Thursday, April 23, 2009

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Love the fisheye effect? Turn to the Canon EF 15mm fisheye lens, which offers an ultra-wide 180-degree angle of view for capturing scenes well beyond your natural field of vision. As with all fisheye lenses, the 15mm provides a ton of unique and interesting effects, with a minimum focusing distance of 8 inches giving new meaning to close-up shots. Best of all, the lens is tack-sharp throughout its entire focus range. The lens--which includes a fixed petal-type hood and a built-in rear filter holder that holds up to three gel filters at once--carries a one-year warranty.

  • Focal length: 15mm fisheye
  • Maximum aperture: f/2.8
  • Lens construction: 8 elements in 7 groups
  • Diagonal angle of view: 180 degrees
  • Focus adjustment: Overall linear extension system with AFD
  • Closest focusing distance: 0.7 feet
  • Filter size: Rear gel holder (accepts up to 3 precut gel filters)
  • Dimensions: 2.9 inches in diameter, 2.4 inches long
  • Weight: 11.6 ounces

List Price: $970.00
Amazon Price: $610.00
Used Price: $530.00
Customer Review: Great lens for reasonable price
This lens performs at top quality levels in terms of contrast, resolution, and color rendition. It is a full-frame fisheye design, i.e., on a 24x36mm sensor (or film) the diagonal angle of view is 180 degrees, and the full frame area is covered (not a "circular fisheye"). Autofocus is a bit "buzzy" - it's not an ultrasonic motor type - but quick and accurate. For landscape work this wouldn't be an issue anyway, but good AF is very useful when making use of the possibilities for extreme close perspective portraits of animals, etc. The build quality is not quite like the Canon L series lenses, but is generally solid and confidence inspiring. The lens cap is important, since the convex front element is protected only by the petal shaped built-in hood, and a front filter cannot be used. I consider this lens well worth its price, and if you understand the optical workings of a fisheye (tangential straight lines become curved as part of the design) you will not be disappointed.
Customer Review: Adds some drama
I am a wedding and portrait photographer. I use the lens for these situations and love it. 1. To add some interest to dancefloor shots. I just hold the camera above the crowd and shoot down. The shots are playful and energetic. 2. To make a small, boring church look huge. Just shoot inside and watch out to keep your toes out of the shot. and for fun 3. To shoot kids and pets with big, cartoony heads. It's a great lens and fun to use.


Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens is a peerless standard lens for Canon digital SLR cameras. The lens is suitable for any shooting situation, with a lens coating and construction type that are optimized to minimize the ghosting and flare that frequently occurs when lenses are used with digital cameras. The lens also offers an ultra-large aperture that produces a narrow depth of field and the type of soft background blur so loved by photographers everywhere. The high-performance, weather-resistant lens delivers all the superb image resolution and contrast you expect in a Canon L Series lens.

Specifications

  • Focal length: 50mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/1.2
  • Lens construction: 8 elements in 6 groups
  • Diagonal angle of view: 46 degrees (with full-frame cameras)
  • Focus adjustment: AF with full-time manual
  • Closest focusing distance: 1.48 feet
  • Filter size: 72mm
  • Dimensions: 3.4 inches in diameter and 2.6 inches long
  • Weight: 19.2 ounces
  • Warranty: 1 year

List Price: $2,300.00
Amazon Price: $1,400.00
Customer Review: Amazing Lens, So fast hard to keep up with
So far I'm loving this lens. It's a purchase I put on hold for a long time due to the expense, but the investment has been well worth it. The single length forces me to frame my shots better and I am liking the results. The photos I am getting with this new lens are pretty amazing. It allows a flexibility that I've not had with other point and shoots or my 35mm SLR.
Customer Review: One of the best lenses ever made...
To many, this focal length may be the ideal length for portraits. For my particular skills it can be, as can it's sister lens, the 85mm, f/1.2L. Be forewarned, this requires a certain level of skill, and a certain knowledge of the camera itself. Furthermore, I am shooting a 1Ds Mk III. And while this lens is not known to be a particularly fast focusing lens, it is clear that it focuses better with the 45 point AF of this system than with that of the lower end cameras (I also own a 50D and a 5D - and a film EOS 3. And I have owned a 10D, 20D and a 40D also). Many users may have problems using the lens stopped wide open or nearly wide open, due to the EXTREMELY shallow depth of field, and this is an important consideration. It should, however, be noted that the lens can be stopped down quite a few steps to still obtain superior shots than you would with any zoom, Canon L Zooms included. It's the ultimate prime, and it is noticeably such. The results that can be achieved with this lens are simply mind-boggling. It is so tack sharp when shot correctly, it is almost unbelievable. The color is more correct than with most other lenses, and definitely deeper, with a higher amount of contrast. Using the high end 1Ds Mark III body accentuates this effect a bit more. With that said, I would suggest that equal consideration be given to the 85mm f/1.2L lens, as I consider this to be an equal companion (as stated, a sister) to this lens. If you can't afford both, base your decision on which focal length would provide the most use for your particular needs. If you can afford both, I recommend both equally.


