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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  Telephoto Lens for Nikon D1H
I have a Nikon D1H and want to get a telephoto lens. (I have the 24-85mm.) I want to be able to take pictures of figure skaters, so I need one that takes action. Also, they skate indoors, so the...
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July 17, 2003
 
  Is There a Big Difference Between f/1.4 & 1.8??
I am wanting to purchase a 50mm lens and wonder if I will see a big difference between f/1.4 and f/1.8... My use for this lens would be shots of children using available light. Thanks....
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August 29, 2003
 
  The Advantage of a 50mm Lens
Please excuse this question from a very rank amateur who still has lots to learn. I keep reading about the benefits of a 50mm lens and wonder what the difference is between a 50mm lens and a lens ...
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July 03, 2003
 
  Differences in Lens
For a while now I have been visiting your site and found it very interesting and helpful but there is one topic that I haven't come across yet and would appreciate a little advice. I am an amat...
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July 04, 2003
 
  Lens Quality - Which Should I Buy?
I am looking at buying a telephoto lens. The two I am most intersted in are a 70-200mm f/2.8 or an 70-200mm f/4. I am curious as to what the difference is between the f/2.8 and f/4. I have been tol...
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July 01, 2003
 
  Lens For a Nikon N80
Hi all!I have a question about lenses for my Nikon N80. I have been out of the photography loop for awhile. Someone told me I should buy a new camera because mine will not work with AI or AIS len...
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June 24, 2003
 
  Lenses For a Beginner
I intend to purchase a lens or two and am, for all practical purposes, a beginner. From what I know, the cheap zoom lenses available from various brands have poor max aperture and are not great qu...
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June 16, 2003
 
  Right Lens for My Kind of Photography?
I have an EOS300 and 28-90mm lens that came with camera when I bought it. I like my pics right now and I’d like to upgrade my lens to better improve my pictures. Now my question is would a 28-1...
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June 14, 2003
 
  Buying A Telephoto Lens
I am interested in purchasing a telephoto lens for my Canon Rebel Ti. I am looking at the 75-300 or 100-300 range, to use for taking pictures of landscapes, animals and people. In my research I h...
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June 11, 2003
 
  New Lenses for Shooting a Wedding
I am preparing to shoot a wedding for a friend. I have a Nikon N80. At this time the only lens I have for this camera is a Quantary telephoto. What lens would you suggest for me to purchase to e...
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June 17, 2003
 
  APO and Aspherical Lenses
I will be taking another trip out to Montana this summer and I need to replace my zooming telephoto lens. I would like to purchase a high quality one without unnecessarily spending a wad of money....
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June 11, 2003
 
  Canon D60 and the 1.4 TeleExtender
Does the Canon D60 work with the 1.4 Canon extender in auto focus mode using the 100-400mm image stabilizer lens?...
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March 08, 2003
 
  lense for Canon EOS Rebel X
I have a Canon EOS Rebel X. Is a Quantaray 70-300mm lense good for a starter lense for wildlife photos ?...
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November 27, 2002
 
  lenses
I want to buy a telephoto lens so that I can photograph my husband who surfs. I want to shoot from the shore. I want to buy a telephoto lens, but not sure what size I need. do I need a 500mm or 400...
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November 27, 2002
 
  What lens to buy as gift?
My fiance has a Canon EOS 3000 with a Quantaray 28-105 lens. He's had the camera for about a year and I'd like to buy him a new lens for Christmas... but there are just too many and I don&#...
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November 27, 2002
 
  Nikon lenes to Buy
I am getting ready to buy a new Nikon lens. My thoughts were to buy either a 24-85 G AF D f3.5-4.5 24-85 G AF D f2.8-4 28-105 AF D f3.5-4.5 or maybe a used 35-70 f2.8 I don't know if I need a F...
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November 27, 2002
 
  Which lense to use?
I have recently purchased a Nikon Coolpix 4500 digital camera.I have had numerous people ask me to do family portraits.With my camera I cannot get everyone in the picture unless they are farther aw...
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March 22, 2003
 
  zoom lens to use with maxxum 5 for a beginner
I purchased a maxxum 5 date kit with 28-80 d zoom lens.I am not happy with the results.I upgraded from minolta freedom III point and shoot camer.I purchased maxxum 5 in october and shot a roll on m...
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November 12, 2002
 
  What macro lens should I buy?
I'm a beginner with a Canon SLR cameraand I have a 75-300 zoom. Looking forrecommendations for a macro lens...would Canon's 50mm compact macro or100mm macro (with USM) be better? Thanks....
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November 07, 2002
 
  GRAND CANYON
trip to g.canyon in winter:suggestionson wide angle lens-24mm ok ,don't want invest large $$.Film-someone suggested 120??.They also stated that since I'll have access to all pts on s.rim &...
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November 01, 2002