Camera Lenses

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

Switching camera brands is an expensive proposition. Different brands have different lens mounts. That means that you may not be able to use your old lenses on your new camera. Fortunately, you...

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...

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...

Routine cleaning of your Canon lens is imperative for the creation of clear images, smooth autofocus functioning and the longevity of the lens. Cleaning a lens doesn't take long, and can be easily...

Canon is one of the most respected camera manufacturers in the industry. Canon also produces a number of lenses for their single-lens reflex cameras. These lenses have a number of special features...

Canon EF lenses are some of the highest-quality glass available in today's photography market. Their competitive price coupled with their superior optics makes them a leader in digital SLRs and...

Can a Pentax lens be used on a Canon XSI camera, which has Canon's EF-S style bayonet mount? The short answer is no. The long answer is kind of, but at a compromise that probably renders it not...

Canon has been making cameras since the launch of the Kwanon in 1936. That first camera came equipped with a Nikon lens, but shortly thereafter, Canon introduced its own line of lenses. Canon lens...

The Canon 100mm lens is ideal for portraits because of the beautiful background blur it produces, its sharp optics and its medium-telephoto focusing range. Knowing how to mount, dismount and focus...

Having a Canon Digital SLR can be a worthy purchase, because it can last for a long time. Plus, its numerous features and accessories allow you the flexibility to advance from beginner to expert...

Choosing a Canon digital camera lens can be really fun and exciting. But at the same time, there are so many camera lenses to choose from, it can be confusing and even frustrating trying to pick...

Canon Inc. is a Japanese camera company. Popular among both novice and professional photographers, Canon manufactures cameras such as the Canon XL2. Canon also produces various camera add-ons. One...