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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Ever Heard of the Lens Baby?
I was thinking the Lens Baby could be something worth trying out ... but wanted to know if anyone's ever used this lens before.... |
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Lenses for the Canon 20D
I just bought a Canon 20D, and I'm looking for some help for choosing some lenses for landscape and close nature shots. Thanks.... |
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Advice on Buying Lens for My Camera
I am looking to buy a Canon Rebel G film SLR. I am hoping to buy on ebay. Question is: Should I stick with the Canon lenses? Am I OK with the "generic" lens? I do take a lot of pictures. Any help w... |
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Lenses for the Canon 20D
I have the Canon 20D. I am interested in shooting indoor sports events, portraits, and landscapes. I have the EF 18-55 that came with the camera and an 85mm. What other lenses are recommended fo... |
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Can You Stack Teleconverters
This sounds like a silly question. Can you stack 2X teleconverters on one another - like you can with a set of extension tubes - but only for long-distance shots. Just wondering. Thanks for all you... |
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Crop Factor for Digital Cameras
I've heard that the zoom range of the same lens on a digital camera is some multiplier (1.6?) times the zoom range on a 35mm camera. First, is the 1.6 multiplier correct? If so, does this mea... |
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Fisheye Lens Composition Tips
Can anyone offer some tips for good composition when using fisheye-type lens (16mm)? I want to learn how to avoid obvious distortion. Thanks.... |
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Extension Tubes Vs. Tele-Converters
What is the difference between an extension tube and a tele-converter lens? Which one is better in terms of output/money ratio? I have a Canon Rebel EOS K2 SLR and would like to go macro. What do y... |
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Choosing Extreme Wide-Angle Lens
I have an F80 Nikon camera with a 28-80 lens. Recently, I bought a Titanium 0.45X wide angle cum macro lens. It is heavy. Pictures taken are not at all sharp. The object at the center is somewhat O... |
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Can I Get Sharp 10x15 Prints?
I bought a 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 Aspherical Macro HF lens along with my Canon GII and will be taking some landscape photos in the woods. I've never had one of my photos enlarged to 10x15 and was wo... |
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Wide-Angle Lenses
I am looking to buy a wide-angle lens. What would be good focal length for landscape shots? Also, would it be better to get a fixed or a zoom lens? I have a Canon Rebel Ti. Any suggestions are app... |
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Telephoto Lens for Shooting Sports
I need more zoom. I currently have a 75-300 4-5.6. Should I get a converter or look to buy a lens? I would like a smaller aperture and faster lens. I mostly shoot fast-action sports, soccer, footb... |
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Lens Speed
I have been reading about lenses and would like to understand more about "faster lenses". I currently use a Sigma 28-80mm lens the f-stop is 3.5-5.6. My goal is to find a lens that will be more a... |
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Mirror Lens vs. Telephoto Lens
I would like to buy a 500mm lens for wildlife/nature photography. I've got a Canon Rebel 2000 and will soon be getting either a Rebel Ti of a Rebel K2. What is the difference between a mirror... |
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Lens-Buying Advice Sought
Need some advice on buying a Lens for my Canon 300D. I alreadyhave18-55(28-80),55-200(90-320). Will the 75-300 make a big difference in focal length or should I get something else?... |
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More on Teleconverters (Tele-Extenders)
I have a Nikon D-70 with the 18-70 zoom. Does anyone have any experience or comments about using a 1.4 or 2.0 tele-extender? Am I better off with the Nikon unit or one manufactured by Tokina, Tam... |
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Which Brand of Lenses Is Better?
I'm wanting to buy a lens to shoot Little League baseball games. I'm thinking about a lens in the 100-300mm range. I've read mixed reviews about Sigma, Tamron, and Minolta. I have a Max... |
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Upgrading a 75 - 300 mm f/4.0- 5.6 Lens
I have had alot of problems with focusing using my Canon 75 - 300 lens. I used to have a EOS 500 but have just upgraded to an EOS 50E. I had previously taken my set up to shops but they could offer... |
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How Do I Select a Lens?
I purchased a Canon EOS 10D and want to know how do I read the lenses and know which lenses fit my camera.... |
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Close-Up Lenses or Macro Lenses
I have a Canon Powershot A60 and I recently purchased a set of +1, +2, +4 close-up filters. I am pleased with the results, though their not quite what I'd expected. What is the difference bet... |
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