Canon PowerShot A650 IS Digital Camera HD² Professional Accessory Kit

Canon PowerShot A650 IS Digital Camera HD² Professional Accessory Kit

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #15801 in Camera & Photo

Brand: Opteka

Model: OPTACCA650

Dimensions: 5.00 pounds

Features

You Get It All - Opteka .45x High Definition² Professional Wide Angle Lens,

Opteka 2.2x High Definition² Professional Telephoto Lens,

Opteka High Definition² Pro Filter Kit (UV, Circular Polarizer, FL-D) and Lens/Filter Adapter,

Opteka Tabletop Tripod and 5 Piece Camera & Lens Cleaning Kit,

53" Deluxe Professional Video/Camera Tripod, and Deluxe Carry-All Camera Case

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Customer Reviews

Good Quality
I wasn't sure of how good this kit would be... I guess I was a little skeptical about the purchase because it was the first time I had made a purchase of camera accessory kit! All the products are good quality and the lenses really help enhance the picture... the only problem I have with it is the the lens adapter blocks the cameras flash. It would be nice to have a slave flash added to the kit. I have one on hand so no worries for me. Thanks!

Easy to use....
This was the best idea to get for my A650 IS camera, great quality and a pouch to fit it all into. You couldn't get more for your money!

Great price and quality
Wow! Wide angle,telephoto,and macro lenses. Three lens filters, two tripods, lens cleaning kit, carrying case...Could not ask for more at double the price. Everything as described, very good quality. I've used all the lenses and they are wonderful with my Cannon A650IS

Price: $89.95
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HD 46MM 0.42X Wide-Angle LENS FOR JVC GZ-HD7 GZ-HD6 GZ-MG575

HD 46MM 0.42X Wide-Angle LENS FOR JVC GZ-HD7 GZ-HD6 GZ-MG575

A Deluxe Extra Large full fisheye Wide Angle Lens with Macro. Perfect for Skateboarders or Truly Capturing an Expansive Setting.High Speed Auto Focus, Day or Night Lens. Made of Pure titanium makes the lens one of the most durable and compact on the market. Features ? 8 Elements of pure Aspherical glass! ? 67MM Front Lens ? A REAL Titanium 0.42x Extra Large Panoramic professional Fisheye lens ? Lens is high quality Digital Optics ? Lens is multi-coated ? Auto Focus / Infrared Compatible ? High Resolution Precision Optics, Day or Night ? Great for every type of photographic situation ? Lens Bag Included ? Lens covers are included ? 10 Year Full International Warranty ? 180 degree capability ? Macro feature enables close ups with spectacular definition ? Made from the finest optics in Japan

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #71400 in Camera & Photo

Brand: redhotbuys

Features

Hi Resolution Hi Definition Wide Angle Panoramic Professional 0.42X Titanium Fisheye Lens With Macro

Price:
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Opteka 2.2x HD² Telephoto Lens for Canon PowerShot G9 and G7

Opteka 2.2x HD² Telephoto Lens for Canon PowerShot G9 and G7

Nothing changes the way you see the world like High Definition², and no company does High Definition² like Opteka. In the professional setting, Opteka's glass optics define High Definition. Change the way you view the world. Enjoy outstanding detail, enjoy enhanced clarity, enjoy Opteka. Since it fits right over your camera's existing lens system, a telephoto converter affects the zoom range of your camera's lens. A 2.2x converter will double your camera's maximum focal length, bringing things twice as close.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #23303 in Camera & Photo

Brand: Opteka

Features

A 2.2x converter will double your camera's maximum focal length, bringing things twice as close.

High Definition² - 2 times the resolution of standard high definition lenses

Exclusive SureGrip composite material is used around the barrel. This material is exceptionally non-slip, yet soft and easy on your hands

Digital Multi-Coated to reduce the appearance of lens flare and ghosting caused by reflections

Adapter included, lifetime warranty

Price: $29.95
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Konica Minolta 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6 Maxxum D Series SLR Zoom Lens

Konica Minolta 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6 Maxxum D Series SLR Zoom Lens

The affordable addition to the Maxxum photographer's gadget bag, the new Minolta AF Zoom 28 - 100mm f/3.5 - 5.6 (D) is ideal for landscape, portrait and travel photography.This new lightweight and compact 3.5x zoom lens measures only 2.6 inches in diameter, 3.1 inches long, and weighs only 8.5 ounces. The new AF Zoom 28 - 100mm f/3.5 - 5.6 (D) is also a versatile tool for close-up photography. With a minimum focus distance of 18.9 inches at all focal lengths, it allows a maximum magnification of 1/4.With ten elements in eight groups, the AF Zoom 28 - 100mm (D) employs one aspheric lens element to combat distortion and aberrations and create beautiful images. The new lens utilizes a circular aperture to give a natural appearance to specular highlights in out of focus background areas.The lens' built-in distance encoder allows the use of the highly accurate ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering designed to ensure accurate flash exposures when used with the Maxxum 7, Maxxum 5, Maxxum 4, and Maxxum 3 Single-Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras and the Minolta Maxxum Flash 3600HS (D) and 5600HS (D) flash units.

