I was looking to buy some lenses for my camera and I wanted to know which brand lens I should buy. I searched for Canon, Sigma, and Quantaray. I noticed Canon lenses are a lot more expensive. Which ever one you choose, what is wrong with the other ones. i.e. if you pick Canon, then tell me what is wrong with Sigma and Quantaray.
Are Nikkor lenses better than Canon and are they only for Nikon?

If I have a regular SLR camera (Canon)
Is it possible for my lenses to fit a digital SLR?

Whould it have to be another Canon, or would a Nikon work too?

I'm looking to get a lenses for my digital SLR nikon. I was wondering if someone could tell me if I am standing in the same position and I want to zoom in on something (right now I have a 35-135mm zoom) would it be better to go with a smaller number like 15-55mm or go 7-300mm? Which one is going to give me more of closer shot when standing in the same position?

I may have already asked this question but it went into the wrong catagory maybe. Anyway, I have a bunch of older ai lenses which are very high quality. I'm having to switch to a new digital Nikon. Which body will accept old lenses. Also can I achieve the old crome look easily with a new digital camera? I need to get compressed long lens shots that can blend and look like the magic that is crome film. I hate to change but it's tough to get crome film processed nowadays. What to do? Thankyou. Stay sharp!

my friend has a couple sigma lenses form a camera she has. It's new but she doesn't use them and said I could have them They are sigma lenses for a film SLR camera. They are the sigma 70-300 and the sigma 28-90 lenses. DO you think they are compatable with my Nikon D-80 DSLR

My father has a Nikon 70 and I am thinking about gettig into Digital SLR with the Nikon 40 are the lenses compatable?

Hello again and thanks for the info on my previous question of Nikon D3000 VS Canon XSi. I've decided to get the Nikon D3000 with 18-55 mm lens so I can learn the ropes for a couple of years. Now my question is for a good Telephoto Zoom lens with some macro capability just in case. I found a Sigma lens on B&H: the Sigma 70-300 mm. f/4-5.6 DG Macro Autofocus AF-D Lens. I've read the reviews and so far it seems like a very good lens- I saw similar things on Amazon where people praised it. I know and understand the things I see repeated so many times it pisses me off by now:

A) You get what you pay for. (Not necessarily true IMO but that's another story, not in the mood for ranting about it)
B) First party is always superior.
C) Do not buy third party unless you're in absolute necessity. ( -_- )

However, I've made up my mind. My belief from experience with a Vivitar V3800N film SLR (yes I owned a Vivitar) is that any lens will do as long as you understand it and practice with it and understand its intricacies so you can work with them to the best of your ability. That is my stand. But I digress- returning to subject: if you have used them, are you happy with the results? I've seen pictures taken with this lens and they seem very good but just in case.

And please, PLEASE, don't answer things like OH MAI GADZ BUY FIRST PARTY LENSES BECAUSE INSERT BRAND HERE SUCKS because that is not the question. I'm asking if a Sigma lens has worked for people. Comparing it to Nikon or Canon lenses is another subject entirely- and not the thing I'm looking for. Thank you!

When should I use and shouldnt use a 18-200mm 5.6 lens?
I also use a 70-300mm and 50mm 2.8 lens I could use instead, if you could suggest when are best times for using each. Should I just use 50mm as much as possible, and just try cropping the image down?
the 50mm is a prime lens 2.8 nikon

1. I want close range nature photography.
2. I want a good lens for portrait photography.
I would like a lens (or lenses) that could be used on more than one camera (eg Canon and Nikon), but there is little chance I will ever switch to a film camera.

does each slr company make its own lenses?
I know canon makes canon lenses. same with nikon.
Does sony use other peoples lenses? Or do they make their own? Same with Olympus?

As an artist, I use a Polaroid 600 camera to take referance shots. The plastic lens simple camera just barely cuts it. I have a Yashica 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 double lens reflex camera that takes 120 film and a Graflex Nortia that takes the same. The format is almost the same size as Polaroid 600. I also have a couple of Nikon 35 mm's. Is there not an attachment that snaps onto the back, allowing me to take instant, high quality Polaroid 600 photos? Also, anyone know if they make Polaroid 600 film in Black and White?

I have a Nikon -80 35mm camera that I love but would like ito convert it to digital i possible. If it's not possible to convert it does Nikon make a Digital SLR that has interchangable lenses?

Hi,
I was wondering if this lens is compatible with the Nikon D3000 SLR? Thanks!!

In case there is a good place that I may not be familiar with, please inform me.

I do not use ebay to sell, too many fees etc. I already have a listing on cragist list. I know about www.keh.com as well, but the prices they give you are ridiculously low.

Are there any forums that have a classifieds section perhaps? Or any other place like that where it is free to post what you have up for sale?

I am selling a nikon mount sigma 105mm macro lens.

