#lens

Front element scratches due screw on too close lens filters or lens cap?

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Front element scratches due screw on too close lens filters or lens cap? https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2016/12/front-element-lens-protection-revisited/ Has anyone scratched their front element due to:- A screw on filter that got too close to the the front element- A (large) bending lens cap that touches the front element when pushed hard These ‘horrifying’ scenarios went through my head when applying 82mm filters …

Ask Photography 201 2023-09-15

Can anyone recommend a Sony E Mount lens similar lens to the Canon RF100mm F2.8 L Macro is USM

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Can anyone recommend a Sony E Mount lens similar lens to the Canon RF100mm F2.8 L Macro is USM I was researching cameras deeply for past couple weeks… I am switching from Nikon APS-C to a full frame. Was going to go Sony or Canon, and landed on Sony. That Canon macro lens looks ridiculous though and I wanted one! What would be a similar lens of that price or cheaper with 5x macro that I could use with the Sony E Mount? submitted by …

Ask Photography 155 2023-09-15

Recommend me a wide angle/macro lens for a D7100

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Recommend me a wide angle/macro lens for a D7100 I want to buy a lens that will serve as both a wide angle (landscapes) and macro (bugs and plants) for a Nikon D7100. Happy to buy used. Don’t mind mechanical. Happy to pay a couple hundred £/$. What models should I be looking at? submitted by /u/eerst

Ask Photography 199 2023-09-15

Lens Recommendations for Analog Wildlife Photography?

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Lens Recommendations for Analog Wildlife Photography? Hello, first most here. I have recently got into 35mm film photography and have been using a Nikon F3/T with a 28mm and 50mm prime lenses. I have been enjoying the analog experience so far and it helps add some variety to photography experience. I have been practicing wildlife photography on my Nikon D500 using the Nikkor 200mm-500mm f/5.6 lens …

Ask Photography 709 2023-09-15

My d3000 lens

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My d3000 lens Just bought this camera from an older lady and i have a question, is the lens scratched or has she just cleaned it with something that has left residue? I used a small cleaning cloth made for glasses and got some away but the stuff in the edges i did not get as much of? Otherwise im happy with my first camera 😀 just need to buy a SD card su…

Ask Photography 208 2023-09-12

Lens tips for land surf photography a6000

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Lens tips for land surf photography a6000 Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on an affordable lens (600max) for my a6000 for surf photography from land. I’m pretty sure the 70-200mm range is good enough but please let me know if you think otherwise! Thanks so much would really appreciate some advice. submitted by /u/tarokeebs

Ask Photography 136 2023-09-12

Can I take “professional” lifestyle photos on my mirrorless Fujifilm XT30II camera + portrait lens?

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Can I take “professional” lifestyle photos on my mirrorless Fujifilm XT30II camera + portrait lens? Hey everyone! One of my first posts on this, so hopefully this is allowed and you will be able to help 🤞🏻 Like the title suggests, I’m wondering if I can shoot “professional” photography sessions with my Fujifilm XT30II camera, on a portrait lens (Fujinon XF 16mm 2.8). I bought my camera/lens as a hobbyist, but I love it so much, I want to explo…

Ask Photography 174 2023-09-11

Lens purchase

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Lens purchase I’m looking at buying a lens I’ve been eyeing for awhile but I’m unsure about buying it. It’s on Newegg.com, it has 3 reviews, all good but only really one that’s recent. The thing that’s throwing me off is the price is like way cheaper than on canons website. Anyone have experience buying gear from Newegg? submitted by /u/PootScoot777

Ask Photography 171 2023-09-10

Lens mount?

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Lens mount? Hey there! I recently purchased an old mirror lens hoping to use it on my Canon but I could use some help identifying the mount on the lens so I can get an adapter. Thanks! submitted by /u/captain_grabhandle

Ask Photography 187 2023-09-08

Cheapest Macro Lens for X-T5

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Cheapest Macro Lens for X-T5 Ive just bought a brand new X-T5 with 18-55 kit. But i want a macro lens. Unfortunately i used all my budget to x-t5 body and kit. So i am looking for a really really cheap lens. Any suggestions? submitted by /u/Industry-Regular

Ask Photography 140 2023-09-07

Sony 70-200 Lens/ Which lens should i get/ Football Photography Question?

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Sony 70-200 Lens/ Which lens should i get/ Football Photography Question? A few months back before fully learning about how lenses and my camera work I purchased a 70-200 f/ 4 and I did not understand the different between f stops. I’m now doing college football photography and debating between these three lenses. Should I get the same sony 70-200 but with the f/2.8, a tamron 70-180 2.8 which is cheaper or a sony 100-…

Ask Photography 205 2023-09-04

Canon 80D lens suggestions

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Canon 80D lens suggestions So I have my 80d for a few years and I’ve been using a kit lens since I haven’t had the time or money to get a nice lens that isn’t a kit lens. Now I know people can spend a lot of money on nice lenses or not a lot of money on lenses. I just don’t entirely know where to start on looking for a lens that isn’t a kit lens. Thank you on advance for …

Ask Photography 127 2023-09-04

MPB used Sigma lens – “Moisture in lens”?

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MPB used Sigma lens – “Moisture in lens”? Hi there, a bit new to photography, and am wondering if lenses on MPB in excellent condition but with ” The internal optics have a small amount of moisture, but this doesn’t affect functionality. This has been reflected in the price. ” is a turn off? It seems like a decent price, and I would love to hear no lol. Happy to provide more context if…

Ask Photography 189 2023-09-02

Does this lens adaptor work for my setup?

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Does this lens adaptor work for my setup? Hello, My workplace is getting me a new camera. I did a bunch of research and think I’ve found the best affordable setup for event & nature photography. I am just wanting to make sure the lens adaptor I found will work with the camera body and lenses I found. Based on my research, I think it will all work together but I’d appreciate someone more…

Ask Photography 220 2023-09-02

Lens for streets

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Lens for streets I currently shoot in the streets with my sony 24-70 GM. Do you guys think that lens or anything of similar size is too big for the streets? Trying to avoid any attention. submitted by /u/BenefitPopular3083

Ask Photography 241 2023-08-31

Canon M50 lens recommendation for low-light YT videos (1080p)

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Canon M50 lens recommendation for low-light YT videos (1080p) I have a Canon M50 that I use with a kit lens (15-45 mm). I am an amateur in videos. I tutor online, so I am working on YT and Instagram videos. My room lighting is a bit low; is there any good lens recommendation for low lighting and the bokeh effect? submitted by /u/amanmander

Ask Photography 123 2023-08-29

Prime lens for boxing/wrestling style photography

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Prime lens for boxing/wrestling style photography I have a crop sensor d7500. I am trying to get into boxing and wrestling and mma etc style photography, and recently took pictures of an old school wrestling match. I had been told by a friend who has done photography for pro boxing and mma (ufc) fights that he started out with a 50mm prime and he really likes to still use primes for their faste…

Ask Photography 158 2023-08-29

New lens for my old camera

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New lens for my old camera Hi! I have an old sony a5000 camera and I want to try a little bit of astrophotography (we can see the milkyway in my dad’s backyard). I found a lens and I think it would work? Not sure because I’m not that knowledgable. It’s a 7artisans 25mm F/1.8 lens for sony e mount, which I have. So I think it’s ok to use right? Thanks in advance, sorry i…

Ask Photography 158 2023-08-27