Questions tagged [lens]
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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Need lens sugestion for canon 550D camera [duplicate]
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Lens upgrade paths (sub $1000) for the EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens for Canon APS-C cameras
I am new to dslr photography, i started with Canon 550d DSLR camera with efs 18-135mm ...
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Will my EF or EF-S lenses work on EOS Film Cameras?
I've got a Canon 500D and a number of lenses. I was thinking of picking up a cheap Film EOS camera from E-bay to mess around with. I just wanted to double check that my current lenses would work on an ...
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What causes this bluish tint and other anomalies in this image?
I bought a Tamron CF Macro 28-70mm 3.5-4.5 lens on eBay for $35 AUD plus postage - cheap enough to give it a go and see what it's like.
I took a range of photos with my Sony NEX-C3 to get a feel for ...
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Which Canon L lenses offer a big advantage over their non-L counterparts?
A "what lens" thread with a twist:
While buying the Canon D5III, I can get any Canon L lens 3000 NOK cheaper (roughly $490 or €400)!
I already have these lenses that I will use with the new camera: ...
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Which lens to buy for capturing hot air balloons?
There is a hot air balloon festival coming up in my state. As part of learning photography, I plan to go and capture some nice shots during the event. I currently have Canon Digital Rebel Xsi with kit ...
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Which light & Lens I have to buy for taking portfolio session & modeling? [closed]
I am going to buy a Nikon 3200 because my budget is $850. I am not exposed to photography since now.
Suggest me a good CAMERA, cheap and worthy LENS, AND if possible a cheap lightning equipment for ...
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Practical speed difference between 1:2.5 and 1:1.7?
I have a 14mm/1:2.5 prime that I got with my GF-1. Does it make sense to invest into a 20mm/1:1.7 lens? I don’t care much about the difference in focal length. I’d like to know if the speed difference ...
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How can I get attachments to work if I don't have threads on my lens?
there are a few lens attachments (fisheye and pinhole) that I would love to have, but my one lens doesn't have threads that I could use to attach the fisheye/pinhole. Is there any way I could still ...
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Is my Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM lens defective or par for course?
I got the Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM this week after a lot of deliberation as an upgrade to my 18-55mm IS kit lens for my Canon 550D, and did some trial shots using it and found the images to be on the ...
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What would be an inexpensive lens for wedding photography?
I am a pretty new "photographer" and will be shooting a couple weddings in the near future. I am currently using a Nikon D3100 and have the 18-55mm kit lens as well as the 50mm 1.8G. I am looking to ...
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Suitability of zoom lens to 5D full frame sensor camera
Am currently using an EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM L zoom lens on my Canon EOS 450D camera. The zoom lens is used for bird photography and I am thinking of upgrading to a Canon 5D MarkIII full frame ...
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What are the most appropriate features for a wide angle lens for fishing and landscape photograhy?
I am into fishing photography and I would like to do more landscape stuff. I am considering adding a wide angle lens to my gear.
What are the most important features to evaluate such a lens? Is there ...
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Budget Nikon setup - future problems due to AF-S vs AF? [duplicate]
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Is the lack of AF Motor on the Nikon D5100 an important factor?
I am just starting up as an amateur photographer to venture into DSLRs. Being on a tight budget, I am currently ...
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What does 'Equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens' mean?
In the specifications of Canon 550D, about the lens the following is mentioned
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Fast Lens for D7000 [duplicate]
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What DX Nikon lenses should I look at for concert/club photography?
I am taking pictures of musicians and dance performers on stage. I want to buy a fast lens because of the ...
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"One size fits all lens" for Sony and Nikon, or a Nikon lens plus adapter?
I've been taking photos with the supplied kit lens with my Sony Alpha 200 for the last couple of years. I'm looking at changing the body to a Nikon D7000 at some point in the future and I'm also ...
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Do adapters exist for old lenses to Canon's DSLR mount?
I currently have a Canon 20D and happened to find a few old lenses.
