Sony Alpha A230Y 10.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization and 18-55mm and 55-200mm Lenses Review

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(More customer reviews)After about a week with this camera, I really like it. I am a photographer and I needed a D-SLR, I wanted to start small, but not too small, and cheap. I did do a LOT of research before buying this. I would not recommend it if you need to take lots of fast consecutive shots, 2.5fps (frames per second) is not the fastest. Flash recovery time is a bit slow too. If you have large hands this camera might be strange too, the buttons have very little travel and are shallow and the grip is small. The menus and UI (user interface) are very very nice however. Easy to use and navigate. I really like this camera, it is basic, but has advanced features too. Color is pretty good, but for the best results you should play with the settings. Another plus is you can use Minolta lenses too. 18mm-55mm kit lens is pretty nice, 55mm-200mm is also very nice. Both are pretty light. Another thing is the shutter is kinda loud, not a huge down, but something to take note of. Also has a proprietary hot shoe (where you can attach an external flash) but you can buy an adapter online for about $5. The battery life is also pretty good. I really like it, and would recommend.

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SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization SteadyShot INSIDE™ DSLR-A200: more features, less blur. For family photographers who want greater quality and creativity, the Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A200 combines high-resolution 10.2 MP, simple operation, high sensitivity (ISO 3200), advanced noise reduction and convenient Creative Style settings. SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization works with every lens, including Sony zoom, advanced Sony G-Series, pro-quality Carl Zeiss® lens designs and Minolta ±-mount lenses. Stamina® power provides up to 750 shots2 on a fully charged InfoLITHIUM® battery. Eye-Start Autofocus and pop-up flash help you shoot faster -- and a bright 2.7"1 LCD screen displays index and high-resolution thumbnail images. in-camera image stabilization is built directly into the camera body, so every a-mount lens benefits from the ability to minimize blur due to camera shake.
10.2 megapixel resolution for ultra-fine detail A 10.2 megapixel APS-size CCD image sensor captures your images in stunning detail, giving you the freedom to make large prints and tight crops without sacrificing quality.
Smallest, lightest α series body The α230 features the smallest and lightest body of any Sony® α (alpha) series camera for improved portability, as well as an intuitive button layout that allows for easy single-handed operation.
Integrated on-screen Help Guide and Graphic Display An integrated on-screen Help Guide and Graphic Display help take the complexity out of DSLR photography. The Help Guide offers clear, concise explanations of various modes and settings, while the Graphic Display helps you understand the relationship between aperture and shutter speed

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Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)This is what it is, which is why I gave it 4 stars. It's not a professional lens, but it works perfect for everyday amateur use. Nice focal range 28-80 (equivalent 42-120). Reasonable for anything indoors or fairly close, works as a portrait lens and does well with landscapes and architecture. Great general usage lens and compact as well. The price is really remarkable. I have 8 lenses and this one gets the most use. I have it mounted to a Pentax K20D

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The Tamron AF28-80mm f3.5-f5.6 is a standard zoom lens with a wide to medium telephoto range of 28-80mm, providing great range for nature and landscape photography or snapshots and home photography. By using aspherical elements in the front optical group, Tamron reduced the total number of elements required. They also used strong, engineered plastic for the barrel, making the total lens body only 8.4 ounces. These features make this lens extremely versatile and lightweight. This model is dedicated to Pentax AF SLR cameras.

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Digital Optics Pro 2X Telephoto Lens Converter - 52mm threading (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this lens as a stocking stuffer for my daughter. It was a hit. An affordable way to add to her Nikon lenses.

