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47%off Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens

By ⋅ December 8, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This is a pretty screaming deal! At 47% off the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 zoom lens making this lens $634.00!! That is almost  half off! Plus free shipping! I like to keep a list of accessories and lenses I would like to own. Then I watch Craigslist, Amazon any place I think I might be able to get a good deal! Then when you see the price you can afford that is when you buy!

Product Official Description:

Capture the far-off action of fast-paced sports or zoom in for an intimate portrait with the Canon EF 70-200mm telephoto zoom lens. This high-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens is distinguished by such features as an f/4 maximum aperture, an inner focusing system, and a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM). The last two features combine to deliver quick and quiet autofocusing–a priority for many amateur and professional photographers. In addition, photographers can attach and use a circular polarizing filter without difficulty because the front lens element does not rotate during focusing. Compatible with the same tripod collar (sold separately) used with the EF 300mm f/4L USM lens, the lens carries a one-year warranty.

Focal length: 70-200mm
Maximum aperture: 1:4.0
Lens construction: 16 elements in 13 groups
Diagonal angle of view: 34 to 12 degrees
Focus adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM
Closest focusing distance: 3.9 feet
Zoom system: Rotating type
Filter size: 67mm
Dimensions: 3.0 inches in diameter, 6.8 inches long
Weight: 25 ounces

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS

By ⋅ December 5, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

I think the Canon EF-S 55-250mm is a good lens to own.  If you want to take a step up from your kit lens add a little more zoom in your life, but don’t want to invest tons of money.  I think this is a good lens and you can’t beat the price for only $199.99.

I have this lens, use it and love it. Of course there are better lenses on the market, but for the price I have not a single complaint about it.

As you would expect it is good for the far away scene. I also  like to use it for portraits. With my aperture set to around 5.6, zoom in on that person and you will get a nice portrait!

Official Product Description:

Focal length: 55-250mm
Maximum aperture: f/4 to f/5.6
Lens construction: 12 elements in 10 groups, including one UD-glass element
Diagonal angle of view: 27 degrees (at 50 feet) to 6 degrees (at 15 feet), with APS-C image sensors
Focus adjustment: DC motor, gear-driven (front focusing design)
Closest focusing distance: 3.6 feet (0.31x maximum close-up magnification)
Filter size: 58mm
Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 4.3 inches long
Weight: 13.8 ounces
Warranty: 1 year

Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera Kit 70-300 VR Lens

By ⋅ April 26, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Savings! Right now there is a instant savings of $250.00 until May 1 st, 2010. Currently the price is $1,489.90 -$250.00 instant savings = $1,139.90 at BHPhoto Video for the Nikon D90. oh yes and there is also free shipping available.

Item Kit:

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED Autofocus Lens –

is a high-performance super telephoto zoom lens that has been designed to meet the demands of both digital and 35mm format SLR users. It offers a 4.3x zoom with a range of 70-300mm (equivalent 105-450mm on a DX Nikon D-SLR) and features ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that ensure superior optical performance.

D90 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body)

12.3 Megapixel
DX Format CMOS Sensor
3″ VGA LCD Display
Live View
Self-Cleaning Sensor
D-Movie Mode
High Sensitivity (ISO 3200)
4.5 fps Burst
In-Camera Image Editing
Features
Specifications

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

By ⋅ April 16, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

I have the Canon kit lens – 18-55mm, but it’s only a f/3.5-5.6. When I take pictures in the house there just isn’t enough light sometimes. I have to crank up the ISO or I adjust my shutter speed so much that it just wont work for hand held. It doesn’t take long after you buy your first DSLR camera to realize f/2.8 is pretty awesome!

Now who has the best deal today… Amazon has it listed for $1329.00 + Free Shipping! Bhphotovideo has it listed for $1399.00 + Free Shipping!