So someone I know accidentally knocked some Coke onto my Nikon L2 last thanksgiving and as such left me with a sticky lens and shutter doors. There is a faint spot in the lcd but other than that everything seems to work fine. Would I ruin the lens if I cleaned it with a q-tip and some rubbing alcohol or do you have any suggestions on what to clean the sticky shutter doors with?

Thanks!

I haven't actually started taking pictures but I already know I want a Nikon D3000. I really like pictures taken with a fisheye lens. Would this be a good lens for me to save up for so I can get it when I get my camera or should I take pictures for a little bit and then buy this lens?

http://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-Aspherical-Fisheye-Digital-Cameras/dp/B002LTWDSK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1257812086&sr=1-2

i'm thinking of buying the nikon P80 or one of the cannon rebels. does anyone have any experience with using a telephoto lens from a film camera on an SLR camera? would i work?

What would be the best lens for taking close ups of lions and tigers at the zoo? I am currently using 70-300mm VR nikon and looking to take better quality shots. For some reason my images are being rejected reason being "too blurry when enlarged full size"

I have an old 35mm FILM Nikon from 1985 that I used throughout high school in my photography class.It came with a Quantaray, Nikkor, and another brand lens I can't recall.I have not used the camera since graduating and have loaned it to my cousin who is taking a class in the last couple of years. The lenses are kinda funky/don't really work and I chose not to invest in buying lenses for the camera especially since I recently made an investment in buying Canon equipment.

I recently purchased a Canon DSLR and have the following lenses(including the kit lens)
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L
Canon 50mm f/1.8
Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Tamron 18-200 3.5-6.3(<-eh, yeah I know what you're gonna say here)

I'm a beginner here so be easy and be clear with me please.

1. What CANON 35mm SLR camera should I get?
(something that could sustain that 24-70 lens-it weighs a ton-
I would be safe to assume that the rebels are out of the question)
2. How many of the lens I own are compatible with Canon film SLRs?
3.Will I need a lens adapter to use the lenses with the film camera?

Please include any other information, links, or suggestions.Thanks!
Something I could buy under 0 maybe even 400 used probably that Eos 1v would probably empty out my invisible pocket if I have any after buying that 24-70 lens.I'm not looking for something too fancy since for now I rather use my digital. I just know that the rebel is too little of a camera and the other one is too much money for me right now.
I don't need a new DSLR. I use a 1D Mark III. I want the film camera to use when I want to use film, example, taking another photography class that uses film. AE models that use FD are too old for my liking. I don't want to invest in FD lenses, no matter how cheap they may cost. If thats the case I would just stick to my old Nikon and buy lenses for that. Can't I just get some names of cameras by now? I understand the whole EF and EFs thing since.

should I buy a D40 Digital SLR 2 Lens Camera Outfit w/18-55mm ED II DX AF-S & 55-200mm ED DX AF-S Lenses -52mm- or a
Nikon D-50 6.0MP Digital SLR Camera with a 28-80mm LENS and 70-300mm LENS? do i need to buy a flash too? the later deal is second hand and is on ebay and it says it's like new. the first deal is brand new. both of the cameras have two lenses.

CANON,NIKON,SIGMA,TAMRON

I cant afford a really expensive fish eye lense for my nikon d 80, and yesterday I came across this. Does anyone have one, and can tell me if its even worth the 60$? Will this even work on my 28-80 mm lense? here is the link:http://www.amazon.com/Precision-Design-Digital-Lenses-Minolta/dp/B000S6OBAG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Thanks

I'm not up to date with the digital market so this is why i am asking. I hear that Cannon and Nikon are good but Olympus is also pulling through nowadays. The price does not matter to me, i just want to have the most advantage at my hands, so whatever the price is i am willing to pay. I know that photographic skill is involved but i have that area covered, i just need a good camera and the best lenses for Urban, Nature and landscape photography.

Okay so I know there's no such thing as a free lunch, and when you compare a 500mm nikkor lens, the price is like 100 times more. But overall if a nikkor gets a 10/10 and this gets a 7 then it might be worth the risk.

http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Rokinon-500mm-Mirror-Lens-for-Nikon-Mount/3163609/product.html

I'm the Director of Photography on a feature film that we're going to start filming in April or May 2010. This is a small budget film because that's all we can afford, so I'm trying not to use a huge budget on camera. The Director and I have decided to film digital at 30P in a 35mm film mode, because it's not a major theatrical release (Sundance Film Festival and maybe a local theater). So, I was thinking that a good way to save money would be to use a manual SLR lens (Nikon, Sony, or Carl Zeiss), because they are 35mm photography lenses, and then Cokin filters on the front of the lens. What do you think? Do you think it will work well?

If not, could you give me a link or something to a good video lens website? Thanks!

And by the way, we're currently looking at a Sony HVR V7U or the new Red Scarlet for the camera. They are both about ,000 cameras.