Here are some of the group photos. They have been down sized and cropped but nothing else. (With the exception of the one that says final edit) On my monitor they look dark, but when I print them they look ok. I have to re-adjust my monitor. http://good-times.webshots.com/album/558469290RuQExc This is...

I like to shoot close-ups mainly but I would like to be able to do full body or even small groups. So for the close ups its best to use up to an 85mm and about f/1.8 or f/2.8 and for the groups (large groups mostly outside) use 85mm and up with 5.6 or higher? I have some group shots that I took of my...

I read in one of the forums that the person used a Tamron 28-75 2.8 for group shots also. Is this also a good choice? I know alot may depend on preference or what your shooting. The cost is a factor in my case right now. I don't have alot that I can spend but I don't want to get something that...

I am new to photography and I would like to know what would be a good, sharp lens for me to use? I asked about a couple of weeks ago and some of you use Canon 50mm f/1.8. What type of shots is this lens use for? I shoot mainly close-ups, inside & outside. I also shoot indoor & outdoor sports...

Very simple advise. Never buy any screw-on lenses. They are bad for image quality, and because the lens onto which they are attached was not built for it, the resulting image is often less than desirable. The only things that go in front of your lens are filters, and a lens hood, not much else.