Why are so many kit-lenses parfocal if it's an expensive feature?
According to this answer, parfocal lenses (lenses that can zoom in/out without losing focus) are relatively rare and more expensive. However, the original poster’s kit-lens is parfocal. Additionally,...
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View ArticleWhich is the better lens: Canon 28-105 or 28-135?
I have a very old (18 years or so) Canon 28-105 3.5-4.5 USM lens. I bought it for my Elan 2e and then 7NE, and then used it on my XTI. I thought it took great pictures. Now i’m shooting the Canon Kit...
View ArticleWhat level of zoom lens comes with a new Canon EOS 1100D?
I am a complete newbie to DSLRs. I am planning on buying a Canon EOS 1100D SLR with Kit (EF S18-55 IS II). (It’s also known as the Canon Rebel T3.) I have a 10x optical zoom in my Point and Shoot...
View ArticleWhy are lenses included in kits so bad? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate: Are all kit lenses poor? (And if so, why?) I am interested about getting a t4i. I hear everybody saying that kit lenses are very bad. However, the 18-135mm EF IS lens included in...
View Articleupgrading from kit lens [duplicate]
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View ArticleShould a Nikon 18-55 lens zoom automatically?
I have purchased a Nikon D5000 camera with 18-55 from eBay. The lens focuses automatically, but should the lens also zoom automatically or is this controlled manually by the zoom ring.
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Buying a new camera (for the 1st time) [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate: What should I look for when shopping for my first DSLR? I’m thinking of buying a camera tomorrow .. I was advised to get this: Canon 550 D .. 18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor .. DIGIC 4 .....
View ArticleComparing PowerShot SX160 and EOS 1100-D [duplicate]
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View ArticleWhy are so many kit-lenses parfocal if it's an expensive feature?
According to this answer, parfocal lenses (lenses that can zoom in/out without losing focus) are relatively rare and more expensive. However, the original poster’s kit-lens is parfocal. Additionally,...
View ArticleWhy are so many kit-lenses parfocal if it's an expensive feature?
According to this answer, parfocal lenses (lenses that can zoom in/out without losing focus) are relatively rare and more expensive. However, the original poster’s kit-lens is parfocal. Additionally,...
View ArticleHow can I repair a kit lens with a stuck auto/manual focus mode switch?
Recently got a Nikon D5100. After a few days I realized that I can’t focus in manual mode. The auto-manual (A-M) switch on the lens seems to be the issue (I have to press the switch hard to manually...
View ArticleZoom ring clicks after dropping my Canon 18-55mm IS II kit lens; what to do?
I recently dropped my Canon EOS 600D attached to the 18-55mm IS II lens inside the Canon camera bag from a height of 3ft, and the zoom ring after that is really tight, and I hear a clicking sound when...
View ArticleWhy are macros from my new DSLR no better than those from my P&S?
I have been using a 14mp point and shoot for a couple of years. I like to take macros of flowers, frost and bugs. I want to keep zooming in on my PC to see deeper into the flower, so I bought a 18mp...
View ArticleWhich aperture is the sharpest in the lens that come with Nikon d3100?
Wich aperture is the sharpest in the lens that come with Nikon d3100? I’m new to photograpy and I read about the “sharpest aperture” property that lenses have, but I read it changes depending on the...
View ArticleSigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 OS HSM over Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
I own the Canon lens (on a 400D camera). Rather satisfied, but it is not an inspiring lens. I refer most of all to image quality. I know Sigma has some more focal length and it is a good thing...
View Articlewhy don't camera manufacturers offer pro bodies and pro lenses as a kit?
I do apologize if this sounds a bit like a rant! Why do camera manufacturers, Canon for the sake of argument, not offer multiple types of “kits”? For example: 5d mkIII + 24-105 for $$ 5d mkIII + 24-70...
View ArticleIs it worth to buy Canon 650D with 18-55 IS? [duplicate]
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View ArticleShould I buy a camera with kit lens, or body plus lens separately?
I am planning to buy a DSLR soon. Before I zero in on the model, I want to know whether it is advisable to buy a kit (body + 18-55 lens) or not? OR should I go for the camera-body and the lens...
View ArticleWhat is a good approach to photographing the Northern Lights with a Canon 60D...
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