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Do you need a lens filter for stationary video recording?

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Do you need a lens filter for stationary video recording? I’m creating stationary videos either sitting at a desk or standing up and speaking about my clinic. I’m trying to get higher quality videos so it doesn’t just look like it was shot on an iPhone. I have a Canon R8 and got a 50mm lens but am now wondering if a filter would be helpful. All the shots will be indoor so I don’t need to worry about di…

Ask Photography 980 2024-12-23

Recommended Lens Profile Creator? (non-Adobe)

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Recommended Lens Profile Creator? (non-Adobe) I need to create a lens profile for a macro lens and am having a hard time finding a toolset to build a custom profile. Adobe Lens Profile Creator is out of date and does not work with latest versions of Mac OS X – it appears that Adobe has stopped support for it years ago. Are there any recommended alternatives? I can do the vignette correction…

Ask Photography 357 2024-12-22

Lens Connectivity Issues?

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Lens Connectivity Issues? Hello, I have this Sigma 50mm Macro lens for my Canon T3i. When I connect the lens to the body, it clicks in fine and smooth but I always get an Error 01 message. I have tried cleaning the connector pins but still doesn’t fix it. I notice that this occurs when I fully connect the lens and not when I unconnect it slightly (like I just unscrew the…

Ask Photography 1.2k 2024-12-22

Why did my lens lose ability to focus?

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Why did my lens lose ability to focus? I bought a used lens from KEH. The tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro (model f004). I used it for a while with no problems. I keep it in a dedicated camera bag and take very good care of my gear. I mainly use manual focus for macro work. I’ve used autofocus in the past and it’s worked perfect. But one day I tried to use autofocus and it didn’t work. I coul…

Ask Photography 1.2k 2024-12-22

Telephoto lens suggestions?

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Telephoto lens suggestions? I’m looking to buy a telephoto lens for my 7D Mark II. My current options are: Tamron 70-300 Di VC USD Tamron 18-270 Piezo Drive Canon 70-300 IS USM Sigma 120-400 OS HSM I’ll shoot photos of birds, planes, etc. I want sharpness and good AF. Also, to any avgeek photographers out there, do you think 400mm is enough for contrail spotting? With my C…

Ask Photography 371 2024-12-20

Viltrox 28mm f4.5 pancake lens firmware update and Sony NEX compatibility?

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Viltrox 28mm f4.5 pancake lens firmware update and Sony NEX compatibility? Hello everyone! This new Viltrox lens seems to not work with the NEX series of cameras, as mentioned by other people online stating that mounting this lens on a NEX camera makes it not turn on. But then I saw that there is a new firmware update on this lens (V1.06) and I am curious if this fixes the power issue on NEX cameras. Does any of you ha…

Ask Photography 902 2024-12-19

Lens and settings suggestions for nightclub/rave photography?

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Lens and settings suggestions for nightclub/rave photography? Hi everyone, I’ll be attending some fairly dark concerts/raves soon and was looking for lens and settings suggestions to make sure my photos from the crowd are decent. I’ve never shot in this kind of setting before so I’m sorry if some of my questions are dumb. I saw some posts asking about photographing these events in an official capacity so a…

Ask Photography 594 2024-12-17

what are these marks inside my lens?

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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…

Ask Photography 636 2024-12-17

Advice for lens ?

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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…

Ask Photography 1.2k 2024-12-17

Regarding lens option for wildlife?

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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…

Ask Photography 663 2024-12-17

Macro Lens Options for FF Sony Mirrorless?

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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…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-12-16

Upgrade Lens on Sony NEX-F3 or Upgrade Camera?

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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

Ask Photography 570 2024-12-15

Would this little thing impact the lens’ performance?

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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! …

Ask Photography 667 2024-12-15

Lens recommendation for this photo?

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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…

Ask Photography 780 2024-12-15

Protective filter for ultrawide lens?

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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…

Ask Photography 579 2024-12-14

Is it abnormal that my lens moves with the cap on?

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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

Ask Photography 358 2024-12-14

Will this lens fit my camera?

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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…

Ask Photography 699 2024-12-14

Kids/Concert photo rig for Nikon 70-200 2,8 lens?

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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…

Ask Photography 416 2024-12-14