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Wide Angle (Landscapes) Lens T2i (Crop Factor 1.6)
I just bought a Canon T2i and have discovered the world of landscape photography. The included 18-55mm lens is ok (since I am not that great with it yet) and have been reading a lo …
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Ideal Zoom for Canon EOS 450d
Hi all, I'm new to digital photography.
A couple of months ago I bought a Canon 450d with a default (18-55mm) lens. I'm now planning to buy a zoom. Which one would you advise me a …
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6answers
251 views
50mm f1.4 vs. f1.8? What are the advantages?
I notice that most people prefer a 1.4 over a 1.8. I currently own a Nikon 50mm f1.8 DX lens.
What are the advantages of the 1.4 over the 1.8? I find that DOF at f1.8 is already r …
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3answers
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Are lenses sharper when stopped down?
In an answer to an unrelated question, Fredrik Mörk claims that lenses tend to be sharper when stopped down (which I understand to mean not at their widest aperture).
He wonders …
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What lenses to take on safari?
I'll be travelling later this year and will be doing some safari style tourism in South Africa. My question is what lenses to take for this purpose?
For hiking and general travel …
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What’s the difference between the Pentax FA and DA lenses?
I've been looking for Pentax lenses recently and it looks like there are a few different types, among them are the FA and DA lenses. FA is for film but are compatible digital bodie …
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2answers
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Which Pentax lens for wide angle, low light?
I'm a Pentax DSLR owner and am currently looking for a wide angle lens that will perform well in low light. I plan to use it mostly in close quarters and would like to avoid using …
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4answers
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Experience with Sigma AF 28mm 1.8 EX DG
Hi!
Does anyone has experience with the Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO?
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3282&navigator=4
What do you think …
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6answers
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Lens purchase: Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L vs 24-105mm f/4 L
I've decided to replace the 17-85mm EF-S lens that I use for general street/landscape shooting, and can't decide between the 24-70 f/2.8L and the 24-105 f/4L. They're roughly the …
3
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1answer
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What to consider when switching from a 1.6 cropping sensor to a full-frame sensor?
What are the main points to consider when switching from a 1.6 cropping sensor to a full-frame sensor from the same manufacturer. What kind of scenes will work better/worse with fu …
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What are your tips and gear suggestions for Tilt-Shift miniaturized world photos
What lenses are best to use to create miniaturized world looking photos?
Is this something that can be done with one the Lensbaby lenses?
What tips can you give to help achieve t …
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What lens (fixed or zoom) can you not live without?
What lens fixed or zoom is in your bag (or even better, on your camera) all the time?
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3answers
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What Telephoto Lens should I purchase
I have a 5D + Sigma F2.8 70-200mm + Sigma 2x Extender
Recently I've been shooting some field sports from the stands but I find that the 200mm just isn't enough and that the qualit …
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5answers
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Lens to take hiking in Tasmania
I have a 9 day hike coming up on Tasmania's South Coast and am contemplating what lenses to take with me.
On my last big hike (6 days) I started out with a 27kg pack (which I mana …
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1answer
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What to look out for in a second hand lens
I am considering buying a nice lens second-hand to save a few dollars, but I am paranoid about being burned.
What practical tips can you offer for making sure a second-hand lens i …