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Bought a Minolta Minolta AF 70-210mm f/ 4 lens can it fit on my Canon Rebel T7 body? [duplicate]
Bought a Minolta AF 70-210mm f/ 4 and I use a rebel T7 is there a adapter available to use for them?
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How to make sure to only get full frame lenses for the Canon EF (non-mirrorless) mount?
As an amateur, I am looking for used lenses for my Canon EOS 5D Mark II. I know that it's so called full frame, like the old 35mm film cameras. I am confused with all the abbreviations and ...
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Shooting on B&W infrared film with Canon L glasses
Canon EOS-1V manual says about shooting on B*W IR film:
Use a lens which provides IR index. With L-series lenses which do not have an infrared index, there is no need to compensate for infrared film.
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Dirt is on the sensor or in the lens
Hi i'm new in dslr cameras. I have this canon and when i take pictures of the sky this happens.
I already clean the sensor and also the lens (i open it to clean from inside), but still have this fuzz ...
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Mounting Canon focus by wire lens (EF 50mm f1.8 STM) to EOS 300
I recently got a Canon EOS 300 (the film version, not digital) and would like to buy a faster lens in addition to the kit lens which I received with it.
I see that the 50mm f1.8 STM is still in ...
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I have a Canon EOS 50D, and my lens (EFS 18-200 mm) just broke. What should I replace?
I'm not sure how much the body of a camera impacts the quality of a photo. I'm not new to photography but I am very new to photography gear. Replacing the lens is about 150 on ebay.
Is it worth it to ...
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What to look for when renting a lens for the solar eclispe
I'm doing research on renting a lens for my camera, it's a Canon Rebel T4i for the solar eclipse. What do I look for to see if a lens can be mounted to my camera. I'm thinking of getting a Canon 100-...
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Is it physically possible to mount a manual EF-M or RF lens onto a Canon EF mount DSLR without an adapter? [duplicate]
I don't care about the electronic communication between the lens and camera. I have a Canon Rebel T7i, and planning to to buy 7artisans 35mm f/0.95 but this is only available in EF-M mount or RF mount....
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What is the value of EF 50mm f1.8 STM? [closed]
Given that virtually all people say it's a great value with respect to the market price, then what is the actual value of Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM?
People say the brand new price is cheap, a bargain. If ...
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Does an Canon Ef S lens goes on a Aps C sony body? [duplicate]
I have few EF-S lens from my Canon 450D. And I'm planing to buy a Sony with Aps c frame. Is it compatible?
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What adapter do I need to fit a Vivitar lens to a Canon 4000D? [duplicate]
I’m looking for an adapter that will fit a Vivitar F/8.0 multi coated telephoto lens to my Canon EOS 4000D.
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Which of these lenses to choose for a studio project?
I'm preparing for my first professional studio photography project and am seeking advice on the best lens to use for portraits, including full-body shots and headshots. I have a Canon EOS RP with an ...
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Canon 50mm f1.8 VS EF-M 15-45 mm
How much of a difference in IQ of the nifty-fifty against the EOS M 15-45mm kit lens?
I personally have found the kit lens sharp and image looks a bit modern (or not? compared to EF 100-300mm I owned)....
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Canon EF 40mm f2.8 consistently sharp across the frame?
Does the EF 40mm f/2.8 lens give sharpness not just at the center but also to the periphery most of the time..? In comparison with the 50mm f/1.8 STM which only very sharp at the center..?
I have done ...
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Canon PowerShot A810 lens error
I have a Canon PowerShot A810. I don't know what happened to it, but when I turn it off, the lens doesn't close completely, starts buzzing, and after a few seconds, it says "Lens Error".
It ...
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What can cause double-vision effect in slightly out of focus areas?
I have an issue with my Canon 70-200 F/4L USM. It is less sharp at 200mm than at shorter range and the objects that are slightly out of focus are rendered twice with horizontal offset. The shutter ...
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Is the Canon 75–300mm EF lens compatible with a EOS 400D? [duplicate]
I have a Canon EOS 400D. I am looking at the 75–300mm Canon EF lens.
