Tamron 16-300 Review with Samples and Video

Full video and image samples below.Summary: An impressive range with little image quality loss vs the kit lens from Canon (and Nikon) but increased chromatic aberration and limited maximum aperture across the range. Those valuing convenience above image quality may want to consider this lens. A nice bonus of great image stabilization (VS) and macro like capabilities make this a fun lens for travel and family snapshots. Just be warned that in low light you will need that VS at the longer focal lengths.

Tamron 16-300 Tested on a Canon 70D

Tamron 16-300 Pros:

• Huge range- no one else offers 16mm to 300mm and does it better than many of the 18-200 lenses currently on the market.
• Decent image quality
• Good Vibration control
• Macro capabilities - it is not a macro lens but does let you get close and coupled with the VC you can get good handheld shots
• Focus sound is near silent similar to the STM lenses but. .

Tamron 16-300 Cons:

• Focus was slower than STM lenses and more likely to get confused.
• Increased chromatic aberration (purple/magenta fringe seen at the edge of high contrast areas) common in lenses like this and cheaper lens
• Slow apertures  - meaning as you zoom you will find that you need lots of light or will have a very slow shutter speed to compare. At 100mm the 16-300 maximum aperture is f/5.6. The 70-300 IS USM offers f/4.5. at 200mm the Tamron has hit f/6.3 and the 70-300 provides f/5.
• Zooming presents uneven friction (sticky spots as you rotate the lens) these seemed to decrease during testing but I worry long term about lens creep - the lens zooming as it hangs by your side.

Support my work and reviews - Buy the Tamron 16-300 from B&H $629.00Tamron 16-300 Image Samples (watch the video for more comparisons)See the tree on the hill? Rollover to see that at 300mm, Serious Zoom![himage][/himage]Way up on the hill is a small rock outcrop - rollover the image to see 300mm view- No cropping, no moving[himage][/himage]Rollover to see the difference between 18mm(Canon 18mm with the 18-135 STM) and 16mm(Tamron 16-300)[himage][/himage]   Support my work and reviews - Buy the Tamron 16-300 from B&H $629.00

Canon 10-18 Wide Angle Lens - Review

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens review (Part I)

Part II will include comparisons vs Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 and Canon 10-22.Pros:Lightweight - 8.47 oz (240 g) & Compact (weighs just slightly more than the 18-55 and is shorter)Sharp with good colors, contrast and low to no Chromatic aberrationImage stabilization lets you shoot at SLOW shutter speeds (I handheld for 1 second with success)STM - smooth and silent autofocus during video with the Canon T4i, T5i and 70DCost -at $299 easy entry to exploring wide angle photographyCons:Widest aperture f/4.5 and you only have that at 10mm- Could be challenging in lower light and in situations where you want to isolate your subject/blur the background.Overall a great little lens and an excellent option for real estate, wide scenic landscapes and anyone that want's to explore wide angle photography. The 10-18 is $299 and shipping now from B&H. This is $300 cheaper than Canon's 10-22 f/3.5- f/4.5 and offers the same sharpness in a smaller and lighter package with Image Stabilization (IS) and Silent Stepper Motor (STM) for smooth and silent autofocus.  Image stabilization seems good- with static subjects you can go to very low shutter speeds due to the wide angle AND the inclusion of image stabilization.Canon's manual (download below) confirms that this is the smart IS built into the 10-18 and offers automatic recognition of when you are panning.

Canon 10-18 review - Part II - Video Compare vs Tokina 11-16 and Canon 10-22

Additional suggested videos

• Focal length and Persecutive:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g77_rNL7lsE
• Tips for Sharper Images https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAbkwgDg-EE
• Image Stabilization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF99Hc80FJQ

 Download the Canon 10-18 Manual (PDF) My income depends on your purchases through my links- Buy the 10-18 from B&H 

Canon 10-18 Wide Angle Lens - Early Thoughts

I have had the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens in my hand for 18 hours- I can say the following-It is sharp, light and affordable. A great option for real estate, landscapes and anyone that want's to explore wide angle photography. The 10-18 is $299 and shipping now from B&H. This is $300 cheaper than Canon's 10-22 f/2.5- f/4.5 and offers the same sharpness in a smaller and lighter package with Image Stabilization (IS) and Silent Stepper Motor (STM) for smooth and silent autofocus.  Image stabilization seems good- with static subjects you can go to very low shutter speeds due to the wide angle AND the inclusion of image stabilization. Downsides- Maximum aperture of f/4.5 at 10mm can be limiting - in both light and creative control. It is difficult to creatively blur the background when you are limited to a maximum of f/4.5A few more images -I will have a video with some early thoughts up soon.

Canon Announces EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM & Sl1

Two new lenses announced from Canon and a white version of their existing Sl1.

EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM

A affordable cheap wide angle lens that includes IS (image stabilization) and STM (Canon's smooth and silent autofocus for video) make this an interesting announcement.  I have already pre-ordered mine, at $299 it is cheaper than many of the prime lenses I own and although I am not a huge fan of wide angle lenses (watch "How Focal Length Affects Perspective") They can be useful to have, add in IS and STM and you have a great addition to your kit that adds very little weight and gives you VERY wide and will do well in low light.   Downsides - it is a plastic kit lens and widest maximum aperture is f/4.5. It isn't as necessary to have wide apertures on wide angle lenses, you can shoot at slow shutter speeds without violating the focal length shutter speed rule (watch "Image Stabilization" and "Shutter Speed" for more info) but it does give you more freedom when shooting.    I like Colin's thinking - three lightweight lenses giving you excellent range and flexibility in shootingPre-order Canon EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM $299: Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama

The Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM

 Similar to the release of the f/4 IS version of the 24-70, we now have a f/4 IS version of the 16-35 f/2.8 lens.  Taking a look at the MTF charts and on paper this looks to be a sharp lens and a more affordable wide angle option for full frame photographers.   The f/4 version will sell for $1199 and the f/2.8 non IS version sells for $1699.A bit more about the Intelligent IS in this lens

an Optical Image Stabilizer (IS) for shake correction up to four shutter speed steps, making handheld shooting possible in dimly lit scenes where camera shake can occur. In addition, an intelligent CPU in the lens automatically selects the optimal IS mode by recognizing differences between normal handheld shots and panning. This technological advancement supports a greater range of creative expression for photographers in otherwise difficult shooting situations, such as dark indoor scenes where flash photography is prohibited, or in places where a tripod cannot be used, or when shooting at low ISO speeds.

