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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bingo76" data-source="post: 844893" data-attributes="member: 53631">Hey,Would really appreciate any thoughts or advice. I normally buy my kit from MBP, but this time bought a Tamron SP24-70 from a local seller via a classifieds site. I've never quite gelled with the lens - I find it far too soft. I normally shoot sports photography using a 100-400 Sigma that I love. Occasionally I like to use the Tamron for end of game close-ups and team shots. Without fail the team shots always end up soft. (I use Aperture priority and static focus mode for these - for sports I use full manual).I also have a small Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G lens which I don't use much, but I'm wondering if this is a mistake. I just took the below pics (sorry aware one is f8, one f9). I've taken an intentionally messy pic to help identify detail (focussing on the rugby ball and the bin writing is helpful). I took a similar range to a group team shot. The difference is startling, the 35mm prime is soooo much clearer1) Am I expecting too much of the Tamron, or just using it incorrectly, or could there be an issue with the lense that I'm not aware of?2) Should I be using the 35mm for team shots going forwards?Presume the exif is accessible but if not, both taken on a d500 Nikon, F8/F9, 1/4000s, 35mm focal length, ISO 1250I should also state I'm a relative newbie / in danger of being all the gear, no idea type, so if I'm doing something odd assume stupidity <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />Big thanks in advance for any thoughts[MEDIA=flickr]2saCKA4[/MEDIA][MEDIA=flickr]2saCKzT[/MEDIA]</blockquote>

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