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Tamron SP Autofocus 24-135mm Digital SLR Camera Lens Telephoto From Tamron List Price: $726.95 Price: $399.00 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Ships from and sold by Amazon.com 5 new or used available from $249.00 Average customer review:

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Great lens for the price
I previously shot with a Canon 5D and the Canon 24-105 F/4L lens. I loved that combo for the zoom range and picture quality but decided to switch to the Nikon D700 for its great features (auto-iso, better metering, autofocus, 6.5 fps, etc). Nikon doesn’t have a constant f/4 full frame zoom lenses for with the same approximate 24-105 focal length range, but I heard good things about this tamaron 24 lens. After using it for 6 months, I can say that it makes a great walk around lens. No, its not as sharp as the Canon 24-105, especially in the corners, but for less than half the price, I did not expect it to be. The smaller size and weight is nice as is the extra range on the long end. Until Nikon comes out with a f/4 full frame equivalent to Canon’s 24-105, I’ll be holding on to this Tamron.

An excellent lens from Tamron F Lens.
* This SP (Super Performance) lens is now my favorite for relatively close subjects (car shows, birthdays, putzing around, etc). This 135mm lens is a couple of notches upward on image quality compared to my Tamron 18-200mm Dii lens. 24mm is plenty wide enough for just about anything you might need under “normal” circumstances. If you’re a realtor and shoot the inside of houses you should use something wider than this (10-20mm Sigma or 12-24mm Nikkor for example). And 135mm is “telephoto enough” for closing the gap, unless your really wanting to see those wrinkles around someones eyes from 30 paces.

* It may just be my imagination, but I think this lens really soaks up the color. Looking at my most recent car show pix show tons of color, great sharpness, and contrast. NO signs of vignetting at all, which is something my 18-70mm Nikkor lens suffers terribly from. And like my other Tamron autofocus lenses (18-200mm), the 24-135mm comes with a lens cover that can be easily removed when the lens hood is in place. Althoug

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SLR Lens Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom From Canon List Price: $1,200.00 Price: $702.93 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Ships from and sold by OneCall 14 new or used available from $698.50 Average customer review:

Amazon.com Product Description

Broaden your perspective with the canon ef 17 40mm lens. Ideal for both film and digital SLR cameras, the EF lens offers three aspherical lens elements in addition to a Super UD (ultra-low dispersion) glass element, creating superior optics in all conditions. In addition, the lens canon ef focuses as close as 11 inches (0.28mm), and offers both Canon’s full-time manual focus and a powerful ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) that produces fast and silent autofocus. Other features include a constant f/4 maximum aperture, the choice of screw-in 77mm filters or a holder in the rear of the lens for up to three gel filters, and optical coatings optimized for use with digital cameras. Boasting weather-resistant construction similar to other high-end L-series cameras, the ef zoom lens carries a one-year warranty.

• Focal length: 17 40mm
• Maximum aperture: 1:4
• Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groups
• Diagonal angle of view: 104 to 57 degrees (at 30 feet)
• Focus adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM
• Closest focusing distance: 0.9 feet
• Zoom system: Rotating type
• Filter size: 77mm
• Dimensions: 3.3 inches in diameter, 3.8 inches long
• Weight: 1.1 pounds

From the Manufacturer
A new and affordable L-series ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that’s ideal for both film and digital SLRs. Superior optics are assured by the use of three Aspherical lens elements, in addition to a Super UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass element. Optical coatings are optimized for use with digital cameras. This canon 17 40mm lens focuses as close as 11 inches (0.28m), and offers both Canon’s full-time manual focus and a powerful ring-type USM for fast and silent AF. It has a constant f/4 maximum aperture, and offers the choice of screw-in 77mm filters or a holder in the rear of the lens for up to three gel filters. Finally, it offers weather-resistant construction similar to other high-end L-series lenses.

About half the price of the 16-35 f/2.8 lens, this L-series lens has an entirely new optical design with three Aspherical elements and a Super UD-glass element. The combination provides superb contrast and sharpness, even at the widest settings. It’s ideal for both film and digital SLRs, and features the same weather-resistant design, rear gel filter holder, and high-speed Ultrasonic Motor as the EF 16-35mm lens.

