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Lens Comparisons

Looking to purchase a fast lens for sports with limited resources.  Can someone with knowledge gave me a comparison of the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II with Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 DI VC USD and Sigma APO 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM.  Would welco...

Hard to mount EF 40MM f/2.8 on T2i

Hello all, new to the community, not so new to cameras. I recently purchased a EF 40mm for my T2i, though putting it on it seems the mount has much more resistance compared to my 18-55. Fearing I might damage it, I've set it to the side for now. Any ...

Can i use macro ring light ML3 without macro lenses

i just got macro ring light ML3 and installed it on regular lenses ( the one you purchase with the camera)Impossible to take pictures as its to bright. I am a newbie in photography.I need to take before and after pictures in dentistry. Its important ...

Comparison

Just thought that I would ask: Has anyone had personal experience using/owning the Canon 70~200mm f/2.8 USM II lens and the older Canon 200mm f.2.8 prime lens. I have rented the zoom and was impressed with the image quality, but the physical size and...

300mmf/4L lense

Just bought the 300mm f/4 lense, it seems to take along time focusing. I am using the lense on my 70d. I didn't notice any focusing concerns when reading reviews. Does anyone know if this is an issue with this lense or did I get a problem lense? Than...

Just got the Canon Rebel T5 1200D kit with 75-100 lens. Not getting zoomed in with AF mode/Auto on

Just got the Canon Rebel T5 1200D kit with 75-100 lens.  Not getting zoomed in with AF mode/Auto mode on camera adn zooming in as far as possible to the 300 notch.  I can get closer shots with my old SX10IS Powershot from further away then i can with...

Wide angle low light interview lens

hello,I have a very old 50D. I am shooting an interview and need advice on what lens to use. I don't know what space I will be working with but need a lens that is fast and has a wide angle because the space might be limited. It is behind scene sort ...

Best gear lens on 70d

Hi based on my same question and advices here i understand we would have two options to set 70d gear for covering all peruses: first crop-lens-combo including 50 f1.4 + 70-200 f4L is + 60 f2.8 macro. Option 2: 24-70 f4L is + 70-200 f4L is + 100 f2.8 ...

Lens adapter

I have an old at-1 with some wca lenses. I also have a rebel xsi. Is there any kind of adapter available that would allow me to use the wca lenses with the xsi?

how do you set the aperture in the 300mm f4 l lens?

400mm DO f/4 lens collar needed...

Mine broke yesterday. Which one fits this and maybe other lenses?  There are no marks or lableas on mine.Will the 100-400 collar fit the 400 DO, as well?   Thanks!

Macro lens for Canon 5D Mark iii

I'm taking a Class with NYIP and need to submit a macro photo. Not sure I really want to get into macro so I was hoping for suggestions on cheaper a lens or tubes. Any suggestions?

Shooter Seeking Lens Advice

Hello everybody, I'm a video editor/audio recordist by trade who is getting hired more and more to shoot video.  Trying to get myself up to speed and got into a T3i about a year ago to start learning to  be more able and skilled with DSLR style camer...