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Capture better images of far-off subjects with the Digital Optics Telephoto lens for digital cameras and camcorders. The 2x magnification allows you to bring your subject closer while you stay where you are. The 2x Tele-Converter is a front-mounting lens that provides greater telephoto reach. By adding the lens to the front of your camera lens, it extends the focal length and makes distant objects appear closer. Unlike digital magnification, this optical solution will not impair the image quality. The 2.0x telephoto lens features all glass optics coated to reduce reflections and flare. These elements are housed in an all-titanium barrel that will stand up to years of use. Features:All glass - multicoated optics 2x telephoto lens converterProfessional grade Telephoto Lens providing breathtaking close-up views, increasing the versatility of your existing lensDesigned to maximize use of day and night with coated optics that provide maximum image transmission with minimum distortion. Maintains all the camera functionsThe lens attaches easily and directly to any camera or camcorder with a 52mm filter threading. An appropriate stepping ring will allow it to work with cameras having other size threads.Specifications:Optical System: - All glass Multi-coated 2x Conversion power for 52mm threading- Fully automatic, high speed lens compatible with day or night Vision, and Infrared utilizing the camera auto focusing system Mounting System: - Lens threading screws directly into accessory threads in front of existing camera lens Warranty: Limited Lifetime warranty Made in China

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Precision Design Spudz Microfiber Cleaning Cloth (with Clip & Case) Review

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(More customer reviews)I just clip this little guy onto my camera strap and its always there if I need it. Does what it should, doesn't scratch my filters or lenses, and is easy to clean. Simple and very useful accessory.

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Want to keep your lenses, LCD and other products clean no matter where you go? Then this 6x6-inch Microfiber Lens Cloth from Precision Design is for you. Ideal for field work, general outdoor photography, bird watching, hunting or even shooting pictures from the comforts of home, this soft cloth will remove smudges and other surface grime from your delicate optics.

The real innovation, however, is the attached water-resistant neoprene pouch that keeps the cloth dry and protected from dust, dirt and other contaminants that could otherwise lead to scratches. And for added convenience, the pouch features a simple clip that makes transportation a snap. Just attach the pouch to your keychain, belt loop or camera bag, and you're ready to go!

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Canon 72mm UV Haze Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)I never take my UV filter off of my lens unless I am going to immediately put on a different filter. There are basically two camps out there, those that feel you should always use a UV filter to protect your lens from dirt and scratches and those that feel it is a waste of time and only degrades your image. Well, I tried going without one for awhile and then dirt started to build up on the front element of my very expense lens. And although you can clean the front element of a lens, I feel much, much safer wiping my comparatively cheap UV filter time and time again rather than chancing any actual lens damage. I think for the nearly unquantifiable loss in image quality you may suffer by having a UV filter on, it is well worth the extra piece of mind it gives me.

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The Canon 72mm UV haze filter not only helps to protect your lens from dust, moisture and scratches, it also allows you to correct for UV effect and eliminate haze from your photos. This filter will absorb approximately 71 percent of UV rays, helping to eliminate haze's bluish cast that can obscure distant details. This filter easily screws onto your 72mm lenses.

