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Convenient but Heavy

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:17:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alleng - I decided to purchase this lens after taking a couple of vacation trips with my Nikon D40 and carrying the 18-55mm kit lens plus the 55-200mm VR telephoto zoom. Both lenses worked very well, but switching between them became a pain. It seemed...

Wouldn't be without during events

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 14:31:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jaorr13 - This is a very good lens for an amateur to intermediate photographer. The 300 range is very nice for event pictures. I use it for my son’s tee-ball games. I have used it for brother’s graduation from basic training. I captured a lot of photos...

Starting my dSLR life with Canon 17-40 L lens

Wed, 27 May 2009 23:19:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author irinette - I have been a Canon enthusiast for years using most of their powershots S, SD, G series. I finally decided to try myself in dSLR photography. So, I purchased Rebel XSi / 450D body and 17-40 f/4 lens. Those are the very first lens I tried (after the kit...

Delivers on what it has advertized

Tue, 26 May 2009 20:42:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gvfarns - Like so many people, I bought this to replace my kit lens. In my case that's the 18-55mm IS associated with the XSI. The main issue I had with that lens was the variable (and small) aperature. I wanted constant 2.8 without sacrificing zoom or IS...

Canon EF 35mm F1.4L USM - Brilliant... Absolutely Brilliant!

Wed, 13 May 2009 20:39:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - Growing more as a photographer, I realized what I was missing was a fast prime lens. I at one point owned the Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Lens, which is also known as the "Nifty Fifty." I purchased the lens way back...

Super sharp

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:19:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author flgto - For a while there, I was purchasing a bunch of different lenses for my Olympus. Now, I have sold them all off except for the 50mm. I cannot believe how sharp this thing is for Macro and portraits. I use this lens with a E-520 and am always impressed the...

Ready for Prime Time

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:05:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author solohans1 - A Short Time Line toward the Prime It’s about time Nikon developed this prime lens for the new line of Nikon dSLR and what Nikon did was to develop this lens to replace the 50mm AF-D, which doesn’t have autofocus capability for...

More than just a lens, its a gateway to another world.

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 23:49:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ncphototrekker - There are a lot of types of photography out there, and some of them require specialized equipment to really do well. Macro photography is just one of those types. For the photographer that wants to get up close and personal with their...

The entire family in the same frame!

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 22:59:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author yerba1 - I shoot casual shots at family gatherings, church parties, and the occasional landscape/horizon with this lens. I can stand 6 feet away and shoot in low light and get the whole family in the frame. I shoot with a D70, and I like the...

Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM - An Optical Masterpiece

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:20:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author soupcraze - As I have grown as a photographer, I have begun to do more and more. I have finally realized where my "sweet spots" for focal lengths are in terms of shooting. My main passion is people and event photography. In fact, I have started to do a little bit on...

Showing its age, but well worth the money

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:47:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ncphototrekker - Canon is known for their world class "L" Series optics, and the reputation is well deserved. In fact, it was that red line on the end of the lenses that drove me to choose Canon over Nikon. My initial purchase included three "L" Series lenses...

EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-5.6 Review

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:29:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author theveed - by David Tong The Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens is purely for Canon's crop sensor camera line (as of writing) starting from the EOS 20D/300D to the current EOS 50D/450D. It will not mount on the EOS 1D series (1.3x crop), neither will it...

Great value

Sat, 7 Mar 2009 13:31:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author theveed - by David Tong We reviewed the venerable flagship http://reviews.davidleetong.co
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a couple of weeks ago with favorable but slightly reserved recommendation due to price and weight factors. This week, I bring you a review of it's smaller and...

It's not the lens!

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:52:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rbr28 - I haven't seen too many reviews of the Nikon 18-55VR, probably because it comes with some of the cheaper DSLR's and it's not expected that too many people will buy the lens separately. I have Nikon D80 and I originally bought the body alone. ...

Serious Sony Alpha shooters must reach for Minolta's 80-200mm f/2.8 G HS

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:26:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sslabs - Don’t do it Take my advice, don’t ever buy a digital SLR. There are people that are predisposed to various kinds of addictions, whether it be gambling, drinking or upgrading. I fall into the last category. Many years...

Canon EF-S 17-55 A Great Lens for All Occasions

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:46:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wildflower2210 - I purchased the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens primarily for my wedding photography business. This lens has proven to be more valuable to me than I ever could have imagined.The images it produces are very sharp. I use this lens...

Great Super Wide Angle Lens

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:25:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jsauerii - I do a lot of storm photography and I am a fan of nice storm structure shots. Unfortunately I am usually right up there with the storm for the lightning and details of specific storm structure so being able to get the wide angle shots required for a...

It's like my legendary Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 was stretched into a zoom!

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:54:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author djsepinions - My Review PhilosophyWhen I make a purchase, peer review sites are one of my most valuable resources for non-biased experiences and information. When I come here to research a product I generally read reviews and the product specifications on...

Sony SAL-16105 Lens: Great lens

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 18:03:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kenron - I have been using this lens with my Sony A-700 for several months and have no complaints. The 24mm to 158MM zoom is perfect for events etc. It is fast focusing and all it is missing is F2.8 which I find I do not miss. The A-700 takes great pictures ...

A Brilliant Zoom Lens from a Third-Party Lens Maker

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:47:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paulphoto - Almost every Saturday morning in Autumn, I often make time to visit this small lake in my town. The lake is elongated with shallow bed and only drops deep towards the middle; it's more of a swampland with cattail, Indian paintbrush, touch-me-not flowers...

This lens rocks!

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:06:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author phgnome - I purchased this lens a few years ago and it's one of the better lenses I have. I have two Canon L-series lenses (the 24-70mm USM and the 70-200mm) and the sharpness, colours and clarity I get from this lens beats my two L-series hands down. ...

Tokina 16-50mm f/2.8 is Excellent

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:20:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paulphoto - It has been quite awhile since I craved for any new lenses to add to my lens collection. Partly because I felt I had in my humble possession a set of superb zoom lenses for my field of work in part-time freelance photography (people and landscape). From...

An Excellent Zoom Lens from a Genuine Camera Maker!

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:23:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paulphoto - I explored two zoom lenses: Nikon AF-S Nikkor VR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED (IF) DX and Tokina 16-50mm f/2.8 ATX Pro DX. In this review, I will discuss the Nikkor AF-S 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR IF and will soon post a review of the Tokina 16-50mm f/2.8 as...

Nikon Superzoom delivers, at least on the wide end

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:45:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author aloofyouth - This is part of my 3-part series on Nikon consumer-grade DX lenses: 16-85, 18-105, and 18-200.A lot of people are scratching their heads over the consumer-grade VR lenses on the market from Nikon right now, and I have had the privilege of using...

Sharp but pricey DX lens for Nikon DSLRs

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:05:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aloofyouth - This is part of my 3-part series on Nikon consumer-grade DX lenses: 16-85, 18-105, and 18-200. (I'll write the 18-200 very soon.)A lot of people are scratching their heads over the consumer-grade VR lenses on the market from Nikon right...