Product Details

Brand: Konica-Minolta

Model: 2692-860

Dimensions: 1.30 pounds

Features

Great for close-ups--minimum focus distance of 1.6 feet throughout zoom range

Circular aperture to give a natural appearance to specular highlights in out of focus background areas

One aspherical lens element to prevent distortions and aberrations

Built-in (D) distance encoder for accurate flash exposures

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
This lightweight Konica Minolta zoom lens--weighing only 8.5 ounces--is great for close-up shots and is ideal for landscape, portrait, and travel photography. It includes a new distance-encoding device that enables improved calculation for flash exposure with Maxxum 5 and 7 cameras when used with Konica Minolta 3600HS D and 5600HS D flashes.

This 28-100mm f3.5-5.6 D Series lens has a minimum focus distance of 1.6 feet (18.9 inches) throughout its zoom range. The lens is constructed of ten elements in eight groups, and it employs one aspheric lens element to combat distortion and aberrations and create beautiful images. It also utilizes a circular aperture to give a natural appearance to specular highlights in out of focus background areas.

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Customer Reviews

Minolta 28-100mm Zoom Lens
The lens feels lighter than expected making me think that it is made of plastic in China. But the sharpness is as good as the older Minolta zoom lens made of glass I bought ten years ago.

Price: $154.24
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Olympus EC14 1.4x Teleconverter Lens (for at f/2.8 on E-System lenses)

Olympus EC14 1.4x Teleconverter Lens (for at f/2.8 on E-System lenses)

When you need more telephoto in a smaller package, the EC14 1.4x Teleconverter is an ideal choice. With only 1 stop of light loss the 1.4x converter still provides a fast super telephoto for sports and nature photography. Turn your Zuiko Digital 300mm f2.8 into a 420mm f4.0 (35mm equivalent 840mm f4.0). The EC14 is compatible with the Zuiko Digital 14-54mm f2.8/3.5, 50-200mm f2.8/3.5, 300mm f2.8, and 50mm f2.0 (f2.8 and up) lenses and is fully multi-coated to retain the high lens performance you expect. An inexpensive solution for professional-level results.

Product Details

Brand: Olympus

Model: 140691

Dimensions: 3.90" h x 4.30" w x 5.90" l, .37 pounds

Features

1.4x teleconverter lens for adding zoom to telephoto lenses

Provides super-fast telephoto experience for sports or nature shots

Fully multicoated lens retains superior Olympus lens performance

Compatible with multiple Olympus Zuiko digital lenses

Measures 2.7 inches in diameter and 0.9 inches long

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
When you need more telephoto zoom in a smaller package, the EC14 1.4x teleconverter lens is an ideal choice. With only one stop of light loss, the 1.4x converter provides a fast super-telephoto experience whether you're taking sports shots or nature photography. With the Olympus EC14, you can turn your Zuiko digital 300mm f/2.8 lens into a 420mm f/4.0 lens (with a 35mm equivalent of 840mm at f/4.0)--a must for capturing the action on the field at a mega stadium. Overall, the EC14 is compatible with the Zuiko digital 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5, 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5, 300mm f/2.8, and 50mm f/2.0 (f/2.8 and up) lenses. Fully multi-coated to retain the high lens performance you expect from Olympus, this inexpensive lens still delivers professional-level results.

Focal length: 1.4x

Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups

Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter and 0.9 inches long

Weight: 6 ounces

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Customer Reviews

Works great with the 70-300mm lens
I wanted the EC14 1.4x teleconverter primarily to extend the range of my 70-300 mm lens for bird photography. I'd read all the reviews, critiques and forums beforehand, asked for advice and practical tips and knew what I was getting myself into: more zoom, one stop less of light, meaning 840 mm reach (the four thirds system used by Olympus automatically doubles the range of any lens because of sensor peculiarities) and f/8.0 with the lens fully extended.

There's no denying I had my qualms before closing the deal. For that price I could get a decent shorter lens instead, or save up towards another zoom lens. But what sold me on the EC14 was the prospect of getting closer to the birds without lugging a ton of equipment around. So I bought it...

...And waited for a week before a bright, sunny day came along. I attached it to the E-520 and the 70-300 mm (it couldn't be easier and more fool-proof) and set out to test it. The results were beyond my expectations. I got sharp, bright, close photos of birds and anything else at which I pointed my camera, the lens behaved exactly as it usually does, focus was as good as it is without the teleconverter and f/8.0 was just fine for the light conditions. In fact, the photo geeks always say that the 70-300 mm's "sweet spot" -- the setup in which this lens will produce its sharpest images -- is exactly f/8.0, and now I have to agree with them (at 300 mm I always used this lens at its minimum aperture, 5.6, to get faster shutter speeds).

I am really, really happy with the EC14, and having this range with a setup that is still light and easy to carry around the whole day is a dream come true.

Added capability
Olympus EC14 1.4x Teleconverter Lens (for at f/2.8 on E-System lenses)

I bought to expand the range for my bird photography, it does the job very well.

EC14 1.4x teleconverter
I am using this with my Olympus 510 and so far have been very happy with it. I have used this on both kit lenses with great sucess on both telephoto shots as well as macro shots. All pictures come out very clear.

