Hi. I've been wondering how people archive big sharp area on their image using very large aperture like 1.8 , 1.4 . I saw lots of portraits, animal pictures that using f/1.4 but both eye are crystal clear. Does that have something to do with post pro...
Hey all, I have a canon EOS 1300D. So far I have just been using the 18-55mm kit lens. I am now in the market for a new lens. I am looking at doing quite a lot of wildlife photography and was wondering if you guys could point me in the direction of a...
Which lens is best for video shoots with the Canon 5D Mark IV, the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens or the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM lens? Even though the 28-300mm lens has a longer focal length I've read online that with the type of ...
I saw this video of a quick tip on STM lenses and focusing. This issue must confuse lots of people, and even the presenter says "Review this before contacting support" so I thought I'd share here. The author states "When manually focusing with STM le...
Hello,I need some advice on what lenses I should be looking for in a specific usage case.I recently acquired a Canon EOS t2i body and hope to put it to use as an animator in two scenarios:Shoot video reference of myself for animation planning. This i...
Well, I got my 70-200 2.8 III with great expectations... Did my first shoot with it...its headed back to Canon tomorrow.Nothing is sharp at F9 at 200th of a second on a tripod with a cable release. My old first version is a heck of a lot sharper and ...
Hello!Recently made the switch over from Sony and I have a few questions regarding Sigma's ART glass. I'm using a 1DxII and currently have a Canon 24-70 2.8 II & 70-200 2.8. With Sigma's ART offerings, they do look quite nice.My question is for anyon...
I just recently bought Tamron 60mm f/2 Di II LD IF Macro 1:1 SP AF lense. The website i bought it from states that it is an EF/s lense, but the lense itself has a red dot (as if it is an EF lense). I plan on upgrading my camera in not so long to a ca...
I'm considering buying a used 70-200 f2.8 IS II that was purchased in 2010, used on a safari trip and then put on a shelf and never used again.What if anything could be a concern due to lack of use?I plan on using it on my camera to take some test sh...
Hi New to the forum and just purchased 7D to replace 500D. The old camera had a very nice 18-300 Canon lens which I was proposing to use on the new camera. However less than a year ago the lens locked and would not move. Took it to the outlet that I ...
I am not sure how to post a message on here, but I have a canon eos rebel xs; I always use the long lens 75-300mm for sports photos for my grandkids. They were great until it got colder and a little foggy here. I use the auto sports setting. I hav...
So I currently am using the sony a6300 and my favorite lens is the 85mm (sony e-mount) though I am looking to switch to either the canon 5d mk3 or mk4 and I was wondering if there is an adapter to be able to use the sony 85mm on the canon, if so what...
Hi!I have a theoretical question.I always thought that maximum magnification ratio of a lens can be calculated when given (maximum) focal length and minimum focusing distance. In fact things seem different.A popular canon kit lens EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5...
Nearly everyone needs/wants a general purpose zoom lens - also referred to as a standard/normal zoom lens or a walk-around lens.Typically: This is the lens that you leave on your camera for everyday needs. This is the lens you photograph your family ...
