Sleeping on the issue, I realise that all my kit lenses stop at f/4 - f/5.6, with what seems to be point-and-shoot DOF - very difficult to get it wrong.
I'm not used to the very shallow DOF with this new lens, particularly at the bigger apertures. In low light conditions the longer shutter speeds, particularly hand held, conspire to add camera movement with rapid changes in focus.
The reading I have done doesn't address issues such as this, it's been basic stuff, but sufficient to analyze this particular issue.
It has been very helpful to establish that I'm not wasting my time with an entry level device that will never perform as desired. I can move on with confidence that the equipment is capable and address my own limitations.
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Once you are for sure that your skills are exceeding the cameras capability, then it is time to upgrade.
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Spot on - that was the thought that prompted me to start this thread. You've articulated it well.