Camera Lenses

Photographers often have telephoto and macro lenses in their camera bag. Macro lenses have extra-close focusing capability, while telephoto lenses photograph items from a distance. Macro lenses...

A creative camera filter is a glass or plastic attachment that fits onto the front of your camera lens, giving photographs a different look. Filters can add "softness," color tints, star effects...

You can use most SLR cameras, whether beginning or advanced, with a variety of lenses. You can purchase the camera body by itself and then buy one or more lenses according to your needs. This...

Manufacturers adhere to very stringent guidelines and processes when producing camera lenses. Such good manufacturing practices (GMPs) produce exquisite optical devices. If the handy photographer...

Cleaning a DSLR lens can seem a daunting task to the new camera owner, especially if your previous experience is limited to point and shoot cameras. Don't worry, taking care of your DSLR lens is...

Lenses come in a variety of focal lengths with different optical characteristics--wide angle, telephoto, ultra-wide angle and more. Optical science differentiates one from the other, but choosing...

In comparing Canon lenses manufactured in Japan and Taiwan, buyers should remember first that the mother company is in Japan, and that the factory there has more experience producing lenses. Take...

Auto focus cameras dominate the world of photography. Every camera type from point-and-shoot to the advanced digital single-lens-reflex (DSLR) makes use of auto focus lens technology. Is it...

Wide-angle lenses generally have a close focusing distance and a wide angle of view, approximately 55 degrees across the photo's widest point. Wide-angle lens focal lengths differ based on the...

Wide angle zoom lenses are a popular choice for photographers who shoot landscapes, cityscapes, and architecture. Photographers who use the Canon 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, 10D, and Rebel X series, have...

Every photographer is looking for the ideal lens that covers most of the zoom range at which they shoot. Changing lenses is inconvenient and introduces dust and moisture into the sensor. A lens...

According to most sources, these lenses are manufactured by Sigma. Various photography discussion boards mention Tamron, Vivitar, Cosina/Phoenix and Tokina as other possible manufacturers.

Tokina is a Japanese, third-party camera lens manufacturer that produces lenses for major camera companies including Canon. Lenses manufactured and sold by Tokina are intended to be used with...

Using a telephoto lens for macro photography is a great way to save money and add a new dimension to your photography. A telephoto lens can photograph objects at close range, giving you access to...

Since the 1980s Nikon has continuously evolved its autofocus technology to take advantage of new innovations and respond to consumer demand. The various advancements differ in autofocus speed,...

Low maximum aperture standard zoom lenses are among the most popular options for photographers, and those who shoot Canon DSLRs have several excellent choices in this category. The Sigma 24-70 and...

When Nikon introduced their 18-200 mm lens in 2005, it quickly became one of the most popular in the company's lineup. It wasn't long before other companies rose to meet consumers' demand for an...

Wide angle lenses for digital SLRs have changed since the days of film, in part because the APS-C sensors used on the sub-$2,000 SLRs crop the image by a factor of 1.6. This means that a 10mm wide...

A camera zoom lens is a feature designed for shooting photos over distance or to improve image features close-up. Zoom lenses come with a variety of designs and features, and are either detachable...

The Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED and Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM share a lot of specifications in common. They both offer image stabilization to reduce blur from...

The 18-200 lens, which both Nikon and Canon offer to their customers, is the most popular "all-in-one" lens in either company's inventory. Nikon introduced its first, in November 2005. Canon,...

The lens of a camera is an important element in taking superb photographs. You do not just buy an expensive camera for great pictures, you need a quality lens too. To continue taking crisp and...

The introduction of digital cameras created some confusion with how to interpret lens focal lengths. While most photographers were accustomed to comparing lenses in relation to 35 mm film---so...

The Nikon 18-55mm and the 18-70mm lenses are both sold as options with some of Nikon's enthusiast and semiprofessional cameras. Lenses offered this way are classified as "kit lenses" and normally...

