Camera Lens
Submitted by zen on 30 November, 2005 - 00:51.
Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 3 October, 2005 - 19:34.
Nikon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D Autofocus Zoom Nikkor Lens from Nikon.
I use this lens on my D70 DSLR, I haven't used it with film.
This lens is great for wilderness-hiking or touristing/walking around the city. While the pictures are not as good as a dedicated lens, this jack of all trades almost never leaves my camera for day to day shots.
The 105mm (~150 on dslr) has allowed me to take great shots that are normally out of reach such as statues around town and animals in the distance.
The 28mm (~45) is wide enough for a nice landscape shot.
The Macro feature is great for insects or jewelery.
If you're just walking around, ready to take a picture of anything that comes up then this lens is a great choice.
I never use a flash and my low light pictures have turned out great despite the small aperture...so long as it's not a picture of a moving target (i.e. cat or child).
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 3 October, 2005 - 19:34.
Pentax 16-45mm f/4.0 SMC PDA ED AL Zoom Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras from Pentax, Usually ships in 24 hours. The list price is around US$599.95. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $388.91.
This lens will be one of Pentax's classics, I think. There's nothing very sexy about it. It uses the old Pentax screwdriver-in-slot AF (as opposed to their new in-lens HSM), its maximum aperture's only f/4, and its zoom range ends at an odd point, 45mm (67.5mm equivalent on Pentax DSLR's) -- a bit short of traditional portrait length. It lacks the build quality of Pentax's premium DA* lenses. It isn't weatherproof.
But at this price point it's a gem. The build is decent, and by using plastic instead of metal, putting the AF motor in the camera rather than in the lens, limiting the aperture to f/4 and the zoom range to 3X, Pentax kept the lens light and small. It's not expensive, it has a constant aperture, autofocus is fast and accurate, and (most important) it's optically excellent.
I already have the Pentax DA* 50-135/2.8, a beautiful zoom, and thought of buying the matching DA* 16-50/2.8, but I was put off by reports of poor quality control in the 16-50. So instead (and for ha...
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 3 October, 2005 - 19:34.
| Sealife SL970 Wide Angle Lens, was released on 2002-10-14 from SeaLife, Usually ships in 24 hours. The list price is around US$99.99. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $94.75.
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 3 October, 2005 - 19:34.
Nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AutoFocus Zoom Nikkor Lens from Nikon. The list price is around US$0.00.
I use this lens on my D80 and its a great lens and has great color. This and my 18-200vr are my walk around lens. When photographing not needing the longer distance this is my choice over the 18-200vr.Its a full frame lens that is a perfect fit on a DX camera. Very sharp!
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 3 October, 2005 - 19:34.
Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras from Nikon, Usually ships in 24 hours. The list price is around US$443.99. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $329.95.
Got this lens a month or so ago, perhaps longer. Build is strong and the quality of the images are superb. Now I just wish I had a full frame camera to go with it!
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 3 October, 2005 - 19:34.
| Vivitar PC1 Shutter Cord from Vivitar. The list price is around US$9.99.
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 3 October, 2005 - 19:34.
Canon ET-86 Lens Hood for EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens from Canon Cameras US, Usually ships in 24 hours. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $65.00.
Hoods offer several benefits to the photographer. Primarily the hood shades the lens from stray light that may result in an unwanted discoloration or hazing of the image, or the appearance of lens flare. Shading your lens helps improve contrast and image quality. A hood is not required to eliminate these problems, as any item used to shade the lens will provide the same protection from stray light. The hood is convenient in that it is built to offer protection while ensuring that it will not inadvertently find its way into your image.
Photographers often state the protective abilities of a hood as a reason to have one. This hood being a solid petal shapped three and three quarters inch long offers some protection from keeping moisture and wind blown debris off the from lens element. There is nothing more irritating than reviewing your images to find dust spots or other flaws. When in place, the hood can protect the lens from impacting solid objects. Replacing a damaged hood is usually cheaper tha...
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 3 October, 2005 - 19:34.
Canon ET67 Lens Hood for Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens from Canon Cameras US, Usually ships in 24 hours. The list price is around US$55.00. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $34.38.
I bought this product just because I want all my equipment to be canon, so I don't believe there is much difference among this product and the ones produced by non-canon companies. (4 stars because the price)
regards,
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 3 October, 2005 - 19:34.
Canon EW63II Lens Hood for EF 28 f/1.8, 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 & 28-105 f/4.0-5.6 SLR Lens from Canon Cameras US, Usually ships in 24 hours. The list price is around US$29.00. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $26.85.
This lens hood is very well made, but a little expensive. It is worth it in the long run because it protects your lens from accidental dings and absorbs shock. The inside of the hood is lined with black felted material that helps absorb unwanted light.
Pros: felted interior, high quality
Cons: costlier than other brands
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