Friday, April 17, 2009

Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG IF Macro Aspherical Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

PRODUCT FEATURES:Compact high performance zoom lens with a 10.7:1 high zoom ratio and optimized for digital SLR camerasCoating reduces ghost and flareSLD glass elements and aspherical lensesMacro photography with a 1:3 ratioInner focusing systemThe "Zoom Lock" device
List Price: $299.99
Amazon Price: Too low to display
Used Price: $243.00
Customer Review: Sigma lens
Very satisfied with the purchase. A good lens to learn and use all the time until you learn more and know what you are looking for specifically.
Customer Review: AMAZING!! LOVE this lens!
I love this lens. The pictures are crisp and the price was perfect. The only complaints I have is that it's a little slower than the canon lens I have with zooming.


Friday, April 10, 2009

Canon Digital Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black) + Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS Lens + Canon 75-300mm III Lens + Spare LP-E5 Battery + 16GB Card + Gadget Bag

Kit includes:
1) Canon Digital Rebel XS
2) Canon 18-55mm Lens
3) Canon 75-300mm III Lens
4) Transcend 16GB HC SecureDigital Class 6 (SDHC) Card
5) Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigital (SD/SDHC) Card Reader
6) Precision Design 1000 Deluxe SLR Pro Carrying Case
7) Spare LP-E5 High-Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
8) Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software
9) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet
10) Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

The Canon EOS Rebel XS Digital Camera incorporates a 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor; enhanced sensitivity up to ISO 1600; High-ISO Noise Reduction; Auto Image Optimization technology; and a precise 7-point autofocus system. The large, 2.5-inch 230,000 pixel LCD monitor makes it a pleasure to review images and scroll through menus. The Live View feature allows you to frame shots using the LCD screen rather than the viewfinder. Canon's Integrated Self Cleaning System removes dust automatically from the sensor using ultrasonic vibration.

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Zoom Lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology to allow sharp hand-held shots at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than otherwise possible.

The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Zoom Lens is a compact and lightweight 4x telephoto zoom lens ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife.

Take more high-resolution pictures faster with this 16GB High-Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) memory card.

The Precision Design 1000 Deluxe SLR Pro Carrying Case is constructed of durable Pro-Nylon. It will discreetly hold and protect your Digital SLR camera with zoom lens attached, plus 3 extra lenses, flash, and accessories.




Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens and Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras Package 2

For photography with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon's EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, and a 12.2-megapixel CMOS Sensor with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSi's refined, ergonomic design includes a 3.0" LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC Memory cards and accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience. Image Format - 22.2mm x 14.8mm 3 - 2 Horizontal - Vertical Aspect Ratio Color Filter System - RGB primary color filter Low-pass Filter - Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable Recording Format - Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 Image Format - JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG White Balance Settings - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, and Custom Focusing Modes - One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) Metering Range - EV 1-20 (with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Exposure Compensation - Manual 2 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments and AEB 2 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments AE Lock - Automatic when focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF, and Manual by AE lock button Shutter Type - Electronically controlled and focal-plane shutter Shutter Speeds - 1/4000 seconds to 1/60 seconds, X-sync at 1/200 seconds, 1/4000 sec. to 30 seconds, bulb Self-timer - 10-seconds, 2-seconds delay or 10-seconds delay plus continuous shooting Brightness Control - 7 levels provided Package Includes: * Canon Rebel XSi Kit * Xplorer Screen Protectors * WF 4 in 1 Cleaning Kit * USB 2.0 Memory Card Reader * Xplorer SB-7005 Bag * LP-E5 Battery * 4GB SDHC Memory Card * Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens