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What differentiates a Canon standard zoom from an ultra-wide angle zoom?
I was checking the Canon website and found that the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens is a "standard" zoom lens, whereas the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM is described as an "ultra-wide" Zoom.
Is there ...
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How difficult is it to correct mustache-style distortion?
I am considering the Samyang 14mm Ultra Wide-Angle f/2.8 IF ED UMC but I am somewhat concerned about the 5.3% of mustache-style distortion this lens produces.
I like most of what I read about this ...
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Are there any wide angle lenses that will work on the NIKKOR 1 to give about 24 35mm equivalent?
I like the look of the NIKKOR 1, but wish to have the option of a real wide angle len. Can I get one at a reasonable price by using mount converts etc?
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Are there any sample images out there taken with ND filter and the Sigma 8-16mm lens?
I am deciding on getting an ultra-wide lens mostly because a lot of my shots are taken at 17mm and it's often not wide enough.
I narrowed it down to either the Sigma 10-20mm or Sigma 8-16mm. (APS-C) ...
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Better 10-22mm lens for Canon
The famous Canon 10-22mm lens is quite well-built. The image is sharp near the corners, and it has a fast auto-focus system.
But unfortunately, it's aperture is relatively narrow...
Would there be ...
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How can a 24-70mm and a 10-22mm both be “wide angle” lenses?
I've been looking at a 10-22mm lens for my Canon T2i. I've also come across some other "wide angle" lenses, like the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8.
I don't understand how a wide angle lens can have such high ...
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Which filters could I use with Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6?
I am very keen on purchasing the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM lens, but one of the draw backs of this lens is that I can't put normal / standard filters on it.
Can anyone please advise if I could ...
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How wide can a lens be before it begins to produce distortion?
Some lenses will produce distortion near a photo's edges (lines that should be straight begin to curve). Fisheye lenses definitely do this, and some ultra-wide lenses will do this too. I like wide ...
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Does an ultra-wide lens perform well in landscape photography?
I own a DSLR for less than a year, currently shooting with my Nikon D90 and 18-70mm DX lens. Since the beginning of it, I am deeply in love with shooting landscapes photography: seascapes, skyscapes, ...
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What is an ultra-wide lens?
What is the point at which a lens is considered "ultra-wide angle" vs just wide angle?