Official Product Description:

The Zoom Lens EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM was developed as the successor to the EF28-70mm f/2.8L USM lens released in November 1993. Featuring a new optical system design, the new zoom lens delivers an expanded zoom range with a 24 mm wide-angle focal length, ideally suiting it to digital image sizes, while also maintaining or improving on the outstanding image quality of the superseded model.Moreover, the power of the focusing lens group has been increased to allow a minimum focusing distance of just 0.38 meters, the shortest in its class at the time, throughout the entire zoom range. The new EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM also features a circular diaphragm, to give better background blur, and utilizes only lead-free glass optics in consideration of the environment.

Technical Details:

  • EF mount; standard zoom lens; Comes with Lens Cap E77U, Rear Lens Cap, Lens Hood EW-83F, Soft Lens Case 1219.
  • Ultra-low Dispersion glass with Fluorite elements; inner focusing ring; full-time manual focus; aspherical lens
  • 24-70mm focal length
  • f/2.8 constant maximum aperture
  • UltraSonic Motor (USM) AF actuator


Here is a “Test Photos” video from the Canon EF f/2.8 24-70mm

Need some extra Distance? – Canon EF 1.4x II Extender

By ⋅ March 30, 2010 ⋅ 5 comments

The Canon EF 1.4x II Extender – seems like a great idea. Who wouldn’t want to get just a bit closer to your subject without having to step closer. A couple things I noticed when taking a look -

  • With this extender attached, the f/ stop decreases by 1 stop.
  • Auto focusing is possible combined with a lens that has an f/4 or faster aperture.

Amazon has it listed for $304.95 + 9.50 shipping.  It is a few dollars less at BHPhoto $309.00 + Free Shipping

Official Product Description:

Canon is an industry leader in professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive product line enables businesses and consumers worldwide to capture, store and distribute visual information. Cannon provides a wide range of accessories that are fully tested and 100% compliant with the corresponding equipment. All accessories are noted for their high reliability and superior quality.The Company offers its new EF 1.4x II extender that is designed for use with all Canon EOS System cameras and most high-end EF telephoto and super-telephoto lenses including all fixed-focal length L-series lenses from 135mm to 1200mm as well as several L-series EF telephoto zoom lenses. Its new internal anti-reflection construction improves contrast even when shooting in heavy backlit conditions. The EF 1.4x II extender will give photographers the additional telephoto capabilities they need without sacrificing image quality. In addition, the compact design of the extender will allow photographers to travel with a lighter, more compact gadget bag.

Technical Details:

  • 1.4x telephoto extender for multiplying focal length of Canon 135mm or longer lenses
  • Fits all 135mm or longer fixed focal length lenses and some 70-200mm telephoto lenses
  • Preserves autofocus on any EOS camera when combined with f/4 or faster lens
  • Weather-resistant construction and improved anti-reflective surfaces in the barrel
  • Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 1.1 inches long; weighs 7.8 ounces

Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8

By ⋅ February 11, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

I have been looking for an new affordable lens.  I always look  to Canon for additional lenses, but found out you don’t have to  stick with just  Canon.  I own a Canon 18-55mm  f/3.5 – 5.6 the problem is I don’t like using the flash on my Canon very bright and annoying I feel. Especially when you’re in a small room. I want use only natural light so I have been thinking about getting a new lens. The  Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 SP XR Di II VC (Vibration Compensation) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras is the one am checking out.

Amazon has it listed for $626.01 + free shipping.  There is a Rebate Offer: Receive $25 from Tamron with this mail-in rebate. Offer valid through April 30. which would make the Amazon price $601.01 right now. B&Hphoto is $624.00 after using the same mail-in rebate for Tamron.