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Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO HSM IF Macro Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO HSM IF Macro Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Super Multi Coating reduces flare and ghosting that tends to occur when using digital SLR cameras. Super compact and lightweight, this large aperture telephoto lens features life-size macro capability.

Product Details

Brand: Sigma

Model: B00063KO52

Released on: 2006-05-04

Dimensions: 3.10" h x 3.10" w x 5.40" l, 1.98 pounds

Features

Telephoto macro lens with Canon AF mount

Special low-dispersion glass for high image quality

150-millimeter focal length

f2.8 maximum aperture

Ultra-quiet high-speed autofocus with full-time manual focus override

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Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
World’s first high speed tele-macro lens

Designed to give a superior performance with Digital SLR Cameras as well as 35mm Film Cameras.

Super compact and lightweight, large aperture telephoto lens with life-size macro capability.

Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) with full time manual focus override.

Floating Focusing System produces excellent optical performance.

Detachable Tripod Socket.

This large aperture telephoto macro lens enables you to shoot up to 1:1 life size close-ups. Its large F2.8 aperture makes it an ideal lens for digital SLR as well as film SLR cameras. The new lens power layout provides the ultimate correction against lateral chromatic aberration to which digital cameras are prone.

Two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements control various color aberrations and assure high image quality.

A floating focusing system moves two different lens groups in the optical system to different positions. This system compensates for astigmatic aberration and spherical aberration.

The HSM models provide ultra quiet high-speed autofocusing as well as full-time manual focus override.

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Customer Reviews

Great Macro Lens
This is a great Macro lens. I got it just a few days ago and have already taken hundreds of photo's with it. The depth of field that the minimum focusing distance is extremely shallow, which can create some intresting photo's, but can also be a slight bit annoying at times. Sigma's website (sigmaphoto.com) says the minimum focusing distance for this lens is 15 inches, i have found that i can focus on something as close as 8 inches, and at 150mm, thats big time magnification. I would highly recomend this lens to anyone who is intrested in macro. It's a whole new world of photography, and lots of fun.

As good as it gets
I can't say enough good things about this lens! The build, feel, sharpness are all top notch. The velvety EX finish screams quality even on the lens hood. I tell you my Nikon 18-200mm feels like cheap chinese knockout next to this one. I also compared it to Nikon 105mm VR and see no difference in performance, i.e. speed, bokeh, etc. If you are ready to fork out extra $200 for VR, then go for it. Otherwise buy this one -- you won't regret (btw, top choice digital has an excellent price on it). Despite what other people say, the focus on this puppy is very quiet and fast, fast, fast...unless you are focusing on low contrast subjects in a cave of course. The lens is good not only for macro, but is excellent for close up portrait and tele work. Great job Sigma!

The sharpest lens
The lens is sharp, not just as a macro lens, but as a general lens as well. I was concerned about the auto-focusing speed, but it turns out fast enough for me, at least on my Nikon D300 anyway. The lens has a helfty feel, which makes it easier to hold sturdy in hand for general usage. For macro work, the lens is on tripod of course. I especially like the tripod foot, much easier to rotate from lanscape to portrain position. The sharpest lens I have (compared with 50mm f/1.8 and 17-55mm f/2.8).

Price: $605.00
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Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Similar to a standard portrait lens like the 85mm f/1.8, Canon's 100mm f/2 is also an exceptionally bright and short telephoto lens appropriate for both general photography and portraits. Some portrait photographers feel that 85mm doesn't give you quite enough of what you need in a portrait lens and they prefer the 100mm focal length as it provides just a bit more compression. Again, as with the 85mm, the wide f/2 aperture setting allows for a paper thin depth of field. That's a really good thing when shooting portraits. Lens Hood - EW-60 Dimensions - 2.6 x 1.9 inch / Weight - 10.5 oz

Product Details

Brand: Canon

Model: 2518A003

Dimensions: 4.30" h x 4.30" w x 5.10" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

EF mount; telephoto lens

Internal focusing; full-time manual focus

100mm focal length

f/2 maximum aperture

Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM)

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Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Another option in high-speed moderate telephotos, this compact lens is ideal for portraits and low-light work. Compared to the 85mm f/1.8 USM lens, it provides that little bit extra of telephoto power sometimes necessary outdoors or for candid shooting. Like the 85mm, it’s super-sharp (even wide-open), and has fast USM autofocus along with full-time manual focusing.

A medium telephoto lens with a large aperture brings the subject closer, creates excellent background blur, gives a longer flash range, and affords a faster shutter speed to freeze the action. A standard zoom lens, with its natural angle of view and perspective, captures the subject plainly, with no special effects. However, you can use standard lenses in creative ways by varying the subject distance, aperture, and angle.

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Customer Reviews

Canon EF 100 mm F2
I love this lens just wish I had gotten it sooner. I am still learning how to best use it for action shots, but right now it's far better than any other lens I have for that purpose. It takes beautiful landscape and portrait photos. Focus is quick. Now, looking at the next lens I can add to my collection.

one of my favorites
I love this lens. I bought it basically because it is the longest focal length with a really large aperture under $500 ($925 for the 135 f2 and $4800 for the 200 f2). It focuses quick and is razor sharp, even wide open (I find I shoot with it 95% of the time at f2.0). On my crop sensor 40D it acts as a short telephoto and allows me to capture great action and tight portraits with perfectly blurred backgrounds.

