A brand new lens shouldn’t show up with dust under the lens cap right? I’m pretty fired up right now — after playing delivery tag with FedEx since Tuesday, I finally received my new Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 from B&H. I sat down this morning to open the package and acquaint myself with the lens before heading out to shoot before an incoming snow storm. I was initially super impressed by the packaging and the lens felt s…

Can a lens be a canon and nikon fit? There is a lens I am interested in buying second hand, and the person who had listed it says it is a Canon and nikon fit. My lens knowledge is quite poor so can someone explain how it can be both. The lens is a sigma 105mm macro. Thanks! submitted by /u/Such_Consequence9757

What is the best macro lens for canon 80d? Hi, I am a beginner to macro photography and need to invest in a macro lens for my Canon EOS 80d. I want the ability to take the super close-up insect photos like the one attached. Not sure if this is a mix of regular macro and stacking during editing or an increased magnified lens with further attachments. Would like to keep it under €1,000 if…

What lens should I buy next? I’m very new to digital photography and I recently bought a Canon EOS Rebel t4i with the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 and 55-250mm f/4-5.6 kit lenses. I’ve been looking into upgrading my 18-55mm lens and replacing it with the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM but are there any other lens upgrades I should look into? submitted by /u/27_animals_in_a_box…

Lens consideration? Hi all, I’ve had my camera for several years now and have determined I’m an infrequent user, mostly special occasions. I currently own a Nikon D3200 with the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DX kit lens and a Nikon 50mm prime f/1.8. I don’t find myself enjoying the 50 as much as I had hoped, usually being more frustrated because I can’t frame the shot like I w…

Get a prime lens or upgrade gear? Hello folks, I have an old a6000 and with a Sony SEL-35F18. I started grabbing the camera again, did a 1:1 street photography workshop and I’ve been getting out there and taking shoots more often. – Does it make sense to get a prime for this camera? Viltrox 27 mm 1.2 or Sigma 23 mm 1.4 – I shot during 6 months with what I have and then I decid…

What is this lens, and can it be converted? I’ve bought a fish eye lens that was listed as a Canon EF mount that would work with Mirrorless. My equipment is a Canon EOS M50 MK2 with the Viltrox adapter. The lens fits the adapter perfectly, but the mount doesn’t have the gold pins to communicate with the camera. Have I been had here? Is there another adapter for these sorts of things so I …

What type of lens do you think was used for these pictures? Or what mm lens can get me this type of effect? For those of you that are experienced what mm lens do these pictures look like? I tried looking up fisheye lens but the effect was way too strong for it to be that. submitted by /u/richierich_broski

Best travel lens? Will be travelling to Italy/Rome for leisure and work. I have a full frame canon 5D mark iii. I was thinking of brining my canon 50mm 1.8 and as much as I love my 85mm sigma art lens I am afraid it maybe too heavy. What other lens should I bring? I would also be taking portraits as I will be travelling with family. submitted by /u/Fabulo…

What is on my lens? Please could I get some advice as to what this is likely to be on my Tokina 11-16mm? It’s barely used and kept in a padded camera bag in my office cupboard. Whatever it is seems to be outer rather than inner, and spread out a little/got slightly bigger when I tried cleaning it with a soft cloth. Is it worth trying a dab of isopropyl on a cotto…

Which lens should I save up for? I just bought the A6400 which almost completely took my budget with the batteries, small rig cage, kit lens. I now have $160 left over, which lens should I save up for. I was thinking Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 or Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 for all around photography submitted by /u/Tech_nerd101

Lens is stuck, what can it be? I’ve owned a Canon Rebel 2000 for a while and never had issues with it. I recently picked it up after not using it for 2 weeks and noticed the lens is stuck, I’m unable to unzoom it. I also never detach it from the body to avoid messing something up inside. The autofocus works but only on the fixed zoom, it slightly adjusts when measure differen…

What is an art lens? Title says it all. I would like to know what an art lens does vs a regular lens submitted by /u/justnotright3

Will a 52mm ND lens filter fit my Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens? I’m just purchasing a cheapy ND lens but have no clue what size to purchase for that lens. Please help me if you know! submitted by /u/pixxiedvstt

Worth A Lens Upgrade? Hello all. New hobbyist here looking for some input. My camera is an EOS 5D Mark III, and I have three lenses: a Canon 16-35mm, a Canon 50mm, and a Sigma 70-200mm. Most of my use cases are wildlife and landscapes, with the occasional portrait. I’ve been eyeing two lenses to potentially trim down to using two lenses to cover all of my needs. Th…

Any tips for buying used lens? I’m currently talking with a seller online about a used Sigma 30mm f1.4. Im going to pick it up there, so are there any things I should look for while testing/ inspecting the lens at the sellers place? submitted by /u/Glittering-Factor235

Which lens for a protest? I haven’t shot a protest in over a decade. I’m working with different equipment and can’t use my tried and true 24-70. Which would you use between a 15-45 or 18-135 ? Unfortunately both are variable aperture, just working with what I’ve got! submitted by /u/Chiamese

What lens is this shot with? Newer to wide angle lenses. Would anyone have a guess as to what focal length was used in this picture? 20mm? Wider? submitted by /u/yeatinbeans

Is a photo taken on a 50mm, f1.8 prime lens (taken at f2.8) identical to a photo taken on a 24-70mm, f2.8 zoom lens (taken at 50mm)? I am getting a deal on a Sigma 24-70mm f2.8, but I am used to a 50mm prime. Will the zoom lens give me similar functionality as my prime for apertures till f2.8? Edit: Some more context. I am considering upgrading from my old Canon DSLR where I have a Sigma 35mm f1.4. I am planning on getting into Sony, and the deal I am getting is giving this 2…

Astro lens? Hey, im new to astrophotography, trying to find a decent cheapish lens to fit to my eos 1000d (i know its ancient). Would a canon ef 28mm f/1.8 be reccomended at all? I can find them cheap, and from what I gather on very limited research, lower f stop lends itself to astro? Any help or recomendations are apreciated! submitted by /u/Aypix…