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Are lens caps compatible between Nikon/Canon?

For the vast majority of lenses, i.e. almost all lenses, a general lens cap would fit, as long as long as it had the right diameter. There are a few exceptions, e.g. ultra wide angle lenses that have ...
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Is a Nikkor 70-300mm lens compatible with a Nikon D3300?

Your friend is wrong. You don't have to get a 55-something telephoto zoom, unless you don't want a gap in focal length coverage. A lot of us would say that the 55-75mm range probably doesn't matter, ...
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How can I transfer photos from an old Canon Rebel EOS 350D to my computer?

This camera uses Compact Flash (CF) cards. You can buy a decent multiple-format USB card reader which has CF support for under $20. You can even buy just-CF readers for less than that. This should ...
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Is flash brand X compatible with camera brand Y?

Well, if the camera hotshoe and the flash are both ISO-compliant, you can use one system's flash on another's hotshoe, and the flash will fire in sync with the exposure being made. But that's the ...
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Are lens caps compatible between Nikon/Canon?

If the lens caps weren't compatible, filters also wouldn't be compatible. So yes, the thread specs are the same between lens manufacturers. Only the diameter of the filter mount / lens cap varies.
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Older Nikon body won't work with AF-P lens

AF-P lenses are a newer Nikon technology that doesn't work with older Nikon bodies, such as your D50. There is no way to adjust any settings or update firmware to make your camera any more compatible ...
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Will Photoshop run on Linux?

In the past when attempting to install Photoshop on Linux, I've had little success. In reality there is probably no foolproof solution that will allow Photoshop to run without any problems, though ...
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Can I use the Canon 55-250mm lens on my Nikon D5200 body?

No, you can't. In general, lenses made for one brand can't fit on another brand without an adapter, and in this case, there are no good options. Using a "naive" mechanical adapter would end you up ...
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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? Canon EF lenses: All of them. Every single one made since 1987 when the EF mount was ...
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Can I use lens brand X on interchangeable lens camera brand Y?

To add to this canonical question one small tip for if you're dredging second hand stores/vintage markets etc & don't want to have to carry your camera with you to check if a lens will fit... ... ...
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Having trouble figuring out what lens will fit my Nikon D3100

Yes, it will fit, but AF won't work (all D lenses rely on an AF motor in the camera body and the D3100 doesn't have one), so if you buy it, you'll only able to use it as a manual focus lens.
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Nikon Teleconverter compatibility

Teleconverters are designed for use with longer focal length lenses. Many are optimized for a specific focal length range of telephoto prime lenses. There are both marketing reasons why this is so, ...
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Is the Sony "NEX-F3" compatible with "NEX 3" lenses?

Lenses advertised as using the Sony E-mount (Wikipedia) are compatible with Sony NEX cameras, including your NEX-F3. The Meike-E-35-1.7 lens you linked to has an E-mount bayonet, so it is compatible ...
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Are Canon EW-83J and EW-83H lens hoods mount mechanisms compatible?

Yes, because you are using a crop camera, you can use the EW-83J hood on your 24-105 without any vignetting or other effects. Here is a chart that shows many other alternate lens and hood ...
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What lenses are compatible with older Canon EOS DSLR?

Consider supporting your local economy by purchasing a lens at a local camera store. Someone should be happy to assist you. Lenses are often organized by mount, so all lenses of interest should be ...
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Can I use a Canon Powershot to wirelessly fire a Canon 430EX II?

It won't work without additional gear. The 430EX II does indeed have optical wireless capability, but only in Canon's "smart" optical system. That requires a master unit that can "speak&...
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Are there any 3rd-party TTL Leica flash options?

My conclusion as well: you can only get M-TTL with Leica-branded OEM flash gear on a Leica camera. I haven't run across any 3rd-party options. It's possible that Leica-branded Panasonic cameras could ...
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Is Neewer flash gear just rebranded Godox gear? Are they compatible with each other?

TLDR; No, they're not the same and they're not compatible. The Neewer Q System is not the Godox X System You are not the first person to see the physical similarity between Neewer's new "Q" ...
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Can the Sigma TC-1401 1.4x Teleconverter be used with Canon lenses?

I've now had a chance to rent both the Sigma TC-1401 and a Canon EF 70-200 f/4 L, and can confirm they do work together - at least using my 700D.
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What cameras are lenses for a Canon EOS 300 compatible with?

The Canon EOS 300 film camera from the early 2000s uses the EF lens mount. This same mount has been used by Canon for almost 30 years now. Since the EF mount is still being actively used by Canon ...
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Manual external flash compatibility tests?

All you can test for compatibility with a manual flash is: Does it fire properly when mounted on the hotshoe when you push the shutter button? Does it work properly off-camera with the appropriate ...
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Are micro-USB intervalometers for Samsung and Sony compatible?

So can I use the cheaper Sony intervalometer on the Samsung camera? No, you cannot. While the Sony multi-terminal connector looks like it's micro-USB, it isn't, really. doc-diy.net's list of shutter ...
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Will a Vivitar 75-205mm 1:3.8 be compatible with my Nikon DSLR?

The N/Ai indicates that it's a Nikon AI mount lens. This does fit your D3100. There are some caveats listed on the Nikon compatibility chart linked. But, to summarize, yes - it should mount and work ...
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What aperture is selected when I use a Nikon N2000 with a G lens?

How it normally works with a lens with an aperture control ring: the camera will meter with the lens wide-open, and when you press the shutter, the lens will stop down until it is physically stopped ...
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What hotshoe flashes are compatible with my Canon EF film camera?

The Canon EF film camera did have a dedicated flash called the Speedlite 133D but it was very low powered and difficult to use. It was called "The CAT System" (Canon Auto Tuning) and needed ...
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Is a Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8f F-mount lens compatible with Nikon F55 or Nikon F80 film SLRs?

Without actually having tried, I would assume no issues at all. Your Yongnuo lens is comparable (from a technical viewpoint) with the Nikon AF-S series of lenses and these are fully compatible with ...
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Can I use lens brand X on interchangeable lens camera brand Y?

A few years ago the answer would simply be NO, but in this day and age if your new camera is mirrorless, then it's incredibly common to use other brand lenses, whether that is newer lenses, or vintage ...
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Can I use my old Canon Speedlite 277T with my new Canon dSLR?

Yes, you can use a 277T on your 5DmkII (the sync voltage was measured at 4.8V, and all Canon dSLR bodies made after the 300D have a sync voltage limit on the hotshoe of 250V), but obviously, you're ...
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Different screw/screw hole size on tripod/tripod head

While it sounds like it may not be true in this particular case, some heads with 3/8" native threads come with installed bushings to adapt to 1/4", and can appear to be larger than 3/8" due to a ...
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