My one and only complaint is the lens hood attachment is not the best design. Definitely not large enough an issue to deduct a star.

small, sharp, great portrait lens
I prefer this fast lens to the 85 1.8 - it simply produces a better portrait in my opinion. Lovely, small, light....the perfect little lens without going to an L. Highly recommend; I use as a back-up and always have it in my camera bag. Love it.

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Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Zoom Nikkor Lens (Worldwide), in Black

Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Zoom Nikkor Lens (Worldwide), in Black

This genuine Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Zoom Nikkor Lens (Worldwide), in black, is brand new and factory packaged. It is a Nikon 70-300 telephoto zoom lens, G-Series (Not ED Series). The lens packaging includes the original Nikon HB-26 Lens Hood (a $16.00 value), a front and a rear lens cap, at no additional cost. The lens accepts standard 62mm sized filters, and carries a 3 Year Warranty via RepairTech, Iselin, NJ and/or Ace Photo Digital (not via Nikon Inc.)

Product Details

Brand: Nikon

Model: AF70-300G

Features

Compact and lightweight, this 4.3x autofocus zoom lens is ideal for candid shots, portraits, travel and sports photography.

Genuine Nikon product for outstanding picture quality.

Nikon HB-26 Hood (#4696, $16 value) included at no additional cost.

This Nikon G designated lens (not ED series) accepts 62mm filters.

3-Year Warranty via RepairTech, Iselin, NJ and/or Ace Photo Digital.

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Customer Reviews

Very nice zoom lens, not for low light or dark indoor though
First, I'm giving this 70-300mm lens a 5 stars rating partly because the price is inexpensive (which is good in my opinion). Usually you get what you paid for, however in this case you get much more than what you paid for.

If your primary objective is to take pictures in low light situation such as wedding and concert, then get the 80-200mm f/2.8 or the 70-200mm VR f/2.8 instead.

Get this lens by any means unless you already have those alternative and more expensive zoom lenses that I mentioned above.

Pros:
1. Inexpensive
2. You can get up close and personal (300mm which is equivalent to 450mm if you attach it to a DSLR)
3. Very sharp and fast in bright light situation (outdoor etc), though it gets a bit softer as you get closer to the 300mm
4. Very light
5. Bokeh is suprisingly good
6. Great for portrait

Cons:
1. Plasticy build and looks cheap (but I don't think you should care on this)
2. Very bad on low light situation especially if the object is moving/sports photography, but still works fine for long exposure with tripod like photographing fireworks or night light building/city/car lights.
3. Focus seems to be slower on low light situation (focus hunting a bit more)

Bottom line: this lens loves a lot of light.

If you give this lens a lot of light, it will take good care of you.

Last but not least, after you get this lens, go and buy the nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D prime lens for $100 or less (equivalent of 75mm if used with DSLR which is very good for portrait and semi-zoom). This is a very fast lens and works extremly well in low light situation even without using flash. This lens will complement your 70-300mm lens very very well.

Happy photographing!

Sidarta Tanu

Price: $144.95
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Opteka Close-Up Set (+1, +2, and +4) with 10x Macro Lens for Canon PowerShot A570 A590 IS Digital Camera

Opteka Close-Up Set (+1, +2, and +4) with 10x Macro Lens for Canon PowerShot A570 A590 IS Digital Camera

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #6922 in Camera & Photo

Brand: Opteka

Model: OPT-CU4-A570

Features

Simply attaches onto the lens adapter that is included

Allows super close-ups, photograph details which would be otherwise impossible

Enables you to get much closer than the minimum focus of the standard camera lens - as close as 4 inches from the subject

High definition optics produce sharper, more intense pictures

+1, +2, +4, 10x macro, and lens pouch included

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Customer Reviews

This Close-Up kit will allow you to take good macro photos for ebay
I recently purchased a Canon PowerShot A590 for my mother to take pictures of jewlery for ebay. Her old Nikon took excellent macro shots, but it quit working. The new Canon A590 could not take as good macro shots as her 8 year old Nikon. So I searched for a inexpensive solution anc found this Close-Up lens kit. It comes with everything to attach to the A590, and it does the job. My mother is now taking good macro pictures of her jewlery again.

Price: $24.95
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Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras

Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras

AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro (Model A18), is a lightweight, compact and ultra high power zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C sized imager sensors. The AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is the ultimate high power zoom lens boasting the zoom ratio of 13.9X.

Product Details

Brand: Tamron

Model: AF018S-700

Released on: 2006-12-20

Dimensions: 2.90" h x 2.90" w x 3.30" l, .93 pounds

Features

18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Tamron zoom lens with 35mm equivalent of 28-388mm

compatible with Sony digital SLR cameras with APS-C (24mm x 16mm or smaller) image sensors

advanced optical design with low-dispersion and hybrid aspherical glass elements for superior image quality

internal focusing

zoom lock mechanism to prevent unwanted barrel extension when carrying lens/camera combination

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Customer Reviews

Nice traveling lens
I originally owned a Tamron 28-300 lens that I used on my old maxxum film cameras. After many years of use, the zoom mechanism froze up (it has since worked its way loose). Still, I was in transit to the Far East on vacation and found a shop to sell me the Tamron 18-250 lens in LA. In the year and 3 months that I've owned it, I have shot over 5000 pictures with it in varied settings.

