I am looking to purchase a telephoto lens for an upcoming safari trip. I'm a beginner photography and don't really what to spend tons of money. I'm looking for guidance as to which lens would be best, 300MM or 400MM and does anyone have any recommend...
Going to see the solar eclipse. Taking my 5D III and my trusty 11 year old 100-400L. I know that having a full size sensor and at 400, I won't get much. However this is just a one off trip for me, so not wanting to break the bank for it. Just wanting...
New forum user here, searching didn't bring up this issue so pardon if this is a repeat question. I was cleaing my 70-200 2.8 today and noticed all these tiny dots, they look like they are on deep inside lenses. It doesn't look like dust or fungus, t...
Are these fakes or knock offs. I bought a 77mm Canon PL-C B lens --new for $35. How can these be true Canon products? The packaging and lens looks identical to the "real" deal I saw in a reputable camera store in Manhattan but that was selling for...
The Canon EF 70-300mm DO USM manual says it will not work with the EF 2X II extender. Will it work (particularly the IS) with the newer EF 2X III extender? thanks Jerry
Whenever I focus automatically with the viewfinder, it doesnt actually focus where it says it will. For example, I tested this out with a roof and focused on the chimney and saw the red flashes indicating where the camera is focusing. It also looked ...
I own a Canon EOS Rebel T2i - I have a 10-20mm lense and a 28-300mm lense. I was thinking of getting something in the 28-70 range. I was looking for some suggestions.
I recently purchased a rebel t5, and unfortunately it was dropped. Everything seemed to be working fine until I started playing with the aperture and notcied there was little difference whether I set it at 5.6 or 10. I took a closer look inside the l...
Hello,I have canon 60D with EF-s 17-55 f/2.8 lens. I am making videos in fitness, where there is really bad lighting and the videos are not so good quality.I am thinking of buying better camera, so i can make decent quality videos without taking addi...
Looking for optical formula or specifications for the front element on a LTM 50mm f1.2 lens serial number [Removed serial number to protect personal information]. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi guys! This is my First time posting here I hope someone can help me I am facing an issue with my lense where it is only rotating on one side while focusing.. Can someone tell me a fix?Plus I will also add, about my Dioptric Wheel (Adjustment Whee...
I have a Canon FD 85mm f1.2 L. I'm wondering if this lens is aspherical just like the Canon FD 85mm f1.2 S.S.C aspherical?I've read that they have the same lens design but I got a friend that say the L version doesn't have aspherical lens design. Is ...
What is a afordable and good lens for plane spotting photography?
Dear all,i recently started employing photogrammetry in process of documenting medieval architecture. I have been working with Canon EOS 50D with Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lenses - exteriors and details with lightening work fine, but interior ...
I look on craigslist every once and awile looking for camera gear and I came across my dream lens. The 50mm f1.2. It's in like new condition and he's only selling it for $850! Is that a good price? I'm tempted to buy it. Let me know if y...