Customer Digital SLR Lens Reviews

Definitely worth it.
I own a lot of L series lenses from Canon and love this 40mm lens. I used it for a year on my 40D and was pleased, not extatic. Upon upgrading to the 5Dm2 I became extatic. The quality is great on a crop factor but when you compare it to the full frame, you will notice the difference. I also own the 16-35 f/2.8 and if you can afford it, that is the better lens to go with it. The price does correspond to the quality. Overall, I think that anyone buying this lens will be very happy, full framers more so than crop factor types.

VERY VERY pleased… WOW
I’ll just let the photo’s I took do the talking, I took some of my Fender Stratocaster (see most recent photo’s)… The lense is amazing, my company is doing product shots now and I bought this lens so conquer the troubles that it might bring… With very little setup I got some tremendous shots… Amazing and the price it fantastic… If you are thinking about it, it’s a no brainer… My shots were shot with a Rebel XTI.. and these people sent this item fast… You will be very happy with this lens PERIOD!!! Have no fear, click the buy button…

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Sony 50mm f/1 4 Lens Telephoto Zoom for Digital SLR Camera From Sony Price: $369.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months Ships from and sold by Amazon.com Average customer review:

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Tack Sharp and Useful Focal Length
This 50mm f1 4 lens is tack sharp and provides beautiful color reproduction. The size and weight are convenient for frequent use, and the focal length on a camera with an APS-C
size sensor is very useful for both portraits and general photography. For all its qualities, and at the Amazon price, this lens is an exceptional value in the Sony lineup of lenses.

Far exceeded my expectations!
I have had my Sony A100 SLR for just over a year now and, until recently, had only used the 18-200 lens that came with it. It’s a terrific lens and I have taken some wonderful landscape photos - and made some nice photo books, too. But I felt I was ready to “expand my horizons” and purchase a new lens. After much deliberation, I decided on the Sony 50mm zoom/ F1.4 lens - and I am absolutely delighted with it. The wide open aperture settings have allowed me to get some outstanding, tack-sharp shots - even when I’ve hand-held the camera. It will probably be a year before I can take the next step and buy another new lens for even more versatility - but I am really loving THIS one (in conjunction with the 18-200mm) in the meantime! And yes, as far as the camera itself goes, I really wish I had waited a little longer and saved a lot more - how I would LOVE to have the A900! The Nikon and Canon cameras are indeed awesome, but the Sony is a marvelous camera too and doesn’t get the kudos it deserves!!!

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Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro Digital SLR Lens From SIGMA List Price: $570.00 Price: $439.00 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Ships from and sold by Willoughby’s Established 1898 4 new or used available from $439.00 Average customer review:

Technical Details

• Special Low Dispersion (SLD) lens and two high refractive index SLD lenses provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations.
• Super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting.
• Floating focus system provides extremely high optical performance from infinity to 1:1 Macro.
• Equivalent field of view to 105mm macro lens when used on a digital SLR camera with an APS-C size image sensor.
• Ideal for both digital SLR and 35mm film SLR cameras - Brand New, with 1 Year Warranty!

Customer Digital SLR Lens Reviews

Superb construction
I tried the Canon 60 macro for a month and it was okay but ended up buying the 70 mm sigma f 2.8. The extra reach and, IMO, much sturdier build quality decided my purchase. Three other lenses I own are Canon L lenses, so I am critical about lens quality. The Sigma macro is as sharp as a tack. A superb lens.

best all around sigma macro lens i have
i started using this lens only in close up pictures then i found that i can focus to infinity with it. i use it as an all around lens now. it helps of course that it is a 2.8 lens. the only things i can’t shoot with it is for detail in far off picture. still need the ole 70-300 or 50-500 lenses for that.

