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EF 50mm 1.8 ii focused on top edge not on bottom

I have three EF 50mm 1.8 ii lenses purchased at different times over the course of a few years. I am working in an archive setting taking reprographic style captures of documents. The issue I am running into is there is a gradient of focus sharpness ...

Canon FD to EOS Adaptation

OKAY ! .. Here is what I am trying to do. I have a couple of Canon FD teleconverters and I want to use them with my Canon EOS lenses. I have the adapter ring that mounts the Canon FD lens to my Canon EOS XS. BUT ! I want to mount the an EOS Lens in f...

Zoom 200 vs 280 vs 400 do I need that much???

Of course this is about the 70-200 (with extender) vs 100-400 lens. I have read the forums and it feels like in reality it would just be a toss up.  This is an expensive choice and I would like to make the best decision possible for my situation. Her...

poor zooming result in videography

Hi! Recently I purchased EOS 70D with kit lens (EF-S 18-55 STM) and tele-zoom (EF-S 55-250 STM). Both lenses give excellent result for still photos. But while video shooting, I notice considerable jerk in the video due to adjustment in the zoom ring ...

Lens for Video

I just bought the Canon 6D.  I shoot a lot of video and I'm looking for a great lens with image stabilization.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

the EF500mm f/4.5L

I am looking for literature for an EF mount 500mm f/4.5L non IS. This is the original 500mm Canon lens, it does not have IS. It is a terrific lens with variable manual focus speed.

I am considering purchasing the Tamron SP 24-70 f2.8 DI VC lens for my canon 60d.

I first want to thank everyone that answered my post re: Possibly upgrading from my 60d to a 6d for horse photography. I appreciate all the feedback I received and find this forum very helpful. Also my avatar is my german shepherd Cloe who is 11 year...

I have a 50D and I am wondering what a decent lens to shot sports would be?

Needed Varible ND Suggestions For 7d EFS 17-55mm Lens

Hi,  I'm looking for suggestions for a varible ND filter for my 7D EFS 17-55mm lens. Wanting to shoot video on the high end towards the f/2.8 range of this lens. Currently, my sweet spot without a ND is anywhere from f/14 to f/18 bright/cloudy outdoo...

Canon 10-22 worse than my 18-55 IS II @ 18 mm?

I didn't realize that when copying from another forum I had lost formatting and turned this into a wall of text, here I am reposting it more legibly: After some consideration about what wide angle lens to choose, I ended up purchasing the Canon 10-22...

Canon 800mm EF lens

I am considering purchasing the 800mm lens for long distance wildlife photography but didn't want to make the purchase if there was talk of Canon coming out with a f/2.8 in that lens.  Can anyone tell me if there is a chance this lens will be updated...

Lens Extender

I currently own a Canon EOS 70D and have a 75x300 lens. I was interested in the 100x400 lens but the size and weight are a big turnoff. Is there an extender that is compatible with this lens to bring it up to at least the specs of the larger lens? An...