canon dslr lenses type?

Hengky W

I'm thinking of getting a canon 500d dslr but I'm confused about all the available lenses. My question is what's the difference between EF lens L series, EF lens non L series, and EF-S lenses. What does USM means? And if I'm trying to get a non canon lenses (like tamron, sigma), what type should I get? How do I know which type of lenses fit with the canon 500d?

Thanks a lot in advance

Answer
The 500D will use both the EF and EF-S lenses

USM is the Canon designation for their fast auto-focus lenses (Ultrasonic Motor)

The only issue with lenses fitting on EOS cameras are with the 35 mm and full frame 1D and 5D camera bodies. The EF-S lenses interfere with those cameras mirrors.

Question about Nikon DSLR camera lenses?

Jen

Can every model of Nikon cameras fit every type of lens? sorry if that doesnt make sense but say you have a Nikon D800 and a Nikon D90. Can the lens on one of them fit onto the other camera?

Answer
Yes. All AF, AF-I and AF-S lenses will fit both the D90 and D800.

Because the D800 is a full frame camera, it automatically crops the image frame if you use one of your DX lenses. FX lenses can be used on both cameras.

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DSLR camera lens; HELP?

ILOVETHERA

Ok.=)
I have a standard Nikkor lens. I what to find out what lens are best with what!
Please answer what these lens do:
-Telophoto
-Macro
-Zoom
-Others

And please, what lens do you recomend for:
-Landacpe
-Sports
-Portraits
-Everything

One last question...I promise! =)
Ok, flashes-I dont get them!
-What types do what
-What possiton of the lens does what effect
-When do you use the flash and how.....

I know this is alot but I would REALLY appreciated it! THANKS A BUNCH!

Answer
Time to do some reading:

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-choose-a-digital-slr-camera-lens/

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/tips-on-how-to-use-camera-flash/

These sites will also help you:

http://www.digital-photography-school.com
http://www.kamerasimulator.se/eng.?page_id=2
http://www.illustratedphotography.com/photography-tips/basic

Going to fireworks tonight, what type of settings should I use on my dslr camera?

Chelsea Sm

So I recently got a new dslr camera, I'm wondering from experienced DSLR users, what are the best settings for fireworks..like iSO, shutter spead, lens opening, etc. I've never tried to take pictures of fireworks, so I don't want to try to go thru the Hastle of trying to change settings during the fireworks, thanks a ton!

Answer
Put your camera on a tripod.
ISO on 100, medium aperture, manual focus on infinity.

One possible method is this:

Set your shutter speed to "Bulb" and use a remote shutter release.

Take a piece of matte black fabric (like velvet) and hold it in front of the lens to keep out any stray light you don't want there. Quickly lift it away just before the actual explosion of the firework. That way you won't get trails heading upwards, but only the best part of the show. Do this either just for a single bang, or repeat the process to get several of them in the same photo.

This technique can also work for lightning, although you have to be very very quick, since lighting is a lot less predictable than fireworks.

P.S. changing settings is not a "Hastle".... it isn't even a hassle..... it's what it is all about! You should embrace the opportunity to try out new things and improve your skills.

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