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  1. Benalpha30

    Wide Angle Lens Need: Can I kill two birds with one stone?

    I am a wildlife and landscape painter, and my current photography setup is a 7D MarkII and the Canon 100-400 L II- obviously this is great for shooting animals, but the next need I have is a good landscape lens to take reference shots for paintings. I don't need ultra wide angle necessarily...
  2. P

    why does my video web cam on macbook better quality than the dslr lens mount on tripod?

    when filming myself (make me look better) vs a dslr full frame set at 35mm lens mounted on tripod on video mode? which is more of an accurate look? also is this how other see me compare to mirror we look at everyday?
  3. Normanaus

    Advice in choosing lens for night photography

    Hi, I am beginner to photography and very interested in taking night sky photos. I have Sony A6000 camera and considering purchasing a wide-angle lens. From the reviews I read and my financial abilities, I narrowed it down to three choices of Rokinon lenses. Can someone help me with...
  4. P

    Took a pic of this model, what can be improved

    obviously i could cropped out the legs as i was capturing him using AI focus. my lowest aperture was 4.0 on the lens, so that's the best i could do with shallow depth of field. can you critique it, and also give me some pointers for improving this image on software like photoshop? Imgur thanks!
  5. Lee_Lee

    Newbie help

    I am brand new to photography and the style I am most inspired by is that of very old vintage photos. I found a random old photograph on the internet and needed help determining what type of film and camera would be best to take photos that resemble this style/vibe. ( see link )...
  6. Flavio

    Viltrox 85mm 1.8 - Should I buy it?

    Hi everyone! I've been thinking about buying a longer focal length lens (I have the 23mm, 35mm, 18-50mm) to see if I'll like it or not, but I'm not sure if I will regreat it... My main "photo targets" are my kids (1 and 4 year old), my family, street photography, landscapes, all of these has a...
  7. Markw

    Sigma 180mm F/3.5 HSM IF 1:1 Macro for Nikon

    Lens is in almost perfect condition! A small spot of finish loss on the tripod collar, rubbed off by the camera bag. No dust, scratches, or fungus on any of the elements or aperture blades. Comes with both lens caps and Sigma lens bag. Located in Maryland, but am more than happy to ship it...
  8. F

    Tamron 150-600mm f5.0-6.3 G2

    $800.00 I have a Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens with VC canon mount. If you’re interested shoot me a message. Don’t really want to deal with eBay if I don’t have to. Specifications Model A022 Focal Length 150-600mm Maximum Aperture F/5-6.3 Angle of View (diagonal) 16°25' - 4°8' (for full-frame...
  9. M

    New member - basic Hasselblad 500 cm lens question

    Hello. I'm new to the forum. I just bought a 500cm and I'm getting to know the camera & lenses (80 & 150). I've been shooting a Mamiya RZ67, but I'm new to the 500cm. I see that the brightness changes in the viewer based on where you set the lens aperture (bright at 2.8 and darker at f11...
  10. B

    Looking for macro lens recommendations for ASP-C body

    Hi everyone, I've been getting into close up insect photography for a few years using a diopter on my kit lens and am finally looking into purchasing a true macro lens. Can anyone make any lower cost recommendations of what might be appropriate for my needs. Im using a Canon 500D body which I...
  11. S

    Bag Insert for Nikon 200-500 lens?

    Anybody know of a insert that fits the Nikon 200-500mm plus FF camera, a 700-200mm, and the Tamaron 15-30mm 2.8. Or would I need a separate sleeve or insert for the 200-500mm. It would need to fit in a 65 or 75L bag. Thank you
  12. D

    Question/issue between Canon 16–35mm f2.8L ii vs iii

    Hello! I’m searching everywhere to find an answer to something I’m noticing on my new EF 16–35mm f2.8L USM iii. My question is: Have you found the newer 16-35 iii is slightly darker and has a slightly narrower field of view than the older version ii? Or is it just my particular lens? I’m...
  13. B

    Nikon DX upgrade? Body? Lenses

    I have the chance to upgrade some of my camera gear. I do a little bit of everything, We travel a lot so I like to do a lot of nature/landscape/wildlife/flowers stuff. I do some sports action stuff and of course the standard people portrait shoots. I am looking for honest opinions on a new...
  14. P

    Mamiya Universal 65mm Lens Aperture Question

    Hi all, I just picked up a Mamiya 65mm for my Universal Press camera. When I set the aperture to wide open (f6.3) the blades in the lens do not open all the way, they appear to still be closed just a slight bit. I can't find any info online, but I found this video and the aperture on the lens...
  15. RowdyRay

    Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro Lens

    Found this little gem at Goodwill, yesterday. Pretty dirty and missing the caps. Had a Hoya UV filter on it, so it kept the front clean. But for the price, I couldn't pass it up. I've since cleaned it, and tested it out. It's really well constructed. Very surprised at how close you can focus...
  16. S

    Travel Photography

    Hi All I would like some advice from professional or enthusiast photographers who do travel photography. I am from South Africa and I am going to Europe in April 2019. I am doing a Contiki tour (So I will be in different European Countries majority of the time then I'm going to Turkey) and...
  17. Flavio

    Fuji macro lens vs extension tube

    Hi everyone! I just became a father for the 2nd time today and I was thinking in investing on a macro lens to get those sweet details of the baby. But I've found out that I could just get a extension tube for the same purpose. Have anyone out there used one or have any info about these...
  18. S

    Canon EOS 700d lens suggestions

    Hi, I am a beginner and I have a canon EOS 700d. I already own an 18-55mm, 55-250mm kit lens and the 50 mm 'nifty-fifty'. I need suggestions to upgrade my lens kit. My requirements are - a good lens for travel photography with low light photography as a plus(I find the clarity of 18-55 not so...
  19. alex_ethridge

    CALLING ALL NEWBORN PROFESSIONALS OR EVEN BEGINNERS!!!

    Hey everyone! Okay....I'm 25 yo and have been running a successful photography business for a year and 6 mo now. I'm located in south Alabama, so Hey Y'all!! Ha! I have really dove off into newborn sessions, specifically, as they are my favorite. There's a couple things I would like you...
  20. J

    1 lens to rule them all - need help.

    I have a Nikon D3400 and I recently went to Rome with the 16-85mm lens. It did...admirably. I'm looking to upgrade lenses and money isn't a huge issue on this. I don't plan on getting a new body or going FX. I might grab a used d7200 at some point BUT I've been considering the Nikon 16-80mm...
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