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Misfunction of Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 on manual focus?
I have a Canon T3i (600d) and two lenses: EF-S 18-135mm and EF 50mm f/1.8.
While working with manual focus, I can shoot out of focus (on purpose) with the 18-135 (as expected).
But with the EF 50mm, ...
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Is it safe to manually-focus the Nikon 18-105 while in autofocus mode?
There are only A and M settings, no A/M. but I just noticed that Nikon website has mentioned three focus modes for this lens: Auto, Manual and Manual/Auto
I'm confused if this is only a typo or is it ...
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Easier ways to pre focus a distance on a lens without manual focusing meter?
In applying zone focus(focusing at particular distance in advance, before the subject comes in) to shoot a bike that will come into frame, how do I correctly focus at a particular distance with a lens ...
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Pentax DA L lens focusing scale? [duplicate]
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How does one focus for landscape photos in very dark conditions?
I have a Pentax K-r with the kit DA L 18-55 and a prime DA 35. As far as I'm concerned, they are good ...
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What might cause stuck focus on a manual lens?
So, today I dropped my ME Super. When I picked it up I realized that the focus ring of the 50mm f2 lens attached didnt turn.
My question is, what could cause this? Could it be that the threads inside ...
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How can I find which lenses have “Continuous manual focus”?
Canon lenses with USM auto focus can be called "continuous manual focus" (at least some). By this I mean that you can override the AF without switching it off. I've found this very handy, and I often ...
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Why does Zeiss manufacture only manual focus lenses?
I've heard that Zeiss's quality is very good/great but I'm also curious if it has anything to do with the "manual focus only".
I have read this question but it only partly addresses my question. Is ...
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When would one need manual focus override?
In lens reviews, ability to override auto-focus manually is often referred to as a good (and important) feature.
I have rarely, if ever used that feature, so I feel I might be missing out on an ...
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Problem in using 70-300mm non VR lens with Nikon D5000
I am finding it quite difficult to use my 70-300 Manual focus non-VR lens with D5000. Learnt it from experts that 70-300 non VR lens does not perform well with D5k though the lens mounts on this body!
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What is manual-priority autofocus?
I have been looking at the Nikon AF-S 35mm f1.8 lens and it has two focus settings:
Manual Focus
Manual-Priority Autofocus
What is "manual-priority autofocus"?
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Which setup should I choose for taking pictures of Trick-or-Treaters tonight?
I've dug up my dad's old Pentax K1000 SE, along with his old lenses, and picked up some 400 film. I'm wondering which of these lenses I should go with to get the best shots tonight (outdoors, no ...
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Why buy an expensive manual focus lens?
What are the benefits of (expensive brand new) manual focus lenses? Why did you, for example, buy a manual focus Carl Zeiss 85/1.4 rather than an auto-focus Nikon 85/1.4? I'm not concerned with ...
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Why am I allowed to turn my focusing ring beyond infinity?
Is there a good reason why I can turn the focusing ring on my lenses beyond infinity mark on focusing scale? Following recent questions here and here, it sounds like a real usability issue.
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