Are there any adapters that can work for these lenses? I unfortunately haven't been able to find anything.
The old lenses I have ...
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Olympus T2 Adapter ring stuck on my Sony Alpha — how can I get it unstuck?
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I bought a Samyang 500mm Mirror lens off ebay so that i could try and expirement with tele photos before i decided to buy really expensive lenses..
I got the lens with a T2 Adapter (Olympus) ...
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What adapter do I need to mount a Konica lens on an Olympus E-520?
I bought a Konica Super Albinar MC auto zoom 1:4.5 F=80-200 mm no. 911485 55 lens for my E-520 Olympus camera. The adapter I already have does not fit and I desperately need to know what kind of ...
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Best Canon lens for 60D for close up photos and videos
I'm thinking of buying a Canon 60D for both photos and videos. I'm not a professional photographer, so I know little about lenses. I'll use the camera for two main purposes: modeling and recording ...
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How do I select a superzoom lens for travel?
I have my good old Nikon D40. Almost all time I was using default "boxed" 18-55mm lens, but now I feel a big need to buy a lens for getting pictures that I can't get now. I travel a lot and like to ...
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wide angle and macro lens converter or adapter
I'm new to the world of photography and also have a pretty tight budget, so I'm interested if anyone has tried using a wide angle + macro lens converter/adaptor such as this (Forum discussion about ...
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Do lenses need to be made with more precision for Hasselblad's 60MPix camera?
One of Hasselblad's cameras has a Double-Full-Frame sensor.
Does that mean that the lenses needed for it are incredibly complex to build (to have a sharp, high quality, abberation free image on the ...
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What hobbyist landscape lens should I get to go with my Nikon D90?
I am not a professional photographer but only enjoy it as a hobby. I have a particular interest in macro photography.
I travel a lot to explore new places and most of my photography work happens to ...
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A website that can help me in choice of new lens?
Is there any website that can help me to choose the best lens?
I would like to find a website where I can specify a range of minimum focus distance, a range of maximum focus distance, range of ...
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Is it min-max aperture range on Nikkor Lens label?
The label says 18-200m F/3.5-5.6G Nikkor lens. Focal length and G type are clear.
From the lens specs I see that min aperture is F/3.5 and max is F/22.
So what does the label aperture range means?
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How can I determine if my Sigma 10-20mm lens copy is appropriately sharp and focusing right?
I just purchased a Sigma 10-20mm lens (Canon mount) and based on the reviews I was aware that many people receive copies of the lens that are soft or don't focus properly. I purchased from B&H, so ...
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24mm f2.8 vs 24-85 f3.5-f4.5 (Nikon)
I have a 17-50 f2.8 zoom (Tamron) and while it performs admirably, it is heavy. So I was thinking of a 24mm f2.8 prime, when I also read up on the 24-85 f3.5-4.5 (non-VR) AFS lens.
Here's the ...
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How to Maximize the Miniaturization Effect With a Tilt-Shift Lens?
It is know that using a tilt-shift lens can be used to make a scene look miniature. Now that I have a tilt-shift lens at my disposal with 5 degrees of freedom, what should I do to making things look ...
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Zoom Lens and Prime Lens Photo Comparison
Are there any examples comparing the picture quality of prime lenses and zoom lenses with the same scene and shot at the same focal length? I have not seen anything that shows me why a prime is better ...
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Canon 550D lens suggestions [duplicate]
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What is a good two lens “starter kit”?
I just need to ask one thing that I am confused that which lens to buy for my Canon 550D as I am not a PRO and I grooming ...
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best general lens for Canon crop [duplicate]
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What is a good general purpose lens for Canon?
Which lens should someone who enjoys the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 get next?
I have recently purchased a Canon 600D (body only) and ...
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Which lens should someone who enjoys the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 get next?
I bought a Canon 550D months ago, and at that point I chose the 50mm f/1.8 because it was super affordable and quite popular. I must say I've taken some really wonderful photos with it; mostly with ...
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Can lens accessories be used interchangeably?