I don't feel the 24-70 f/4 IS is selling very well but as I mentioned above the wider apertures are less necessary in wider lenses and I know many photographers and videographers that would be fine shooting at f/4, especially for video and having excellent image stabilization all at a significant savings may entice a few more over. Pre-order the Canon EF 16-35 f/4L IS $1199: Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama 

Canon Sl1 (White)

Yawn - I have a review of the Sl1 here - it isn't a bad camera but releasing a white one doesn't interest me - thought it might be fun to mix and match and run around with the white kit lens on a black Sl1. . or not. 

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 ART lens - Availability and Pricing

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 ART lens has finally been given a price $949. We briefly discuss this lens and how it might compare to the Canon 50mm f/1.2 in two recent podcasts.Podcast Episode #14 - Setting Photography Goals (Click to skip to 35:15 for the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 discussion)Podcast Episode #15 - More discussion about the Sigma 50mm f/1.4Early reviews are VERY positive. At $949 you may consider this expensive but compared to the Canon 50mm f/1.2 at $1619 it offers some significant savings at what may not be any sacrifice. Yes, I recognize that you lose some light but only a little and if it is much sharper... I will have a review soon. Subscribe to my Youtube channel to be notified of the review.Pre-order on B&H | Amazon | Adorama

Mini Review: Canon 2x Extender - More Zoom

Last week I rented the Canon 2x extender from the folks at Lumoid with the goal to capture some Bald Eagles on the Skagit River in WA state.  I combined the 2x extender with my 70-200 f/2.8 to create a 140-400 f/5.6 lens(more about the switch to f5/.6 in a moment).  The eagles were few and far but I still had fun using the lens. Watch the video and review the chart below for compatible lenses.Lenses Compatible with Canon 2x III Extender -Notice that when using this extender your maximum aperture is halved.  A f/2.8 becomes f/5.6.

ExtenderEF 2x Compatibility Chart LensAttachment FocalLength(mm) f-stop(f) Max.Magnification(x) AF EF 135mm f/2L USM 270 4 ~ 64 0.38 O EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM 360 6.7*1 ~ 64 2.0 X EF 200mm f/1.8L USM 400 3.5 ~ 45 0.18 O EF 200mm f/2L IS USM 400 5.6 ~ 64 0.24 O*4 EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM 400 5.6 ~ 64 0.32 O EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM 600 5.6 ~ 64 0.28 O EF 300mm f/4L IS USM 600 8 ~ 64 0.47 X*4*5 EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM 800 5.6 ~ 64 0.31 O EF 400mm f/4L DO IS USM 800 8 ~ 64 0.24 X*4*5 EF 400mm f/5.6L USM 800 11 ~ 64 0.18 X EF 500mm f/4L IS USM 1,000 8 ~ 90 0.25 X*4*5 EF 600mm f/4L IS USM 1,200 8 ~ 90 0.24 X*4*5 EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM 1,600 11 ~ 64 0.28 X EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM 2,400 11 ~ 64 0.18 X EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM 140 ~ 400 5.6 ~ 64 0.33 O*2 EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM 140 ~ 400 5.6 ~ 64 0.33 O*2 EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM 140 ~ 400 5.6 ~ 64 0.33 O*2 EF 70-200mm f/4L USM 140 ~ 400 8 ~ 64 0.45 X*4 EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM 140 ~ 400 8 ~ 64 0.45 X*4 EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM 200 ~ 800 9.5 ~ 64 0.41 X*5 (O =possible X =impossible)

*1 Databased on EOS models with exposures displayed in 1/2 stop increments.It varies slightly with the EOS-1v, EOS-1N, EOS-1 and EOS-3. *2 Ifthe EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM lens is attached to an EOS camera havingmultiple focusing points and an Extender is attached to the lens,only the center focusing point will be usable for AF. *3 Theautofocusing range is from 0.8m/2.6ft. to infinity. *4 With the EOS-1D series, EOS-1v and EOS-3, AF is possible, but with the center focusing point only. *5 TheImage Stabilizer does not operate with the following cameras: EOS650, 620, 630/600, RT, 700, 750, 850, EOS-1, A2/A2E, 10s, Elan, Rebel/RebelS, Rebel II/Rebel SII.

Verdict - If you have one of the lenses the 2x extender is compatible with and you occasionally need more zoom it is a VERY cost effective way to get there and you can do it with a smaller lens.  Consider renting if you only need occasionally.     Buy if you want to double your zoom often without carrying around a much larger lens.  Buy from AmazonCanon 2x Extender Manual

March 2014 Canon Lens Rebates

Canon has a month long rebate program for many of their high end lens.  There are some solid deals to be had!  Check out the spreadsheet below- green indicates a great buy and we are not likely to see prices that low on some of these lenses till the 2014 holiday season. Click to view the Full Spreadsheet of Deals or scroll around the embedded version below.

Nikon Lens Rebates - Spring 2014

B&H has a nice page with all of the savings- These are instant rebates - no paper work, no waiting for your savings.

Tips for Sharper Images

I published a video with five tips for getting sharper images with your DSLR. The comments and tips left by the DPR community where excellent and I used those in a second video - both videos are embedded below - sometimes though a quick text list is preferred over a video- here are all of the tips.

Tips for Sharper Images:

Sweet Spot

Don’t shoot wide open(wide open refers to your aperture). Stop down which means close your aperture down from its maximum. Sharpest photos for many lenses are going to occur between f/5.6 and f/9 and this is referred to as the sweet spot.  This sweet spot varies from lens to lens but f/8 is usually a safe bet for the sharpest images with any lens.    Please don't take this tip as a suggestion to only shoot with your prime lens, that might open up to f/1.8 or wider, at only f/8 - use that when you have enough light and you don't care about depth of field. Use your judgement when shooting and find a compromise  - Don't always shoot at f/8 and don't always shoot wide open.

