What is the difference between this lens and using a canon IS telephoto lens?
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This lens is for close up pictures at relatively short distances. The other is a telephoto lens for taking close ups of larger items at longer distances.
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You will have better images if you use the Canon EF 100mm (without IS) Lens with a tripod. Infact, both lenses have the same colour quality at all. The only differences are "IS" and "PRICE". Thanks
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I have tried it several times with no problems. It is a cheaper alternative to the $5000 telephoto lens from Canon. I think you will be pleased.
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USM means that the lens has Ultra Sonic Motors which control the auto focus. Basically a USM lens will focus slightly faster, and make less noise than a non USM Lens. Also it will use slightly less battery power. However if you are using the lens for mainly static subjects, distant landscapes maybe, it won't make a lot of difference which you have. If on the other hand you are trying to photograph birds in flight, USM will be better. There is also a 70-300mm lens with image stabilisation if you have the money, that lens will effectively allow you to hand hold the lens at 300mm without blurring through camera shake. The optics are also much better. http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-70-300mm-4-5-6-USM/dp/B00DY94BUE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387173489&sr=8-2&keywords=canon+ef+70-300mm+f+4-5.6+is+usm
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I don't know the Canon lens so I can't compare.The lens came fitted to an E-M10 camera so the cost was hidden.Read the new review at slrgear.com
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It is a fixed lens, but has a zoom lens, so you can go from close-up to telephoto.
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The Canon SX30is is not intended to use telephoto lens attachments. I have read however, they can work.I have also read that by doing this you may be adding unanticipated weight to the original lens and possible wear falfunction to the lens motor due to added weight.Additionally, I have read (from those who have done this) that the pictures turn out awefully bad. And from my experience using the SX30is, the original photo quality is nothing to brag about. So if you're really intent on doing this, be prepared for some pretty crappy pictures.
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Sorry. Shooting in RAW, though, is always a good idea when you can't afford to lose a shot to over-exposure or other issues.The thing with telecoverters is that it MIGHT have helped but not necessarily so. Some lenses work better with teleconverters than others. For example, my old Tamron 70-300 was probably much worse with a teleconverter than a simple crop. There is also quite a difference between teleconverters and the better generic ones run about $200 and up. The Tamron PRO and Kenko PRO models are the most versatile high quality generic teleconverters. The cheaper generic teleconverters probably aren't worth bothering with and the Sigma and Canon teleconvters ONLY work with a small number of pro level lenses. Sorry. Shooting in RAW, though, is always a good idea when you can't afford to lose a shot to over-exposure or other issues.The thing with telecoverters is that it MIGHT have helped but not necessarily so. Some lenses work better with teleconverters than others. For example, my old Tamron 70-300 was probably much worse with a teleconverter than a simple crop. There is also quite a difference between teleconverters and the better generic ones run about $200 and up. The Tamron PRO and Kenko PRO models are the most versatile high quality generic teleconverters. The... » Read More Sorry. Shooting in RAW, though, is always a good idea when you can't afford to lose a shot to over-exposure or other issues.The thing with telecoverters is that it MIGHT have helped but not necessarily so. Some lenses work better with teleconverters than others. For example, my old Tamron 70-300 was probably much worse with a teleconverter than a simple crop. There is also quite a difference between teleconverters and the better generic ones run about $200 and up. The Tamron PRO and Kenko PRO models are the most versatile high quality generic teleconverters. The cheaper generic teleconverters probably aren't worth bothering with and the Sigma and Canon teleconvters ONLY work with a small number of pro level lenses. « Show Less
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The 2 lenses that attach to the.camera are Canon. The telephoto and wide angle lenses that attach to the Canon lenses are a different brand.
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They both have their strengths: the close-up lens is great for telephoto lenses and you can generally get more magnification by using a close-up lens with a telephoto than you would using an extension tube. The close-up lens is also easier to use because it simply screws on the front of the lens. The extension tubes are better for non-telephotos, and can give you some impressive magnification when used with a macro lens. They also help retain the inherent sharpness of the camera lens you are using.And of course, it is not either/or. You can use a close-up lens and extension tubes together on the same camera lens, with perfectly good results. They both have their strengths: the close-up lens is great for telephoto lenses and you can generally get more magnification by using a close-up lens with a telephoto than you would using an extension tube. The close-up lens is also easier to use because it simply screws on the front of the lens. The extension tubes are better for non-telephotos, and can give you some impressive magnification when used with a macro lens. They also help retain the inherent sharpness of the camera lens you are using.And of course, it is not either/or. You can use a close-up lens and extension... » Read More They both have their strengths: the close-up lens is great for telephoto lenses and you can generally get more magnification by using a close-up lens with a telephoto than you would using an extension tube. The close-up lens is also easier to use because it simply screws on the front of the lens. The extension tubes are better for non-telephotos, and can give you some impressive magnification when used with a macro lens. They also help retain the inherent sharpness of the camera lens you are using.And of course, it is not either/or. You can use a close-up lens and extension tubes together on the same camera lens, with perfectly good results. « Show Less
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It says Canon on the barrel of the lens, but beyond that I do not know. I will add that I also have an older Canon EF75-300 lens & it feels a bit heavier than this new one, but I have already used the new one for 100+ photos & it is working just fine.
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Only the 18-55mm EF-S IS STM Lens + EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens are Canon brand. The others (wide angle and 58 mm telephoto) are a brand I wasn't familiar with and actually we haven't used them yet.
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If you are going to be using the lens for wildlife and bird photograpy, chances are the zoom is going to spend all its time at the 400mm setting. That being the case, the 400mm prime lens is cheaper, lighter and sharper. Unless you can actually afford one of Canons "big" 400mm lens (which are $3-5K more), the 400mm f5.6L is probably your best choice.
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This is the canon version, you want the nikon version:Tokina 80-400/4.5-5.6 AT-X 840 D Telephoto Zoom Lens
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It's a zoom lens, to start with. The Canon is fixed focus, but the Olympus goes from 14-42 mm - wide angle to relatively normal viewing angle. You may get somewhat sharper pictures with the Canon (I don't know the specs, the difference is probably not very noticeable unless you go to a high enlargement) but the versatility of zooms makes them more attractive. The battle rages on the blogs which is best -a fixed prime or a flexible zoom. I go with zooms but pay premium. Since you didn't specify exactly which Canon lens this was, I guess you are talking about $200 vs $300, which is significant at this level, but becomes less so as you investigate high-end lenses.
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This lens performs better in low light. It also has a lower aperture which gives you a lower depth of field. I use this lens all the time for weddings/corporate events. Its the best MFT telephoto I know of.
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This lens is top quality like a primary lens. The image is brighter and with more detail. The telephoto range is broader of course. I found that I no longer need or use the kit lens 105MM that I ordered with my Nex5.
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Question doesn't say anything about usage of lens. 135 has the fastest focusing probably from all Canon EF lenses, it's sharp and produce shallow DOF. But it's fixed. The other two 24-70 and 24-104 are zooms = more versatile lenses. 24-70 is f2.8 what's advantage for focusing in a dark and produce shallower DOF than 24-105. 24-105 has extended range and IS. So if you need universal lens and you shoot a lot in dark conditions - 24-70 f2.8 If you travel a lot or you need longer end than 70mm and focusing speed isn't critical to you - 24-105 f4 If you need longer lens with fast focusing for concerts, headshoots, or you live in darker world - 135 f2 If your concern is technical quality you can't miss with any of them. Marian