I have noticed that filters seem to be brand agnostic, i.e., they can be used with any lens as long as the diameter matches. Is this true for other lens accessories like hoods and lens caps as well? ...
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Galapagos vacation — what photo gear should I take?
Soon I'm off to the Galapagos Islands. I have to admit I've been spending a lot of hours talking to people and reading reviews, and that has left me very confused choosing the correct gear for my ...
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What do I need in order to mount my zoom lens onto a tripod?
I just purchased a cheap Opteka zoom lens and it is super long -- over two feet when fully elongated. It has built-in a tripod mount and I have no idea how to use it.
I currently own a Vanguard ...
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Are the Canon 15-85mm + 50mm f/1.8 adequate substitutes for the 17-55mm f/2.8?
The EF-S 15-85mm lens is a relatively recent lens, and I haven't seen too many recommendations on it thus far. However, most of the reviews have been very positive and the lens is said to be optically ...
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Why is aspheric glass expensive?
When one makes a piece of glass for a lens, they start with a hunk of glass and grind it into the desired shape. When a lens is aspheric, this doesn't change; merely the shape the lens is ground into ...
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Are mirror lenses appropriate for DSLR astrophotography?
There's a whole host of inexpensive mirror lenses available in the 500 mm - 800 mm range (this for example). They have slow max apertures (f/5.6-8) and a donut shaped bokeh (not a problem ...
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Cameras using mirrors instead of lenses?
In astronomy, telescopes are most commonly built with mirrors, but there are refractors using lenses. All cameras I know of for Earthly purposes — portraits, landscapes, etc. — use only lenses, not ...
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How does using a lens with some focal length on a full frame camera differ from using a lens with "equivalent" focal lens on a crop camera?
As an example, a 35mm lens on a crop body (such as Nikon DX) is said to be "equivalent" to a 50mm lens on a full frame body. Equivalent here means that they will have the same field of view, but what ...
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Where are the principal planes located in a camera lens?
I want to find locations of the principal planes of a camera lens. I have looked at the specification for my lens here and here, but did not find what I need.
But there are many other parameters in ...
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Why buy an intentionally soft lens?
While reading some reviews of older lenses, I keep reading "It's soft wide open, but that's not always a problem with portraits." Over my rather short time in photography thus far, I've come to ...
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What type of wide-angled lens is the best option for photographing rooms in a hotel?
We have a small B&B and would like ourself to do photos for frequent change on the website.
I am very good at photographing, technical aspects however are not my strongest side. I need to have ...
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Can anyone recommend some good second hand camera stores in Japan?
I recently purchased an OM-2n, which I've been really happy with. However, I am looking to pick up a few more lenses on my next trip to Japan. Does anyone have any recommendations on good second hand ...
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When would one choose a 50mm f/1.4 over 85mm f/1.8 (or vice versa) for portraits?
Say you are using a crop body, and you have both 50mm/1.4 USM and 85mm/1.8 USM lens in your bag. Now, you want to take a portrait where there is adequate light and space, and you have decided to take ...
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Cheap wide angle lens for Canon EOS 500 D?
I am planning to visit Maldives in couple of weeks.I need a cheaper wide angle lens extension or wide angle lens itself which could fit my Canon EOS 500 D.I would like to capture whole beach in my ...
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Looking for a reasonably priced wide angle lens [closed]
I have a Canon Rebel XS and recently I've been looking for a wide angle lens. Specifically, anything less than 28mm. Do you guys have any recommendations for me?
I'm looking for something in the $...
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Outdoor Event - D80 lenses [closed]
Ola there, can someone help me with lens suggestions for an Outodoor (bright, booths, performances) event - D80 - on a budget...Location: Rio de Janeiro. Nature of the event: art performances, booths, ...
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Is it possible for a lens to produce too much contrast?
I came across a complaint that a certain lens produces too much contrast. The lens was described as rendering "cartoonish" contrast when shooting a portrait with diffused light from a window, where ...
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