Fast Enough Shutter Speed -

Keep your shutter speed faster than your focal length and keep your shutter speed fast enough to freeze moving subjects. This is a tip that I have talked about before but again and again I hear from readers with blurry images simply because their shutter speed was slower than their focal length.  If you have an image stabilized lens you can cheat a little and go slower but you will need to practice, test and review your shots to see how slow a shutter speed you can reliably hand-hold.  And remember that image stabilization doesn't help with moving subjects.  See the chart below for some suggestions on shutter speeds for moving subjects. These are just starting points and the higher shutter speeds should be used when the subject is moving across the frame as opposed to toward and away from you.

Subject	Suggested Shutter Speed
Walking	1/60 - 1/125th
Dancing	1/160 (Slow Dancing)- 1/250th (Crazy Dancing)
Running	1/200th - 1/250th
Soccer /Football	1/250th - 1/500th
Horses, Dogs Running	1/320th - 1/1000th
Car Racings	1/1000th - 1/2000th

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Center Focus PointUse your center focus point so you know exactly what you are focusing on. When you let the camera use all the focus points it may poorly determine where it should focus and you will end up with your subject blurry simply because the subject is not in focus.  Switch to and use your center focus point so that YOU know where you are focusing.  How to switch your focus point? Bonus - the center focus point is often more accurate than the surrounding points.   Be careful about recomposing after focus if shooting at wider apertures.

NO IS/VR/OS/VC

If you are using a tripod make sure Image Stabilization is off.  Some IS systems can be fooled when on a tripod and actually compensate for movement that isn't there creating soft images.  Mostly seen at slower shutter speeds.  IS = Image Satbilzation, VR = Vibration Reduction, OS = Optical Stabilization, VC = Vibration Compensation.  See my full glossary of lens terms/acronyms.

Keep your ISO low

The higher the ISO of your images the noisier or more grainy they are going to look and this will decrease the perceived sharpness of the image.  This is one of the reasons I am not a fan of Auto ISO- it can be quick to go higher than you need causing very noisy images.  If you must choose between slow shutter speed and higher ISO go ahead and increase your ISO.  Noise can often be reduced in post process and motion blur can't (although photoshop is working on it)

Additional Tips for better/sharper images submitted by viewers/readers

Make sure your lens(es) are clean.  A quick swipe with a soft lens cloth should do the trick.If your subject has eyes - human or otherwise - those should be what you focus on. This becomes especially important when working at a shallow depth of field(wide apertures).Be careful not to move the camera when you push the shutter button - big movements change composition and smaller movements shake the camera.  Use the two second timer if no tripod is available and hold camera as steady as possible. I used that technique to take this photo or a waterfall without a tripod. Using the 2-second timer allowed me to concentrate and hold the camera as steady as possible with no change when the camera snapped the photo.Use the camera's high speed drive mode - Fire off a series of shots and one is likely to be sharper than the others.  Use this when your subject is moving or you are working at dangerously slow shutter speeds(and have no other options)And keep in mind the the sharpest lens is a good tripod and a good tripod head.  Having a good tripod that can hold the camera rock steady will allow you to shoot at slower shutter speeds so you can keep your ISO down and your aperture up for sharp images.

Zoom vs Prime - Quality Difference & Sweet Spot

This post is a work in progress - right now we have some samples of the Canon 18-55 STM lens and the Sigma 35 f/1.4 Prime. The Canon costs ~$230, less when bought with the camera. The Sigma currently sells for $900.   The obvious difference between the two(besides price) is the wide open aperture the sigma is capable of- but when you stop down some- say f/4.5, the widest aperture available to the Canon 18-55 STM at 35mm - how do they compare.   I will have more samples coming soon. 

Recommended Lenses for the Canon 70D and other Canon DSLRS

Recommended lenses for Canon 70D, T5i(700d) and other Rebels.

I see two groups of people watching this video - those that haven’t bought a camera yet and are wondering if they should buy the camera with a kit lens(18-55 STM or the 18-135 STM) or buy body only and purchase a “better” lens separately and those that have the 70D or other Canon DSLRs and are wondering what they should add to their collection or upgrade to.

To the first group -maybe you heard from a friend or read on the internet that the kits lenses are bad. At times in DSLR history that has been true but the 18-55 IS STM and the 18-135 IS STM lenses sold with the 70D and current rebel models are actually quite good and their value when bought with the camera is excellent - if you are new to DSLRS the kit lenses ARE a good place to start and especially if you want to do easy video with either camera the STM lenses are necessary for that silent autofocus.  So if you haven’t bought the camera yet go ahead and buy with a kit lens - which one? 18-135 is a good travel and all around lens, nice for the family, capturing kids, vacations etc.  The 18-55 STM saves you some money and is a little easier to leave behind if you think you might want to upgrade sooner rather than later.  I do have another video that goes into the two choices in more detail 18-55 STM vs 18-135 STM.  Keep reading though as there is good info ahead.Those of you that already have the camera and are looking for the next lens - I am going to offer a recommendation or two in each of the following categories - Prime lenses (lenses that are fixed, don’t zoom), Walk-around lenses or general purpose lenses, telephoto and then your more specialty lenses like macro and wide angle.  I did keep budget in mind and picked lenses that I feel offer a great value.   I might throw out some terms or acronyms you are not familiar with -Use the following Lens Glossary if you need any more information on some of the acronyms and terms mentioned.Recommended Prime Lenses for Canon 70D (and other crop sensor cameras)

The question I hear from many new DSLRS owners is “how do I get those blurred background images?”  They are possible with the kit lenses but they are not always easy.  Using a lens with a wide maximum aperture is the easiest way to achieve those images AND cheapest way to get those images is by using a prime lens.   Canon’s 50 f/1.4 is excellent  - sharp, responsive focus and that amazing wide aperture.  An alternative is the 40mm f/2.8 - which is tiny,as equally sharp as the 50 f/1.4 but with a slightly wider focal length that if you are shooting indoors often you may find to be easier to work with and slightly more versatile.

