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Lenses
Photography forums to discuss buying and using interchangeable lenses, optics, lens mounts, converters, adaptors and filters here.
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Sigma 105/macro
So I've never used a sigma 105.. I used to own a Canon 100mm macro and that was OK for portraits too, does anybody use the sigma 105 for portraits what are your thoughts... -
Olympus 100 - 400mm MFT lens
Its a great lens -
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RhinoCam Vertex: Interesting contraption
Looks interesting, there's a youtube video explaining it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OSCk7VXixc [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OSCk7VXixc[/youtube] -
Do you keep a UV filter on all the time?
Yes always and also a hood -
Schneider-Kreuznach 150mm 4.5 Xenar
The Xenar is a 4 element lens and, although good, it doesn't perform as well as the six-element Schneider Symmar which was the "standard lens" for the Sinar cameras. -
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New contacts for canon 100 400 lens
Thanks I will try them ,,,, -
Nikon lens repair-recommendations please
Thank you William. David -
Lens choice
Currently playing with the Fuji 100-400 on an xt3 and the lens is lovely to use, not too heavy carry around and sharp. Also with the right settings tracks focus really n... -
Buying my next lens - Help
Based on what you like to shoot I would go with the 24-70, then if you want to specialize later in architecture you could get the wide angle for effect. -
Zeiss lens difference
"I understand that. But why is the 21mm ZF2 different? I do not have to lock the aperture ring." Nikon and Zeiss have different control systems in different lens... -
IKOFLEX lens swap
I have two IKOFLEX cameras a 1 and a 1a,the 1a non working. Both have 75mm 3.5 NOVAR lenses the 1a has a better coating. Will swapping the front elements cause focus issu... -
Anyone using a Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 on a Sony body?
I'd send this back to the manufacturer to check it, if it is under guarantee. -
Lens hood with easy pinch bars for 'old fingers'
I don't have any insights into alternative caps, but I'd say anything screwed into your lens is much more likely to protect the lens and it's threads than cause damage. -
Your Favourite Lens
As I shoot mainly close up and macro the lens I use most is my Sigma 70mm 2.8 macro (nikon f mount). It fits both my D7000 and my Olympus EM1 (with adapter). -
Are Teleconverters worth investing in.
"FYI: my teleconverter experience is limited to a Nikon x1.4 Mk II which I use primarily for nature photography; although there well be an effect on image quality it ... -
Looking for an all round prime lens for my Fuji X-T2
Is there such a thing as an all round prime lens? I would guess that it would vary from person to person depending on their subject matter and photographic vision. I'd su... -
Which Lensbaby
Hi, If not allowed please remove. I have quite a few Lensbaby bits I used with Canon 70D but have moved to Sony now if you are interested I can take images and place in t... -
Nikon 50mm f1.2 S
Has anyone seen a fast lens scoring higher in a 50 MTF graph? https://www.ephotozine.com/article/nikon-nikkor-z-50mm-f-1-2-s-review-35177/performance If yes - which len... -
Fuji XF 16-80 - Not worth the money?
Swapped the 18-55 for the 16-80 a few months ago and been very happy with it since. The extra on the telephoto end and slightly wide means it is often the only landscape... -
Architectural Photography Lenses
" If you are looking at shift lenses for commercial architectural photography crazy wide lenses like 15 & 17mm, even well corrected ones, are extreme tools which ... -
why is my Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 Macro DG Lens not focusing
Have you dropped it or knocked it? my guess is that something has come loose inside, at 70mm its at its shortest if I remember right so maybe its squashing a part of the... -
New wide angle lens : Canon EF-S 10-18mm
"Glad to hear that you are enjoying your new toy. Too bad that the adapter does not electronically 'speak' to the camera. None that do available? I'd have to have ... -
Lens Servicing
Pink, where did you get your 100-400 cleaned? -
Sigma 120-300 is loosening
I’d have the same lens and no it doesn’t do that. I’d send the lens for repair or sell it as needing a repair. -
TAMRON 90mm f2.8 macro
Phil I did the manual focusing as you suggested on a rubeclia. Worked Thankyou. David -
Best Nikon Pre-AI lenses for Nikon DF
I recently got a Nikon DF and I learned that it is the only DSLR that can use unmodified Nikon Pre-AI lenses. I am mainly a portrait photographer. I do have some manual ... -
Sigma teleconverter TC1401 - Experience so far preferably on Sigma 100-400 C
@Camerade One big Thank you for your detailed and elaborate answer. Speaking frankly, I couldn't agree more. A lightweight pop-up hide is certainly one thing to consid... -
Suggestons to upgrade
I had a Sigma 18-250 (Nikon fit) and I found it to be excellent. It's possible you got a bad copy. Another option is to switch to MFT like I did.I don't regret the move f... -
600mm F4 with close up lens
Focus stacking is an idea for future but I am not sure if I could have done it here, even if I had thought of it. If memory serves me correctly, the distance between bot... -
Favourite lens...
The Nikon 18-300DX is so adaptable. No need to carry other lenses, always have the ability to take the photo you want, be it distant wildlife or a wide scene or close-up ...
