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Good lenses to start out with on a Canon

Hello all! So I've been wondering what kind of lenses I should start off with on a Canon. If it matters, my DSLR is a crop sensor (APS-C). I've borrowed my friend's 50mm 1.8 before and I liked it a lot but, I have a bit more money now and I want some...

17-55 AF is loud?

Hey all. I'm noticing the auto focus on my EFS 17-55 is loud. Its different than the IS which is also noticfeable, but much less. Has anyone else had trouble with loud autofocus on this lens?

marcusr by Apprentice
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Best way to test used lens is working

Hi All, I have decided to go for the Canon 500mm F4 IS Mark I used. Cosmetically, the lens seems to be in pretty good condition minus the scratch marks on the body. Apart from that, no other blemishes that I am aware of it. That said, it is a used le...

limvo05 by Rising Star
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Problem with my 15-45mm Lens on my EOS M50

Hi everyone,  So I know it's the lens because I tried another lens and it worked perfectly.  So I'll run it through OBS and every 5-10 seconds(approx), the image will freeze for a few seconds, then continue like normal. Just before the video feed unf...

Niall by Contributor
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Advise on Canon 500mm F4 IS lens

Hello, I need your expert advice on this. Below is the seller's description of the lens "The outside covering (barrels) down near the camera mount are very slightly loose and wobble a little.  Aside from that the lens shows some use but appears to wo...

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limvo05 by Rising Star
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Canon 300mm F2.8 USM IS Soft focus

Hello, While searching for a great deal on the Canon 300mm f2.8 IS mark I, I came across a few reviews suggesting soft focus issues with this lens. I was wondering if anyone experiences the same? Is this an inherent problem with this lens or luck of ...

limvo05 by Rising Star
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RF 70-200 IS always on?

With my RF 70-200 on an EOS R it sounds like the Image Stabilization is always on, no matter the position of the IS on/off switch. As long as the camera is turned on I can hear the motors in the lens. N o change in sound when I slide the switch on an...

Should you pay extra for IS?

Hi All, I would like to know your thought on paying extra for IS. Do you really need IS for 300mm and beyond? I am keen at getting either 300 or 400 mm lens for bird photography. That said, I found myself shooting mostly with a tripod. Thanks.

limvo05 by Rising Star
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Canon extender with Tamron lens question

Hi all.  I just picked up a used Canon EF 1.4x II extender and attached it to a Tamron G2 70-200 f/2.8 lens.  The camera displays f/5.6 to f/45????   Exactly two stops high on each end.  Is that a compatibility/communication issue between the two bra...

Is it worth buying a broken lens and fix it

Hello, I was just wondering if it makes sense to buy a broken lens and have Canon repair it? The lens in question is Canon 300mm F2.8 USM IS mark 1. Per the seller, the housing broke (where the lens connects to the camera). No other visible signs of ...

limvo05 by Rising Star
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