Here is the official product description:

Tamron’s new SP AF 17-50mm F/ 2.8 acts RDI II VC covers the heavily used 17-50 MM focal distance range (angle of view equivalent of 26-78 MM when converted to the full frame format) making it an extremely versatile, high performance zoom lens. Achieving sharpness and striking contrast, the lens produces beautiful images that are enhanced by the shallow depth of field afforded by the maximum aperture F/2.8 and enriches the user’s range of photographic expression. The new lenses equipped with Tamron’s proprietary vibration compensation (VC) image stabilization mechanism, which provides more opportunities for handheld photography, such as low light conditions like evening, night scenes and indoors, leading to dramatically enhanced level of photographic freedom. Technical specifications: focal length 17 – 50 MM: format size APS – C: maximum aperture F/2.8; minimum aperture F/ 32; diagonal angle of view 78 degree and 45 minute – 31 degree and 11 minute; lens construction 19 elements, 14 groups; minimum focusing distance 11.4-Inch (0.29m); maximum magnification ratio 1:4 0.8; filter diameter 72 mm; overall length 3.7 inches maximum diameter 3.13 inches; weight 20.15oz. 570g; diaphragm blades-seven; standard accessory flower shaped lens hood; Canon mount.

Technical Description:

  • Compact Fast Zoom with VC (Vibration Compensation).
  • Fast Constant F/2.8 Aperture.
  • For use on APS-C size DSLR cameras.
  • 11.4-Inch minimum focusing distance / 1: 4.8 Maximum magnification ratio.
  • Internal Focusing.

Canon EF 2X II Extender Telephoto

By ⋅ February 7, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Canon EF 2x II is an affordable way to extend your focal length. It mounts between the body of your camera and the your actual lens. It increase your focal length by 2x which is good! But apparently it decreases its effective aperture by two stops. So if you have a Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L Lens mounted over a 2x becomes a 140-400mm f/8 lens. At first I was thinking yeah extended focal length bummer about the aperture. But the reviews  are still good on the trade off for the price.

See for yourself check out the reviews at Amazon priced at $305.97 + Free Shipping. BhPhoto $309.00 + Free Shipping and NewEgg.com $309.00 + $5.99 shipping (there are some shipping stipulations with that so you might want to read the fine trip, but remember you should always read the fine print before you buy!

Here is the Official Product Description:

This extender has been re-designed optically and offers excellent performance with compatible EF lenses (same as the Extender EF 1.4x II). It features a new seven-element design, and same weather-resistant design and anti-reflection internal construction as the new EF 1.4x II. The EF 2x II doubles the focal length of any lens it’s mounted to, and reduces its effective aperture by two stops. With the EF 2x II, AF is possible with any EOS body if the lens has an f/2.8 or faster maximum aperture, and compatible Image Stabilization lenses maintain the IS feature when used with any current EOS camera.

Technical Details:

  • Telephoto extender designed to double Canon EF lens focal length
  • Ideal for shooting close-ups from a distance at sporting events
  • Weather-resistant and anti-reflective internal construction
  • Maintains autofocus with any EOD body with f/2.8 or faster aperture
  • Measures 2.8 inches in diameter and 2.3 inches long; weighs 9.3 ounces

Here is a very descriptive video on the Canon EF 2X II Extender:

Canon EF 50mm f1.4 for DSLR

By ⋅ January 27, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

Canon EF 50mm f1.4 for DSLR

I ended buying the Canon EF 50mm f1.8 because of price. But the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 is awesome. As I learn more about DSLR cameras I am surprised to find out what a difference the f-stop makes for letting in natural light.   You can check out some photos from the flickr group Canon EF 50mm f1.4 @ flickr.

As for hunting around and finding a good price Amazon comes in at $349.00 +Free Shipping. Buy.com is selling it as a kit for $349.00 +Free Shipping. B&HPhoto  is priced at $349.00+ Free Shipping.

