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Resolved! Lens date code problem

Hi all! I'm hoping someone could help me in determining the date my kit lens was manufactured. I've "googled" all morning & searched these forums & others, with no success. I bought my Canon 6d /24-105mm kit last March 2014 & saved the boxes and all ...

Best wide angle lens for city shots?

I shoot mostly city architectural shots and primarily at night. For the past year I have pretty much used oy my 18-135mm lens but I'm looking to add something else to my camera bag. I would love to know others opinions who have shot with various wide...

re lens for canon eos 6d

hello im thinking of buying a canon eos 6d i want a wide angle lens say f1.8 that i can shoot the milky way and constelations and just star shots etc any ideas on a lens for me please is there a lens that would do a multitude of jobs for me colin

What lens to buy?

Right now I have a Canon Rebel T3I, I have a 18-55 mm lens and a 75-300 mm lens. I have no clue what to get next. I want a new lens for Chirstmas and my mom was wondering what (I know it is very early). We are on a tight budget now. I was taking a pe...

Blurry images!

Shapes aren't coming into focus on the images I'm attempting to capture. Could someone suggest any foolproof ways to get clear images? Any advice welcome... apologies if this question seems dumb, I'm new to posting on forums.

Inconsistent Autofocus - EF 50mm 1.8 II

I have a 5d2 and the 50mm 1.8 II. This lens has reallly inconsistent autofocus - sometimes it will nail focus, other times it will significantly front focus OR back focus.I tested it on tripod with the center focus point, and manually changed focus b...

18-55 IS vs 18-55 IS II lens

Hey Guys. Am a new DSLR user . just planning to upgrade from a point and shoot. Yes it is a 600d am planning.wanna know the difference between 18-55 IS vs 18-55 IS II lens1. What is the basic difference2. which one is better for ph...

next step up?

I have the kit lens that came with the T3i itself and a 50mm F1.4 but I want to go up a step. Looking primarily for prime lens but I'm ok with standard telescopic lens as well. What would you guys recommend? I do mostly auto photography, most of the ...

Canon lens price cuts

An email from B&H, quietly confirmed by Canon's Web site, announces price cuts on several Canon lenses. Most of the cuts are around 10%, but there's one interesting exception: the relatively new 24-70mm f/4L is cut by $500 - a third of its previous p...

What landscape lens should I buy for my 7d?

I am really into shooting landscapes and I want to know what would be the best landscape lens option available from either Canon or other makers. My budget is anything under $1,000. I am looking for a lens that will last me a long time. Any ideas?

Cannot focus distant subjects in AF

I have a Canon Rebel T3. Several weeks ago I had an issue with my 50mm/1.8 focusing in AF. It indicated a busy light and would not allow me to take a picture in AF. I was able to take a picture in MF. My kit lens seemed to work fine, so I assumed ...

Which lens hood?

Have an older L series 70 - 200 2.8 IS USM & lost the tulip lens shade. (Grumble, grumble, grumble) Ordered an ET-83 hood online & it doesn't fit. is the ET-87 correct? The lens was purchased for film bodies... pre digital. Thanks in advance.

efs 55-250 4-5.6 is lens VS the ef 70-200 f4 fl usm. Which is better?

Obviously these two lenses look like beginner and pro levels, I'm figuring the glass is better on the 2nd lens. But I'd like opinions from those who have used the "gorgeous" 70-200! Bigger is not always bettter. Lots of these "football" lenses are ma...

lenses sold in white boxes

Does Canon covers grey market lenses (lenses that comes in white boxes) for repairs? why are they cheaper (way cheaper) than the one that comes in original box? How do you read the date code on Canon lenses? your expertise is greatly appreciated.

soft focus problems with 70-200 2.8 lens

I am wondering if I am expecting too much image clarity and focus from my 70-200 mm 2.8 lens. I have been shooting a lot of birds with it from as close as 2 meters out to 50 meters.I have some fantastic results, but focusing seems to be inconsistant ...

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Resolved! Lens date code problem

Best wide angle lens for city shots?

re lens for canon eos 6d

What lens to buy?

Blurry images!

Inconsistent Autofocus - EF 50mm 1.8 II

18-55 IS vs 18-55 IS II lens

next step up?

Canon lens price cuts

What landscape lens should I buy for my 7d?

Cannot focus distant subjects in AF

Which lens hood?

efs 55-250 4-5.6 is lens VS the ef 70-200 f4 fl usm. Which is better?

lenses sold in white boxes

soft focus problems with 70-200 2.8 lens

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