also try a cheap prime lens like the 50m 1.8, nicer bokeh effect, only the highlights will be pentagon shape then natural round shape because its only 5 bladed.
also if you underexpose, the shadow areas will look noisy, bring your dog out these days, the sun is a killer!
also if you underexpose, the shadow areas will look noisy, bring your dog out these days, the sun is a killer!