Here is the official Product Description:

The 50mm f/1.4 standard lens is a terrific choice for both casual and professional photographers. The lens is outfitted with two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics, which combine to eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. As a result, the lens obtains crisp images with little flare even at the maximum aperture. The lens’s f/1.4 speed, meanwhile, is perfect for available-light shooting. And as a bonus, this lens is the only lens in the EF system to offer an extra-small Micro Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) while still providing a full-time manual focusing option. Other features include a close focusing distance of 1.5 feet, a 58mm filter size, and a one-year warranty.
Specifications
  • Focal length: 50mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/1.4L
  • Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
  • Angle of view: 46 degrees
  • Focus adjustment: Overall linear extension system with USM
  • Closest focusing distance: 1.5 feet
  • Filter size: 58mm
  • Dimensions: 2.9 inches in diameter and 2 inches long
  • Weight: 10.2 ounces
  • Warranty: 1 year

Product Description

Canon offers this standard lens featuring superb quality and portability. Two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. Crisp images with little flare are obtained even at the maximum aperture.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera lens

By ⋅ January 25, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Canon EF 50mm f/1/8 II Camera Lens

This 50mm lens is my favorite lens! I love it! I don’t want to take off my camera. The Bokeh is amazing…. You can’t help but love it.

The price is also affordable which is a huge! Right now Amazon is selling it for $99.95- free shipping! Same price at Buy.com  $99.95 -free shipping! Of course there is always B&Hphoto  $99.95 -free shipping! So whatever your preference is for shopping looks like the price is the same.

If you want to check out some amazing pictures taken with this lens – Flickr has a group of images with pictures only taken with the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 on Flickr.com

Here is the official Product Description:

Amazon.com Product Description Lightweight and affordable, the Canon EF 50mm lens–which offers a fast f/1.8 aperture–is an excellent lens for people who prefer a fixed focal length. Canon’s lightest EF lens at a mere 4.6 ounces, the lens boasts a traditional Gauss-type optical design that delivers a sharp performance even when wide open. As a result, the lens provides an image that’s extremely close to how your eye perceives a subject, making it excellent for portraits and images that require a natural depth of field. In addition, the lens focuses as close as 18 inches, helping you take extreme close-ups. Finally, the lens offers an excellent color balance. As with all Canon lenses, the lens carries a one-year warranty.

Specifications

  • Focal length: 50mm
  • Maximum aperture: 1:1.8
  • Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
  • Diagonal angle of view: 46 degrees
  • Focus adjustment: Overall linear extension system with Micromotor
  • Closest focusing distance: 1.5 feet
  • Filter size: 52mm
  • Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter, 1.6 inches long
  • Weight: 4.6 ounces

Here is a video showing what the 50mm f/1.8 lens looks like:


Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6

By ⋅ December 7, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens

This is a great lens! My favorite part is being able to take close up pictures from a distance. You don’t have to stand right in front of someone to take a picture.

Right now it seems to be pretty close in price with B&H Photo being the cheapest at $255.00 for the USA version including shipping! Amazon is also $255.00 shipping not included. Buy.com has it as a kit $279.95 shipping not included, but it does come with some accessories.

Here is the official product description:

Incorporating Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer technology, this Canon 55-250mm telephoto zoom lens captures long distance, low-light shots far better than many comparable lenses, helping you photograph the far-off action of athletes or zoom in for an intimate portrait with a blurred background. The high-zoom-ratio lens is equivalent to a focal length of 88-400mm in the 35mm format (when used on Canon EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses). More significantly, the image stabilizer effect creates an equivalent shutter speed of roughly four stops faster than the same size lens without an image stabilizer. In other words, if the slowest shutter speed you can hold a 250mm lens steadily is normally 1/250th of a second, this Canon lens will let you hand-hold shutter speeds as slow as 1/15th of a second. The lens also boasts a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration to create excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. Delivering an excellent performance at an affordable price for all photographers, the 55-250mm lens carries a one-year warranty.

Specifications

  • Focal length: 55-250mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/4 to f/5.6
  • Lens construction: 12 elements in 10 groups, including one UD-glass element
  • Diagonal angle of view: 27 degrees (at 50 feet) to 6 degrees (at 15 feet), with APS-C image sensors
  • Focus adjustment: DC motor, gear-driven (front focusing design)
  • Closest focusing distance: 3.6 feet (0.31x maximum close-up magnification)
  • Filter size: 58mm
  • Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 4.3 inches long
  • Weight: 13.8 ounces
  • Warranty: 1 year


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