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Originally Posted by ray
I have the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM but given my ability and the prognosis that im not going to get very much better (just maybe a tad) should i release a little cash on this lens and get a Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 EX DC Macro ive been reading good report's about this lens and lets be serious for a while im never going to be able to use the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM to its full potential i wouldn't be asking this question if i was 35 although im enjoying myself with photography i dont kid myself i aint going to get much better everybody say aaaaah   |
Ray,Iv'e had a quick squint at the photos in your gallery and Iv'e seen the pics you've posted and i cannot for the life of me understand why you are beating yourself up
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My advice to you is,as the younger ones would say,"chill"!!.
This photography lark is supposed to be enjoyable and relaxing.Chopping and changing lenses does not,magically,'improve' photos.Most of the photos in my gallery are taken with a Sigma 18-125 or my compact Olympus 5060 [neither of which is as wide or as 'quality' as I would like].Whilst I'm not claiming them to be 'masterpieces' I also know there are some decent ones.I also know that for every 'decent' one I get,I also get a lot more duffers.Thats the way it is.I don't set out with my camera and 'expect',like I have some kind of right, to take great shots.There are so many factors outwith our control in nature/landscapes so that,if we are lucky enough [or persistant/organised enough] to be in the right place at the right time.....!
I used to live in Ballachulish [a mile from Glencoe].Beautiful part of the country but if the light/weather is not 'right' then you ain't going to get those wow factor pictures.
Enough of this rambling from me.What I meant to say was,if you don't want your 17-40 send it up to me.I might not create masterpieces with it but I will give it plenty of excercise
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