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18-55 AF working fine but zoom rig is Stiff

Hello all,  Greetings!  I have a Canon 1300D with 18-55 lens, (warranty expired) Month back, Lens has accidentally fallen on the ground which caused a crack on the body and AutoFocus was not working. I took it to repair shop and replaced its body wit...

Broken Focus - 50mm f/1.4

Hi,I bought a Canon 50mm lens f/1.4 USM and it got hit a few days after. As soon as that happened, it started making some noise when I tried to AF, without focusing at all, and in MF mode I can move the ring, but it wont make any change. Here I have ...

Which lens? EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM or EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM - for indoor volleyball...

Or perhaps something else? I'm looking for recommendations for the best lens option for indoor volleyball, typically shot in poorly-lit high school gyms. I'd also use it for indoor flag football, but this is not as critical as the volleyball. I hate ...

7 laws of lenses

The online Photographer's 7 laws of lenses:https://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2019/02/mikes-seven-laws-of-lenses.html I won't mention any names but:"Ctein's Axiom indicates that you can detect differences in testing tha...

Can Canon USM motor interchangeable?

While I was trying to fix a Canon 17-85mm IS USM lens, I found out it was a USM motor failure. I had a couple of other lens disassembly, such as 100-400mm. My feeling was the USMmotor of them are the same. I regret that I did not measure the diameter...

Blurry photos with 70-300 4/5.6 USM IS

80d Lenses?

I think I’ve decided to finally bite the bullet and purchase the 80d.How’s the 18-135mm that comes in the bundle? Should I spring for this or go with the 18-55mm and purchase a separate zoom?Also looking for a good portrait.I’m upgrading from my begi...

EF 70-300mm, EF M 18-150mm or EF M 55-200mm for Canon EOS M50?

I'm interested in having a zoom lens for my mirrorless. I'm at the moment leaning toward the 18-150 which could be a good all around lens.That said the 300mm offer a superior zoom capability but is initially for full frame.Speed are all about the sam...

Is there an adaptor for between thread mount lens to bayonet lens?

I just became a member and trying to figure out how to ask a question. I recently received a Rebel t6i. My older camera is a Pentex Honeywell with thread mount lens. Is there an adaptor for between thread mount lens to bayonet lens?Thank you

Canon 180 L macro on Canon 5dsr

Hello, I'm writing from Italy. I would like to buy a very good 180mm macro. I shoot with a Canopn 5DS and I've read that Canon doesn't reccomend the 180L on a 50MP camera.Does anyone have a first hand experience with this combo (5DS or 5DSr)?I shoot ...

Canon 100-400L ii w/ 2x ii Teleconverter ?

I just purchased the Canon 100-400L IS ii and was wondering if my 2x ii teleconverter is compatiable with it? Will AF work? How does this combo match up? Thanks.

Af not working

Hello,I have a camera eos 1300d series in which i have a small lense,Actually the problem with my camera lense (18-55) is thatBy mistake the lense was droppen by me and now the AF is not working and i dont know what to do with itShould i get it repai...

Bird Photography & Canon 1100D

Dear Friends, Need a suggestion..  I have Canon EOS1100D camera with 55-250mm lense ( Macro 1.1m/3.6ft).  I have recently started birding and I am loving it. However birds being too far off, it is becoming difficult to get good pics with this setups....