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 AF Nikor 35 - 105mm f3.5-4.5 Zoom Lens
I am a rookie at photography and have just purchased a Nikon F65 entry level SLR. I have been offered a mint condition Nikon AF 35-105mm f3.5-4.5 zoom lens c/w a Hoya HMC 52mm 1B filter. I was told...
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June 15, 2002
 
  re:a recommended lense
Hello....I love this site....thankyou ! .....I have a question about what lense would be the best value and give great results with more flexability...I have a Nikon N-80 and it is new, so just hav...
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June 17, 2002
 
  Lenses for the Nikon F100
Soon I will be buying the F100 and I wanted to get some opinions on the choice of lens. I`ve always travelled with one zoom (Sigma 28-200) but a friend has recommended that with the F100, I should...
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June 29, 2003
 
  28-105 mm Without IS vs 28-135 mm With IS
Which would be the better purchase -- a 28-105 mm lens without IS or a 28-135 mm lens with IS? I am a novice returning to photography after 20 years (there's a lot of cool new equipment and fea...
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March 22, 2004
 
  Picking the right lense.
My family and I will be going to Maine this summer and I will be shooting alot of wildlife. I have been looking around the internet and found two lenses. One is a 800mm -1200mm Kalimer and the oth...
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June 05, 2002
 
  More Info on a Minolta X-370(circa 1985)
Alright here goes. I found my old circa 1985 Minolta X-370 in my attic. After a battery change and a guick once over I shoot a beautiful roll of B&W in New Orleans. I guess my question, since I ...
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June 05, 2002
 
  Looking for a low-priced, medium tele-photo lense
Hi, I'm looking to buy my first telephoto lense. Are there any low-priced, but decent quality lenses out there? I'm looking for something in the 200 to 300 maximum focal length range. Also...
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May 17, 2002
 
  buying equipment for my minolta qtsi
I am just getting into photography but have always loved taking pictures. I just got a minolta qtsi as a gift. So far I am enjoying it, but still learning. I would like to purchase additional le...
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May 15, 2002
 
  Test shots on slide film
I have always been a Nikon prime lens user.. but a car accident left me with a bad back so now cannot travel with all my gear... so I will buy my first zoom lens. The problem is that the Nikon 2...
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May 06, 2002
 
  What Lens to buy
Im traveling to africa soon, and I want a lens for my nikon n65. the vivitar 100-400 seems like a deal to good to pass up...but the lens is so cheap in comparision to others that im skeptical. has ...
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May 02, 2002
 
  How to buy better lense(28-105)for a Nikon Fa
What lense(28-105) do you recommend for a Nikon FA?...
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April 30, 2002
 
  Difference Between 50mm 1.8 and 50mm 1.4 Lenses
Hi, Can some one tell me the difference between 50mm 1.8 and 50mm 1.4 Nikkor lenses. I read in one of the reviews that 50mm lenses are ideal for people starting with SLR photography. Can someone al...
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May 01, 2002
 
  Canon EF 28-135 3.5/5.6 USM IS
Does the image stabilization in the Canon EF 28-135 3.5/5.6 really work? Also is it worth it to purchase in order to hand hold the camera vs using tripod? I have a 28-200mm lense now but must use a...
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October 28, 2002
 
  Teleconverters
I have a Pentax ZX-7 with a Tamron 28-200mm 4.5-5.6 lens, and would like to buy a 2x teleconverter. My question is what is basic difference between the AF and manual focus ones? The manual focus ...
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April 23, 2002
 
  What lense to buy
Is it true that it is best to buy lenses that are made by the same manufacturer as your camera - i.e. Nikon lenses for a Nikon slr? I have always heard to is what to get but then I look in photo ...
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April 23, 2002
 
  Which Telephoto Lens to Buy for Nikon F80?
I have a Nikon F80 with the standard 28-80 lens. I have just come back from a family outing to the zoo and found I couldn't get close enough. I want to purchase a telephoto lens but am unsure a...
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April 13, 2002
 
  Which lens is better
Between the 28-80 AF lenses which come with Nikon n65 (nikor lens) and minolta maxum 5 (minolta lens), is there one which is better than other ? This would be one of the deciding factors in chosing...
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September 27, 2002
 
  Tamron lens for Canon Rebel 2000
I have just purchased a Canon Rebel 2000 and Tamron's new 28-200XR lens. I was hoping to get a lens that would be sort of all purpose and especially liked this one because of the size and weigh...
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April 01, 2002
 
  Micro Lenses
I am looking to purchasing a lens for macro photography. I have the opportunity of getting a used Nikon 105MM F4 Micro Lens. Will this be better than a macro lens?...
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March 27, 2002
 
  Selecting the right lens
I have just purchased my first 'real' camera. Now I am researching lenses for it. The camera is a Canon Rebel 2000. Can anyone advise the quality and limitations of photographs between the ...
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October 28, 2002