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EF-S 10-22mm Canon f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Camera Lens From Canon List Price: $1,200.00 Price: $710.00 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Ships from and sold by Adorama Camera Average customer review:

Features

• Excellent optical quality and true wide-angle coverage with select digital SLRs
• Superior AF performance and speed, with full-time manual focus by simply turning ring
• Close-focusing to 9.5 inches — fill the frame with subjects as small as 3.6 x 5.4 inches
• Relatively compact size and light weight for an ultra-wide zoom lens
• Inner focusing system (no front element rotation); length doesn’t change if zoomed
• Circular aperture design — natural highlights, even stopped down two stops
• Electronic diaphragm — manually-set apertures stay constant from f/4.5 thru f/22
• EF S 10 22mm canon mount — exclusively for EOS 20D and Digital Rebel bodies

Customer Digital SLR Lens Reviews

The best lens I own,

I have had this 10 22mm lens for several months now and let me start out by saying WOW. I looked at the lens in the store along with the Sigma 12-24 and I was in total awe of what I saw though the view finder with the Canon 10 22mm. This is an ultra wide angle lens that is incredible. I went home and thought about where I would use this lens and determined that I would use it quite a bit. I went ahead and bought the lens and I continue to be more impressed with it every time I use it. I have used the lens for both close-up (which can give you some very interesting distortion shots)and wide angle shots with great success.

The canon ef s 10 22mm usm is equivalent to 16-35mm field of view using a canon 20D which is not a full frame sensor. With a minimum focal distance of .24m (about 9.5 inches) you can get very close to objects and still get alot of focal width in the photo. There is incredible clarity in the lens. The photos I have taken are very clear with only a slight hint of softening at the corners at 10mm; everything else is sharp after that. There is a little barrel distortion at 10mm but everything else up to 22mm is nice. I have not gotten any light flare in my photos. The Ultrasonic motor is very quiet. The depth of field is outstanding. A slim UV filter helps prevent some slight vignetting at 10mm. With a maximum aperture that ranges from f/3.5 to f/4.5, the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens is a medium speed lens. I would recommend using a tripod if you are at all unsure about your ability to hold the camera still for action shots with this lens. The lens it’s self is fairly light weight. If you are going to use filters the lens requires 77mm.

The answer to the crop sensor problem.,

My take on this lens is that it is an “L” quality optic in a fine, non “L” package. There is nothing else on the market to compete with it (nothing at all), and it produces supurb images. It isn’t an f/2.8 lens, but it is close enough for most uses. The competition from Tamron is a full stop slower, not as sharp, and is awful in dim light compared to the canon 10 22mm lens (sorry, Tamron fans, but the Tamron lens isn’t even playing in the same ballpark).

I use this lens on a 30D body, and I always keep it on hand if I’m doing any indoor, or tight group photography. It is the perfect solution to the perennial problem of not having enough room to capture all the kids at a birthday party in one shot because your back is up against a wall. This lens will just about get your toes into the picture at the widest setting, yet delivers tack sharp, colorful, and contrasty images. The auto focus is spot on, silent, and fast. It is a must have lens for the active amateur, or any pro using a 1.6 crop factor camera. You simply can’t beat this ef digital lens with anything available on the market today.

That beng said, do not try to convince yourself that this will make a good “walkaround” lens. It isn’t. Even at max length, it is far too short to live on your camera as a standard lens. You need this lens, even if you don’t know it yet, but it should not be your first lens, as it will only be used 15 to 20 percent of the time. At those times, it’s performance simply cannot be equaled by any other zoom lens on a 1.6 crop factor camera. You will be amazed by the quality of this lens. It rivals the performance of modern prime lenses, presents a bright viewfinder image, and delivers the goods in tight situations.

This is not a casual assessment, nor a Canon “feel good” moment on my part. I developed my first B&W contact prints in 1964, in my own darkroom at the age of 9 (my parents were concerned:)), and have been an avid photographer ever since. Small, medium, and large format cameras and lenses have passed through my hands over the years, and Canon has become my favorite small format brand. Still, Canon builds some trash lenses that should be avoided. The 10-22 USM is not one of them

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