I just got this lens. I'm getting used to what I can do with it. So, far the D3100/35mm appears to be a good combination.
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I hiked today. D3100 35mm 1:1.8G
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viscountdriver
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Why is it so difficult to get a sharp image of leaves? I've photgraphed so many and get that kind of blurred image.
I have always found the same problem... I assume it is because the slightest breeze moves them?
Yup ! A higher shutter speed is normaly the answer 
A lot go by the ruling that shutter speed should be at least the same as your focal length. Except I find on high res cameras a little more is needed on top. Also, so many forget to take into account 1.5 DX factor. So your 50 = 75 etc etc etc. My rule is now to use a shutter speed double the focal length in use. IE 100th second for 50mm. To stop even slowish movements though such as grass blowing in the breeze you need to be shooting at 125th second or higher. Stopping the lens down to 5.6 or 8 too will obviously help. Then its just a matter of selecting the right ISO.
A lot go by the ruling that shutter speed should be at least the same as your focal length. Except I find on high res cameras a little more is needed on top. Also, so many forget to take into account 1.5 DX factor. So your 50 = 75 etc etc etc. My rule is now to use a shutter speed double the focal length in use. IE 100th second for 50mm. To stop even slowish movements though such as grass blowing in the breeze you need to be shooting at 125th second or higher. Stopping the lens down to 5.6 or 8 too will obviously help. Then its just a matter of selecting the right ISO. Having said all of that lol If on the other hand its a calm day and sheltered in the woods... This was F11 200 ISO and one tenth of a second on a heavy manfrotto tripod ! And this was very sharp
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