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Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Wide Angle Lens
Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Wide Angle Lens
posted by abcnoonoi 1 day 7 hours 57 minutes ago
Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Electronics) I picked this up for a trip and love it. It's a great focal length for the digital Rebels with the smaller sensors (works like a 32mm on my Canon t1i). It is a little prone to flaring, so I highly recommend getting the Canon brand bayonet-mount lens hood (or even an off-brand, if you live dangerously). I bought a generic hood that screws on to the filter threads and this does not work very well. I thought that I would end up reselling this when I upgrade to a 17-40 f/4L in the future, but I think I may keep it around for the extra stop anyway! Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Electronics) I wanted a 20mm prime to use for night shooting, so I thought I'd give this one a try. I chose poorly. Returned it the same day. Still on the hunt for a good prime night long exposure performer..
Read more...Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Nikkor SLR Camera Lens
Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Nikkor SLR Camera Lens
posted by abcnoonoi 1 day 8 hours ago
Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Nikkor SLR Camera Lens (Camera) For the money, this lens is a GREAT deal in my opinion. I have taken some unbelievable photos with this camera, ranging from animals to motocross. Many of the photos look like they are magazine quality. If you aren't used to a pro-quality lens (which I am not), you'll think this lens is the greatest thing since sliced bread. In my amateur opinon, it seems to focus quickly (of course that depends on whether the item is close-up, lighting etc; can range from instant to a couple of seconds ... if you are trying to capture a fast-moving object, I DO recommend that you already have the focus in the approximate focus range, and then the lens will focus in about a 1/10th of a second). So don't take a picture of a flower that is 5 feet away, and expect to instantly snap a picture of an Indy car flying by 50 feet away at 200MPH ... be ready for the Indy car, focus on the track before the car comes by, and you'll probably get an awesome shot! I'm not saying that every single shot turns out great - when zoomed to the max (especially if the conditions are cloudy or dark), a good number of my action shots were somewhat blurry. Since I have the new Nikon D50 (digital SLR), if I snap 5 pictures and 3 of them are blurry I can instantly delete them (or delete them when I get home). But if I had a film camera, I might not be quite as happy if I had to pay for developing some blurry pictures. The actual zoom level is very good - I don't know the exact magnification level, but it is as much as you could want if you don't have the camera mounted on a tripod. The construction seems very sturdy and "professional" looking - included is a nice "hood" that goes over the end of the lens, and makes you feel like a pro! If you are professional wildlife photographer, and are seeking out the perfect photo of the extremely rare and endangered African-duckbilled-yellow-breasted-warbler, then pay $1,000 for a true pro-quality lens that can stabilize images, etc. But if you are a weekend-warrior photographer who wants to be able to capture some pro-quality shots (but your income doesn't depend on it) at a fraction of the price, then this is THE lens for your Nikon camera. .
Read more...Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD LD Aspherical IF Macro Zoom Lens
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD LD Aspherical IF Macro Zoom Lens
posted by abcnoonoi 1 day 8 hours 3 minutes ago
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD LD Aspherical IF Macro Zoom Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras (Camera) I had tested the first model of the super-zoom, and while I enjoyed the flexibility of the wide to telephoto, the AF and image quality weren't up to par. Both issues have been dramatically improved in this model. The PZD auto-focus works great and is very quiet, and having vibration compensation (Tamron's term for image stabilization) gives you 2-3 stops extra in low-light situations. I recommend this lens for anyone needing a carry-around lens. There are still trade-offs of course, but it's hard to beat the utility of having such a large focal range in 1 lens! Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD LD Aspherical IF Macro Zoom Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras (Camera) I've had a couple of days to play with this lens now, and thus far it's been a very impressive experience.Highlights: - for the range it provides, this lens is unbelievably small and light (at the wide end, it is comparable to the Canon 60mm macro!)..
Read more...Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED AF DX Fisheye Nikkor Lens
Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED AF DX Fisheye Nikkor Lens
posted by abcnoonoi 1 day 8 hours 6 minutes ago
Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED AF DX Fisheye Nikkor Lens (Electronics) This is a fish eye lens. You have to be careful to keep your own toes out of the picture. It focuses close enough that even spots on the lens stand out, so it must be kept spotless. Like other fish eyes, this lens will not accept a filter. I use this lens for landscapes, portraits, even close-ups. I use it inside airplanes when instructing student pilots. Things to try with this lens: Close-up of a bouquet or group of flowers. Landscape framed by palm trees. Interiors and farmer's markets. Fields of flowers. Virtual reality panoramas. The Capture and Capture NX software will correct the distortions of this lens. However, if I need something like that I prefer to shoot with a regular wide angle. I use the fish eye because I WANT a fish eye perspective. .
