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Does Canon make an L series lens with a plastic lens mount?
An online retailer is telling me that Canon 24-105 f4L lens comes in two versions, the USA model with a steel lens mount and an import with a plastic lens mount. Is this true?
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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 ...
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Will a Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR lens work on my Sony A900?
I have a Sony A900 that I want to use with Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR. Does this lens come with a Sony mount? I do not want to have to use an adapter.
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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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What lens and mount is this Sigma lens for Canon?
I have recently been given old(ish) Sigma 55-200mm lens for Canon (not EF mount), I believe that it is f/4-5.6. It is zoomed by pulling the barrel out.
What mount is it? And what specifications does ...
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What's the difference between Canon EF-S and EF-M?
What is the difference with Canon EF-S and EF-M lens?
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Are fully automatic DSLR lens changers available? What are suitable alternatives?
Do portable fully automated DSLR lens-changers exist?
If so, how well do they work and how do they compare with alternative solutions.
I've seen many "lens bags" offered to ease the lens ...
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How do I remove a broken lens mount ring from a lens?
Today my Nikon d90 was drop with attached Nikkor 18-200mm lens. The lens detached from the body and ripped of the metal ring with screws from the body. How can I fix it? I don't know how to remove the ...
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Lens not attached message on nikon d5000 with nikon 24-70mm
I recently bought a Nikon 24-70mm for my D5000, but I soon had the "lens not attached" message on my screen. The message disappears when I slightly rotate the lens a bit more.
I've searched online ...
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What are the advantages to using EF-S lenses on Canon APS-C cameras?
I know EF-S lenses are "optimized" for crop sensors but what are the exact advantages to using an EF-S lens? Does it give better color, sharpness, depth of field, etc...?
In addition, do EF-S lenses ...
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Could an old Nikkor-P lens damage a DSLR?
Someone was interested in buying my D3000 body (I had upgraded and want to keep the lenses). He had a very old Nikkor-P lens, which seemed to fit onto my camera alright. But the LCD screen said "lens ...
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Can I use the lens from Canon AE-1 on a Canon EOS 60D, with an adaptor maybe?
I have a Canon AE-1 (film) and I bought a digital slr camera Canon EOS 60D. I have lenses from the AE-1 camera, but I don't know if there are some adaptors to use so they fit in the 60D camera... any ...
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Is there an adapter for Canon AE-1 lenses on Canon 550D? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is it worth it to buy an FD-EOS adapter, or is it better to exchange a misbought lens?
Is there a way to use my old Canon AE-1 lenses on my new EOS-550D?
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1answer
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What adapter do I need to mount a Konica lens on an Olympus E-520?
I bought a Konica Super Albinar MC auto zoom 1:4.5 F=80-200 mm no. 911485 55 lens for my E-520 Olympus camera. The adapter I already have does not fit and I desperately need to know what kind of ...
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Olympus T2 Adapter ring stuck on my Sony Alpha — how can I get it unstuck?
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I bought a Samyang 500mm Mirror lens off ebay so that i could try and expirement with tele photos before i decided to buy really expensive lenses..
I got the lens with a T2 Adapter (Olympus) ...
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What's the difference between the Canon and Nikon lenses mounts?
I was wondering what, if any, are the technical differences between the two mounting systems. Does one auto focus faster? Can one hold more weight? Things along those lines that make them different.
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Will lenses from a Rebel work on higher-model Canon cameras?
I am thinking about purchasing a Canon 60D and selling my Rebel XT and wondered if I would need to purchase new lenses? I only have two but as you all know, once you invest it is hard to not take ...
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2answers
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Pentax to Canon Adapter
My dad has an old Sears KS-2 + 50mm f/1.7, which from a bit of research seems to use a Pentax K-mount.
I've looked around a bit and found a Pentax to Canon adapter, which says it supports ...
