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Stabilization feature on lenses

I am about to enter into the field pf professional sports photographer.  I am looking at a good 7-200 2.8 lens.  Is it worth it to get the stabilization feature on the lens.  Ive seen great used prices on 2.8s and came across a couple 100-300 lenses ...

Polarizing filter for 500 f4 IS II

I will be in rainforest of Peru taking bird pictures with the 500 f4 IS II handheld.  Any opinion as to need for polarizing filter for bird shots.  I have read that it is needed for landscape in rainforest. Thanks.

Ef lenses and T6i

Hello,I own a canon T6i and i've been using it with an EFS 18-55 with no trouble at all. Recently I bought a 50mm EF lens f/1.8 STM. And I don't seem able to use it. I connect both red dots, the lens never clicks with the camera and then I can't focu...

New 100-400 mm or 400 mm f/5.6

My combo is a 60D and 100-400 mm zoom (original version), which I am enjoying a lot.  It has been to Africa twice, and now I use it regularly to photograph local birds, especially BIF.  At the moment I am pondering whether to add the 400 mm f/5.6 len...

If I attached non Canon lens to my Canon 18-55 lens...

If I attached non Canon lens to my Canon 18-55 lens...For example a wide angle non canon lens...Would that mess up my calibration of my 18-55 lens?

Different lengths of Lens hoods for one lens

I'm looking for a lens hood for my efs-17-55 and it should be EW 83J.I was looking on Canon's website and ebay and noticed the cheap knock offs on ebay.They are different lengths and shapes, so that brings up a question: Do these smaller hood lengths...

Any suggestions or comments on wide angle adapters? Cant afford a wide angle lens at the moment...

New to photography and have a large family shoot coming up and I dont think my 18-55 kit or my 75-300 will cut it. I cant afford a wide angle lens right now so im wondering what everyone thinks about the wide angle adapters? Pro's? Con's? Thanks!

Sigma 70-300mm lens problems

I have a Sigma 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 Macro Super lens with a gold ring for my Canon T5 but I recieve an Err 01 msg telling me "Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts." This message is received on every setting includ...

sigma 35mm or 50mm Art?

Hi all,   I've been silent for almost an entire year. Thanks to ebiggs for recommending me the sigma 35mm, it's still my go to lens for sharp photos (though I did make some in camera adjustments as well in terms of picture style). Just recently, a lo...

where is the genuine Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM made?

The new 400 mm f/4 DO lens

Recently I have seen some very positive comments about the performance of this lens.  Does anyone have a reference that discusses its design in some technical detail?  The overviews for the market show a picture of what is called a diffractive optic,...

100mm 2.8 Macro Not focusing

My macro lens is constantly hunting for a focal point. It has recently started this and no matter if I'm using it for ring shots or portraits, good lighting or bad, it won't focus.It's never been dropped or damaged. I've had it for almost 5 years. 

What digital canon camera is compatible with my old AE1 lenses?

To "L" or not to "L"

Hello! I have googled, read reviews, searched for a definitive comparison to no avail. I cannot decide between the 70-300mm f/4-5.46 IS USM or the 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM.  I no longer do freelance work. Now I just like to take my camera out for mys...

Advice on a great Landscape Lens for my (old) Rebel T1i

Hi everyone, I have a Canon Rebel T1i which has seen intermittent use over the years if I'm honest. I now plan to focus on some landscape photography and I am totally confused by the lens options that would be best for this. My Rebel came with the st...