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Problem with my 15-45mm Lens on my EOS M50

Hi everyone,  So I know it's the lens because I tried another lens and it worked perfectly.  So I'll run it through OBS and every 5-10 seconds(approx), the image will freeze for a few seconds, then continue like normal. Just before the video feed unf...

Niall by Contributor
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Advise on Canon 500mm F4 IS lens

Hello, I need your expert advice on this. Below is the seller's description of the lens "The outside covering (barrels) down near the camera mount are very slightly loose and wobble a little.  Aside from that the lens shows some use but appears to wo...

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limvo05 by Rising Star
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Canon 300mm F2.8 USM IS Soft focus

Hello, While searching for a great deal on the Canon 300mm f2.8 IS mark I, I came across a few reviews suggesting soft focus issues with this lens. I was wondering if anyone experiences the same? Is this an inherent problem with this lens or luck of ...

limvo05 by Rising Star
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RF 70-200 IS always on?

With my RF 70-200 on an EOS R it sounds like the Image Stabilization is always on, no matter the position of the IS on/off switch. As long as the camera is turned on I can hear the motors in the lens. N o change in sound when I slide the switch on an...

Should you pay extra for IS?

Hi All, I would like to know your thought on paying extra for IS. Do you really need IS for 300mm and beyond? I am keen at getting either 300 or 400 mm lens for bird photography. That said, I found myself shooting mostly with a tripod. Thanks.

limvo05 by Rising Star
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Canon extender with Tamron lens question

Hi all.  I just picked up a used Canon EF 1.4x II extender and attached it to a Tamron G2 70-200 f/2.8 lens.  The camera displays f/5.6 to f/45????   Exactly two stops high on each end.  Is that a compatibility/communication issue between the two bra...

Is it worth buying a broken lens and fix it

Hello, I was just wondering if it makes sense to buy a broken lens and have Canon repair it? The lens in question is Canon 300mm F2.8 USM IS mark 1. Per the seller, the housing broke (where the lens connects to the camera). No other visible signs of ...

limvo05 by Rising Star
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EFS 18-55 Lens Questions

Hi All,  I am still testing and experimenting with the "new" 80d I got. My question is, is this EFS 18-55 any good? It's the cheapie that came with the camera and the same one as I had on my 40d (the one with the 80d is much newer manufacture than th...

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Macro lens or Extension Tube

Hi All, With the lockdown, I am thinking of playing around with macro photography. I was thinking of getting a dedicated macro lens like the 100mm f/2.8, but then I saw some youtube videos of people playing with extension tubes. I have a 24-70mm f/2....

limvo05 by Rising Star
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Lens uestion: Sigma 150-600 or Canon 1.4x

Hello,I have a Canon 80D with a canon 70-300 zoom lens (Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L).  It is a very good lens that I use mostly for wildlife and birds.  However, I would like to have more zoom capacity. I am considering the Sigma 150-600mm lens for a...

ibskiing by Contributor
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 or 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS

Hello All! I’m mainly a portrait photographer but plan on doing a lot of landscapes in the near future. Figured I should buy my first telephoto lens, and was wondering if I should buy a used 70-200mm f/4 or a 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS. I would like the f/2...

seths1 by Apprentice
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70-300 Canon Lenses In-Depth Analysis

Introduction Canon has made some excellent kit lenses - the EF-S 18-55 STM, EF-S18-135 STM and nano USM, and the EF-S 55-250 STM are standout examples. The gold standard for Canon zoom lenses has been measured against the Luxury L lenses. Among the m...

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