One of the problems with the 28-300 was the lack of wide angle that the 7d created with sensor crop. The crop factor on my 7d is 1.5 so the 18-250 is effectively becomes a 27-375 lens which makes it very useful in most travel photo situations. Obviously, my fixed lenses like a 90mm 2.8 are better for low light and a mirror lens has a longer zoom but for a general purpose lens, this is rather great.

There is some vignetting that occurs at the edges of some highly zoomed pictures but its seldom noticeable.

The thing is, I'm not a professional photographer, I don't spend an hour setting up a shot. I can't carry around 2-3 bodies with different lenses on them. When traveling, I give myself the best chance of getting the shot and that means being able go wide angle in one moment and zoom in tight the next. Can it possibly be blurry at 375? yes. However, if all I had was an 18-70, I might be so far away to not get the shot at all. I've learned how to shoot with this lens on the 7d and have had good success with it.

If I had the 12Mp Sony A700 (which I'm planning to get soon) being farther away wouldn't be such a big deal but with the 6.1MP 7D, digital zoom in Photoshop only goes so far without getting pixellated.

My hints for using this lens (and maxxum/alphas):
1. bracketing is your friend. I find that taking three shots of varying EV makes it more likely that one will be non-blurry, particularly at the long end of this lens.
2. Learn to watch the anti-shake sensor carefully and practice pushing the shutter release gently. Low light shots, even with low speed lenses are possible with practice. (see the 1/20th 160mm w/o a tripod of a Balinese dancer I uploaded as a customer image)
3. If in doubt, take the shot. Mb's are cheap, just discard if the shot isn't good.

So overall, I really like this lens for touring. There are some shots that you wouldn't want to take with it, such as portraits or action shots where you need to stop a baseball player in lower light. However, even with its limitations, it has found its way into my camera bag more often than not as of late.

good walking around lens
I purchased the lens for my A100 after reading numerous reviews indicating that this was the best choice for a walking-around lens. Size and weight are great. My first few test shots are excellent, but the real test will be my trip to Alaska next week. If the lens doesn't perform well, I'll add another revew - if it does this will be it.

Sue Clark
Sue Clark Photography
Denver

Richard T
This lens made all the difference in the world for my Sony A-100. The pictures that I now take are so sharp and colorful............ This definately was a great investment.

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Opteka .35x HD² Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens for Canon GL2 GL1 MiniDV Digital Camcorder

Opteka .35x HD² Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens for Canon GL2 GL1 MiniDV Digital Camcorder

The new Opteka High Definition² .35x Ultra Wide Angle Fisheye Converter Lens increases the versatility of your existing lens to provide breathtaking ultra wide angle views. And it's so easy to use! Additionally the built-in detachable macro lens allows you to take extreme high resolution close-up shots! Nothing changes the way you see the world like High Definition² and no company does High Definition² like Opteka. Opteka's glass optics define High Definition. Change the way you view the world. Enjoy outstanding detail, enjoy enhanced clarity, enjoy Opteka!

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #52988 in Camera & Photo

Brand: Opteka

Model: OPT-38XHD2-GL2

Features

Opteka .35x HD² Super Wide Angle Macro Fisheye Lens

High Definition² - 2 times the resolution of standard high definition lenses

Professional High Speed Auto Focus, Full Panoramic Capability, High Quality Crystal Optics, & AF Infrared Compatible

Lens front Thread 67mm, 8 Element Lens, 180° Degree Capability

Made in Japan & Includes 10 Year Worldwide Warranty

Price: $29.95
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Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras

Pentax has been a leader in the photographic field for many years. Many Pentax innovations have become standards in the industry. Pentax's enthusiasm and devotion towards the development of high-quality products have thrived over the years and continues to be stronger than ever.

Product Details

Brand: Pentax

Model: 21547

Dimensions: 3.90" h x 3.90" w x 5.90" l, .60 pounds

Features

Pentax KAF Mount

Equivalent focal length 27.5-84 millimeter in the 35 millimeter format with *ist DS

Responsive "Quick-Shift Focus System" allows instant shift from auto focus to manual focus

The image circle is designed to match the CCD used in Pentax digital SLRs

Comes with a lens hood to minimize flare and ghost images

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Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
The Pentax smc P-DA 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 is recommended for use with digital cameras. Ideal for beginners, it provides a focal length covering a wide to moderate wide-angle range. Like all Pentax lenses, the smc P-DA 18-35mm f4-5.6 zoom lens is treated with Pentax's acclaimed smc coating for maximum light transmission, sharp definition, and high contrast while minimizing flare and ghost imaging.

What's in the box:
Lens, lens cap, rear lens cap

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Customer Reviews

Pentax Lens 18-55mm
More than pleasantly surprised with the quality and versitility of this lens. If you're a Pentax user, add this lense to your arsenal, you won't be disappointed

Solid starter lens
I got this lens along with my K10D, and it's surprisingly versatile and well-built for its extremely low price.

