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I have my Canon 50L for sale. I rarely use it, unfortunately. I thought before it sells I might take some low light shots of a few of my grand kids earlier this evening. The photos aren't razor sharp, firstly because the 50L isn't a razor sharp lens, and secondly, because the kids wouldn't stay still. Anyway, it is (IMHO) a superb portrait lens, with nice bokeh and supreme Canon colour and rendering. Here goes.

Harry121017a by ozimax777, on Flickr

Harry121017d by ozimax777, on Flickr

Molly121017a by ozimax777, on Flickr

Molly121017c by ozimax777, on Flickr

Excellent portraits. I learned over the years that sharpness in portraits is a matter of taste. Some people prefer a razor sharp portrait; while others distaste seeing every wrinkle and freckle in their face or neck. It's a good lens, unfortunately I accumulated too many lenses most of which I am not using.

Why God made grand kids? So your own children learn the pleasures and frustrations their parents went through.

zafra52 wrote: ...unfortunately I accumulated too many lenses most of which I am not using.

I have sold most of mine and am trying to be minimalist. Trying.

zafra52 wrote:Why God made grand kids? So your own children learn the pleasures and frustrations their parents went through.

Hype the kids up, feed them red cordial, then hand them back to their parents...

Hype the kids up, feed them red cordial, then hand them back to their parents...

Buy them a puppy too!