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Canon 17-85 IS USM Making rattling noise

Hello everyone! I bought an old, second-hand, Canon 17-85 IS USM lens, that has been sitting on my shelf until recently. After a serious test, that unfortunately I did not have the opportunity to perform upon buying said lens, I discovered the follow...

First vintage lens (helious44) unable to use due to lens firmware update

Hi i recently bought a 5d mkiii and the first lens i have purchades is a helious 44 58mm f2 in very good condition but I am currently unable to use it because the camera just sticks on a yellow wanring when turned on that lens firmware update is requ...

Resolved! 5D Mark 3 auto focus problem.

I probably shudl post my question on lens section but i cant find the section anywhere. Here is the thing , I bought a used 24-70 2.8L USM online, tne seller claimed that he tested the functionality and no problem upon mailing the lens.However I run ...

Nikkor 35mm 1.8G DX for Canon EF

Hello, I just switched ecosystems from Nikon to Canon. I absolutely loved my Nikkor AF-S 35mm 1.8G DX lens, particularly the sharpness. What lens for Canon EF would be most similar to the Nikkor? I have a T7i.Thanks,Jimmy

Extension Tube for 5Ds

Hello, Can anyone here give me some advice on which extension tube to buy? I thought I would play around with Macro since we are in a lockdown with COVID19. Thanks!

Noob question 2, My zoom lens isn't retracting / extracting.

Hey guys, Again i'm a total noob and this may seem stupid but i'm baffled. I have a canon m50 - my first camera ever ! I have the 15-45mm kit lens. I'm getting some ok images out of it but in auto fucus modei thought the lens should be moving in an...

Which lens is best paired with Canon 5Ds for bird photography

Hello, Can anyone here give me some advice on which lens is best paired with my Canon 5Ds for bird photography? I have with me a 70-200 F2.8 II and a 2X Extender Mark III. While it is manageable in terms of sizes, that combination is somewhat heavy t...

New Purchase Advice - Existing Lens

Hi. I am considering getting an EOS 90D to restart my photography hobby. I have a EOS 350D which has not been used for several years; but is does have an EFS 18-55mm lens.Can anybody tell me if that lens is still compatable and if a new lens versio...

A list of lenses and their “sweet-spots”

I've heard from several in this forum about the sweet-spot of any given lens. Has anyone ever compiled such a list? If not, should we create our own?

Resolved! Canon EF-S 18-55mm AF Function Properly not Work

My Canon lens has 9AF Point but 3 AF Point (Center Point,Up Center Point,Down Center Point) not Focusing.Other 6 Point working Good.how to fix it?

Advice on buying a used 70-200 USM IS ii

Greetings all. I am ready to invest in a serious lens. I am strongly leaning towards the 70-200 f2.8L IS USM ii. I am planning on lookin at one for sale tomorrow. I have NO experience with used leneses, especially of this level. Aside from the obviou...

Lens Rentals Podcast

If you are into podcasts, you might want to add the LensRental Podcast to your list. Two pieces of advice from them that will ring true for our members here:If you want to shoot video, get a video camera!Salt water is death to electronics. They have ...

Resolved! Can´t remove UV filter from lens

I am using a UV filter made by Zeikos on my Canon lens, but I cannot remove this (it has become stuck on the lens). I am worried about forcing it due to the risk to the lens. Can you recommend a product that can be used to help loosen the UV filter? ...

Tamron 1.4x teleconverter problems

Hello y'all. I have a Tamron 1.4x teleconverter that I used back in San Francisco during America's Cup (2011-2013) with some success, then with a 7D. I used that with a 100-400 L IS and later in 2013 with the same 7D with a Tamron 150-600. Soon after...

EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM internal problem?

I'm thankful to find this forum! I have had the original version of this EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens for a while, used mostly for wildlife trips. My 70-200mm f/2.8L II has been living on my camera I am completely obsessed with birds and wild...

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Canon 17-85 IS USM Making rattling noise

First vintage lens (helious44) unable to use due to lens firmware update

Resolved! 5D Mark 3 auto focus problem.

Nikkor 35mm 1.8G DX for Canon EF

Extension Tube for 5Ds

Noob question 2, My zoom lens isn't retracting / extracting.

Which lens is best paired with Canon 5Ds for bird photography

New Purchase Advice - Existing Lens

A list of lenses and their “sweet-spots”

Resolved! Canon EF-S 18-55mm AF Function Properly not Work

Advice on buying a used 70-200 USM IS ii

Lens Rentals Podcast

Resolved! Can´t remove UV filter from lens

Tamron 1.4x teleconverter problems

EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM internal problem?

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EOS M50 -doesn't take pictures with EF-M 15-45mm l...

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Tanzania Safari / Telephoto Lens Dilemma

Is it harmful to continue using an EF 70-300mm len...

EF 28-105 AF not working

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