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How does the lens diameter influence photo quality?
I have tested two different 50mm lenses in my camera. One was a Nikkor 50mm ∅52mm. The other one was a Sigma 50mm ∅72mm. I took some pictures with both lenses using the same setup for aperture and ...
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Does the size of the front glass mean anything?
Considering the Nikon lenses:
Prime lenses:
AF Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED has a huge front glass (●₃),
AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G has a tiny little front glass, deep inside the body (∙₁),
AF-S VR Nikkor ...
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Are there any known issues with using filter step-up rings?
My 3 lenses all have a different size thread. (77, 67 and 58mm) I am to purchase a good CP filter for the 77 and 67 thread. I don't have any filters for the 58mm thread lens but I was thinking about ...
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Why would someone want a 58mm-58mm filter ring?
I don't even know what to call this thing. It's been sitting in a box of camera stuff for a while and I have forgotten where it came from.
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Pentax-K 50mm lens, thread of 49mm or 50mm?
I really want to do some monkey macro photography. I am a student with almost no time and money, and want to take some hobby pictures in my spare time.
I have the Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi/Kiss X2). ...
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Does a larger lens filter size imply more light and better photos? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How does the lens diameter influence photo quality?
I'm wondering about 50mm f/1.4 for Nikons. The Nikon 50mm f/1.4D has a 52mm filter size. The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 has a ...
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How can I use 58mm filters with the Sony Nex-7?
I have 58mm filters, and I found out that the Sony filter size is 49mm. How can I use the larger filters with my Nex? Would I need a step up ring?
Would it be better to buy 49mm filters instead? ...
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What is lens filter size of Kodak Z990?
I have a Kodak z990 Max digital camera and the filter size is not noted on the lens front and not mentioned in the documentation. I figure it is probably in the range of 50-52mm. Can you help? Kodak ...
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How do I find the thread diameter of my lens?
I have an older Olympus OM 50mm lens that I'd like to get a matte box for, as I'm going to use it for video on a 550D. However, I can't seem to figure out what the thread diameter is. There are no ...
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Does an NDX400-equivalent exist for a 95mm filter thread?
I found this beauty at a low price and I would like to shoot the sun. That would require me to use an NDX400 but I can't find it for a 95mm filter screw. Does it even exist?
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Can adapters covert between different thread sizes for reverse mounting a lens?
Can adapters be used to covert between different lens filter thread sizes when used to reverse mount a lens for macro, and is there any disadvantage in doing so?
Split from this quesion: Does the ...
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What filters fit a Sony E-Mount 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens?
I have a Sony Nex-5 with the E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS. I want to know if I can buy these macro filters.What I should be looking out for?
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Are there modern lenses with a 49mm filter diameter?
I have found four color-filters in my desk: intense red, orange, light green and light blue. Are there lenses with 49mm filter size which these could be used with?
