I bought this camera a while ago and I'm trying to find a compatible long-range lens, any suggestions?
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The SX40's lens doesn't come off; its large size is due to an long 35x zoom range, one that is unmatched by any existing SLR lens
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I have a Canon SX40HS that I love. I'm not sure if you have the same camera, but it sounds like you do. It's the only small camera I have. My other is a Nikon D60 with a 200 mm lens. I love it too, but it's much bigger, and I only use it for serious photo shoots. My little camera does a great job, so it's the one I use most.
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Thanks again. I'll be deciding by the end of the week, because I'll have to return the Canon by Saturday! Another thing re: the Panasonic is that you can attach certain lenses to it to extend the zoom and possibly some other stuff. I like that Idea. I love cameras with big wide lenses on them!Take care, and thanks for your thoughts.
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Carl, that's funny. I have a very nice looking Mamiya 645 Pro TL and a Zenze Bronica ETRS II (medium format film systems) sitting on my shelf. I did give one of my Nikon D2Xs cameras to my son in law, so hopefully he'll appreciate it and get into photography.
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I had a similar problem, but in my case, the lens would not open and extend. I looked at various websites about how to fix this type of problem (but on other cameras), but never got it to work. Unfortunately, it was just weeks after the warranty period, and because I really like the camera, I ended up buying another one, which -- so far -- has not misbehaved.
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You need to buy an adapter for the wide angle, they are not canon. The two canon lenses work great. The 18 to 55 is a good all around lens. The package deal wasn't bad. I'm a little annoyed about the wide angles not being compatible.
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either the 200 2.8L or 70-200 2.8L are excellent for that purpose. They are significantly better than the lenses you own. In that focal length they are top of the line.
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Thanks for the information. I was using a Canon 28-135 IS USM as my walk around travel lens and loved it until it got stolen in an airport! :-( Now I'm in the market for a new lens and I'm leaning towards the Tamron. I've used their lens in my past photography life with my old AE-1 Program and I'd LOVE the 18-270 if I can swing the $$$. I'm hunting eBay as well, as that's where I got my 28-135 and had NO problems with it at all!
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Many thanks for replying. Have just ordered an adapter ( cheaply), as I only wanted the lens to play around with. Lesson learnt ; Hubby cannot buy lenses without me knowing what he's paying out for !!
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I do not know whether it is compatible but I would like to mention that I have sold this lens again because it was not sharp enough. It is wonderful to have a 10x zoom lens, and ok for video recording (lower resolution), but it is not sharp enough for plain photography. Then you might just as well use a point and shoot camera. I recommend instead buying the Panasonic 35-100 mm f/2.8, which is super-sharp, good for portraits, children, and mountain landscapes.
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Before buy it, check in the canon page if the lens are compatible with your camera. thats the same that i did before buy it.
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Try looking into a Canon PowerShot A1000 IS. Has a viewfinder...under $150..Also uses AA batteries...another plus..
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I have a D60, which is a much older camera, and it works good. In fact it is the lens I most use.
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As long as it has the micro four thirds mount (MFT or M43 for typical abbreviations). I'm pretty sure that's the only option for that camera, but I haven't checked in a while. It's a really great lens though.
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Yes, that's actually my camera but it's other name is 600D... It's working perfectly, I'm loving it... But I recommended (if you have the money) take 18-200m more useful for closer range or 75-300 for longer range... But if you want in the middle like I did then this is your perfect solution
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call Canon customer service ... I spoke with them when I was looking at this lens .. excellent support. Good luck.
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Larry, I have done the exact thing you have been doing. I need/prefer optical viewfinders also and can't find one to suit my needs anymore. I wrote an email to Canon about a year ago, when I was camera shopping, asking why they are eliminating it on most of their new (new at that time) Powershots. The reply I got was that they're responding to consumers who are demanding larger LCD screens and don't need optical viewfinders. I replied that they should start reading forums to see how many people are lamenting the lack of viewfinders. Some people don't like to use the LCD because it eats up battery power. Others, like me, live in the desert with bright sunshine that renders the camera pretty useless with only a washed-out LCD screen. I asked the person at Canon to pass on my pleadings to Canon powers-that-be to not eliminate optical viewfinders. I also need a Powershot size with 6x or higher optical zoom for my business use, and I love my A720IS, but that was discontinued in 2008 so I can't buy another. I can't afford $300+ for a new camera. Canon appears to no longer care about consumer comments and just goes with the flow. I have three Powershots, but may have to move on to a non-canon if I can find a camera that better matches my needs. I can't be loyal to Canon if they no longer offer what I'm looking for.
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I have a Nikon and auto focus works for me. If I remember correctly, Tamaron makes a lens with Canon mounts as well. I'd look into that.