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How to know whether a Tamron lens is compatible with Canon EOS 60D?
I am trying to find a compatible lens for my Canon EOS 60D. A Tamron lens is my preferred option as I used to have one for my old Minolta when I used 35mm film. The motor in my EOS 60D is a USM. I ...
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Are Canon extenders compatible with non-Canon lenses?
I have two APS-C (70D and 600D) bodies with Canon EF and EF-s lenses, and Sigmas, among them the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM OS. I am also considering getting the new Tamron 150-600 lens, pending reviews.
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What options are there for travel walkabout lenses for Canon 5D Mark III?
I recently upgraded my camera to a Canon 5D Mark III, and now my kit 18-55mm lens no longer fits.
I’m looking for a general, travel, walk about, portrait and landscape lens. I was thinking about 24-...
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Why don't Canon and Nikon lock out third-party lens makers?
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Odd question but looking at the market, I see Tamron/Sigma making lens for first-party companies such as Canon, Nikon and Sony.
For manual lens such as Zeiss ( for Canon/Nikon) I see that they ...
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What does "OEM" mean in the context of camera equipment?
I've often heard people refer to some camera gear or parts as "OEM". For example from this site, lenses, flashes, and batteries. What does this actually mean?
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What lenses are compatible with older Canon EOS DSLR?
I own a Canon EOS 1100D camera that was released in 2011. What lenses are still compatible with this model?
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Canon APS-C Budget telephoto recommendation for Sports/Nature [closed]
I need a budget telephoto to use on my Canon 80D for sports and nature. It must replace my Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-ii Vc, which I find unconvenient because of its poor AF performance on telephoto ...
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Canon or Tamron 70-200mm F2.8 [closed]
This is a two parts question
1) Is there a significant reason I should get the Tamron 70-200 G2 rather than the Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD?
2) Would getting the Canon 70-200L (first version) ...
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What could cause a Canon 70D communications error with zoom lens?
Periodically I get a communications error when using my Sigma 70-300mm lens with my Canon 70D. If I change lens all works. Half an hour later if I change the lens back to the Sigma it works - so the ...
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Can I use APS-C Pentax K mount lenses on Canon EOS 90D?
I currently own seven Pentax K mount lenses which I'm very attached to and spend lot of money on. They been used with Pentax K20D, and now I'm looking to upgrade cameras.
I like the idea of the new ...
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Canon EOS 550D vs Canon EOS Rebel XSi for Bird Photography &/or UW Surf Photography
I realize these are both novice type cameras, but I got them for free and appear to be forever on a budget.
I am curious which camera body I should invest the money in to get into the subjects of ...
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Will the lens for a D30 fit a 5d mark ii, iii, or iv?
Will the lens for a D30 fit a 5d mark ii, iii, or iv? I'm upgrading my mums camera and want to make sure.
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Does EOS utility fully work with other (non canon) lenses?
I only used canon lenses with EOS Utility before and now I'm looking to buy a new sigma lens.
My question is: would fine focus adjustments when shooting tethered still work with other lenses?
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Which Nikon DSLR and third-party lenses should I buy? [closed]
I was torn between the D5600, T6i, T7i, and D7500 bodies, but when I held the T7i and the D5600 the Nikon had a hugely better handfeel. There was no D7500 to hold and while it is faster I am leaning ...
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