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A photographic lens is used to focus the light onto film or a digital sensor. Many cameras have interchangeable lens systems, allowing the photographer to choose the type of lens to use.

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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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Tiffen telephoto converter 1.5x37mm

I have a Tiffen telephoto converter 1.5x37mm is it any good and what is it used for? Thanks
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Can anyone help identify the lens mount on this Vivitar 85 - 205 lens?

Trying to identify my copy of this classic lens. A similar question has been asked here previously, but my lens appears to be slightly different to that one. It's a Vivitar 85 - 205 Auto Tele-zoom, ...
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Can I fix or troubleshoot my 14–42 mm lens that isn't working with Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II?

I have an Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II camera with two lenses: 14–42 mm and 40–150 mm. When photographing the rain, suddenly the 14–42 mm lens stopped working giving the following error: "Check the ...
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Dropped PowerShot SX70 HS with lens full extended, now bent

Is this camera finished? the lens is fully extended, bent, and won't retract. Camera tries, makes a horrible clicking sound, and then shuts down. And I cannot move the lens back into position.
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What should I consider when choosing a lens for beauty/makeup photos and videos?

I own a Canon M50 Mark II and I’m looking for a lens to record makeup videos and shoot beauty photography. What lens specs should I be considering to make sure a lens is well-suited for this?
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Building an imaging array with multiple sensors?

If I purchased two image sensors that had a resolution of 80x62 with 45 degree field of view, would there be an easy way to concentrate two sensors into a resolution of 2x(80x62) with a 45 degree ...
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Is there a free alternative to Photoshop's Adaptive Wide Angle filter?

Adobe Photoshop provides an Adaptive Wide Angle filter to to correct lens distortions. I really like the intuitive user interface which allows me to just draw a line to fix issues. Is there any free ...
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How can I tell what gear is appropriate to shoot architecture and street while travelling? [closed]

I'm a beginner photographer and I'm going to Japan soon. I have a Canon Rebel T8i and the 18-55mm lens that came with it. I want to take pictures of the architecture and some street photography too. I'...
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Nikon D5300 mounting issues with 35mm

I just bought a (used) Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G for my D5300 and I can't make it to work properly. My 18-55mm works fine and I've never had any issue attaching it to the camera, but when I got this ...
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Is 35mm 1.8 lens suitable for Product, interior photography?

I'm still a beginner, is 35mm lens is suitable for product photography, mostly e-commerce products and hotel room pictures.
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Lens out of focus? - Digicam Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Recently, the pictures on my digicam have been coming out like this (img 1) — out of focus, and with a black corner on the right. The black corner would disappear if I tilt the camera to the left (img ...
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Struggling to find DX-fit telephoto lenses. Advice?

Looking at wildlife photography, the general beginner recommendation seems to be a cropped sensor with a 400mm lens. But, then I found out (I think this is right?) that you can't interchange lenses ...
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Is a 400mm enough for long-distance wildlife photography?

Transferring from a bridge camera, I've really struggled to find any info for what you actually need for a wildlife photography. From what little I've gathered, most seem to recommend a cropped-sensor ...
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Help with Vivitar Universal 500MM Preset Lens and a Nikon d5300

Hi I have a Vivitar Universal 500MM Preset Lens with a Nikon d5300 body. I bought the adaptor after reading that the lens will be compatible with my camera if i use manual mode. However, when i try it ...
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Can lenses be damaged if stored too dry

I just set up a simple DIY dry box (air-tight box + silica gel) to store my lenses in. The silica did a good job and quickly reduced the humidity inside the box to ~10%. From what I read, recommended ...
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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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Rokinon 135 mm lens behaving strangely with Nikon D5000

I recently brought a Rokinon 135 mm f/2 lens for my Nikon D5000 from Amazon. This lens is designed for Nikon cameras and the way it's supposed to work is when you mount it, you have to set the ...
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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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Does a mirrorless camera need a shorter focal length for the same FoV as an SLR?

Let's say we have a 50mm lens on a full-frame reflex camera. As mirrorless cameras have a smaller distance to the sensor, does it mean we need a shorter focal length for the same sensor size to have ...
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How can I make a focus ring More stiff?

I have a manual focusing samyang fisheye lens with one problem.... The focus ring is feather touch and even the aperture ring getings knocked easily. I want it to be less smooth so it's locked on to ...
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Basic Lens Advice For Machine Vision Camera

I'm working on an application that requires taking photos with a machine vision camera in outdoor areas with a wide range of lighting conditions. I have been taking some sample photos and no matter ...
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OV7955 image sensor display green/purple tint

I have a Omnivision OV7955 color CMOS analog NTSC image sensor. When I connect to the monitor, monitors display green/purple tint. I thought monitors has a problem, but I tried other cameras but ...
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Seeking Expert Advice for Banff Trip: Upgrade Dilemma - New

I'm gearing up for a trip to Banff, Alberta, next year. Planning to go for a week and see both Banff and Jasper. I need some expert advice on lenses. Currently, I'm using a Canon RP with a RF 15-35mm ...
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Optical Vignetting

I was reading Edmund Optics application notes on relative illumination, which talks about what it is, its affects, its drawbacks, positive aspects and so on. However, out of all the types of ...
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How can I tell if a lens is good quality?