• Canon EF 50 f/1.4 - Buy on Amazon
• Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM - Buy on Amazon

Walk-Around Lenses 

Like I said the kit lenses do a very good job so to get MUCH better quality you have to spend a good bit more - there are lenses that are marginally better but few are better enough that their value outstrips the kit lenses- But when you add features and quality in the mix two stand out. The Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 about $500 offers a good range and it offers a constant aperture of f/2.8 over that range, this lets in lots of light and allows good control of your depth of field. You can get creamy bokeh at f/2.8 in the 50-75 range. And most importantly this is a sharp lens for the money and is as sharp as lenses that cost 2x as much. The Tamron doesn’t have image stabilization and I think that is fine but if you want something similar WITH IS the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 OS (sigmas version of IS) is about $570. Please know that IS only really helps with non moving subjects at those slower shutter speeds.

• Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 (EF Compatible) - Buy on Amazon
• Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 OS (EF-S Compatible)- Buy on Amazon

Telephoto Lenses

The recent refresh of the 55-250 STM has created another budget lens that offers a serious value - I have a separate review of the new 55-250 STM - short review-  the value is great, another STM so you have that silent AF for video and if you buy when you buy the camera and take advantage of the bundled savings you are getting a good zoom for less than $200! The next telephoto I’d recommend is a jump in price but the 70-200 f/4 is one of Canon’s most affordable L lenses - professional level lenses - very sharp, beautiful colors and contrast and versatile. 200mm at f/4 produces lovely bokeh.

• Canon EF-S 55-250 IS STM - Buy on Amazon
• Canon EF 70-200 f/4 L - Buy on Amazon

Macro

With budget in mind the Canon 60mm macro is very good with excellent macro possibilities.  This lens can also be used as a lovely portrait lens/head shots for tighter shots.

• Canon EF-S 60mm - Buy on Amazon

Wide-Angle

• Sigma 10-20mm (EF-S Compatible) - Buy on Amazon

There are more options out there - I have a 45 minute video where I share some thoughts on most of the current canon brand lenses - see the link below.  Do you still wonder what lens is best for you?  Give my Facebook page a like and let me know what type of photography you are into and how much you want to spend- I will respond with some suggestions.

Using those links to purchase the recommended lenses helps support my work and if you haven’t yet please subscribe that simple click click really does help this site grow and others to find my work.  Thank you! 

Nikon 18-140 vs 18-105- Lens Review, Samples and Discussion

When the D5200 came out and I started using it with the 18-55 kit I was stunned at how soft the images were. I thought for sure I had gotten a bad copy of the kit so I went down to the camera store and tried a different one and then I tried another and they were all equally bad. I popped on my favorite prime lens and the difference was huge- Grand Canyon huge. In the past I have not typically been a kit basher, there are those out there that say the kit lens is horrible, just buy the body and get a prime or other, better quality, lens and I often disagree with this approach, especially for people new to DSLRS. The kit lenses, while not the best lens around are certainly a great place to start: they offer some zoom, they are usually lightweight and don’t add much to the cost of the camera. BUT with these newer sensors, especially the very sharp sensors in the D5200 D5300, and D7100 the older kit lenses like the 18-55 just can’t perform well enough.After my experience I advised anyone buying the D5200 to skip the 18-55 and get the 18-105 or consider some alternatives(Recommended Lenses for Nikon DX Cameras). The 18-105 is a better lens, it out performs the 18-55 easily but especially now that Nikon has dropped their AA filter, a filter that actually blurs the image slightly to avoid moire, in the D7100 and now the D5300 - they really needed a good lens to include with these cameras. Is the 18-140 that lens? Before we answer that I thnk it is very telling that they don’t even bother to bundle the 18-55 with the D5300 now. It is 18-140 or nothing. That makes the entry level price a good bit higher(even with B&H discounted price) and I don’t think Nikon wanted to do that- they just didn’t have any other options at this time.So how does it compare to the 18-105?  The 18-140 is on the left and the 18-105 is on the right in all samples below. (Watch my video discussing the differences seen below)    More sample images with the 18-140 and the Nikon D5300Final Verdict - Bought with the D5300 or D7100 this lens compliments the sensor of those cameras nicely and provides a good compromise between quality and convenience.  However, it is still a kit lens and you might consider other options if you need to frequently shoot in lower light or want to create those images with the blurred background . See my list of recommended lenses for Nikon DX cameras.Buy the D5300 with 18-140 at B&H | Buy the 18-140 Buy from Amazon

Review Canon 55-250 IS STM Lens

This is the newest version of Canon’s 55-250 lens, it replaces the 55-250 IS II which replaced an  even old 55-250 IS. I want to just touch on the highlights of the 55-250 IS STM lens and answer the question - is it worth the extra money versus the 55-250 IS or are you better off saving a little more and getting the 70-300 IS USM?  So this is partly a review and partly a Canon EF 55-250 IS STM vs Canon EF 70-300 IS USM vs Canon EF-S 55-250 IS II Battle. Very light emphasis on battle.

Quick Glossary of Terms.

• IS: Image Stabilization - internal gyroscopes stabilize the lens when you are hand holding and allow you to shoot at slower shutter speeds without handshake causing blur in your images.

• USM: Ultra Sonic Motor - A focusing system used by many canon lenses that offers quick focus and with some lenses full time manual focus.  This isn’t true of the 70-300 IS USM - it is not full time manual focus.

• EF-S: Lens mount sized for Canon’s crop sensor cameras (APS-C) Examples include Canon T5i and Canon 70D.