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Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM UD Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)UPDATE, July 11, 2010: The Canon rebate referred to below should just about be concluding as I write this, so you can read this review (and others) and decide whether this lens--at its regular price--is right for you. (Or you can wait for the next rebate program, but that may be a while from now.) Since the time when I wrote my initial review, I have come to regard this lens even more highly. It feels great on my Canon EOS Rebel T2i, and I had a recent experience with this lens that might interest you. My wife and I took a sightseeing train ride along the Arkansas River through some very picturesque parts of Colorado. There was an open-air observation car that was great for taking pictures; however, when the train was moving it was impossible to remain perfectly still, as the car swayed slightly (and unpredictably) from side to side. I thought about turning the image stabilization (IS) off completely, but decided to give it a try. It turns out the IS worked beautifully. One more thing: As the sun set, the canyons the train was climbing through were alternately drenched in glorious late-day sunlight or covered with shade. Given the rapidly changing light conditions and the train sway, it wasn't the easiest task to try to capture the gorgeous scenery, especially for an amateur like me, but the Canon EF-S 15 - 85mm f/3.5 - 5.6 IS lens turned out to be up to the task. I have no regrets.
REBATE ALERT: From May 9 through July 10, 2010, Canon is running an "instant" rebate program that includes this lens--at a considerable saving. The best part about an instant rebate is that it should be built into the price you see on Amazon (it was when I bought mine), so you don't have to mail in some form and wait (and hope) for a rebate to arrive weeks later. If this is the right lens for you (something we haven't established yet), then now may be a good time to pull the trigger on a purchase.
Regarding this lens, it is a considerable improvement from the typical kit lens on a digital SLR. Kit lenses are decent for the money you pay (which isn't much), but they have clear limitations, especially in sharpness. If you are reading this review, I assume you are looking for a lens for the general-purpose focal-length range, and the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5 - 5.6 IS USM fits well into this category. The 15 - 85mm range is wider than most kit lenses (probably on both ends), which enables the photographer to use this lens for a wide variety of purposes. The build quality is quite good, though not up to "L" series lens standards. Of course, its price is also not up to L levels, either. Sharpness is very good. Frankly, I can't really tell the difference between this lens and L glass (but I'm just a humble layman), although professional photographers and serious amateurs probably can. Concerning qualities such as vignetting or chromatic aberration, I suggest you consult some of the many professional reviews on the web, which generally paint a good picture of this lens.
Okay, so should you buy this lens? That's the question I want to address with this review. If you do a lot of low light shooting, like weddings, this lens probably isn't fast enough for you. You can't always use a flash in a church. The Canon EF-S 17 - 55mm f/2.8 IS USM or the Canon EF 24 - 70mm f/2.8L USM may be better choices. Both of these lenses have what the EF-S doesn't--a much wider aperture. They also have higher price tags and a narrower focal length range. They are also heavier (especially the 24 - 70 L), which depending on how long you typically carry your camera around may mean something to you. Specifically, the 15 - 85mm weighs 20.3 ounces, while the 17 - 55mm weighs 22.8 oz, and the 24 - 70mm weighs a heftier 33.5 oz. For comparison, a Canon EOS Rebel T2i without any lens weighs only about 19 oz.
The 15 - 85mm lens is relatively new (2009), so it is built with the latest manufacturing technology. It features, for example, four-stop image stabilization, which is great. (Remember that image stabilization helps compensate for the unsteadiness of the photographer, but does nothing to stop the movement of your subject.) "Bokeh" (foreground/background blur quality) is very good. The lens is made of plastic, but its high-quality plastic, if that doesn't sound too oxymoronish.
In short, if you are looking for the absolutely finest general purpose lens that money can buy, this is not your lens. However, if what you want is a very noticeable step-up in sharpness from a kit lens, combined with a very convenient weight and four-stop image stabilization--and you don't want to fork over a great deal of money--then this lens merits your careful attention.


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The versatile focal length, extreme wide angle and stunning image quality of Canon's new EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens makes this the ideal multipurpose wide-angle zoom lens for the photographer shooting a wedding or exotic vacation. Featuring three aspherical elements and one UD glass element for outstanding image quality, the zoom range of this lens is equivalent to 24-136mm on a full-frame camera. When coupled with Canon's new EOS 7D DSLR, this lens provides moviemakers and videographers with a phenomenal focal range for wide-angle scenic footage and zoomed in telephoto shots. The warranty period is 1 year.

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Fisheye Wide Angle Lens for Digital Camera Review

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(More customer reviews)The price is great and the product is as well. I was a little worried since some reviews stated no attachment rings were including with thier order however I got two rings with my order that work on my lens.
I bought this product for the fish eye look of photos not for a wide angle lens like it also describes. I wouldn't be as happy if that was not the case.
All and all its a great product and its easy on the wallet! I get beautiful, fun photos with out having to buy a new $300 lens!


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Deluxe Wide Angle Lens Kit for your Digital Camera. It Includes a 0.42X Fisheye Wide Angle Lens and a Lens Adapter so that you can enjoy years of use out of your Camera and Lenses. We also add Lens Covers as well as a handy Carry Pouch to help protect your lens. All items are Brand New and Factory Sealed.

