[QUOTE=gkopeliadis;238425]When I try to shoot some close focus photographs with the kit 18-55 lens, they are always soft or out of focus, even with manual focusing. Is this a bad lens for close ups (not macro) or is it faulty in some way. I have not a problem when focusing more than 1m away, auto or manual.
I Know it isn't a macro lens but it's a decent lens otherwise and the close-up degradation is major (I think
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I'm sorry, I think your focus technique needs improvement. Do you have the diopter adjusted? I have the same lens and there is no problem with MF or AF.