my pictures are not sharp

[Partsrept]

I recently got Canon L lens 28-80mm F2.8-4. Before i used simple cheap Lenses and even now all images are not sharp. They are not blurry but not sharp: L lens did not add anything to sharpness. Cam settings and focusing are correct to have sharp details.

Any idea ?

[scootermcq]

Originally Posted by Partsrept

Cam settings and focusing are correct to have sharp details.

Any idea ?

What settings are you using to ensure sharp images?

[Partsrept]

Originally Posted by scootermcq

What settings are you using to ensure sharp images?

fast Shutter as described in theory and all F stops where tested, even with good light.
Shutter is at least 125 and higher were tested. I just do not know what do i need to see to call image sharp ???
Lens i got i was told sharp. And i have XSI Camera - can this be my problem ?

can any one post straight Out Of Camera example ?

[Partsrept]

All these images here are sharp.

Fresno Photographer Mariano Friginal, Fresno Wedding Photography & Portrait Photography

i do not have even close to this. And i am not beginner. All life i dream about sharpness and i can't get it

[inkista]

How to Take Sharp Digital Images

Advanced Tips for Tack Sharp Images

A lot of different thing affect sharpness, not just shutter speed

Stopping down.

Post-Processing

Good handholding technique.

Post an example.

A lens alone does not necessarily make for sharpness.

In addition, the 28-80 f/2.8-4L should be a good lens, but it's discontinued, and has been superseded by the EF 24-70 f/2.8. The 28-80L was first introduced in 1989. Given the possible age of the lens, chances are that someone could have abused the copy you have. Even an L can have a misaligned element if it's been dropped.

[Partsrept]

Originally Posted by inkista

How to Take Sharp Digital Images

Advanced Tips for Tack Sharp Images

A lot of different thing affect sharpness, not just shutter speed

Stopping down.

Post-Processing

Good handholding technique.

Post an example.

A lens alone does not necessarily make for sharpness.

yes, i know. All those factors are used but no luck. and i read these 2 topics about sharp images - i tried those technics many times - no real difference.
can you post straight of camera example of something you call "sharp". and what sharpness ?.

[Partsrept]

Originally Posted by inkista

How to Take Sharp Digital Images

Advanced Tips for Tack Sharp Images

Even an L can have a misaligned element if it's been dropped.

how can i check if it is misaligned ?

[scootermcq]

Hard to tell at this resolution, but the umbrella & rain look quite sharp in the last image. If you are using a single focal point & focusing on the face, then the camera might be front focusing. If you have multi focal points and let the camera decide, it will usually focus on the stuff that is not important.....

[sk66]

In the first image your SS was too slow for the focal length if handheld without VERY good technique.

In the second issue I do not see an issue with sharpness... If you are beyond 100% magnification while viewing every image will show issues.

It is not terribly uncommon for older "film lenses" to have more issues when mounted on a digital body (front/back focus, CA, etc), especially a "consumer" level body.

[Partsrept]

Originally Posted by sk66

In the first image your SS was too slow for the focal length if handheld without VERY good technique.

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Same look with any SS. Should i return the lens ?