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85L II soft at longer distances

I have an 85L II that seems to have problems focusing at different distances.  I gave the lens a MA of -4 based on results form LensAlign and FocusTune (distance was at 50x the focal length).  The lens basically nails focus at closer distances, but g...

Rebel T3i

Can someone tell me if lenses that work with a Rebel T3i, what other Canon Cameras they will work on. One Lens is a Sigma APO DG 70-300mm the other is a Canon EFS 18-55mm IMAGE STABILIZER have others but they all have fit my T3i's.Thanks for any help...

Best non cinema L Glass for Cinema

Can anyone share their top 3 L glass lense choices for cinema?

would Canon think about a 30-105L f2.8?

30mm is still wide by film standards. & more reach than 24-70. Plus the shorter zoom may help design. Wide angle lenses are unaffected. I know it streamlines the standard zoom market but not many folks will be buying more than 1 standard zoom.I would...

Which telephoto lens to buy for Yellowstone trip

Hi Forum, I am going for a trip to Yellowstone National Park this May end. I want to buy a telephoto lens to shoot wildlife. I am confused between EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM ,  EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM  and EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM .  I am unable to...

Canon with lense to take close ups of butterflies

I want to buy a good quality, used Canon to principally take close up pictures of butterflies. I would then transfer the pics to my computer for identification and storage. Not being very technical, I want ONE lense , and a simple well-priced camera....

Lurching of image in viewfinder when IS starts up

I recently purchased a 70-200 f2.8 IS II and have the following question;Every once in awhile when I first turn on the camera and press half way down on the shutter button to focus and start up the IS, not only do I hear the faint sound of the IS kic...

EFS vs EF lenses interms of Aperture

Hi! Sorry but maybe most of you might think this is a dumb question, I just really want to under so I'll post away.Recently Sigma has annouce it's latest Art lens, the 18-35mm F1.8 DC USM. It is design for APS-C cameras. It was mention that "The lens...

looking for an extender that is compatible with my Can EF75-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM lens

I have a Canon 5d mii camera and had purchased a Canon EF lens : 75-300mm : 4-5.6 IS USM many years ago for a Canon t90 and would like to get an extender (tc) for the DSLR and lens. I have looked at the compatibility charts for the Canon 2x and 1.4 t...

What is the best lens for shooting fireworks and why?

What is the best lens for shooting fireworks and why? I have the 10-22 that one of your associates recommended.

Best everyday lens for a t3i, Catching kids around the house

24-105mm f/4.0 L infinity focus troubles

Hello forum members,I have a 24-105mm f/4.0 L that has been giving me headaches for some time now.It simply won't produce sharp images at 24mm for any object further than 200ft away.I've had it sent to Canon twice already. Once they did nothing and o...

55-250mm lens photographs blurry around edges ? why ?

I have purchased a 55-250mm lens , most of the pictures taken above 100mm are blurry around edges !Is there something wrong with the lens or my settings ?