what are these marks inside my lens? hi everyone, this is a lens i got second hand. I’ve never used it, was planning to sell it locally for cheap but when taking it out of the case to photograph for fb marketplace ive noticed some stuff inside, and im not experienced enough to be 100% sure if it’s just dust or fungus/etching. i’ve taken these pics in direct midday sun so its as ob…

Advice for lens ? Looking for advice regarding what lens to buy. Using canon 90d, currently have 50mm, 18-55mm and 70-300mm lenses. I’m wanting something to photograph new baby arriving soon. I find the 50mm is to zoomed in. I have read the 35mm is a good option but wondering if it will work with the aps c 90 d? Still new to photography/cameras, any advice is muc…

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Regarding lens option for wildlife? Hi there. I am currently using a Canon 90D, and am hoping to gain some zoom for wildlife photography. I currently own 2 lenses that might be adaptable. A Canon f4 300mm IS, and a Canon EF 70-200Mm f4 mk 2. From reading and reviewing the data out there, and in particular lenstip, I’ve come to the decision that I wish I was willing to burn way mo…

Macro Lens Options for FF Sony Mirrorless? I love macro insect photography and want to get in to it. What am I looking for in a macro lens? Does anyone have any suggestions for a 1:1 or better that wont break the bank? Camera is A7iii. Id love to stay under 250 usd for just lens if possible. Ive heard of people using old lenses with an adapter, any in particular? Thanks. submitted by…

Upgrade Lens on Sony NEX-F3 or Upgrade Camera? Hi all! I am a beginner photographer and I have been learning using my Sony NEX-F3 with the ttartisan 27mm lens. I have a trip coming up and I have been debating on getting a new camera or just upgrade my lens for it. If you lens, please drop some recommendations for some that are under $500. submitted by /u/moshiimoshii_3

Would this little thing impact the lens’ performance? Hi, I’ve recently got a used EF 50mm, and it has a bit stiff focus ring, which is not really an issue, and this mark on the lens, which looks like a tiny cloth particle under the glass. It persists after cleaning. It is obviously invisible on the photos, but would it negatively impact the lens’ performance? I can return it if needed. Thanks! …

Lens recommendation for this photo? So i regularly need to take some product pictures in a workshop where backgrounds best left to be blurred out. (Even more than on this shot) like this And i also love this style of photography. Anyway i took this photo, with a canon m50 and 50mm ef 1.8 lens, (So around 80mm effective focal length) the issues is, its actually 3 photos stitched to…

Protective filter for ultrawide lens? Purchased a used Sigma 10 -18 recently. I’m wanting to put on a filter to protect the lens from my general clumsiness. I read that CPL’s are not great to use on such ultrawide lenses, leaving UV as the option. Any recommendations on which UV for 67 might be the one to pick? Is there a special kind for ultrawide lenses? submitted by /u/d…

Is it abnormal that my lens moves with the cap on? Just got my first camera yesterday along with an RF 28mm f/2.8. When the camera is on, but the lens cap is on, and I tap on or touch the rim of the cap, the lens jerks regardless of what mode the camera is in. Quick Google search says its a lens malfunction and to contact support. Necessary? TIA submitted by /u/gggrumpnbind

Will this lens fit my camera? So I have a cannon eos 80D. I have a EF-s lens that fits perfectly and a EF lens that will not mount at all. For Christmas my mom is getting me a “ Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 For Canon (Black) & mount adapter EF-EOSM” but I have no idea if it will fit my camera even with the mount adapter. Why doesn’t the regular EF lens fit my cannon 80D s…

Kids/Concert photo rig for Nikon 70-200 2,8 lens? Hello, I’m humbly asking advice on what rig to pursue. My old D90 is pining for the fjords and I want to replace it. I mainly take photos of my kids with my phone but I really like shooting with a real camera – and I regularly take concert photos of mainly jazz groups and orchestras. Fairly low light situations. Web publications mostly but possi…

What third party lens are good? Hi I’m a film student and I’m wondering if there are lens that are budget friendly but still good quality. I was looking at TTartisan recently and I don’t know if it’s good. I’m currently looking for 35mm lens with autofocus submitted by /u/Mandu_dump

Do i need to keep my 50mm 1.8 prime lens if i am about to purchase a 24-70mm lens? hello i have a question. I just recently purchased a 50mm 1.8 lens for my camera. I am looking to pull the plug on a 24-70 zoom lens. Since there is a 50mm option on the zoom lens do I need to keep the prime 50mm lens? i know they say prime lenses are sharper but i am new to photography and was wanting some help with this issue. submitted by…

Next lens advice? I have just upgraded from a canon 110D to a canon EOS R50. I stopped going out with my 1100D and regret it and dropping the hobby so i want to throw myself in and really stick to it. I have a 18-45mm f/4.6 and a 55-210mm f/5, i have been looking for my next lenses, i have been looking at mainly the RF 50mm 1.8 and the RF 35mm 1.8, i mainly take …

Dust specks in my lens? Hey y’all! Looking at the above photos, would you say the tiny black dots are dust specks in my lens or something more permanent? They only seem to appear when I zoom in I’m certain it’s the lens and not the camera sensor as swapping lenses clears it up. Camera is a Sony A6300 w/kit lens Thanks! submitted by /u/Minimum-Manager-1215 …

What Zoom lens/Telephoto lens i can get for 600$? So i have a canon rebel t6 with just the 75-300MM Kit lens and a 18-55MM kit lens. My shots look okay but i would like to upgrade. At first i thought maybe i need a better camera but people keep saying its honestly the lens that makes the photos. I usually photograph basketball, football And even Nature and all that. Really enjoy close up shots!…

what lens adapter do i get? i have a Canon T70 and i need the lenses for it to go on my Nikon D3200. what adapter do i get? i’ve looked for some and they don’t look like they would fit. (under $40) submitted by /u/Historical-Nose4159

Opinion on Canon rf 35mm 1.4 L VCM lens? I have an r50 and I’m looking to shoot portraits! I am definitely a beginner but I’d like to have crisp high quality images. Would this be a good lens for my camera? Any advice on this lens in general would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. submitted by /u/pixxiedvstt

Which mm Lens for bokeh? Which mm Lens for bokeh So i do product photography in a lightbox (not professional, just hobby related). I know that < f (preferably lower than 2.0) is more bokeh. I can shoot decent bokeh pictures with my 15 - 45 mm f 3.5 - 5.6 but i want a lens that is better at bokeh (the kit was a very good black friday sale and a seperate body with no lens...