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70-200 2.8 IS II vs original IS???

I know this has been beaten to death probably somewhere in this forum but here is my dilemma: I just bought brand new Canon 6D, a new Canon flash, a new Canon 400MM 5.6 L lens, so I've spent a couple of $$ recently. I own a:Canon 24-70 2.8Canon 70-20...

auto focus issues

Has canon fixed the auto focus issues with the 1.4x and 2.0x tele converters??

What does the "S" mean in reference to lenses? EF-S vs EF lens?

I have both a digital camera, the 60D, and recently acquired an EOS 1N 35mm film camera.  I have bought lenses for my 60D but not the 1N film camera....was told that my 18-55mm lens for my 60D would not be interchangeable with the 1N?  So, EF-S vs EF...

Other than lack of autofocus,would my Canon FD lenses be compatible with new Canon cameras

70-300 4-5.6 has soft flat images

I have a 70-300 is USM 4-5.6 lens.  The lens take horribly soft, blown out and flat images... any known issues?

Going to Antarctica

Going to Antarctica but not getting off the ship. Any suggestions for a telephoto lens. I have Rebel Xsi getting T5i. How about a teleconverter? I can't use a heavy lens.

Better Lens

Need a better lens that can zoom images from at least half a kilometer but cost not more than $300. My camera is Canon Rebel t3 

Canon 300mm filters

What filters can you use {besides a polarizer} on the Canon 300 mm 2.8 is ll lens?  I understand I needthe drop in 52mm filter holder.  

UV Filters

Is it worth the higher price for a UV filter, do they make that much of a difference with a higher quality L lens? What is a fair price to pay on a Quality UV filter?  I see them for as high as $300 plus.

Canon EF 200-400mm L Release

if any one know when canon will release the EF 200-400mm L Lens? 

Canon lens updates

I recently repurchased a 70-200 mm f 2.8 Is MKII to replace the older model that I sold 3 years ago.  I never liked this lens because it was heavy and the positioning of the focusing and the zoom rings.  The reason for the repurchase was because the ...

How to Set Hyperfocal Distance?

Most EOS lenses lack a comprehensive DOF scale. If I want to use manual focus and set the lens to its f/8 hyperfocal distance, how do I do that when the lens doesn't even show f/8, or if it does, the tick marks are so close as to make them meaningles...

Is a new 24 70 lens coming out later this year that is going to have image stabilization ??

Cam I use a newer EF lens with a Rebel that uses EF S lenses

I have a Rebel T2i that came with EF S lenses - I want to buy a Canon 5d Mark II and am trying to find out if I can use the regular EF lenses used for the mark II on my old Rebel?  I know I can't use EF  S on the Mark II .I am trying to photograph bi...

Recommendation on Camera Lens

I am not that knowledgeable on cameras so excuse my ignorance in this area.  I purchased a Canon EOS Rebel XS a couple of years ago.  The lens says it is 55mm-18mm so I thought this would produce wide angle shots.  I want to photograph interior shots...