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A Legendary Standard

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:17:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Andrew_Lim - A Note to the Reader: It's been a very long time since I've written anything here. I've been heavily into photography for a while now, and have casually put together a review or two about some of the more obscure lenses at mainstream photography...

50mm... the one prime everybody should have.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:39:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tjapkesg - I'm hardly an authority on photography, and it has only recently been a relatively serious hobby of mine. But I can tell you with certainty that this is one lens every Canon SLR owner should have. Well, unless you can afford an even better 50mm...

Excellent Optics at Consumer Prices

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:02:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tjapkesg - I just bought my first SLR camera, a Digital SLR, back in November 2007. I expected to quickly outgrow the kit lens included with most cameras, and so a lot of time was spent researching and talking with friends to find the ideal lenses for me. I...

What does it mean, to "get what you pay for"?

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:40:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bkalafut - Opteka makes a single 500 mm f/8 mirror lens, using Tamron's old M42 T-mount (predecessor to the "adaptall"), that can be had new, on eBay, with the appropriate mount adapter (available for most SLR cameras) and a 2X teleconverter for around $100...

OK for the price

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:14:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nhaarhoff - Pictures are great, but I was a little disappointed by the fact that it has a plastic mount. The mount however seems strong and I have had no issues yet with fit or function. The minimum focus distance is over 3ft which for the zoom is pretty...

Its all about the image!

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:13:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author no_ka_oi - I bought this lens after trying the same lens at f2.8. In my opinion this is the superior glass. First and foremost,the images that I have shot with this lens at both sides of its range have been spectacular. I have never owned an L series lens...

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM - A Whole Different Kind of Animal

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:17:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - An EF-S lens. $1,000. I told myself repeatedly that I would not buy it. I mean come on, a non-L series lens for this much money? You have got to be kidding me? After killing myself over the decision between the Canon EF 24-105mm F4L IS USM and the Canon...

Nikon 18-200mm AF-S VR lens -- A worthy all-in-one zoom

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 15:40:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sweeper - Nikon 18-200 VR Review Occasionally, everything you read on the Internet about a product turns out to be true. This is not one of those occasions. On the subject of the Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IF-ED, not only is half of...

Worth every penny!

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:32:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rbr28 - These are very early impressions after having had my lens for about two hours. I'll update this at least for a few weeks as I get more experience with it. http://vw.homelinux.net/galler
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Optically sharp, but focus errors at 200mm on distant objects

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:33:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tcchou71 - I am resubmitting this review, with some revisions, because for some reason, my original review no longer appears under the product listing for this lens. This has happened at least a half-dozen times over the last year, and seems related to Epinion's...

Cheap, lightweight, and decently sharp. Autofocus not ideal for wildlife

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:10:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tcchou71 - This is the THIRD time I have submitted this review to Epinions. My first review somehow vanished, only to reappear under, of all places, the Epinions listing for a SanDisk flash drive. I never reviewed that drive, and have no idea how my lens review...

Nikon Nikkor AF 24-85mm lens a great lens

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:16:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregepin04 - I own a number of Nikon lens sets as I am a photographer. I use them on the D80's and a few D70's. I recently bought the Nikon Nikkor AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF Lens. Great lens. I set up a test comparing the lens to a few of the basic "kit" zoom...

THE Essential Superwide Digital Lens

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 18:27:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ehwang - I agonized for weeks over which super-wide angle lens to buy for my Nikon DX systems and in the end I spent the extra money on this one and I'm happy to say that I'm not disappointed. Back in my film days, one of my favorite lenses was the Nikon 20mm...

Perhaps the best 28mm lens

Sat, 24 May 2008 14:59:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kleinrud - The Leica Summicron Asph 2/28 is considered to be the best Leica M lens along with the 2/75. According to my experience the 28mm lens is almost flawless. Good sharpness at full aperture, excellent sharpness at f 5,6, low distortion, nice off-focus...

REALLY WIDE AND REALLY SHARP but wide open is only f/4 at best

Fri, 23 May 2008 23:54:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wmjaeger - I've been using the 10-20mm HSM Nikon mount version of the Sigma super wide zoom and really have come to treat it as my favorite lens. Here's why: 1) The wide end at 10mm is really extraordinary, and if there is a slight degradation of quality in the...

You get what you pay for, Inferior lens

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:21:50 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author cophoto - The Nikkor name drew me in, but this is NOT a good lens. I've been using it for one year with a D80 body. I'll start with the worst flaw; this lens, the unit I received anyway, underexposes by a full two stops. That's an absolute disqualifier,...

You can have just about everything in one lens!

Sun, 11 May 2008 10:36:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dgeesaman - I shoot a Canon 40D for fun, mostly things like birthday parties, horse shows, and some sports. These events place a premium on being ready for anything in an instant. The Tamron 18-250mm is the lens for the job. The zoom is, well, extreme. Even on...

So far, so good

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:48:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author santeephotog08 - I purchased this lens as my daily carry lens for my Alpha 350, and so far am quite impressed... It costs less than half of other lines, and although there is some distortion (which is easily corrected in Photo Shop or the like), I think the clarity, ease...

Real value for money

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:39:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author anee - Brought this lens for my Nikon D300 after extensive comparison and study with Nikon 12-24 and other similar third party lenses. This lens is truly value for money and it stretches 2 mm before on the wide side. Went to the shop and found 2 models. Tested...

Nature photographer's dream!

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:22:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dpritchard69 - For the field photographer, this lens is a dream come true. Most of my macro photography features moving subjects, such as insects and flowers at high magnification. It's rare to find a lens that can handle auto-focus when working at this level, but...

If you need a wide zoom, this is the one to get

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:28:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ianc4262 - I have like most others the Canon 17-85 IS lens but wanted something wider for building and landscape shots. After reading around I decided to try this lens. I've had many Sigma lenses over the years and generally been quite happy with them plus...

Not so pleased

Sat, 5 Apr 2008 18:35:38 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mmtread - Well, I bought this lens in Hungary,used, to replace the Sigma 28-80mm 1:3.5-5.6 lens that came with the kit and, after 6 years, suffered permanent fatal errors. I don't like this lens. It's heavy. It's about as fast as a painted turtle swimming under...

For the price, not a bad lens.

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:15:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author andgott - If you have a Canon Digital SLR, and just the kit lens that it came with, there is no doubt that you will sometime find yourself wishing that you had more zoom. Face it- That 18-55 that the camera came with just doesn't get you up close- where you really...

A good, But not Great, Lens.

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:16:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author andgott - The Canon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO is a pretty impressive lens in some ways- But falls short in some areas as well. I wanted to try it, as it has a nice zoom range (70-300mm), is fairly small and light, and has both the Ultrasonic Focus and Image...

A dream Lens...

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:53:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andgott - The Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS is considered by many to be the finest lens in the Canon lineup- And for good reason. It is a favorite of mine, and should be included in the kit of any really serious photographer. The Lens Itself This is a Canon "L"...