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Do good lenses really last a lifetime?
I’ve heard people say “a good lens will last a lifetime” many times. Is this actually true of modern lenses? More specifically, will a good lens be usable for a lifetime?
With an inexpensive adapter, ...
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Can I use old Pentax lenses on newer Pentax DSLRs?
Can I use old Pentax lenses from the film days on the newer Pentax DSLRs?
Are there any caveats or exceptions? Are adapters or modifications needed?
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Is it better to store edited photos as PSD or TIFF files?
After editing/retouching a photo in Photoshop, if I want to store that file long term with the edits, what are the advantages/disadvantages of storing it in TIFF vs. PSD format?
There's a ...
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How compatible are my old Nikon lenses
I'm looking at buying a new SLR body. I have an old film Nikon entry-level SLR (about ten years old) with a kit lens. If I buy a Nikon body, how likely is it that my old lens will work on it? Would I ...
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How do I find out which Nikon film cameras will work with my newer G F-mount lens?
I want to pick up a film camera but I have a nice G lens (Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 with VC) and I'd really like to be able to use it.
I'm having a hard time understanding which cameras will be able to work ...
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New zoom lens for semi-old DSLR, or new camera altogether?
After doing some shooting with a friend's camera, equipped with a 18-200mm lens, I find my own 18-70mm lens rather limiting. I mostly do snapshots while traveling and/or with the scouts, and versatile ...
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Can i use my old Canon Speedlite 2777T with my new 5D Mark II
Actually it's my dad's lens that he bought many many moons ago to use with his old Canon T70. I dont have a flash but have borrowed his to try out, but he mentioned that some flashes will send too ...
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Will an external flash for Pentax K-7 work for Pentax K-5?
I'm looking for a cheap flash, and found this one. It states that it works for Pentax K-7; will it work for my Pentax K-5 as well? I don't know what to look for in the specifications.
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What is the reason to change the mount type in Nikon 1 series?
To use Nikon F-mount lenses, Nikon 1 series require an adapter.
Moreover, the flash unit mount is a custom one too and it seems that there is no adapter at all, but maybe I'm wrong.
What is the ...
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Are there recent entry-level/prosumer DSLR cameras that can use/are compatible with high quality older manual lenses?
A reason to use older lenses is to save money on bigger zoom or other normally expensive auto-focus lenses.
Is this still something people do?
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Can I use old Minolta AF lenses on my new Canon 550d?
I just recently bought my first DSLR, a Canon Rebel t2i/550d. I use it mostly for video and it works wonderfully. I bought the kit lens with it, but I am looking to expand my lens collection. I found ...
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Can the lenses of a Canon EOS film camera be used on a digital one?
I have lenses from a Canon EOS rebel Xs film camera: 28-80mm f/4-5.6 II (diameter 58mm) and a Sigma 100-300mm f/4.5-6.7. I am thinking to buy a Canon Digital 40D and use these lenses. Will those ...
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How can I fix Err 01 with a film-era Sigma lens on a Canon DSLR?
I have a new Canon EOS Kiss camera and a friend of mine has a Sigma Aspherical IF 28-200mm lens she used on an old Canon EOS film camera (old as in 10 years or so). I tried using the lens on my ...
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Is Nikon AF 70-300/4.0-5.6 G Black Nikkor Lens compatible with Nikon D80?
I'm looking at the Nikon AF 70-300/4.0-5.6 G Black Nikkor Lens, and that page says that it's not compatible with Nikon D40, D40x, D60 and D5000. I'm not sure - would it work with my D80?
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Will any of my old Nikon gear be compatible with a D3100?
I have an old Nikon F801 35mm film camera with a Nikon SB-24 flash gun a AF Nikkor 70-210 mm 1:3.3-4-5 & a AF Nikkor 35-70mm 1:3.3-4.5
I am thinking of buying a new set up the Nikon D3100 with ...
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Is Sigma 50-500mm EX DG HSM lens compatible with a Nikon D90 body?
Aloha,
Can anyone tell me if the Sigma 50-500mm EX DG HSM lens (non OS model) is compatible with a Nikon D90 body? I recently purchased this lens on eBay but it seems that the lens will not ...
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Are aftermarket battery grips made for the Canon T2i compatibile with the T3i?
I know that the T2i (550d) and T3i (600d) both use the same OEM BG-E8 grip. There are some aftermarket grips (that are significantly less expensive than the OEM one) that are specifically marketed ...
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How do I know if it's safe to use a Nikon SB-20 on an Olympus E-520?
I have an Olympus E-520 and I borrowed a Nikon SB-20 flash which I intend to use as an optical trigger for an off-camera flash (TTL connectors on the flash connector are removed to avoid mixing ttl ...
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RAW processing programs for Canon 6D
I am getting a Canon 6D next week and would like to check what my RAW processing program options are, other than the in-the-box Canon Digital Photo Professional.
I am currently using Photoshop ...
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Is the 'Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM' compatible with my D5000, and will it autofocus?
Is the 'Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM' compatible with my D5000, and will it auto focus?
As seen here:
http://www.digitalrev.com/product/sigma-18-200mm-f3-5/MTMyMzM_A
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What Nikon cameras is a Sigma AF-k lens compatible with?
I was recently given a Sigma AF-k lens and told it was Nikon compatible. I am trying to get a better handle of what the AF-k stands for. I have both a Nikon F4s and a D5100 that I use and not ...