Will this lens work for my camera?
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Can I use Canon EF lenses on an EOS 600? [duplicate]
Maybe it is a dumb question, but my camera store has a Canon 600 for €25. I have some ef-lenses at home by canon, I'm not sure if I want to invest in the camera if I can't use the lenses. The owner is ...
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Beginner kit improvement advice - which lens should I consider?
I have a Canon 250D (APS-C) since september 2022; I'm really enjoying it but I feel like that's the moment for my first lens upgrade.
The camera came in kit with the well-known 18-55 mm STM f/4-5.6. ...
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Canon Powershot SX130 IS Lens error
So, i was taking some pictures with my camera, and when I wanted to clean it, It said "Lens error, will restart automatically". I did nothing wrong to the camera and to the lens, they were ...
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What is the optimal pixel count on a cropped sensor for Canon 100mm macro USM lens?
While choosing used camera to buy, I was checking some combinations of camera bodies with Canon 100mm macro USM lens at DXOMARK and noticed that sharpness (in perceived megapixels) looks very strange.
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Canon ETTL-II and the Canon 50mm f1.8 STM lens
I read somewhere that the Canon ETTL-II system cannot read subject distance from Canon's EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens.
Is this the same for Canon's more recent 50mm f/1.8 STM lens?
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Is this lens compatible? [duplicate]
Will a Vivitar 75-205mm 1:3.8 MC Lens fit my Canon Rebel t7i or do I need some type of connector?
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Can my Canon EOS 5D Classic work with a Vivitar lens?
Will a Vivitar 75-205mm 1:3.8 lens work with the Canon EOS 5D Classic?
What mount lenses can I use for my camera?
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Beginning photographer wants advice on how to shoot Alaskan Cruise glaciers and wildlife [closed]
I have a Rebel T3i with Canon zoom lens EF-S 18-55 mm lens 1:3.5-5.6 IS ll and a Canon EF-S55-250 mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens. I would appreciate any advice on how to get clear photos and video on our ...
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Buzzing Noise and error 01 canon camera
Hi I have a canon rebel T3 have a canon 75-300 mm lens. When i lock the lens in and turn on it starts to make a buzzing noise and I get error 01 when I try to take a picture. I try to take pictures ...
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The pics taken from my canon 18-135 mm zoom lens are blurred
When ever I take photos in my canon lens during zoomed out they are of good quality and sharp but when ever I take photos that are far or somewhat near to me i find them to be blurred and lack of ...
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How can I choose a lens to improve my landscape and portrait photography?
I have an entry level DSLR ( Canon EOS 2000D). I would like to buy a lens for my camera to complement my current 18-55mm kit lens.
In particular, I am interested in landscape and portrait photography. ...
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What differentiates Canon EF(S), EF-M, and RF despite flange distance and pins?
I understand that EF is for full-frame SLR, EF-S is for APS-C, RF is for R series mirrorless camera, and EF-M is sort of a failed (or at least, not as successful) transition between the 2 above.
They ...
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Image blurred at edges when zoomed in too 55mm lens 18-55mm canon
I teach photography and one of my students images, all shot at 55mm (18-55mm canon kit lens) have a blurred vignette.
Any advice? I have attached the images and the metadata
enter image description ...
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What’s wrong with my Canon EF 85mm 1.2 lens?
It squeaks when I try to focus and sounds like metal against metal. And it won’t focus on Manual mode. The outside is in great condition but the ring for focus is loose and wobble's. It’s like it is ...
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Canon 60D accessories fit to 6D mark 2?
I am a beginner of photography.
I bought second hand canon 6D mark 2.
I wonder if all those lenses and accessories of canon 60D are capable to use for 6D mark2?
If those fits, I will buy those full ...
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M50 Mounting maximum weight [duplicate]
I have a canon m50, and an adapter + 55-250 f4 lens, the total weight of the lens and adapter is 500gram, is it safe to install a tripod on the camera body, because my mount adapter is broken
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Dust inside lens result incomplete images
There is a peak of dust inside my lens( Canon 100-400mm 1st gen). And I can find a dot on some of my images( I have no idea why I didn't find it on other images). And is there anything that I can do ...