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Huge Ultimate Accessory Kit for the Nikon D40 D40x D60 Digital Slr Cameras.the Kit Includes Lenses, Filters, 4gb Sd Memory Card, Battery, Carrying Case, Tripod, Flash Plus Much More These Lenses and Filters Will Attach to the Following Nikon Lenses 18-55mm, 55-200mm, 50mm Review

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(More customer reviews)The order was received very quickly. The bundle of accessories was a good price for all that was included.

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This Kit Includes: 1- 4GB COMPACT FLASH Memory Card 1- USB SD/HC Memory Card Reader 2- Rechargeable Lithium Ion Replacement Extended Life Batteries 1- Rapid Home and Car Charger 1- 3 Piece Filter Kit Includes: UV, Circular Polarizer and Flourescent Filter 1- Flash 1- Soft carrying case 1- Wide Angle Macro Lens w/Pouch and Caps 1- 2x Telephoto Zoom Lens w/Pouch and Caps 1- Full Size Tripod w/Carry Bag 1- Pack of LCD Screen Protectors 1- Lens/LCD Cleaning Kit 1- Mini Table Top Tripod

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Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this lens to replace the kit lens that came with the Sony Alpha 300. I wanted an all-round lens so I wouldn't have to carry/change multiple lenses. I'm very happy with the results: excellent quality photo's, very easy to use because of the all-purpose 18-200 range.
Some observations:
- Although the lens doesn't feel overly heavy, if you point the camera down, the lens will "zoom in" due to gravity pulling it out. Understandable, but sometimes this feels clumsy. There is a zoom-lock switch btw.
- If you place the anti-direct-sunlight-cap-thingie backwards on the lens (to store it there), you cannot reach the manual focus ring anymore. Understandable, and documented, but still not practical.
Bottomline: very good buy, must-have if you choose to carry 1 lens max.


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The AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO (Model A14), a new high power zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras using APS-C size image sensors.The new AF18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO is a high power zoom lens for exclusive use with digital (APS-C size) SLR cameras that inherits the product concept of the existing AF28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR zoom lens. Even two years after its introduction, the current AF28-300mm is still a favorite and highly evaluated by photographers around the world as a representative model of high power zoom lenses.With the market influx of digital SLR cameras in recent years, the use of high power zoom lenses has become increasingly popular since high power zooms provide the convenience of handling many photographic scenes and the capability of shooting ultra telephoto shots without changing lenses. The popularity of this focal length led Tamron to initiate the development of new zoom lenses to further meet the needs of digital SLR photographers.The result is the successful development of a new zoom lens exclusively for use on digital SLR cameras. The wide to ultra tele focal range of this lens will allow digital SLR camera owners to enjoy digital photography with comfort and convenience.* "Di (Digitally Integrated design)-II" is the designation Tamron puts on lenses designed for exclusive use with digital (APS-C size) SLR cameras, featuring optical systems optimized

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.42x HD Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens For The Nikon Coolpix 5700, 8700 Digital Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)As advertised. Works well. Delivered on time. Used for real estate interior photography to make rooms fill the frame.

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.42x HD Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens -An essential tool for extreme sports and dramatic action shooters -High Resolution Precision Optics, Day or Night & Great for Every Type of Photographic Situation! -Multicoated optical glass -Infrared compatible Extreme speed auto focusThe High Definition² .42x 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. Change the way you view the world. Enjoy outstanding detail, enjoy enhanced clarity.