The autofocus can be a little slow sometimes, and I occasionally wish it had a wider aperture, but it's an excellent beginner lens and you really can't beat the price. Even though I have several other lenses, this is still the one that's on my camera most of the time.

Great Addition
This is a great addition! Works great! You will not regret this purchase. We are very pleased with this item and highly recommend it. It arrived quickly as well.

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Opteka 10x HD² Professional Macro Lens for Canon PowerShot A570 A590 IS Digital Camera

Opteka 10x HD² Professional Macro Lens for Canon PowerShot A570 A590 IS Digital Camera

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #10179 in Camera & Photo

Brand: Opteka

Model: OPT-10X-CAN-A570

Dimensions: .50" h x 2.00" w x 2.00" l, .40 pounds

Features

Now you can take close-up shots like you never took before!

Enables you to get much closer than the minimum focus of the standard camera lens - as close as 4 inches from the subject.

Originally designed for dentists and medical use, the HD10X is now available to the public

4 elements of high definition optical glass that provides unbelievable detail

Made In Japan, Lens adapter, Lens caps, and Lifetime warranty included

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Customer Reviews

A 10X Macro Lens For The Vado HD
I purchased this 10X Macro Lens for my Canon 590IS, but I'm currently using this lens as part of my external lens set for my Vado HD Pocket Camcorder...Sweet!...although it is a tad heavy for my unique setup on the Vado HD, but, in the meantime it will do..for now.

Very Good Lens
I purchased this lens to use with my Canon A590IS camera in order to take full-frame photos of thumbnail-sized mineral specimens. My choice was between the Canon 250D macro lens and this Opteka macro lens. Considering that the price of this Opteka lens was one-third that of the equivalent Canon lens, I wondered about the Opteka lens quality; but ultimately decided to take a $30 gamble and purchased the lens. In short, this was a good purchase.

This Opteka lens comes with front and back friction-fit lens caps and an adaptor that allows the lens to be mounted on the camera (note for the Canon lens, the adaptor has to be purchased separately). To use the macro lens on the A590 camera, you first remove a decorative metal ring (a bezel) from around the camera's built-in lens. The Opteka adaptor is clicked into place on the camera where the bezel was removed by means of a twist and click bayonet mount. The Opteka macro lens is then screwed onto the front of the adaptor. You then change the camera's "converter" setting to "250D" and you are all set to take close-up photos. The front of the Opteka lens is threaded to permit the use of filters, if desired.

The Opteka adaptor ring, which sticks out a little less than two inches from the camera body, partially blocks the camera's viewfinder, flash, and autofocus sensor. This is not the fault of the lens (the Canon adaptor does this, too), but rather is due to the compact design of this consumer-grade camera. You'll want to use the LCD screen instead of the viewfinder, turn the flash off (you'll probably want to use custom lighting for close-up photography anyway), use manual rather than automatic focusing for the sharpest image, and use manual aperture settings to control depth of field.

The result: I am very pleased with this lens (although please see my comment about the adaptor ring below). Given the low price, I expected to find some faults; however, there is no chromatic aberration (no color fringes near the edges of the images), the focus is flat across the full width of the image, and straight lines near the edges of the field stay straight on the image (no fish-eye effect). This was a good purchase.

Based upon my positive results with this macro lens, I've decided to purchase both the Opteka wide-angle lens and telephoto lens for my A590IS camera.

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I am adding this to my review following the purchase of an Opteka .45x HD2 Wide Angle lens. My experience with the wide-angle lens has some bearing upon the macro lens that I reviewed above.

First, about the adaptor ring: The adaptor ring shipped with the wide-angle lens is the same part number as the adaptor that was shipped with the macro lens and, theoretically, should be the same. Although the adaptor that shipped with my macro lens was fine (good, snug fit on the camera body), the (allegedly) same adaptor that came with the wide-angle lens was loose when mounted onto the camera, allowing the lens to move around a bit. Examination of the adaptor revealed that the flanges on the adaptor which couple into the camera's bayonet mount were thinner than the first adaptor. This means that quality control of the adaptors is lacking. This also means that, if you purchase a macro lens, the adaptor you receive may not fit snugly onto the camera body. This is not a defect of the macro lens per se, but warrants calling 47st Photo for a replacement adaptor if the one you receive is loose.

Second, regarding the macro lens itself: The .45x HD2 wide-angle lens is actually two lenses in one. If you remove the front part of the wide-angle lens, you are left with a macro lens on the front of the adaptor. In fact, this component of the wide-angle lens is actually labelled "MACRO" on the lens itself, and the instructions that come with the wide-angle lens describe removing the front part to gain the use of a macro lens. Knowing this, you may be tempted to ignore the macro lens that is the subject of this review and use the macro lens that comes with the wide-angle lens instead. Don't.

Although the macro lens that comes with the wide-angle lens provides slightly greater magnification (13/16" of subject matter across the width of the frame at greatest magnification) compared to the standalone macro lens that is the subject of this review (1" of subject matter across the width of the frame), the wide-macro lens produced significant chromatic aberration (color fringes at the edges of the frame) whereas this standalone macro lens produced almost no chromatic aberration. I tested this by photographing a crossword puzzle (a grid of black lines on a white background) at maximum magnification with both macro lenses. With the wide-macro lens, blue and orange color fringes were very noticeable on opposite sides of the black lines. No so with the standalone macro lens.