• EF: Lens mount appropriate for Canon’s full frame cameras like the 6D and 5D Mark III. Will also work on APS-C cameras

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The highlights -

• Arguably the headline feature of this lens is now that this is an STM lens it means silent autofocus - this is a big deal if you are using it with a camera that allows continuous auto focus during video like the T5i or 70D it also makes a difference in smoothness of autofocus during video with T5i - The T5i really needs those STM lenses to achieve smooth focus and you can see a large difference in focus capabilities. The 70D is more capable in focusing, it is less dependent on the STM lenses but you still see an improvement and smoothness and speed and of course noise of focus.   The Verdict? The lens is completely silent - No sounds from focusing or the IS system.  The old 55-250 IS II does make noise and in quieter conditions the IS system of the 55-250 IS and the 70-300 IS is recorded by the cameras mic making them less desirable to use for video work, at least with IS on.

• So the STM version is smoother and quieter in focus. Do photographers (not videographers) care?  I took all three lenses 55-250 IS II, 55-250 STM and the 70-300 IS USM to a recent cycling race and was really pleased with the speed of the STM in focusing on faster moving subjects,  noticeable improvement over the 55-250 IS II.  I was photographing some of these riders in servo mode as they were headed right toward me and the lens was quick enough to keep them in focus for more sharp shots than I expected.  Compared to the 70-300 IS USM the number of in focus shots was about the same.  One difference and this may be due to the slightly longer range provided by the 70-300, when that lens, the 70-300 loses focus it can really struggle to get it back.  I see less delay and struggle from the 55-250 STM. Verdict - the 55-250 STM is as capable as the more expensive 70-300 IS USM and yes, photographers (not videographers) should care.

• Image Quality- The STM is sharper across the board - nothing amazing but a noticeable improvement across the range and these improvements bring it in line with the 70-300 and in some cases beats the 70-300. I was especially surprised by the results out at 250 and 300. The 55-250 STM was sharp enough that you could compensate for the decreased range by cropping the image/increasing the image size and you in many shots I still had a sharper image from the 55-250 even after that increase. Verdict - The 55-250 STM beats the 70-300 IS USM often enough that I see very few reasons to continue to recommend the 70-300 IS USM.

• Build quality - The new version feels solid in the hand - offers full time manual focus if you half press the shutter, neither the older 55-250 IS II or the 70-300 IS USM offer full time manual focus. And compared to the 55-250 IS II the focusing is now internal, the older version had some rotation during focusing which made it difficult to use a circular polarizer. The new version solves that frustrating issue. Verdict: It is a budget lens and build quality reflects that but it does feel solid in hand and well constructed - focus ring is larger. 70-300 IS USM does offer two versions of IS - standard and a version for panning with action. 70-300 IS USM is also an EF lens, useable by full frame cameras, it also has a metal mount vs plastic with the 55-250 STM.

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In Summary you have a lens that has improved enough it makes the more expensive 70-300 IS USM obsolete - obsolete might be a strong word as the 70-300 does give you slightly wider apertures at those longer focal lengths and is still the cheapest/longest option from Canon that works on a full frame but ultimately I think this new 55-250 IS STM is a better value and it is a no brainer purchase if you want more zoom when buying a T5i or 70D because of the current $150 discount.  And it certainly is worth the small increase in price over the earlier 55-250 models. Videographers that use autofocus and want zoom - this is a no-brainer purchase - it does the job very well.

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Canon Lenses Reviewed (Briefly)

Canon recently announced new rebates that cover a number of lenses - some are instant rebate, some are the yucky mail in but both save you money.  I took 42 minutes to run down the lits of them at B&H letting you know what I thought of almost every lens.  The video has now been watched over 1200 times but I thought it would be really nice to give you all a way to find and jump to the lenses you are interested in hearing about.  So below is the complete table of contents for the video.Buying one of these lenses? Start at B&H or AmazonINTRO - http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=42s50mm f/1.8 http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=1m55s50mm f/1.4 http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=5m43s24-70 f/2.8L II http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=6m52s70-200 f/2.8L IS II USM http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=9m42s85 f/1.8 http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=10m57sEF 16-35 f/2.8 II USM http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=12mMention of Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=13m05s40mm f/2.8 http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=13m50s100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=15m55sWhat does EF-S mean http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=17m47sEf-S 10-22mm f/2.5-4.5 USM http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=18m00s50 f/1.2L USM Lens http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=18m59sEF 17-40 f/4L USM lens http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=19m38s24-105 f/4L USM http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=20m19sEF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=21m42sEF 35mm f/2.8  IS USM http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=22m47sEF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS USM http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=23m43sEf 35 f/1.4L USM http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=24m15sEF 70-200 f/2.8L USM http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=25m22sEF 70-200 f/4L IS USM http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=25m53sEF 135 f/2 L USM Lens http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=26m47sEF 100 f/2.8 USM Macro http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=27m40sEF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=29m15sEF 85 f/1.2L II USM http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=29m31sEF 50 f/2.5 Compact Macro http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=32m05sEF 70-200 F/4L USM Lens: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=32m44sEF-M 18-55 f/3.4- 5.6 IS STM (M Mount): http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=33m21sEF 24mm F1.4L II USM Lens: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=33m28sEF-S 60mm f/.8  Macro USM Lens: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=34m1sWhich Macro should I buy EF-S 60mm vs EF-S 100mm: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=34m26sEF 400mm f/5.6L USM: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=34m50sEF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM Lens: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=35m2sEF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=35m30sEF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=36m2sEF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Autofocus Lens: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=36m36s EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Lens: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=36m57sEF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Lens: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=37m15sEF 20mm f/2.8 USM Autofocus Lens: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=38m9sEF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=38m37sMP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Manual Focus Lens: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=38m52sEF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=39m26sWide Tilt/Shift TS-E 17mm f/4L Manual Focus Lens: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=39m45sEF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM Lens: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=40m2sTS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Tilt-Shift Manual Focus Lens: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=40m20sEF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Lens: http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=40m34sFinal Thoughts:  http://youtu.be/OeiIEPlAFb8?t=41m01s

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Series Review and Samples

For a crop sensor camera there is no better none-prime lens you can put on your camera and there are very few primes that can match what it offers at any focal length.  The value of this lens is excellent.

Lets get the cons out of the way. . . crickets.   Ok, seriously if you want to get picky. .

