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Comparable lens AE-1 to Rebel T4i

I used a Canon AE-1 Program 35mm film camera for many years. What lens for the T4i would be comparable to the FD 50mm 1:1.8 lens that I used with the AE-1?

EF Extender 2x III teleconverter

I am considering getting the Canon EF Extender 2x III to use with my Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM lens.  I can't afford the Canon 800mm L lens, so I am thinking of the teleconverter.  In reading reviews I have seen some that say it is very s...

I use Canon 5DMk3 for videos in A/F mode. When will Canon come out with a quality STM lens?Tad

When will Canon come out with a quality lens with STM phase focusing for Canon 5DMk3? I shoot mostly videos. in A/F/The 1.2.1 firmware update didn't do it.Tad

What experience have you had renting lenses? What company would you recommend?

Does anyone have experience with warranty service on "white box" lens purchases?

I am considering the purchase of a 24-105 L series lens.  Amazon lists that lens in the $800+ price range for what some call a "white box" version that is apparently taken from a full frame camera kit and sold separately.  I am curious to know if any...

Which aperture setting takes sharper images. f/8 or f/11?

I have t2i (550D) and two lenses i.e. 18-55 mm and 55-250 mm. Any idea how to take sharper images of landscape by selecting a particular aperture setting? I read on a different forum that for sharper images f/8 or f/11 are the ideal settings. Any sug...

70-300 mm lens dropped, no longer will take pics, any ideas?

Lens was dropped about 30" while inside a padded case Now it will not take any pics. io get no error messegaes. t will still manualy focus and zoom. Any ideas?

Resting your camera on your lens... Can it damage the lens or the body?

I see a lot of pictures of cameras resting face down on their lens and I have always wondered if this could damage the lens? Besides the obvious of the lens and camera falling over, can this wreck the lens mechanical parts or even damage the mount to...

I have a canon EOS 600D with 18-55mm IS kit lens. I want to buy another lens for travel photography.

What lens would be a best choice?

What's your first L lens?

So from when you got your first (D) SLR camera, when did you get your first L lense?What was it and what did you have to sacrifice to get it?

help - 70-200mm tripod ring

I tried to take off the tripod ring and managed to unscrew it - but now I want it back on and it won't screw in!  I'm in a big hurry too for a photo shoot ...

Canon 17-55 EFS vs Canon 16-35 EF L II on a 7D

I'm looking for some feedback on which is the better lens choice.  I have ready a lot of reviews and forums.  The general consensus is that the 17-55 might be a better option, but many of those reviews are based on price. I have a unique scenario.  I...

Help choosing telephoto lenses

I had to choose between (CANON 70-200/2.8 L IS II with CANON 1.4X II extender) or an (EF 70-300mm f/4-5/6L IS USM) for wildlife photography, what would you recommend? Would the better image quality from the first lens be comprimised by using a teleco...

how do you fine tune the lens so that it Is not front or back focus

how do you fine tune the lens so that it Is not front or back focus

AF problems

I attached a Canon 500mm f 4.0 IS II lens to a Canon 1.4 III extender and attached this combination to a Canon -1D X.Canon says this shouldn't be a problem. But there is a major autofocus problem. You need tp press the shutter again and again before ...