So, bottom line: My original review of this standalone macro lens still stands. It is a very good lens. I just have two cautions. First, make sure that the adaptor ring that you receive fits your camera snugly (if not, return it for a replacement). Second, don't be tempted to use the macro lens that comes with the .45x HD2 Wide Angle lens instead of this standalone macro lens. The standalone macro produces images of much higher quality.

I'm loving it!
I should start out by saying I'm not a professional photographer, nor do I know anything about lenses. I wanted to be able to take some pictures of my flowers and seedlings this year, so I purchased the lens. At first I was having some issues getting my pictures in focus. I didn't even realize my camera (A570) had a manual focus feature. Once I figured that out (went back and read the camera manual) I've been able to take some really cool pictures. It was delivered this morning, and I've already taken several hundred pictures because it's so addicting. The price is definitely worth it too.

I should mention the folks at 47th street photo included an adaptor with my lens. I didn't order one because I didn't realize I would need one. Whether they do this for every order I don't know, but you might want to check. The one they gave me is a silver aluminum Opteka one.

Price: $29.95
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Lowepro Lens Case 1 (Black)

Lowepro Lens Case 1 (Black)

5" high x 3.25" diameter / Black / Handy add-on padded lens case that packs a mid-range zoom or a fixed focal length lens, or two teleconverters

Product Details

Size: One Size

Color: Black

Brand: Lowepro

Model: Lens Case 1

Dimensions: 6.30" h x 4.00" w x 4.30" l, 1.00 pounds

Features

Holds a compact normal, wide-angle, or short zoom lens

Outer fabric water-resistant 600D TXP material keeps lens safe and protected

Inner dimension of 5-by-3.25-inches

OverLap zipper for extra protection

SlipLock attachment tabs fastens to belt, S&F belt or harness, or any SlipLock base product

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Customer Reviews

Cheep Protection
The case is very well padded and the OverLap® zipper feature keeps the zipper away from the lens body.

I purchased this case for a Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens. It fits snuggly, but comfortably. It does not fit with the lens hood, just the lens itself. If you want to fit the lens with the EW-83J lens hood reversed, you will need a larger diameter case; I am not sure which one.

Perfect Fit for Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6
The Lowepro Lens Case 1 is the perfect lens case for the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.6-5.6. The lens fits like a glove (without the hood) inside but it is still very easy to get in and out. As with all Lowepro products, this case is built with quality materials and it has a sturdy design.

This lens case fits nicely inside my Lowepro Slingshot 200. The "sliplock system" design also allows me to attach this to the outside of the SS200 if I need ready access to it.

Like a glove.
Fits my lens, but not with my lens hood on. Nevertheless, I'm thinking about purchasing another one for my other lens. It's perfect to carry extra lens and compact.

Price: $14.95 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
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Opteka Close-Up Set (+1, +2, and +4) with 10x Macro Lens for Canon PowerShot G9 and G7

Opteka Close-Up Set (+1, +2, and +4) with 10x Macro Lens for Canon PowerShot G9 and G7

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #28591 in Camera & Photo

Brand: Opteka

Model: OPT-CU4-G7

Features

Simply attaches directly onto the lens adapter that is included

Allows super close-ups, photograph details which would be otherwise impossible

Enables you to get much closer than the minimum focus of the standard camera lens - as close as 4 inches from the subject

High definition optics produce sharper, more intense pictures

+1, +2, +4, 10x macro, and lens pouch included

Price: $24.95
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Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

CANON 28-105MM F/3.5-4.5 USM - Treat yourself to the smallest, lightest zoom in the 28-105 class. Filter Size - 58mm Maximum Diameter x Length - 2.9 x 2.8 Weight - 0.82 pounds

Product Details

Brand: Canon

Model: CANON EF 28-105MM F3.5-4.5 II USM

Dimensions: 4.20" h x 4.40" w x 5.30" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

28-105mm standard zoom lens with f/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras

Ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) provides silent, high-speed autofocusing

1.6-foot close focusing distance; rotating zoom system; 58mm filter size

Ideal for Canon EOS A2/Aw3 or ELAN 7 series cameras with built-in flashes

Measures 2.8 inches in diameter and 3 inches long; weighs 13.2 ounces

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
The Canon EF 28-105mm standard zoom lens retains the optical capability of Canon's previous EF 28-105mm USM lens but with a refined exterior design. The lens is distinguished by a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) drive that provides silent, high-speed autofocusing, along with full-time manual focusing. The 1.6-foot close-focusing distance, meanwhile, lets you take great close-up portraits and nature shots. A good match for the Canon EOS A2/A2e or ELAN 7 series cameras with built-in flashes, the EF 28-105mm lens is an excellent zoom lens for everyday use. The lens carries a one-year warranty.