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50 PC Fantasy Kit "The Kit Of Your Dreams" Which Includes Lenses, Filters, Cases, Battery Grip, Batteries, Remote, Lens Hood, Macro Accessories, Tripods, Cleaning Supplies And So Much More (Valued At Over $850) For The Nikon D40, D40X, D60 Digital Slr Cameras Which Have Any Of These (18-55mm, 55-200mm, 50mm) Nikon Lenses Review

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(More customer reviews)UNBELIEVABLE! True to its word every accessory you will ever need! I priced all these accessories separately and for the price for this kit its a great deal. I recently bought a Nikon SLR camera and i was looking for a bunch of different accessories, i came across this kit at first i was a little reluctant because of the price tag but the more i looked what was included the more i fell in love with it and i bought it, i am so happy i did! i get to play around with all these cool items, you have all the different type of lenses, tripods, cleaning accessories, flashes, different filters and so much more accessories that i am going to try out on my vacation. I love showing off all these accessories to my friends(some of them actually went and bought similar kits)
To summarize, a great buy!

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LensPEN Lens Cleaner + DigiKlear LCD Screen Cleaner + Precision Design Cleaning Kit - for Digital SLR Cameras & Lenses Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased to use with my new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K. This great camera has a body that's nearly impossible not to get fingerprints on the LCD. The DigiKlear worked great to clean the LCD. It's amazing how it's self-replenishing and cleans without the need for a spray cleaner or cloth. After using the DigiKlear, I covered the LCD with an Invisible Shield by Zagg which is the best screen protector I've found. The LensPen is also great and it is so much better than Nikon's Lens Pen. I haven't yet used the cleaning kit but I'm sure it will come in handy. I purchased this combination kit since it was cheaper than buying the items individually. I would have given it 5 stars if it had come with a small case to keep all the items organized. I suggest that they create a cloth case with pliable plastic pockets that rolls up such as a wrench set that has a string to bundle it up. But that might have made it more expensive. I'm hoping the Tamrac bag I ordered will be able to keep these items safe & organized for when I need to use them. The two pens would have cost much more to purchase individually so it's like getting the cleaning kit for free.

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Kit includes:♦1) LensPEN LP-1 Lens Cleaning System♦2) LensPen DigiKlear DK-1 LCD Screen Cleaning System♦3) Precision Design 6-Piece Deluxe Cleaning Kit

The LensPEN LP-1 Lens Cleaning System is the simple and effective way to clean your optics when they get dirty out in the field — before the dust, dust, and grime begin to build up, becoming more and more difficult to remove. This is how simple the LensPEN is to use: 1) Slide out the retractable brush, using it to remove any dust particles; 2) Remove the end cap to expose the cleaning pad; 3) Using a smooth, circular motion, wipe the lens surface with the unique flexible cleaning pad. If any smudges remain, just breathe gently on the lens and repeat the cleaning process. The unique cleaning compound will not spill or dry out and is both environmentally-friendly and non-toxic.

The LensPen DigiKlear DK-1 LCD Screen Cleaning System cleans the LCD screens on digital cameras and camcorders. A special triangular tip gives you the ability to clean all the way to the corners which would otherwise remain covered in dust and grime. The DigiKlear also works great on PDA's and cell phones.

The Precision Design 6-Piece Deluxe Cleaning Kit includes what you need to keep your equipment sparkling clean: Hurricane Air Blower; Cleaning Brush; Lens Cleaning Cloth; Lens Tissue; Lens Cleaning Liquid; and Cotton Swabs.

This value-packed LensPen Lens & LCD Precision Design Combo Cleaning Kit is the perfect companion to help you clean your film and digital cameras, lenses, camcorders, binoculars and scopes.

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Zykkor 52 mm +1 +2 +4 +10 Close Up Filters Kit and Cleaning Cloth Review

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(More customer reviews)I was hoping these filters would be a decent alternative to reverse lens macro or even extension tubes. The filters are just ok. Since you're adding a layer of glass with each filter, you're going to lose image quality and focus, but I feel like there is just too much lost with these. I still greatly prefer reverse lens macro or extension tubes...even though I don't like having to take my lenses off of my camera body so often.