Its not cheap but you can’t expect a lens this good, this ground breaking to be cheap - it is still in the realm of affordable at $799 - I have seen a few deals that drop that $50 to $100 but I don’t expect this lens to be much cheaper in a year or 2 or 3.

It doesn’t have IS -so what, neither does my $2200 Canon 24-70 f/2.8 USM lens

It is a limited range - now this is a valid concern BUT across that range you get f/1.8 - there are no primes that offer f/1.8 at 18mm.  Basically when you walk around with this lens you are walking around with a bag of primes, 18, 24, 30, 35 all at f/1.8 and all very, very sharp.

The Pros:

Build quality is top notch, metal construction, distance indicator - great for star shots. Focus ring moves so smoothly, offers full time manual focus.  Zoom is smooth and fluid.

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Full size sample images!

Buying the Sigma?  Amazon | B&H | Adorama

Picking the best lens for your DSLR

In this video I offer some advice for determining the value of a lens and help you pick the best lens for your DSLR

Recommended Lenses for Nikon D5300/D5500/D7200 (DX Cameras)

Nikon Lenses for DX Cameras like the D5200 and D7100

Primes - Non-zooming lenses that offer excellent value and low light capabilities - these are the lenses you want for those lovely blurred background photos.  Why you should own a prime.Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DXGreat low-light walk-around lens, versatile focal length- Decent for portraits, street photography and general travel. If I was limited to just one lens this would be it. Amazing sharpness for the value.  Buy from Amazon | B&HNikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX MicroSacrifice some light/maximum aperture (just over a stop which is not insignificant) but gain an excellent value macro that does 1:1 lifesize. I was blown away that this was less the $300.  Full Nikon 40mm Review. Buy from Amazon | B&HNikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S FXThe 50mm focal length translates to 75mm on a DX sensor (D5200 and D7100 have DX sensors or crop sensors) 75mm is a lovely focal length for portraits. NOTE: D5200 users get the AF-S G version, linked here.  D7100 users have inbody focus motor and you can use the older D version without an issue.   Indie filmmakers with either camera may want to consider the D version with aperture control built into the lens.  Why Nikon movie makers want mechanical aperture control.   Buy from Amazon | B&HNikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR EDNikon 18-105 is not exciting but I mention it here as a decent value when purchased with a Nikon camera, better than the 18-55 which really holds back the potential of these newer Nikon cameras with excellent sensors. Buy from Amazon | B&HSigma 17-70 2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM for NikonNoticeably sharper than the kit and offers a nice f/4 at 70mm, this is great for portraits and the fact that you can be at 17mm and f/2.8 along with optical stabilization makes this an excellent low light zoom capable lens.  The Macro feature is not worth mentioning other than to say you can get as close as you can with the kit lens, but you do have those extra stops of light. Buy from Amazon | B&HTamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LDA little slow to focus, no image stabilization but SHARP and gives you f/2.8 across the range, 75mm and f/2.8 is beautiful for portraits and this lens is useable on full frame should you decide to upgrade cameras.  Buy from Amazon | B&HNikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DXGOOD Value, gets a little soft out at 300 but for under $400 you get a decent zoom lens.   Buy from Amazon | B&HA second option for Zoom, Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR, it is a sharper lens than the 55-300 and bought used from Amazon costs just $300.

Recommended Nikon Lenses for Video

I get lots of questions about shooting video with Nikon and the lenses I recommend for video work- personally it would be any of the lenses that offer mechanical aperture control, this gives you the ability to change the aperture without leaving live view, an annoying quirk of Nikon cameras. Watch this video on Manual Aperture Control in a Nikon D5200. Serious videographers are not worried about auto focus so the 50mm f/1.8D or the Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 offer excellent quality and complete control for video work. These recommendations apply to your indie film/videographer, if you are a parent capturing your child any of the lenses mentioned above are just fine.Buying used is an option for all of these lenses, you don't save much on the prime lenses as they often keep very high resale value but the zoom lenses (any lens I mentioned that is not a prime) you can save enough to make it worthwhile.  I buy all my lenses (new and used) on Amazon or B&H these.This was just a list of my value picks of DX appropriate lenses. There are other options too, leave a comment below with your favorite lens.  If you have questions about any of these lenses or another lens you are considering for your Nikon shoot me a message on Facebook, linked under the video.

Best lenses for the Canon T4i/T5i and 70D

What lens should I get for the Canon T5i?If you haven't bought your Canon T5i(700D) yet you need to decide if you want the 18-55 STM or the 18-135 STM lenses. Often the 55-250 is sold in a bundle with the 18-55 STM too.    This video should help you decide if the 18-55 or the 18-135 is best for you.The 18 - 135 STM lens is excellent and when purchased with the Canon T5i, a good value, that makes the T5i with 18 - 135 kit the an excellent value If you are the type that desires one lens to do most of your shooting.  If your budget is tight go ahead and get the 18-55 kit, the kit lens is fine to start with and as you shoot you will learn what is important to you and you can begin to look for lenses that will fill that gap.  Update: New video- Recommended lenses for Canon DSLRS.And spend some time learning about lenses and what all those acronyms mean.Q: Can I use L lenses on the Canon T5i?A: Yes - L lenses are Canons professional level lenses and are EF mount.  All EF and EF-S lenses work on the Canon T4i, T5i and 70D.Q: Can I use EF-M lenses on the Canon T4i, T5i and 70D?A: No - EF-M only fits on their small mirroless Canon EOS-M camera.  EF-M lenses will not fit on the DSLRS.