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Does the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L work on the Canon 250D (SL3) camera?
I'm learning the basics of photography and I am wondering if the "Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L" will fit my Canon 250D (SL3) camera? I searched online but was unable to find anything clear.
My main ...
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What does 1: in Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS II mean? [duplicate]
I noticed that in the front of my lens (CANON ZOOM LENS EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS II) where the it's name is printed, that it contains ...
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FD lens aperture is slow
I bought a Canon AE-1 Program on eBay along with a 50mm f/1.4. The camera works well with other lenses, but the 50mm's aperture seems slow. Moving the bayonet (I think that's what it's called) takes ...
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Telephoto Lens Advice for Canon
I use a Canon 600D and currently have three lenses:
EFS 18-55mm
A very old 50mm Pentax I use with adapter
A very old (1970s?) Auto Super-Paragon 200mm f/3.3 I use with an adapter
I want to get more ...
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Help! Auto-focus not working on Manual Mode but working perfectly fine on Auto Mode
I just bought and received a brand new Canon EF 24-70mm II USM lens. Already there is an issue. The autofocus works perfectly fine in Auto shooting Mode but will NOT work in Manual shooting Mode. This ...
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Shadow line on all my photos with Canon 70D
I am trying to figure out what could be causing this line on all my photos. It is not always dominant, but it is annoying.
Can anyone recommend what is causing this?
Here is an image of the sensor ...
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Canon EOS R or R5 with EF-S lens
Next month, I will buy a canon EOS R5 for concert photography.
I will be short on money for some months or even a whole year because of this investment.
I have a lot of EF-S lenses and some EF lenses ...
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Is a Canon 18-200mm lens a good idea?
Currently I have a T7, and I don't like the non-versatility of the kit 18-55mm lens, i.e. I need more focal range. Is a Canon 18-200mm lens a good option for a replacement? I've seen a lot of reviews, ...
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Which lens do you recommend for entry level bird and wildlife photography on Canon APS-C DSLRs?
My son got a EOS 800d camera for his 21st birthday. The included lens is a 18-55mm f/4.5.6 IS STM.
He is finding that it does not zoom enough to take good pictures of local wildlife.
We have several ...
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Better for portrait photography: Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM vs CANON EF50mm F1.8 STM?
I have a Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens came with my Canon EOS 6D Mark II. Would the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM be better for portrait pictures than my 24-105mm lens?
I am new to photography and ...
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APS-C lenses on full frame Mirrorless bodies
I was wondering about the use of lenses designed for smaller sensors on full frame bodies. This originally comes up regarding a discussion of Canon EF-S lenses with adapters on full frame Mirrorless ...
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Err 01 and no manual focus (Canon lens)
my Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM just stopped communicating with my DSLR (Canon EOS 77D). Furthermore, I can't even use manual focus anymore.
Right before this happened, I tested some extension ...
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Can "extensions" be put on a Canonet QL17?
I'm about to get into the world of film cameras and have decided on buying a Canon Canonet QL17. However, it has a fixed lens and a large part of my photography involves wide-angle and telephoto ...
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How to combine an autofocus teleconverter with a manual-focus lens
I have a teleconverter (Bower MC 2x C/AFI) which has pins to connect the lens electronics to the camera body. It works well with my autofocus lenses. If I try to use the converter with a manual-focus ...
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Canon FD lens mount adapter for Olympus Pen E-PL1
First time poster in this forum, and I want to ask this before I spend money.
My parents were avid photographers, and both had Canon AE-1 Cameras. I have an Olympus Pen E-PL1.
I have a few lenses ...
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Canon 6D Mark-ii + Kenko C-AF 1.4x Teleplus pro 300 + Kenko 1.4x teleplus HD shows Error
I have a Canon 6d mark-ii camera. However, the kenko lens are not working and yesterday, I tried to fix my camera with a friend. They had the same camera and lens but those are working with mark-ii ...
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