Read more...Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom Nikkor Lens
Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom Nikkor Lens
posted by abcnoonoi 1 day 8 hours 9 minutes ago
Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom Nikkor Lens (Camera) No question about it this is a great lens. But be aware that if you plan on using it with your built-in flash, at wide angle there will be a dark spot on the bottom of your pictures because the flash is so close to the lens. This is not a problem for hot shoe mounted flash units such as the SB-800. So while this lens as often is touted as a good "travel lens" you may still have to carry a flash unit along. Not a big issue, but something potential buyers should be aware of. Also, you may want to purchase thin lens filter (e.g. Hoya Pro series) to avoid vignetting of wide angle shots. Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom Nikkor Lens (Camera) I have had this lens for ~2 months and use it on my D80. I also have a few other lenses, two primes and one wide-angle zoom. Before purchasing this lens I would encourage anyone to search online and read the technical reviews of it..
Read more...Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra-Wide Angle Lens
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra-Wide Angle Lens
posted by abcnoonoi 1 day 8 hours 12 minutes ago
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra-Wide Angle Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) as soon as i received it, i set my camera up on a tripod and shot the same picture, first with the old canon 14mm, and then with the new. the improvement in the new lens in terms of corner to corner sharpness was really significant. the only thing that was somewhat disappointing, was that the new lens had considerably more fringing around high-contrast edges. i shot an image of an interior with a view out the window and there was a very wide, highly saturated blue fringe even in the center of the image. the old 14mm experienced fringing too, but rarely in the center of the image, and even at the edges, was not as extreme as it is in the center of the new lens. granted the difference in luminance was quite extreme between the interior and exterior (at least 5 stops) so this is not a problem that would effect every image, but it is something to be aware of. even with this problem, i would still recommend the new lens again as the increase in sharpness far outweighs the inconvenience of having to retouch the occasional fringing. .
Read more...Sony 24 -70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Zoom Lens
Sony 24 -70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Zoom Lens
posted by abcnoonoi 1 day 8 hours 14 minutes ago
Sony 24 -70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) 24-70mm is the perfect range for general portraiture and people photography and this lens is absolutely the sharpest 24-70mm zoom on the planet. It's built like a Rolex and the Zeiss glass simply blows away the competition. It's tack sharp at every focal length even wide open at 2.8, plus it's without the chromatic aberrations that plague Canon zooms. It's the perfect lens to compliment Sony's new 24.6mp flagship camera the a900 Sony Alpha A900 24.6MP Digital SLR Camera (Black), but a700 users will appreciate this lens as well. It joins Sony's Zeiss 85/1.4 Sony SAL-85F14Z 85mm f1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T Coated Telephoto Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera and Zeiss 135/1.8 Sony SAL-135F18Z 135mm f/1.8 Carl Zeiss Sonnar T Telephoto Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera lenses in an growing line-up of amazing flagship lenses. .
Read more...Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD VC
Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD VC
posted by abcnoonoi 1 day 8 hours 17 minutes ago
Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD VC (Vibration Compensation) Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens with Built in Motor for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) I have this lens on my Nikon D80. Was going to get the Nikon 18-200 but the image quality on that lens is disappointing. The Tamron 28-300VC has proved to be extremely versatile. I took it to the zoo and it was perfect! The VC is very loud and clunky sounding. It'll take some getting used to but it's not so bad. Panning is nice because it doesn't have the delay you get form the Nikon 70-300VR. As for build quality, it's a tamron so it's plastic. There is tons of lens creep after the first few weeks but there is a little latch to hold the lens at 28mm (I need to use it or else it'll creep). It's also a reasonable macro lens as well. My only real gripe is with the autofocus. It is SLOW. If you shoot a Nikon AF-S, you will think this is slow. The initial focus is pretty close but then it takes a bunch of baby steps to lock onto the final focus. When I'm indoors shooting f4.5 or below, it takes about 1-2 seconds to focus. When it's even darker, sometimes 4-6 seconds! I know i'm pushing the lens but my kit lenses could do much better. You can read more about the slow focusing ability of the new Tamrons with micromotors online. I would recommend this lens but gave it 4/5 stars instead of 5 because of the slow autofocus. Otherwise, given the price, quality, versatility and weight, it'd definitely be a 5. Thanks. .
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