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100mm macro f/2.8 broken?

Hi. Just looking for some opinions.I bought a used 100mm lens (non stabilized version). It seemed to work great at first when I took about 30 shots to test it. When I picked it up a day or 2 later, it started making a horrible sound when in auto focu...

Resolved! Auto Focus Not working with 55-250 EF-S IS Zoom Lens

This was really dumb of me as a beginner photographer, so bear with me. I just got this zoom lens for my 100D canon camera. I put it in auto focus and press the shutter button and i can hear and see the focus part moving, but it is not focusing. I wa...

Canon: “No new lenses.”

Digital Camera World: Canon announcement (01/06/20): “Our focus is on RF,’ says Canon: no new EF lenses unless the “market demands it.” Canon confirms to focus development on RF-mount optics for the Canon EOS R family of lenses." "Canon has confirme...

How to wipe of rain from Lens

Hello - How do most of you wipe of rain or water droplets from the front of your lens and do you typically use a UV filter for added protection? Secondary to this I have a wide angle 17-40mm however the lens hood does not cover much of the lens as a...

Auto Focus 70 to 200

My auto focus isn’t working and have tried everything with no luck. Can anyone tell me where I can find the address to send a lens in? Do you know if they give you a free estimate on the repair? I don’t want to get hit with a $600 repair bill. Also h...

Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM focus problem

I recently upgraded my aging EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS lens with the purchase of the newer model and have found that as I'm approaching 200mm (at f/22), all but the center portion of the photo is losing focus, though the center portion remains in focus. ...

Resolved! Looking for a recommendation for a ultra-wide angle lens

I’m looking for and would sincerely appreciate your recommendations for the best prime EF-mount ultra wide-angle lens for use on Canon EOS crop-sensor (7D) and full-frame cameras (specifically 6D, and 6D Mk. II) for astrophotography. (While there are...

70-200 f2.8 AF problem

Have a canon 70-200 f2.8 non IS lens that is having AF issues. My other zoom lens (24-70 f2.8) is not having any issues paired with my 5D Mk III body, so pretty sure it is an issue with the 70-200. The problem is with the AF on closer subjects (app...

Resolved! Image Stabilized Lenses for the 5D Mark II Full-Frame?

Hi Everyone, For some reason, I'm having difficulty getting straight answers on the net about finding a list of image stablized lenses that would work with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II which has a full-frame sensor. I would like to get a list of both Can...

do new AF lenses work with older AF film camera

My daughter is in high school photography and they needed a film slr camera. I picked up an elan 7e body for 35 bucks. I put on my lens from my newish digital rebel and it fit okay but does not seem to auto focus. do I need to purchase an older af...

Canon 600mm f4L IS dust inside elements

Hey guys! I bought a Canon 600mm f4 IS on eBay and it arrived today. The lens is in excellent condition, not scratches, it’s in mint condition externally. But, inside there is like dust, it can be noticeable when you put it directly to the light. I t...

Good Prime Lens for Canon T5i (APS-C)

Hi: I've been concerned about my ability to take good photos with less than ideal light. My concern was bumping the ISO up too high and having a bunch of noise. In addition to learning about the grain-reduction feature, it was recommended that I p...

Resolved! 16-35 f2.8 focus issue on video

I’m having focusing issues when using this lens on video with T6i body. Images are as sharp as can be expected out of this lens but video is just unusable. Camera is mounted on a tripod and I have tried about every focus setting I can think of. Vlog ...

Are there counterfeit, fake 24-70 2.8 usm II out there?

Not talking grey market lenses but flat out fake. Looking to purchase 24-70 usm II not sure where yet and if new, used or refurbished but it would be good to know before I do. I can't seem to find much info on that other than the 50mm

Looking to Purchase a third lens or accessories - ideas?

Hi! I am new to the community, but I am looking for advice! I currently own a 6D Mark II with a 24-70mm f4 and a 70-200mm f4, and I am looking to purchase another lens. I mostly do landscape, headshots, and astrophotography. From a lens standpoint,...

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100mm macro f/2.8 broken?

Resolved! Auto Focus Not working with 55-250 EF-S IS Zoom Lens

Canon: “No new lenses.”

How to wipe of rain from Lens

Auto Focus 70 to 200

Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM focus problem

Resolved! Looking for a recommendation for a ultra-wide angle lens

70-200 f2.8 AF problem

Resolved! Image Stabilized Lenses for the 5D Mark II Full-Frame?

do new AF lenses work with older AF film camera

Canon 600mm f4L IS dust inside elements

Good Prime Lens for Canon T5i (APS-C)

Resolved! 16-35 f2.8 focus issue on video

Are there counterfeit, fake 24-70 2.8 usm II out there?

Looking to Purchase a third lens or accessories - ideas?

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