Focal length: 28-105mm

Maximum aperture: 1:3.5-4.5

Lens construction: 15 elements in 12 groups

Diagonal angle of view: 75 to 23 degrees (at 30 feet)

Focus adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM

Closest focusing distance: 1.6 feet

Zoom system: Rotating type

Filter size: 58mm

Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter, 3 inches long

Weight: 13.2 ounces

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Customer Reviews

Great for everyday!
I have this lens on my camera most often. I have kids and the zoom is great for taking pictures of them when they are running around.

I was surprised the first time i went to use this lens, its very quiet.

This lens has a little weight to it and doesnt feel cheap at all.

I recommend this lens to friends. Its fairly inexpensive and is of good quality. And it takes some great pictures.

Nice all-around zoom lens
I bought this lens as a step-up from the kit lens on my Canon Rebel XTI. I needed the extra distance it offers. It works great for my purposes and the price is definitely right. The USM motor is a great feature. The AF is pretty good and it's not too bulky. There is no IS, but that has not been a problem for me.

I've used this lens for close-up shots, outdoor photography, and aquarium photography. It works pretty well in low-light situations (such as in an aquarium) and has produced some excellent shots.

This is an excellent all-around zoom lens and is a great upgrade to the kit lens that comes with the Canon XTI. Recommended!

Amazing addition for the price
While this is obviously not an L lens, it still has great quality for the price. The auto-focus is second to none in most situations and the pictures are very crisp. It is extremely well constructed, and if your on a budget like me, is the best lens to upgrade from the basic 18-55mm lens. The ability to Manually focus while still on Auto-focus is great for those shots you can't get it to perfectly pick up on. All in all a great Canon product. For the money its definitely 5 stars, but in the grand scheme of things a 4 is more appropriate.

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Opteka Close-Up Set (+1, +2, and +4) with 10x Macro Lens for Canon Powershot A540, A520, A510, A95, and A80

Opteka Close-Up Set (+1, +2, and +4) with 10x Macro Lens for Canon Powershot A540, A520, A510, A95, and A80

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #37268 in Camera & Photo

Brand: Opteka

Model: OPT-CU4-A540

Features

Simply screws onto the lens adapter that is included

Allows super close-ups, photograph details which would be otherwise impossible

Enables you to get much closer than the minimum focus of the standard camera lens - as close as 4 inches from the subject

High definition optics produce sharper, more intense pictures

+1, +2, +4, 10x macro, and lens pouch included

Price: $24.95
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Tamron AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4.0 Di LD SP Aspherical (IF) Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Tamron AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4.0 Di LD SP Aspherical (IF) Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Digitally Integrated Design is a designation Tamron puts on lenses featuring optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras.Advent of an ideal ultra wide-angle zoom lens well balanced in all aspects. With its superb image quality, compact size and excellent operational ease, this ultra wide-angle zoom lens lets you enjoy dynamic image composition by exaggerating your main subject against a wide background.Tamron's new ultra wide-angle zoom lens starts at 17mm when used with a conventional 35mm SLR camera. When mounted on an APS-size digital SLR camera, it provides a focal length coverage equivalent to a 28-55mm (on a 35mm format camera), covering the desirable wide-angle to standard range.

Product Details

Brand: Tamron

Model: AF05N-700

Dimensions: 3.30" h x 3.30" w x 3.50" l, 1.50 pounds

Features

LD glass for superb image quality

Di technology meets digital SLR performance characteristics

Angle of view - 104 to 63 degrees

Includes front and rear lens cap and a lens case

Maximum magnification - 1 - 9.6

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Customer Reviews

Tamron 17-35mm
I've often read the great reviews Tamron lenses get in magazines and have often thought of buying one, but always ended up going for a cheaper option. Finally, I decided to buy this. Was it worth the little extra? The answer is a resounding YES. The lens feels much better built and the results are far superior. The photographs are as sharp as they could possibly be and the colour saturaton is amazing. The lens covers 17-35mm which is great for covering the wide angle/standard range. Anyone who buys this is in for a treat.

Very sharp, low barrel distortion, fast and light weight - all at the right price.
Bought this lens for my Nikon D50 camera. Coupled with circular polirizing filter and great blue skies (with a dash of clouds) this lens can capture amazing shots. I won't bother you with all the tech details - you can read that on the product description page. This lens needs good light - by that I mean good amount of natural light or an assist from your add-on flash. My camera's built-in flash is barely adequate to capture the wide-angled shots. Under good lighting conditions even the basic jpg shots show vertually no pixelation noise. I've kept it mounted on my camera ever since I bought it. Sharp, fast and light-weight - that's enough to make me happy. Very satisfied. Thank you Tamron for yet another great lens.

Great Lens!
Since I am not super-professional making money from taking pictures, I was looking for a reasonably priced wide angle lens for my Nikon D700 camera. This Tamron lens is exactly what I needed. It focuses very fast and I take great quality pictures with it.

NOTE!!! If you use the same (or similar in functionality) camera as I do (D700), don't forget to move the lens's aperture ring to the locked position! Otherwise you will get an error message on your camera. With the locked ring on the lens you control the lens's aperture by the CAMERA dial (in manual M or A modes). Another word, the aperture ring should stay at locked (at 22) in any mode, but the actual aperture will depend on the camera setting.

Price: $299.00
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