When choosing lenses for your Nikon DSLR, you have a choice between Nikon lenses and other brands, such as Sigma. When shopping for Nikon lenses, don't be confused by the brand name. Nikon lenses...

Sepia refers to a photograph or picture that uses a brown monochromatic color set. If used appropriately, sepia filters can add a rustic, dramatic charm to even mundane subjects.

The Sigma Corporation of America manufacturers single lens reflex camera lenses, in addition to cameras and flash units, for photography purposes. Known for high quality lens optics, lightweight...

If you're looking to buy photographic equipment for your new digital SLR camera, choosing lenses can be quite confusing. Canon, Sigma and Tamron are all experienced manufacturers of high-quality...

The Nikon 10-24mm and 12-24mm lenses are intended for use with the APS-C size sensor cameras such as the D40, D90 and the D300. They are targeted toward semi-professionals. As is typical of this...

The Nikon 55-200mm and the 70-300mm are great lenses for sports photography or landscape work. On an APS-C sensor camera, they provide the 35mm equivalent magnification of 300mm on the 55-200mm...

The Nikon 16 to 85mm and 17 to 55mm wide-angle zoom lenses were both developed for the DX (APS-C size sensor) format cameras, such as the D90, D300 and the D2X. The 16 to 85mm lens is intended for...

Can't seem to choose between the Canon 10-22mm lens and the Sigma 10-20mm lens? While they are similar, there are a few differences between each lens that may make your decision easier on which...

The Sony Cybershot DSC-H9 built-in lens is a Carl Zeiss lens with 15x optical zoom and 25x digital zoom. It is a F2.4-4.5 lens with a focal range of 5.2 to 78mm making it a good all around lens...

The Nikon 16-85mm and 18-200mm lenses were developed for the Nikon APS-C size sensor cameras such as the D40, D80, D90 and D300. These lenses fill the gap between the consumer lenses and the pro...

When shopping for a digital camera, you are likely to see numbers for optical zoom and digital zoom thrown around. The two are substantially different from each other, and for true quality, one is...

Aspheric lenses are a commonly preferred type of lens in both photography and eyeglasses. Their appeal stems from both a cosmetic benefit to a functional improvement over conventional lenses. They...

Digital single lens reflex (SLR) cameras allow photographers the flexibility of using different lenses. Some lenses, like the 50 mm, have a fixed focal length; other lenses, like the EF 17-40mm,...

Nikon offers several zoom lenses designed especially for digital SLR cameras. A zoom lens has the ability to vary its focal length, allowing the photographer to include more or less of the subject...

There is a reason Nikon has sold over fifty million lenses; they build excellent optics and control electronics. The Nikon (Nikkor) 80-200mm and 70-200mm lenses are highly prized by both pros and...

There are two types of Nikon lenses: digital SLR, or DSLR, lenses and standard Nikon lenses. Both types of lenses will work with all Nikon camera bodies. Different photographers have different...

Nikon is a corporate giant that makes numerous optical, electronic devices. But the company's history revolves around top-notch cameras and some of the best lenses available today. The corporation...

Aside from giving you a wide range of focal lengths, a zoom lens also can be used for special effects and to follow moving subjects, among other things. Especially with digital lenses, zoom lenses...

It is not something most photographers--pros or amateurs--think about, but their work would be much harder without lens coatings. The reason is that lenses work better with coatings because they...

Sigma's reputation as the cheap alternative to Canon camera equipment seems to extend to the price tags of the Sigma 50-150mm and the Canon 70-200mm lenses. But does the Sigma lens really stand up...

Since its founding in 1961, Japan's Sigma Corporation has been a pioneer in aftermarket lenses and accessories for photographers. Set up as a major competitor to the giants of Canon and Nikon,...

The major question between the Canon 18-55 mm II and the 17-55 mm USM lenses is one of quality and pricing. Examining them side by side, viewing their quality, and their end results can help to...