the 10-22 Canon(which I love). As the trip gets closer, I keep thinking I should take a 70-200 but really don't want to carry the weight.
Anyway, have a great time.
- Memoriee G. Sconce
ANSWER 3:
John,
Unless you are going to be traveling in a private auto or a rented van where you can stop anywhere you want, the Canon 17-85 is perfect for Europe. Unless you have the finances, then the Canon 15-85 is better. Seldom will you need to go longer but wide-angle zoom lenses are best for most of your photos. I did use the 100mm f2.8 macro for some scenics though, or to isolate some subjects. Be sure to take plenty of cards, an adapter for your battery charger and extra batteries. Also a lightweight, not cheap, tripod with a ball head and a cable release will be a welcome addition.
Memoriee: Your 24-105 alone will not be wide enough for Venice. So be sure to take along the 10-22mm. There were a couple times I was wishing that I had a little wider lens than what my 18-55 would give me. Make sure you also take the additional equipment that I recommended to John.
Leave the 70-200 at home. I carried the f2.8 version for three weeks and only took about 10 photos with it and they were taken in Switzerland.Good Luck to both of you!
- Lynn R. Powers
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