70 to something zooms [Quick Post]

I recently posted about a price drop for the 70-300 IS USM lens on Amazon. As of this post it is selling for $400 or just under.  This is the best price I have ever seen this lens sell for.   That prompted a few questions, comments and emails with thoughts and questions about the 70-200 f/4 L that is just a bit more.  The 70-200 f/4 L is selling new for just under $600 and you can buy a used copy for just under $500.   70-200 f/4 L lens is a nice lens.  It is an excellent value, very sharp and renders colors so nicely.  The 70-300 is very nice too, but it isn't L glass, it does however provide you with an extra 100mm and Image Stabilization (IS).   So which would I buy?[Photo samples coming soon]If I was a wildlife shooter on a budget or someone that wanted a zoom to carry around all day/on hikes/walkabouts I would pick the 70-300 IS USM. It is the lightest of the bunch at 1.39 lbs and having that extra 100mm is really nice where wildlife is concerned. It still won't feel like enough if you are trying to get those amazing national geographic like shots but it does a good job and the IS can be very helpful, it is even possible to shoot some video and use the IS for smoother action.  One bummer, the lens is USM but not full time manual focus, this is a lens you really want to use with back button focusing. Buy the 70-300 IS USM from Amazon, your purchase helps support this site.If I was a portrait or wedding photographer on a budget the 70-200 f/4 L USM is an excellent lens to take people photos, any photos really but at 1.55lbs it is starting to get heavy and won't be much fun to carry around all day. Buy the 70-200 f/4 L USM from Amazon.There is also the 70-200 f/4 L IS USM, the difference between the lens above is IS, 1/4 pound heavier and about $600 more for a total of just under $1200.  I believe it is slightly better optically but I have never actually shot with this lens so I can't say for sure.   Again, IS is useful in these longer lenses and this could be used by a sports photographer or a wedding photographer on a budget, though some might scoff at the idea that this is a budget minded lens.  Buy the 70-200 f/4 L IS USM from Amazon.And one more lens, because Luke asked ;), the 70-200 f/2.8L USM , we are now getting into dreamy territory.  Not a huge amount of image quality difference from the 70-200 f/4 but you get the constant f/2.8, excellent for indoor sports photographers and wedding photographers.  But this lens is HEAVY, weighing in at 2.89 lbs with a giant filter size of 77mm.  It also cost over $1200. Buy the 70-200 f/2.8 L USM from Amazon.And for another $1000 on top of that you could pick up the 70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM II lens or the original for slightly cheaper.  Both are excellent lenses, though very heavy and very expensive. There are also third party lenses like the Sigma and Tamron 70-200 but I have not been happy with the quality of any of the copies I tried. 70-300 IS USM - $40070-200 f/4 L USM - $60070-200 f/4 L IS USM - $120070-200 f/2.8 L USM - $120070-200 f/2.8 L IS II USM - $2100

Filter Systems Compared - Kase vs Nisi vs Haida vs Hoya

Don't waste money on UV Filters
In general I am not a fan of UV filters, they offer little protection from a fall and the glass at the end of your lens is pretty tough, it's not going to get scratched unless you are very careless. I prefer lens hoods as they do offer some protection from falls and nicely protect the end of the lens from coming into contact with  random objects without degrading image quality.   I do prefer camera brand lens hoods, I have tried a few of the third party and they often fit just a bit awkwardly making the putting on and taking off just a bit slower. Some of the very cheap 3rd party lens hoods actually use the filter threads to attach, this is bad as it blocks you from adding a filter and is very cumbersome to put on take off.

Circular Polarizer Filters are useful
The one filter I do recommend landscape photographers own (or anyone taking scenic view photos) is a circular polarizer (CP Filter). Some benefits of a CP filter include:

• CP filters reduce reflections and glare

• Reduces Haze and blue cast in landscapes

• Adds saturation to your sky and greenery

Recommended Hoods and Polarizers for Common Lenses

More about CP filters. There are other specialized filters worth owning for some situations but a CP is one that many don't know they need and gives you a look that is not reproducible with post processing. The brands I list I find to be safe choices at each of those price points, there are certainly other brands/choices at each price point.Roll your mouse over the image to see the effects of using a circular polarizer ( no other changes were made - I simply rotated the circular polarizer from what I call zero effect to maximum effect)[himage][/himage]Scroll to the bottom for a plan to save on filters.  Don't see your lens listed? Check the list at the bottom for all current Canon and Nikon lens sizes.

77mm CP Filters

• Budget (Tiffen)

• Middle (Hoya)

• High-end (B+W)

72mm CP Filters

• Budget (Tiffen)

• Middle (Hoya)

• High-end (B+W)

67mm includes Canon Lenses 18-135mm EF-S STM, 10-18 STM and Nikon 18-140 

• Budget (Tiffen)

• Middle (Hoya)

• High-end (B+W)

58mm Recommended lens hood for 18-135 STM 58mm 18-55 EF-S, 18-55 STM, 75-300, 50mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1.8, 100mm f/2.8 macro 

• Budget (Tiffen)

• Middle (Hoya)

• High-end (B+W)

52mm Recommended lens hood for 75-300 & (Kit Lens)18-55 EF-S 52mm includes Canon lenses 60 EF-S, 50mm f/1.8, 35mm f/2,  Nikon Lenses 18-55(kit), 55-200

• Budget (Tiffen)

• Middle (Hoya)

• High-end (B+W)

Recommended lens hood for 60mm EF-S

Recommended lens hood for 40 f/2.8 STM
Instead of buying a filter or filters for each sized lens you can but this set of step UP adapters and then buy the largest filter(s) you need and use the adapter(s) to fit to each of your smaller mm lenses. So in this example you would buy filters in the 67mm size and use the 67-62 + the 62-58 adapters to use that filter on your 58mm lens. And throw on the 58-55 and the 55-52 to step down to the smallest lens in this example. Truthfully I have never used more than one at a time but there isn't any reason why it shouldn't work and these adapters are glassless, so nothing extra between you and your filters.

