I took my lens to be professionally repaired and no change? These shots are on an AR7IV and a Sony GM I 24-70, for about a year now I’ve noticed almost a haze over my shots, nothing seems to come out clear or crisp no matter the ISO. The example below is shot at F.45, ISO 1000 and SS125 something I don’t feel pushes the camera far at all but I’m still left with this grain/haze/loss of detail. Would anyon…

Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a small update with a big periscope lens Xiaomi has announced its 15 Ultra flagship phone at a launch event in China, where it’s going on sale starting at 6,499 yuan (around $893). The Android phone joins the company’s Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro, which went on sale there in October 2024. It is a mostly iterative upgrade on last year’s model, but

What camera + lens should i buy? Good morning, I’m not new to photography. I shoot purely as a hobby for myself. However, all the photos I’ve taken so far have been with my phone, and I’d like to upgrade. My phone has great potential for short distances, but at long range, it falls short. I enjoy going to airshows or airports and taking photos of airplanes, so I need something …

Lens recommendations for indoor sports photography? I know this gets asked a lot, and I’ve read and searched a ton but still feel lost. I am hoping to add some specifics and get so advice. Ordering equipment off MPB… (or KEH?) Body: Nikon D500 Lens: 70-200mm f/2.8 Subject: indoor sports (wrestling specifically) I’d like to keep the lens cost below $1000 USD & don’t mind used. I’ve looked at many …

Need Advice On What Lens for Sony ZV-E10? Hey folks! I’m new to this so apologies in advance if I butcher the wording of anything. I’ve gotten into content creation (recording/taking photos of handheld video games consoles – RetroResolve on YouTube and Tiktok) and I’ve hit a wall. I’ve got a Sony ZV-E10 and I like it, but because I’m shooting indoors with two Amaran lights, there’s o…

Is it a lens or filter issue? Hi everyone, I just had a quick question. I’m currently shooting on a Tamron 70-180 G1 on a Sony A7iv, and I’ve run into some issues with fuzzy/out of focus images. I had an unexpected same day shoot for a hockey team, so I went to Best Buy and bought a SUNPAK Slim MC CPL to negate some glare from the glass around the rink. I noticed a lot of i…

What’s on my lens? Bought a Fujifilm x100f listed as “like new minus” from KEH. I’m satisfied with the physical condition of the camera but, when looking through the lens I noticed these 4 small square/ rectangle markings in the lens. They are there when the camera is off and on. I’ve never had fungus or haze in any of my lens so I don’t have anything to compare i…

Strange vintage lens mount, any ideas? I came across this weird lens mount whilst going through a bin. It’s not threaded so I guess it’s some kind of snap lock on the camera end. But it doesn’t fit any of the cameras in the same bin. The lens is a auto vivitar telephoto 40mm 6.3f. the diameter is 41mm. (Yes it’s not 42 – double checked) submitted by /u/Devilofswe

Why do my pictures turn out blurry when I take pictures with my sigma 70-300 mm lens? I have a canon eos 350D with a sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6DG camera lens most of my pictures wirh this lens are usally not as clear as I want them to be. Should I upgrade my camera or lens or is it just the settings that are the issue.(ps some of these pictures are edited submitted by /u/CompetitiveNoise3038

What is this lens? Can anyone tell what this is exactly and what it might be worth? All I know about it is that it was used with a Leica camera and is most probably from the 1960s submitted by /u/pzykadelik

Should I return this wobbly lens or try and get it fixed? I’m getting ready for a shoot tomorrow and I notice the new RF 100-400mm lens group inside the camera I just bought used (excellent condition) off MPB is wobbly. Wondering if there is a way to fix this or if I should just return it? They have a 14 day return policy and a 60 day guarantee. I have a video but can’t post it here due to community …

What can I do next time to make my lens study more unbiased? submitted by /u/IndefatigableONLINE

Which lens do I get as a first? Hi all, Just ordered my first ever camera (a lightly used Sony ZV E-10) and I am super excited. I have loved city and nature photography for as long as I can remember but, for some reason, just never thought I could do it myself. Well, I decided to jump in because I have gone on lots of trips where I have no cool photos and I don’t want to make …

Lens suggestion for Caribbean trip? Hi all, I am in research paralysis over here trying to figure out which lens (or lenses) to rent or purchase for my upcoming trip to the Cayman Islands. My only current lens is a Tamron 150-500mm, which I’ll take with me to photograph some local birds. But, I really do want another lens to take landscapes, family pictures, street photography, an…

affordable macro lens for Nikon F Mount? So i am looking for a cheap macro lens i can use on an older Nikon Body (dx) it doesnt need to be the most awesome microscopic macro lens there is. i primarily want to use to to document aquarium inhabitants just for fun really. something like these for example, wich i took the other day but, i cant really get any closer so its a little limiting…

Wide angle lens recs? Heya guys! I’d like to try some more wide angle photography, like the old skate photos, but cannot decide on a lens for my Sony A7III Currently I’m debating between the Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 (600€) and the TTArtisan MF 11mm f/2.8 (270€). I really like the kinda dramatic fisheye effect of the TTArtisan, but given that it’s manual focus I’m afraid…

Does anyone have a lens filter recommendation for actually protecting a lens? So, I want to get some photos/videos of me milling metal. The camera will be close, and will almost certainly get hit with the high speed metal chips. A lens hood isn’t going to help, because these bits of metal will be coming directly at the glass. I need something made from the polycarbonate they make safety glasses from, or similar, because m…

Sony a6600 and lens for travel? https://preview.redd.it/jqvcc4bhmije1.png?width=1284&format=png&auto=webp&s=147ba96817dfb806e5277a5e8b469c9702e3dd61 https://preview.redd.it/ihz6wkbkmije1.png?width=1287&format=png&auto=webp&s=f3d3af86f1d297eb7b39b08829071e9d8b1c0297 I am getting back into photography after a couple of decades away from it and looking for opinions on this setup …

What lens would you recommend for Vegas photography? I am still new to photography and love taking nature shots. I’ve only got a couple lenses right now- an 18-55 mm and a 55-250 mm lens. Which would be best for trying my hand at street photography- specifically on the strip? submitted by /u/AdvisorEmergency2402

Tamron SP 28-75mm F/2.8 a good lens for me? Hi, I have basic kit lens 25-105mm for my canon 5d mkiii. Also a 50mm f1.8 canon lens. I’m looking into an upgrade and step towards a nicer lens. Still buying second hand and saw a Tamron 28-75mm for under 200. I’m still practicing a bunch and have alot to learn. I did have the budget for anything over £200 so havnt been looking much at new lens…