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Lens adaptor?

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Lens adaptor? Hi all – I’ve been using a nikon d7000 and have kindly been gifted a sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG macro to use for a bit, however it’s a canon fit. I’m still fairly new to all this – what’s the best kind of adaptor to get for this? I’ve seen all different kinds and am lost! submitted by /u/Living-Lake7475

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Best lens for safari?

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Best lens for safari? Community, I’ve searched for this and it’s of course been covered so many times before, but I’ve got a little bit more of a nuanced question where I’m considering 3 particular lenses. Hoping that someone with more experience than me can help. I almost no experience with the wildlife photography, and do mainly street photography, particularly por…

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What lens should i use?

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What lens should i use? I’m just now starting and got a good deal on a sony A6100 it currently has a kit lens on it like the one that as auto zoom and stuff but it isn’t very good for longer shots like the picture above. What lens should i get to improve my pictures. I would like to take pictures of cars and people and sometimes landscape. that person is not me in the …

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What are these stains in my lens?

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What are these stains in my lens? Hello, I bought this used lens today and I noticed these small white stains inside of the lens (not on the front glass, the part right after). I was wondering what this is since it is my first time seeing anything like this. Thanks! submitted by /u/MonaFrance

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Nikon D5100 Landscape Lens (Crosspost)?

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Nikon D5100 Landscape Lens (Crosspost)? Currently going on a trip to Japan and I want to take some landscape photography but I’m wondering if the current lenses I have would be sufficient or if I should try and pick up a used lens while in Japan. Currently have the 18-55mm kit lens as well as a 35mm f/1.8 lens. submitted by /u/dragonxx21

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Which Camera or Lens to get?

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Which Camera or Lens to get? I got given a Nikkon J4 by my mom as a starter camera for some sports (curling) photography I’d be doing but there are only two lenses and they don’t seem to help with further away shots. I see some kits for like 500 on marketplace but would it just be better to get a lens that would complete what I’m trying to achieve or get one of those kits w…

Ask Photography 856 2025-01-17

What is the difference between these two lens?

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What is the difference between these two lens? Hi all, newbie here. I was given these two (75 – 300mm and 28 – 300 mm) lens as hand me downs and I have been using them to practice wildlife photography (mostly birds). I am not really clear on the difference between them. I know that the 28 – 300 mm is the fancier and more expensive one, but as the max distance of 300 mm is the same I don’t re…

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What size prism filter for my Sigma 85mm 1.4 lens?

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What size prism filter for my Sigma 85mm 1.4 lens? I’m looking to buy a cheap prism lens off of Amazon to use on my Sony A7III with Sigma Art 85mm lens. The prisms I’m looking at come in 72mm, 77mm and 82mm sizes but I’m assuming that’s the size itself? Does anyone know what size prism I’d need for this lens? I’m possibly being thick…But I can’t see the specs for it on the Sigma website. s…

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M42 lens on which body?

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M42 lens on which body? Hi all. What body (in terms of mount type) would you recommend to use an m42 lens with an adapter? I already understood that is impossible to get infinity focus on a F-mount body so I’m looking for alternatives submitted by /u/Silver_Decision9709

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Can an experienced photographer please advise me which lens is/are suitable for Olympus camera E-520? My late husband left the camera and 4 x lens with me. I now want to pass on the camera plus lens to my granddaughter. She’s in UK, I’m in Australia, so need to select carefully for travel?

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Can an experienced photographer please advise me which lens is/are suitable for Olympus camera E-520? My late husband left the camera and 4 x lens with me. I now want to pass on the camera plus lens to my granddaughter. She’s in UK, I’m in Australia, so need to select carefully for travel? submitted by /u/Subject-Stock-4492

Ask Photography 875 2025-01-16

Thoughts on eBay lens filters?

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Thoughts on eBay lens filters? I’m looking to buy a CPL filter and I have to a admit there is quite a big appeal to the price of used filters on eBay, but I have heard that it is generally not a good idea to purchase filters on eBay as they are popular to counterfeit, has anyone bought lens filters on eBay and what was your experience? submitted by /u/Independent_Read4…

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Best Lens for Physique Photography (Gym/Bodybuilding)?

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Best Lens for Physique Photography (Gym/Bodybuilding)? Hey there! I’m looking to level up my physique photography game and could use some advice. Right now, I’m using a 35mm lens, but I’ve noticed it tends to make me look smaller than I actually am (I swear lol) Not ideal for capturing impressive bodybuilding pics What’s the best lens for showcasing physique in a flattering and accurate way? Somethi…

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I’m trying to upgrade my lens but I’m very unsure what to do?

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I’m trying to upgrade my lens but I’m very unsure what to do? I currently have a canon 80d with a Efs 55-250mm f/4-5,6, I’ve saved up and I’m set on upgrading the camera to a canon R6 mark ii, though I’m unsure about what lens to buy, I take mostly sports photography on the afternoons, I was thinking of getting the ef 300mm f/2,8 but id feel more comfortable with a lens that change zoom for close and long …

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Lens Repair Suggestions?

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Lens Repair Suggestions? Hi! My Nikkor 105mm micro isn’t locking onto focus/keeps shifting focus and clicking as it does. I’ve checked my other lenses on the camera and even tried the 105 on my backup, but it is consistently only this lens. I tried to file a claim with my insurance, but they need service quotes. Suggestions on where to get my lens repaired that won’t em…

Ask Photography 1.2k 2025-01-14

I am a beginner. Would this lens work for my camera?

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I am a beginner. Would this lens work for my camera? I have a Nikon D3200 but need a new lens. I want to photograph wildlife and more specifically birds. Would this lens work and be a good option? AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6G IF-ED. If that lens wouldn’t be good do you have any recommendations for me? Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/lividplantain

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Zoom lens advice?

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Zoom lens advice? I currently have a Sony a6000 looking to upgrade to a 7iii soon. This past weekend using what I have and its kit zoom (55-210mm 4.5-6.3) I was taking pictures of a kids hockey game. Needing the fast shutter I had to up the iso super high (8-10,000) and my pictures are super grainy. Without spending thousands and thousands. What’s a good zoom tha…

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Is this lens worth the value?

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Is this lens worth the value? I get this 24-105 f4 IS usm for about 150 dollars. And I notice some fungus and scratches, is this worth the price? ( I already bought it). submitted by /u/aqcyoimiya

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