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polarizers

whats the difference between a linear and a circular polarizer ? And what is best for reflex lenses ? 

6D and EF 28-80 2.8/4 L lens

I am hoping someone can here can help me, I just got a 6D and was wanting to use some of my old lenses with it, one of them is the old EF 28-80 2.8/4L.  I took a test shot and the mirror on the 6D hits the back element of the lens which protrudes out...

Canon Zoom Lens Problem

Hello, I've been having an issue with my 75-300mm lens for my T3i.  Earlier today, it accidentally fell out of my bag and into some snow.  The lens appeared to be fine and no damage whatsoever, however, when I try to attach it to my T3i, it won't sli...

Please make recommendation for ~300mm lens ... And a general lens for a 70D

I have a new 24-70mm f2.8 and want something to compliment it for the longer distances. I'm thinking something between 250-400 would be good but not sure which one(s) are 'better'. This would mostly be used for indoor/stage shooting with some outdoor...

55-250mm Telephoto Zoom Lens help

I can not get a sharp image with this lens no matter what I do.please can someone help me.I tried taking pictures of some birds this morning and they are not sharp at all.I used a tripod too.thanks.Tina

Replacing 400mm5.6 with used 500mm 4.5 non-IS good idea?

Thinking of purchasing a used 500mm 4.5 non-IS to replace my 400mm 5.6. It would be used only on a tripod inside of a portable blind. My thinking is that it will do OK without the IS due to the blind keeping the wind off. Any downsides? I'm starting ...

Lens adapter

I have an old Tamron Aspherical lens for a Canon AE1, what adapter do I need to mount to SL1?

Can an older Tokina lens from an SLR be adapted to fit a Rebel T3I DSLR?

EF-s 15-85mm IS USM

Has Canon ever considered an "L" quality variant of its EF-s 15-85mm IS USM lens?  I am thinking of something with a constant f/2.8 or f/3.5 aperture.  In spite of the IS on the current lens, it is still a bit of a struggle in lower light situations ...

How do you read date code

How do you read the date code. The code that I can find is UR0500.

Cleaning 18-55mm STM front lens

Hello,I own a EOS M with an 18-55mm STM lens.I need to clean inside the lens, at the front, so i need to know the best way to do it?I've seen some youtube videos of other canon lenses where they remove the UV filter(?) first but on the STM lens i don...

Could someone tell me if there's a canon that works with lenses 52-58mm?

Could someone tell me if there's a canon that works with lenses 52-58mm?

Is canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 lens is compatible with canon eos 6D ?

Is canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 lens is compatible with canon eos 6D ? is it work fully automatic ?

Anyone experienced a Lens that works vertically not horizontally

I have a 70-200 f2.8 IS USM II coupled with a 60D camera.  The Lens was dropped (fell out of the truck) and hit the pavement.  I take sports/action pics and since then when I take pics "veritcally" (turning camera sideways for a full length shot) the...