BetterPhoto Q&A: Camera Lenses

Have questions regarding how to use camera lenses? Check out this Q&A which covers everything you need to know about camera lenses. If you have questions regarding which one to buy check out this helpful article: Choosing Lenses.

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  Nikon Lenses
I want to buy a D100 and I am confused about lenses. I have the following lenses: Nikon Series E 50mm 1:1.8, Series E 70-210 1:4 Zoom, AF Nikkor 50mm 1:1.8, AF Nikkor 35-70 1:3.3-4.5, AF Nikkor 70-...
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November 03, 2002
 
  Lens difference
Hello! I just bought a Nikkor 300 mm F/4.5 Telephoto ED Glass lens. Then I saw the Same lens but it was marked IF ED what are the differences between the two? What does IF mean? Thankyou....
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October 30, 2002
 
  Zoom Lenses
Will a Nikon AF Nikkor 70-210 zoom lens fit on a Nikon N65 camera?...
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October 31, 2002
 
  Equipment
Hi there I have finally made my first Auto Focus camera purchse, a Canon EOS Elan 7E and I am highly impressed with the camera, although I had a lot of trouble with the online store I bought it fro...
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October 31, 2002
 
  Would you recommend this?
I am thinking of buying the Pentax Zx-60 camera with the Tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 LD Aspherical (IF)lens. This will be my first camera, but I want to make it a career. I'm interested in sh...
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October 16, 2002
 
  Buying a lens
We have a Minolta XTSi with a Tamron 28-200 lens. We don't really know what we are doing yet but we think it is an okay set up. We are trying to learn the art of photography and I am reading ...
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October 12, 2002
 
  Lens selection
What is the relative differeance in the light I can shoot in between an f2.8 and f1.8 lens? Also, at what point does distortion become a factor in wide angle lenses? I really like wide angle but ...
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October 10, 2002
 
  Nikkor Lens
Hi,I'm planning to buy a new SLR and have been thinking abt F-80/F-100. I also want to buy one (for now) lens and the "AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6D IF (7.1x)" looked good.However the shop...
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October 06, 2002
 
  Choice of Prime Lenses
I am looking to purchase a 50mm Nikon AFD prime lense. I am a beginner photographer and my question is, should I buy a 1.8f or a 1.4f? The 1.4f is considerably more money. Is there much difference ...
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November 11, 2002
 
  Sigma 400 5.6 Apo Hsm Macro Lens
Hello,I was wondering whether anyone knows something or has personal experience with the Sigma 400 5.6 Apo Hsm Macro lens... I could acquire one for a very reasonable price, but found only one revi...
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October 06, 2002
 
  What lens now?
Thanks jeff for answering my question. I would like to know in case I buy the canon D60, what lens should be my first option? Due to the fact that I am just a beginer which of the canon lenses woul...
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September 30, 2002
 
  Lenses for Nikon F-601 mount
Some time ago I purchased a Kimunor 135mm Camera Lenses 2nd hand. I have a Nikon F-601. Are there any mounts or attachments I can buy to make this lens fit my camera? Thanks!Alda C....
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September 30, 2002
 
  What Is Meant By "L Series Glass" in Lenses?
What is meant by "L" series when refering to Canon glass lenses and why are they better?...
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September 27, 2002
 
  Best Prime Portrait Lens
I took some candid portraits of children with a rented 85mm 1.8 lens. I thought they turned out great, but a friend suggested that I should use a 105 mm to get in a bit closer, and another has sug...
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March 15, 2004
 
  suitable lens for bird photography
i have nikon n60 with 28-80mmlens af. i bought one af 70-300mm lens g type.iam not happy about the lens performance.pictures are not clear.not very fast.suggest suitable lens for bird photography....
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September 25, 2002
 
  Macro & Wide Angle for my Canon cameras
I own a Canon Rebel G and a Canon G2.... I have (for the Rebel G) 35-80mm canon lense and 75-300mm Tamron Tele-Macro lense. I can't seem to get the look I want with close ups and wide angles. I...
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September 17, 2002
 
  Size of filter for 19mm cannon fl lens
I have a cannon 19mm fl lens and lens holder for lens.What size filter will fit lens and lens holder?...
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September 17, 2002
 
  Next best lens choice for my Nikon system.
I have a Nikon N90s and have been trying to collect the sharpest lenses I can afford. So far, I have the following: Nikon 28-105mm; f/3.5-4.5 D IF AF---okay lens for conveinence, though I am hoping...
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September 19, 2002
 
  Lens Ranges
When looking at different lenses advertised I notice some of them have ranges, for example 75mm-300mm/4-5.6, and others are not advertised with a range, for example 400mm/5.6. What is the differen...
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September 07, 2002
 
  lenses
what doses a fish eye lenses do ...
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September 03, 2002