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When your lens does not permit to move closer to the object you're taking picture of, this close up lens kit +1 +2 +4 +10 is a must have! Simply mount them (one by one, or all of them together) on your regular lens with 52mm filter thread and you will see the possibility of macro photography! It'll magnify the object from inches away for you to capture amazing images! These lenses can be used individually or in any combination to achieve maximum magnification with these attachments. They are double threaded and you can use additionally other filters: polarizer, UV filter and more.

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Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Compact Super Telephoto Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera Review

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(More customer reviews)According to a photo magazine, this is a cosmetically re-labelled Konica Minolta 75-300 (D) zoom telephoto, which is a lens that I own (it certainly looks exactly the same as the KM 75-300 lens, but with the 'Sony' name). In which case, I have the following review:
(1) Excellent construction quality, this is a very nicely made lens, excellent finish, not too heavy but solid and without the 'plastic' feel of many medium-priced lenses;
(2) Excellent optical quality, with good sharpness even at the longest 300mm focal length where most zooms begin to show poor quality;
(3) VERY UNUSUAL: near-zero distortion throughout the entire range of focal lengths (very different from some Sigma zooms that I own, which have conspicuously visible pincushion distortion). This may well be the lowest-distortion 75-300 telephoto from any maker.
(4) ONE CAVEAT: AUTOFOCUS IN LOW LIGHT: on my Minolta Maxxum 7 film camera, whose autofocus system is apparently quite similar to the Sony Alpha 100, the camera has difficulty autofocussing the 75-300 lens at the 300 mm setting (where the aperture is only f/5.6) in light weaker than direct sunlight. This is probably the same with any f/5.6 or slower lens. I have found myself switching to manual focus at the 300 mm setting if the subject is not brightly lit.
NOTE: the Konica Minolta 75-300 (D) lens is still available, for about $140, and reportedly will work with Sony Alpha cameras just as well as the similar lens labelled Sony.

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Get extremely close to your subjects from a relaxing distance with this Sony 75-300mm super telephoto zoom lens. Great for taking incredibly close-up portraits without making your subject nervous, the compact, lightweight 4x zoom lens is a terrific value and an ideal choice for covering outdoor activities and sports action, even in large stadium locations. The lens offers a wide zoom range of 112.5 to 450mm (35mm equivalent) that handles both middle-ground subjects and portraits from afar, while still capturing intimate details and natural wonders close at hand. In addition, the lens gives light sources a pleasing circular defocused effect in the background, making the subject stand out beautifully.

Focal length: 75-300mm (112.5-450mm 35mm equivalent)
Maximum aperture: f/4.5-5.6
Minimum aperture: f/28-32
Filter diameter: 55mm
Minimum focus distance: 4 feet, 11 inches
Magnification: 0.25x
Lens group elements: 10 groups 13 elements
Distance encoder: Yes
Blades: 7 aperture blades
Asperhic elements: No
Lens type: Telephoto zoom
Dimensions: 2.81 inches in diameter and 4.81 inches long
Weight: 1 pound, 2 ounces

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Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an excellent choice if you're interested in close-up and macrophotography -- it's sharp corner-to-corner, and you get life-size photos down to the size of a large bug. Usually you end up focusing macro shots manually, and the Tamron manual focus ring travels about 270 degrees, giving lots of smooth fine-tuning capability.
For portraits and medium telephoto shots, the autofocus capability works well but it's audible. You can set a limiting switch so that it won't hunt through the entire range, from 8" to infinity. It's easy to switch from autofocus to manual by feel -- you can do it without moving your eye from the viewfinder.
There are probably better choices if you want to do portraits first and macrophotography second -- Canon's 100mm and Sigma's 105mm macros, in particular, but the Tamron is an excellent choice for macro work.
The lens body is plastic, so it's lighter than OEM lenses from Canon & Nikon. The light weight makes one wonder about how rugged it is, but it feels well put together, and anyway you shouldn't be using a lens to drive nails.
Note that the 90mm designation applies only to full frame SLRs. On digital SLRs like the Canon 300D & 350D or the Nikon D50 & D70, the lens gives you an effecive focal length of about 130mm. So you get a bit more working distance for macro subjects, but you may have to stand back too far from the subject for portraiture.