I was wondering is there a way to know if a lens will be good quality? I've recently discovered that the camera body isn't absolutely everything when it comes to image quality, but that the lenses ...
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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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What causes lens flare from stadium floodlights in my pictures?

When photographing a bright light source (stadium floodlights) a lens flare effect presents itself in the image (shot on an iPhone 13 pro). What causes this effect and how can I accomodate with the ...
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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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Why don't my Fujifilm X-A20 autofocus after putting back on original lens?

I have a Fujifilm X-A20, but I removed its original lens around 4 years ago and have been using a meike lens I bought at the same time. Today I decided to put back the original lens to use it but I ...
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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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Does my new Helios 44m have fungus?

I just bought a new Zenit 122 camera with helios 44m-6 lens. The lens has something inside and I'm afraid if it's fungus and could infect my other lenses
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Grey circles in the background in photos

All my photos contain grey circles which is especially noticable on light background (e.g. sky). I don't know what is the name of this specific artefact and what is connected to (lens? camera?). So ...
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Is this effect because of the lenses? what type?

https://www.instagram.com/p/CwsKDthOdST So in this video, the legs of the man look really small. I thought at first it must be because of the lenses but if it were for wide angle lenses, that would ...
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Is this diagram I've drawn in regards to Depth of field correct?

This diagram is modelled after a video I saw on depth of field formula and its derivation. I have now learnt a bit more regarding Depth of focus and how it refers to "the tolerance of placement ...
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Nikon D810 FX- Aperture Question

Can you change the aperture on the camera without the lens or does the lens on the camera have to be connected to the camera?
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Is a Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8f F-mount lens compatible with Nikon F55 or Nikon F80 film SLRs?

I have a Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8N (AF/MF) lens that I use with my Nikon D5600 DSLR (aps-c). I'd like to buy a Nikon SLR film camera, an F55 or F80, and use it with this Yongnuo lens. What issues will I ...
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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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Fujifilm Xt200 lens error with Viltrox 23mm/f 1.4 lens

I just bought my first lens, an Viltrox 23mm/f1.4 for my Fujifilm Xt200 camera and I have this error where the display starts flickering and then the LENS ERROR appear and can't figure out the problem....
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Is it possible that sunlight reflecting off a camera lens could cause sufficient glare to dazzle a driver?

Edited to say: Apologies, it's sunset that these photos are being taken, not sunrise. I hope that doesn't affect the answers that everyone has taken the trouble to answer. Thanks again to all for all ...
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Does the inverse square law apply to all lights, including light within a lens?

In The Cine Lens Manual by Jay Holben and Christopher Probst pp.46, it is mentioned that the light loses brightness/intensity even within the lens. This part is discussed right after the inverse ...
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What Nikon lens is this? What kind of UV-pass beam splitter is this?

A detective challenge for this wonderful community of experts: I am working on a science museum exhibit about the different ways animals can see light. I am trying to reverse engineer the incredible ...
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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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Relationship between minimum focusing distance, maximum reproduction ratio, and focal length?

I'm having a hard time understanding these specs of these two Nikon (Z-mount) lenses (or rather, reconciling them). One of them is the Z-mount 105mm macro: https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/lineup/...
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Focal length reducer on FF camera (24mm F2)

Lens: Zuiko OM 24mm F2, Camera: Sony A7S2 What would happen if a focal length reducer (0.71x) is used to adapt a 24mm F2 FF lens, into a FF camera? The resulting field of view should be ~17mm with ...
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Most suitable lens out of Nikon 18-105 / 18 - 140 / 18 300 Lens

I have Nikon 18-55 and 55-300 mm lenses, and I am looking for an alternate of these two. There are the lens of the following lenses for the replacement: Nikon 18-105Mm F/3.5-6.3G - Rs. 19540 (INR.) ...
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What lens for Nikon night landscape / sky photography? [duplicate]

I wanted to take night sky / aurora photos. I have currently been using Nikon D5300 with 18-105mm f3.5-5.6 lens. However I have noticed that it needs either a bit too long to take photos at night or ...
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Im thinking of buying a Nikon D610 do i need to get a specific lens for it to auto focus

Im thinking of buying a Nikon D610 do i need to get a specific lens for it to auto focus? I know Nikon do various lens mounts but not sure which I need to look for
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