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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  Which lense for Minolta
I am seriously considering the Minolta Maxxum 5 as my first SLR camera...however, I have a few questions about the lenses to go along with it. First I would like to ask which brand (if any) deliver...
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September 27, 2002
 
  Looking for odd sized step up adapter
I've got a minolta dimage s404 and it has a 35.5mm lens and I need a step up ring to a standard size. I noticed under the buying equipment>digital cameras forum Lem Metro said he had gotten an ...
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August 29, 2002
 
  Nikkor 70-210 zoom...
Hello.I am new to photography. I am learning on a F3 I bought used. Here is my question. I had a friend offer me a Nikkor 70-210 4-5.6 zoom at a good price. Is this a zoom worth it and would it be ...
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August 24, 2002
 
  Wanted! Nikon 105mm f/2.8 macro lens
Hello everyone. I'm on a mission to find my dream lens for under a gazillion bucks. If anyone out there has this lens and wants to sell it, please e-mail me at pcwrites@attbi.com.THANKS!...
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August 21, 2002
 
  Choice of Canon Prime Lens for Portraits
I've been analyzing prime lenses to determine which Canon prime lens would best be appropriate for my Canon EOS 1N for quality portrait images. I've read many postings and visited various ...
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August 21, 2002
 
  Focus Screen for Canon Lenses
I have a Canon D30 camera with 3 Canon lenses. I grew up on a Pentax Spotmatic II that had a center focus screen that made it easy to tell when I was in focus manually, along with an old Nikon tha...
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August 20, 2002
 
  What kind of Lense
I am looking into purchasing a mid-range zoom (70-300mm) lense for my Minolta Maxxum 5. I take a lot of pictures of the ocean and surfers. I was wondering what would be a good, reasonably priced ...
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September 27, 2002
 
  whats limit and full limit mean on lenses?
I am a real beginner and have bought a camera 2nd hand and have no manuals for the lenses and I am wondering what the limit and full limit swith means on the side of the lenses, Cheers....
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August 14, 2002
 
  Tamron vs Nikkor lens
I am going to buy a 70mm-300mm lens. My local camera shop is advising me to go for the Tamron due to the macro facility. My heart wants to keep with the Nikkor as I have a N80 body. My manual state...
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August 16, 2002
 
  Extension Tubes vs Lens Diopters
Hello, I was wondering if someone could help tell me the difference in using extension tubes vs diopters for shooting macro photos. I am a biologist and spend much time outdoors. I want to be able ...
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August 10, 2002
 
  Lenses and apertures
HelloThis is something that has been bothering me for a while. Apertures on different lenses.Does an aperture of f8 on a 50mm lens let in the same amount of light as f8 on a 200mm lens ? I have re...
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August 06, 2002
 
  What is the diference between these lenses
I want to purchase a nikkor 70-300mm lens. I note 2 are available one is ed and one is g both f4-5.6.I have seen the diffence in price is about $200 CAD . What am I getting for the extra money? Man...
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July 31, 2002
 
  Buying a zoom lens
I am considering buying a Sigma 70-300 f/4-5.6 super APO zoom lens for Nikon. My camera has an F-mount, but the lens says "AFD." I assume that means autofocus with a D-mount. If that is the case...
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July 23, 2002
 
  Which lense is suitable for nature photography
Recently I have puchased a Nikon FM 10 Manual SLR camera with 35-70 zoom lense as I am interested in nature photography I would like to have your opinion regadring what type of lenses are best suit...
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August 16, 2002
 
  Which lense to buy?
Well I have a EOS Rebel 2000 , which is my second camera and I guess like most of us im REALLY finicky about my photographs , however im wondering for people who have had experince of which of thes...
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July 23, 2002
 
  Tokina 35-300/4.5-6.7 SD Zoom Lens
HAS ANYONE TRIED THE Tokina 35-300/4.5-6.7 SD Zoom Lens and can give a fair appraisal? Is it only compatible with Nikon AFD???Cheers!...
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July 18, 2002
 
  Which lenses to choose?
After a long, long time out of the SLR market I've decided to buy a Nikon F65, but I can't decide which lens manufacturer/model(s) to choose. I'd like to be able to zoom from 28mm to ma...
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July 15, 2002
 
  Spotting Telescopes Vs. Telephoto Lens
I need a professional quality lens for wildlife photography. I have a Canon G2 camera and it will only allow me to go to 153mm telephoto maximum with the optional lens by canon. I was curious about...
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July 05, 2002
 
  Lenses
Recently I heard about some G series lenses. I would like to know more about these lenses and who manufacturers these. What are other series of lenses? How do these compare in their designs and per...
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July 08, 2002
 
  What is the difference?
Hello- I just bought a N80 and it came with the standard 28-80mm lens. It is a D-series lens. What is the difference between that and the G-series of the same range?...
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July 24, 2002