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Di: Digitally Integrated Design, is a designation Tamron puts on lenses featuring optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras.DI Lenses have the following benefitsImproved Resolution Minimized peripheral light fall-off Compensation of ghosting and flare reduction of chromatic aberationsTamron's 90mm macro lens, often referred to as "the portrait macro" and loved by photographers all over the world, is now reborn as a Di lens that is perfect for use with both film and digital cameras.

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.42x HD Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens For The Nikon D5000, D3000 Digital SLR Cameras Which Have Any Of These (18-200mm, 24-120mm, 135mm, 180mm, 24-85mm)Nikon Lenses Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great product for those not quite ready to pay a ton of money for one from Nikon.

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.42x HD Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens -An essential tool for extreme sports and dramatic action shooters-High Resolution Precision Optics, Day or Night & Great for Every Type of Photographic Situation!-Multicoated optical glass-Infrared compatible-Extreme speed auto focusThe High Definition² .42x 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. Change the way you view the world. Enjoy outstanding detail, enjoy enhanced clarity.

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Vivitar 650-1300mm f/8-16 SERIES 1 Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon D40, D60, D9... Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm somewhat new to digital photography and wanted to wade into slowly. I was nervous hoping to find someone I could trust and who was willing to point me in the right direction versus just making a sale.
I had purchased my first item, Nikon D40, from Cameta Camera through Amazon nearly three years ago. When I decided I wanted to add a telephoto lens to my collection, it was only natural I return to Amazon. I'm heading back to New Mexico this spring and I really want to capture some of the wildlife I've photographed before, only better.
Just as before, Cameta Camera had the lens for me. I purchased a Vivitar Series 1 650 - 1300mm Telephoto Zoom Lens. (Actually my husband bought it for me as a Valentine's Day gift.) I couldn't wait for it to arrive. When it did, I was extremely intimidated. I thought I'd bought something I wouldn't be able to use. I had all sorts of problems, probably because of nerves.
I went to Cameta Camera's website, found a phone number of assistance and met Rich, via phone, a short time later. He's a lifesaver.
He told me how to set everything up, explained to me that with practice and familiarity, I'd be taking photos in no time. He was right. I started getting shots while we were still on the phone.
He listened to questions -- panicks is more like it -- then gave me answers. Rich said there was a kit that had a few extra items in it that would really help me with the lens. Had I ordered it originally, I would have had better results. He helped me order the kit -- it's on the way. It contains a UV filter to help cut down on 'haze' effecting my photos. It also includes a remote shutter release so I won't shake the camera -- and do I!
I just had a great experience with Cameta Camera from start to finish. For novices, I wholeheartedly recommend using Cameta Camera. They can help you select the photography equipment that works best for you and what you'd like to achieve - of course, with practice.
I'm very excited to hit the road after lots of practice with my new lens.

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Kit includes:♦ 1) Vivitar 650-1300mm f/8-16 SERIES 1 Telephoto Zoom Lens♦ 2) Nikon AF T-mount Adapter♦ 3) Rear Lens Cap for Nikon AF LensesThe Vivitar 650-1300mm SERIES 1 Telephoto Zoom Lens is the perfect option for bringing distant subjects up close, with a remarkable telephoto range at an incredibly affordable price. In addition to the impressive zoom range, this lens also features multi-coated elements, a rotating, locking tripod mount and a built-in lens hood. Plus, it includes a soft nylon lens case with an adjustable shoulder strap.While this lens is designed for high definition telephoto photography, it is also one of the most affordable precision optics available, which allows anyone on any budget to enjoy shooting crisp, clear telephoto pictures. This lens includes a T-mount adapter specifically designed for Nikon AF mount SLR and Digital SLR Cameras, as well as a rear lens cap.

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