I know nothing about a camera. I have 14-42 mm lens is this 40-150mm for more close up photos. Thanks,
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Correct. Those numbers relate to the lens' focal length, and the longer the lens is the greater the zoom.
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It is not a close up lens. It is a telephoto lens which means it will make distant object look closer. The 14-42 lens should have a close up function.
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Hi, You say you have the 14-42, indicating that you have a Micro 4/3 camera, either Olympus or Panasonic Lumix. The lens is designed for use on a 4/3 camera and will require an adapter to work on your camera. As one of the other people said, it will not let you get in close for things like flower photography, it is more of a telephoto zoom that lets you bring distant objects closer. It is a big lens but a sharp lens. If your object is to get very close, the Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro is a beautiful, sharp lens. Good luck.
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I have several differing lens for my Olympus and find the 40-150mm the most appropriate for portraiture. A 14-42 lens will allow you to get physically close to your subject.
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I don't have that camera, so I can't tell you directly. However, if your lens can accept screw-on attachments it will tell you in small numbers on the very front of the lens what the diameter is. The threads are standardized, so you just need the right diameter ... usually in the 48 - 58 mm range for "normal" lenses.
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Generally, it is a personal style/preference depending on the desired effect. If you're looking to up your game with the subject matter you've mentioned, I wouldn't buy a 24. If you're shooting with an aps sized sensor you're gonna have a multiplier effect on your lens making you 50 even better a lens. I would, in your situation, investigate a fast (2.8) zoom lens in the "standard" range (28-80). I love canon's 17-55 2.8is. This awesome if you have an aps size sensor. Good luck!
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I have the kit 14-45 lens and have had good results with a Tiffen closeup filter (a +10) - it wasn't cheap, but it does allow the camera to focus down to about six inches and the image quality is quite good.
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I have the canon 17-85mm lens and it works great. You could also get the 40mm pancake or if you have a bit more of a buget, get the 24-105 mm canon lens, it is a sweet lens with a sharp image.
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I would be very cautious for such a good deal. It may be real but you may want to double check again. A while ago, Amazon has the body + 14 to 52 mm lens for 588. If you buy the 40 to 150 lens, it will be just a bit over 700. Not as cheap as 630 but still a pretty good deal.
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This lens goes from 14mm (wide angle) to 150mm. The lens you are comparing it to starts at 40mm (80mm equiv) so does not let you get the wider angle shots. My 14-150mm lens is my favorite on my Olympus E-M1 -- even though I also have the Olympus Pro 12-40mm at twice the price. I love the versatility.
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I would guess that would depend on exactly what type of pictures that you want. I find that my 18/55 has become my go-to lens for a lot of my photographic shooting because my teacher wants us to "get close, close, close". Another weapon in the arsenal couldn't hurt.
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No,this is a standard lens for a more simple camera. You have a great camera,your better off with a longer lens,like a 18-135mm
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If you're using on the APC-S type sensor (i.e. like on the Sony a6000) there will be a crop factor of about x1.5 (so this is equivalent to about 45MM --> 30 * 1.5) - oops - looks like this was already answered below. Great lens - not as sharp as I was expecting in low light - for which situation you're better off with Sony's 50mm f/1.8).
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Some people need more than just 14mm. Shooting at 24mm, or anything in between, can create a drastically different image. I use this lens to shoot interiors for real estate (amongst other things), the zoom aspect is invaluable in tight spaces and also allows me to achieve the right balance between rectilinear distortion - which is often very noticeable at 14mm - and the desired field of view.
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It wouldn't be either better or worse. That would depend mainly on your apature settings. The 18-140mm allows a weirder zoom range. Your best bet is to find This for cheaper: Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX ED VR Nikkor Wide-Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras
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17-40 should do very well. It's wide enough, though you need to decide if 40 mm is enough for you on the long end. If you don't need that wide a lens, the 24-105 is a good alternative though on crop sensor 7D, the wide end is equivalent to almost 38mm. Just consider all these factors before final decision. You could ask for more advise at our photography forum:http://photographyclubofindia.com/boards/index.php
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I have 14-42 lens , and the camera is quite comfortable, 4 oz sounds wrong indeed, maybe 1.5-2 lbs. The data is available of various sites to compare.
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The cheaper lens is a 40-150mm, the more expensive is 14-150, allowing wide angle shots through to approx 10 x zoom. It minimises lens changeovers, there's a better chance of having the "right" lens on the camera at any time.
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The 18-140mm lens is a very good lens. I did trade mine for a 16-85mm lens that fit my work better. Also I have used the18-200mm lens which is also a very good lens. I don't think you could go wrong with any of these lens. The choice remains on what you want from your lens.
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It depends on what you need it for. The 14-45 lens is one of the sharpest I own. It is a great walk around lens since it's focal range is very versatile. I also have the 45-150 which I use for when I need the extended range. If you're looking to get a lens to take shots of different things in different situations, get the 14-45. Take note that the 14-42 is a different lens. Not as Sharp as this one is.