Do you use UV filter to protect your lenses? submitted by /u/MrSoloBaker

Landscape Photography and Decentered lenses? Hey everyone. Just looking to hear of your experiences and approaches to how often you’ve experienced lenses that are unevenly soft (eg on one side more than the other) and what you’ve done to overcome it or find a compromise. I’ve tried several Sony 24-105 f4 lenses over the years and all of them have been plagued by uneven edge softness. Same…

Which APS-C lenses would be best? Upgrading to the Sony A6700 APS-C. Will definitely get Sigma 18-50 f/2.8. Question: do I need a wider prime? Say I’m shooting a group indoors of 20 people. I have the Godox TT350 flash. Is this sufficient? May not even need a flash with a f/1.4. Also need to think about filters. I’m hoping Black Friday, or Cyber Monday will find them on sale! T…

Trading in lenses? I’ve inherited my father’s photography setup and have been having fun getting into the hobby and playing with the gear for the last 6 months. He left me a Nikon D7500, an 18-50 kit lens, 50mm 1.8 lens, 18-200 lens, and a 70-300 lens. In learning more about the hobby and being interested in shooting landscapes and wildlife I was thinking about ke…

Used DSLR with better lenses, or a mirrorless with kit lenses only? Hi, what do you think is the most sensible option for a beginner with cameras? A used 250D with fancy lenses, like Sigma 17-50mm 2.8 + maybe a telephoto Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Or a new R50 with 18-150mm kit lens that I’ll be using exclusively for some time I was also thinking about EF-S 18-135mm, but some people had criticized it, alth…

Noticeable Difference Between 50mm f/1.4 and f/1.7 Lenses? I’m seeking a 50mm wide-aperture lens for my P30t and found two SMC-types on Facebook Marketplace: one is f/1.4, the other is f/1.7. I’d prefer the wider aperture, but the f/1.7 is much closer to pickup, while the f/1.4 is about an hour away (though in a town I enjoy, so it could make for a nice day trip). Is the difference between f/1.4 and f/…

I’m still learning and I don’t know how to chose lenses. Should I only look at aperture and focal length ? What can be the differences between two 50mm f/2 lenses ? Here’s an example, what’s the difference between those two lenses ? (209€) https://www.mpb.com/fr-fr/produit/7artisans-50mm-f095-monture-fujifilm-x (289€) https://www.mpb.com/fr-fr/produit/fujifilm-xf-50mm-f-2-r-wr The cheapest of the two has twice the aperture, why wouldn’t I take it ? Also, general advice always tells to spend more than you th…

Is Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 for Sony A6400 good? or Any other lenses Hello I am debating with myself over choosing a good full-frame lens for my APS-C camera (I am planning to upgrade the body in a year). I would like to know if this lens is good overall and it is also good for portrait photography. Would you recommend this lens or should wait to save more money to buy a Sigma 24-70mm Art Lens? (I am on a tight b…

What lenses should I buy? Just found this board, and am looking forward to some help! I have gotten more active with my Sony a6500 camera lately and am looking for recommendations for two lenses to supplement my fairly setup. Right now, I have: a Sony 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS APS-C (model SEL 18135); a Sony 55–210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS APS-C (model SEL 55210); and a Sony PZ 16–5…

Advise on Sony a6600 versatile lenses, among 18-200, 18-105 f4, 18-135? Hi, I have just bought one a6600, and being a beginner, I am confused between 18-200(used $360), 18-105 f4(used $340), 18-135(used $300), please advise me which one should I get? Especially at their extreme ends of focal length, as I am mostly interested into travel and street photography Also, please suggest any other versatile lens in your opi…

What lenses should I grab for my Nikons? So, just getting into photography and I want some more glass. I have an FM1 and a D300 (nothing special, but they do the job) with my trusty 50mm 1.8 and an 18-70mm 3.5-4.5 cheapo that doesnt even fit my FM because its a G. I’m looking for a prime lens in the 20-35 mm range (the Nikon 20mm 2.8 looks interesting for instance). I’m fine with used …

What are your favourite lenses for portrait photography? submitted by /u/travel_and_sport

Do yall store lenses uncapped? Hi was wondering if this is okay to store my lens with the front cap uncapped? I heard it’s best to have sunlight shine on the lens to not grow fungus. Thanks! submitted by /u/Cratetivity

From a technical perspective, how are all the new RF VCM lenses near identical in weight and dimensions? Referring to the new 24/35/50mm f/1.4 variants. The EF 50mm f/1.4 is not directly comparable, however there’s notable differences in the EF 24L vs 35L’s weight and dimensions. What about moving to the RF platform enabled Canon to do this, in my mind there’s different lens construction (glass type, distances in between said glass, etc) requiremen…

Which lenses for my X-T5? Following great recs here, I made the switch from an early generation Canon DSLR to a Fuji mirroless (X-T5) and I just love it. The feeling of the camera is great, I am blown by how much more creative possibilities I have and I love the Fuji physical controls. I currently have the kit 16-50 lense which is a very good all purpose lense, and that…

My next lens(es)? Hello again, friends! (Beginner photographer here) Currently, I have this setup: Canon R6 RF 50mm f/1.8 RF 35mm f/1.8 And… I’m halfway through a photography course right now. I tried the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 Sport with the EF-RF adapter at a local hockey match, and also used it for shooting some ducks in the park. I think I’m in love with …

Tamron Lenses (Sony E): 28-75mm f/2.8 $595, 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 $549 & More + Free S&H Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Sony E $595Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens for Sony E $549Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD…

What do telephoto lenses do compared to macro? If I have a macro lens that has 200 mm of focal length at f2.8 (but can go to f32), how would that be different from a telephoto lens of the same focal length? I know that telephoto lenses are used for portrait photography while macro lenses are not, but if I’m taking a portrait with this a same macro lens set to 85 mm at f2.8, how is the pictu…

Are these two good lenses? Tight budget submitted by /u/dlomzo

Nikon F-Mount Lenses for D3400? I’m currently a Sony mirrorless shooter (with minimal experience) so I’ve been struggling a bit to help my GF research what lenses she should consider getting for her D3400. It doesn’t help that certain F-Mount lenses don’t work properly depending on the age. She currently uses the basic kit lenses but wants to elevate her photography. Ideally,…