Fotodiox 7 Metal Step UP Ring Set, Anodized Black Metal. 77-72mm, 72-67mm, 67-62mm, 62-58mm, 58-55mm, 55-52mm, 52-49mm

Ready to get more serious about your filter system? I recommend the NiSi System or Kase Magnetic System

Video Links

Wolverine Kase Magnetic Kit - https://bhpho.to/3D8DVGk
Magnetic Lens hood - https://bhpho.to/3vEuUCv
Kase Magnetic Step Up Ring - https://bhpho.to/3m1b0yv

Nisi v6 Pro Starter Kit - https://bhpho.to/3m1aMHD
Nisi 6 stop ND - https://bhpho.to/3vvx07M

Haida Rear Filter Kits - https://bhpho.to/3vEvAYz

Hoya CPL Filter -https://bhpho.to/30DuSPO
6 Stop ND Filter - https://bhpho.to/3jHxUth

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Complete List of Nikon and Canon Lenses/Filter Sizes

1

NIkon LENS

Filter Size

2

3

DX Lenses

4

10.5mm f/2.8G AF DX Fish

5

12-24mm f/4.06 AF-S DX

77MM

6

16-85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX

77MM

7

17-55mm f/2.8G AF-S DX

52MM

8

18-55mm f/3.5-56 II AF-S DX

52MM

9

18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR AFS DX

52MM

10

18.70mm f/3.5-4.56 AF-S DX

67MM

11

18-135mm f13.5-5.66 AF-S DX

67MM

12

18-200mm 1/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX

72MM

13

55.200mm f/4.0-5.66 AF-S DX

52MM

14

55-200mm f14.0-5.66 ED AF-S VR DX

52MM

15

AP-D NIKKOR LENS (For Digital & 35MM)

16

14mm f/2.8D

17

16mm f/2.8D AF Fish

18

20mm f/2.8D AF

62MM

19

24nim f/2.8D AF

52MM

20

24mm f/3.5D ED PCE Manual

77MM

21

28mm f/2.8D AF

52MM

22

35mm f/2.00 AF

52MM

23

45mm 1/2.80 ED PCE Manual

77MM

24

50mm f/1.8D AF

52MM

25

50mm f/1.4D AF

52MM

26

60mm f/2.8D AF Micro

62MM

27

60mm f/2.8D ED Micro

62MM

28

85mm f/2.8D PC Micro PCE Manual

77MM

29

85mm f/1.80 AF

62MM

30

85mm f/1.40 AF

77MM

31

105mm f/2.86 AF-S VR Micro

62MM

32

105mm f/2.0D AF DC

72MM

33

135mm f/2.00 AF DC

72MM

34

180mm 1/2.80 AF (720)

72MM

35

200mm f/4.00 AF Micro

62MM

36

200mm f/2.0G AF-S VR 52MM

rear

37

300mm f/4.0D AF-S

77MM

38

300mm f/2.86 AF-S VR 52MM

rear

39

400mm f/2.8G AF-S ED VR L

40

500mm f/46 AF-S ED VR L

41

600mm f/4G AF-S ED VR L

42

AF ZOOM NIKKOR LENS (For Digital & 35MM)

43

14.24mm f/2.8G AF-S

44

17-35mm f/2.8D

77MM

45

24-70mm f/2.8G AF-S

46

24.85mm f12.8-4

47

24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR

72MM

48

70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR

77MM

49

70-300mm f/4-5.6G

62MM

50

70.300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR

67MM

51

80-200mm f/2.80

77MM

52

80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D VR

77MM

53

200-400mm f/4.0G AF-S VR 52MM

rear

54

MANUAL FOCUS AIS NIKKOR LENSES

55

20mm f/2.8

62MM

56

28mm f/2.8 AIS MF

52MM

57

35mm f/1.4 AIS MF

52MM

58

50mm f/1.2 AIS MF

52MM

59

50mm f/1.4 AIS MF

52MM

60

55mm f/2.8 Micro

52MM

61

135mm f/2.8 Series E

52MM

62

TC-201 2x Teleconver

63

TC-301 2x Teleconver

1

LENS

Filter Size

2

3

14mm f/2.8L11USM Super Wide-Angle (Rear 8e1)...

4

15mm f/2.8 Fisheye (

Rear

5

24mm f/1.4L USM AF.

77MM

6

24mm f/2.8

58MM

7

TS-E 24mm f/3.5L MF Tilt Shift

72MM

8

35mm f/1.4L USM AF

72MM

9

45mm f/2.8 TS-E (Manual Focus)

72MM

10

50mrn f/1.2L USM AF Normal..

72MM

11

50mm f/1.4 USM .

58MM

12

50mm f/2.5 Macro (1:2) 5

52MM

13

65mm f/2.8 MP-E Macro 1x-5x (MF) 5

58MM

14

85mm f/1.2L II USM AF 7

72MM

15

85mm f/1.8 USM 5

58MM

16

90mm f/2.8 TS-E (Manual Focus) 5

58MM

17

100mm f/2.0 USM 5

58MM

18

100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

58MM

19

135mm f/2.0L USM Lens..

72MM

20

135mm f/2.8 Soft

52MM

21

180mm f/3.5L Macro USM

72MM

22

200mm f/2.8L II USM .

72MM

23

200mm /2 EF IS U

24

25

300mm f/2.8L IS USM . 52MM

rear

26

300mm f/4.0L IS USM

77MM

27

400mm f/4.0 DO IS USM.. 52MM

rear

28

500mm f/4.0L IS USM AF... 52MM

rear

29

600mm f/4.0L IS IS USM AF.. 52MM

rear

30

800mm f/5.6L IS USM 52MM

rear

31

2x EF Extender

32

16-35mm f/2.8L II USM AF

77MM

33

17-40mm f/4L USM AF.

77MM

34

24.70mm f/2.8L USM AF

77MM

35

24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM AF

67MM

36

24-105mm f/4L IS USM AF..

77MM

37

28-90mm f/4-5.6111

58MM

38

28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM

58MM

39

28-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

72MM

40

28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

72MM

41

28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

77MM

42

70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

77MM

43

70-200mm f/2.8L

44

67MM

45

70.200mm f/4.0L

46

70-200mm f/4L IS USM

67MM

47

70.300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

58MM

48

70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

58MM

49

75-300mm f/4-5.6111

58MM

50

75.300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

58MM

51

100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM5

58MM

52

100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM AF 7

77MM

53

EF-S LENSES

54

10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM 7

77MM

55

17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

77MM

56

17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS

67MM

57

18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 13 ..

72MM

58

f/2.8 USM Macro Lens ..

52MM

59

55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS AF

58MM