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Ordered the RF 100-500 - Seeking Opinions

Got my R6 mark ii and was trying the 100-400 and my older sigma 150-600 but neither were clicking for me while birding. My sigma although great for the price kept focusing too slowly for the new camera and the low light performance on the 100-400 lef...

Unable to update firmware for Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L

Though following the instructions carefully, I have been unsuccessful in updating the firmware for my new RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L (from 1.1.0 to 1.1.4) on my EOS R (1.8.0). Have I bumped into an incompatibility with firmware given the R's paucity of upda...

Lens Recommendations for Cat Close-ups

Two or three years ago I bought a new digital Canon camera. It's an EOSRebelT5 and came with an EFs 18-55 macro0.25/0.8ft which didn't focus closely enough to photograph my cat. I want to be able to do close-up portraits of her and I was directed to ...

carousel by Apprentice
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DSLR portrait lens EOS 60D

Looking for some advice in lens buying for a canon DSLR!I'm looking at getting a portrait lens but I don't know much about finding one compatible with my camera and the canon site is quite hard to understand in terms of this. I'm also unsure whether ...

mitch221 by Apprentice
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Canon 24-70mm f2.8 Version 1 worth it in 2022?

Hey guys, Im going to be working my way back into photography as a hobby and have a chance to pick up a used 24-70 f2.8 . I know that theres a version two out that everybody raves about but its still out of my price range. They've also since released...

For the Photographer that has everything

Ken Rockwell is reporting that you can now get a 60mm Holga lens in Canon EF mount.Just don't come complaining to us that you can't take sharp images with it!It is available from B&H, and possibly others.(Sorry, I can't really link to it.) 

Repair 100mm f2.8L Barrel

Good MorningI have a 100mm f2.8 that has a crack in view lens barrel. I found replacement barrels online and want to make the repair myself. I do have a set of spanner tools. What are your thoughts and instructions or a schematic?

aventur1 by Apprentice
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Resolved! Carepak question: on lens

Does anyone have this Carepak service for their lens? NOT camera. Information is a bit lagging for lens. I get if damaged, etc. but what about servicing the lens annually? Checking I see it's a very rudimentary service, for lens. Tighten some screws,...

bmitra by Contributor
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Resolved! Good Overall Lens for EOS Rebel T6

Hi new here!I’m planning a trip to Dubai and envisioning wonderful photo opportunities. I have a Canon T6 but I wanted to know what would be a good all around lens? I will be traveling with children so I don’t think I will be switching out lenses lik...

RaeDr by Apprentice
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EFS 18-135 lens not detaching from EOS 77D

My EFS 17-135mm lens is functioning perfectly. When I press the release button it also smoothly rotates and you feel a slight 'release' when it hits its end - but the lens itself will not detach from the camera body.As the camera and lens work, I don...

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