PHOTO LENS
I know that some of you have been to Photo School;
is there a book that I can buy, that tells me what Lens that I should
use when and where.
I am starting to learn about MM veres Power as in a Scope, like
50mm= about 1 power 300mm - about 9 power.
300yds. (on My range finder) 150 yds. and so om.
I know Scopes but am DUMB in MM's like
that they use in Camera's
I would have posted this on the Canon Fouem.but they do not know Scopes.
I am trying hard to learn now what I should have 50yrs. ago
I also need help on useing thr correct Lens for Gun auction pictures
Thank you for any Help
is there a book that I can buy, that tells me what Lens that I should
use when and where.
I am starting to learn about MM veres Power as in a Scope, like
50mm= about 1 power 300mm - about 9 power.
300yds. (on My range finder) 150 yds. and so om.
I know Scopes but am DUMB in MM's like
that they use in Camera's
I would have posted this on the Canon Fouem.but they do not know Scopes.
I am trying hard to learn now what I should have 50yrs. ago
I also need help on useing thr correct Lens for Gun auction pictures
Thank you for any Help
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Are you talking digital camera, or film camera such as 35mm.
These should give you a basic understanding on focal length.
http://www.dpmag.com/how-to/tip-of-the-week/focal-length-facts-06-28-10.html
I'm pretty much techno illiterate where digital is concerned, haven't even handled a DSLR. Some of the basic and advanced point and shoots have both optical zoom and digital zoom. The drawback to PAS cameras is lack of interchangable lenses. 300yds would be quite a stretch (beyond capable) for a PAS.
For film, and I would hazard a guess DSLR, cameras you would need something in the 800-1200mm focal length range. Given something in that range hand held is out of the quesstion. You are also going to need a quality tripod such as Bogen.
I would suggest going over to the GD board and asking Bubbajr? or is it BubbaJoel?. He is/was a camera dealer and would have a much better knowledge of what you might need than I.
edit:
Now that we know what you have to work with,,,
This book ought to suffice as a beginners guide.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Photography-Bible-Complete-Photographer/dp/0715318063/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342875304&sr=8-1&keywords=photographers+bible
Mind you, I've never read this particular book, but it seems to be the digital version of what I started out with on film cameras.
Also, some community colleges offer photo courses. If you're a veteran military posts have photo craft shops that you would be eligible to utilize.0 -
Here is the List that I got for Fathers Day Gift(I must be good)
CANON EOS Rebel T 3 -DIGITAL
SUNPAX Digiflash 3000
58 mm CANON ZOOM LENS EF-S 18-55
58 MM CANON ZOOM LENS EF-S 75-300
58 MM CANON ZOOM LENS EF-S 100-800
58 mm CANON Telephoto Lens 2 X
58 mm Macro Close-up Lens Set +1,+2-+4 and +10 dioter filter
58 mm Imaging filter kit UV-CPL entensifier filter
VIVITAP VPT 240 Tri-pod
SEE WHY THAT I NEED A BOOK, When it comes to Photo shooting, then
I would be in the Kindergarden,but Guns I might make PHD.
I do not know what Lens that is for what
HELP PLEASE0 -
Can you tell me about that MACRO CLOSE-UP Lens
+1 ,+2 .+4 and + 10, I am compleatly lost on them.
WHAT DOSE THE + STAND FOR?? AND THR cLOSE-UP???0 -
Check out your local HS/Jr. College for a "adult ed" photography class
IIRC 35mm focal length = 1x, 70mm=2x, etc
You will do most general "snap shooting" with the 18-55 (think 1/2-1.5x zoom)
Your 75-300 is similar to a 2-9x zoom scope in "power"
Your 100-800 is similar to a 3-21x zoom scope in "power"
The "2 x" is known as a "doubler", and doubles the power of the main lens IE: 75-300 becomes a 150-600.
Back when I shot 35mm film, I mainly shot car racing, and my "go to" lens was a Tamron 70-350 mounted on a shoulder stock. I used my Tamron 35-70 for general photo's, and only rarely used my 28mm "wide angle" lens. I did carry a doubler, but again I only used it rarely0 -
quote:Originally posted by cyro110
Here is the List that I got for Fathers Day Gift(I must be good)
CANON EOS Rebel T 3 -DIGITAL
SUNPAX Digiflash 3000
58 mm CANON ZOOM LENS EF-S 18-55
58 MM CANON ZOOM LENS EF-S 75-300
58 MM CANON ZOOM LENS EF-S 100-800
58 mm CANON Telephoto Lens 2 X
58 mm Macro Close-up Lens Set +1,+2-+4 and +10 dioter filter
58 mm Imaging filter kit UV-CPL entensifier filter
VIVITAP VPT 240 Tri-pod
SEE WHY THAT I NEED A BOOK, When it comes to Photo shooting, then
I would be in the Kindergarden,but Guns I might make PHD.
I do not know what Lens that is for what
HELP PLEASE
The 58mm refers to the filter size on the front of the lens. It's fortunate that all your lenses take the same size.
A close up lens will increase the image size in your viewfinder and your picture. I have no idea what a +1 does, and that will not magnify the image at all. A +2 will double the apparent size of the image. In other words if it is mounted on a 50mm lens, it will give you a 100mm image, by bringing the subject 2x closer. A +4 will bring it 4x closer etc. The bad thing about them, is they are not made to the same standards as the optics in your lens.
The 2x telephoto lens is however a high quality lens that will give you 2x the power that your lens starts with. If you mount it behind your 100-800 lens, you will have the equivalent of a 200-1600mm lens. However with the 2x tele lens, it will also cut your light in half, so you will have to lower your shutter speed by half also. In auto mode this will be done automatically. It is best whenever using a 2x teleconverter lens, to use a very sturdy and stable tripod.
You didn't say what the lens speed was on your lenses, but as an example, if a 50mm lens is a 1.8 (typically called a 50/1.8), when you mount a 2x teleconverter behind it, you will have a 100/3.6 lens. On most zoom lenses, they have a variable aperture (ex. f2.8-f5.6). That means that at the short end the aperture will be f2.8, and at the long end it will be f5.6.
The 100-800 Canon lens would be your best lens for distance photography, and without any add ons, will give you the sharpest picture at distance. Any time you add glass to a lens you degrade the picture just a little.
The 18-55 is a wide angle to normal lens and the 75-300 is a short telephoto to moderate telephoto.
There are many books of photography, but perhaps the best one is the owner's manual that came with the camera. Everything in it is specific to your camera.
Practice a lot and try different things, and best of all, have fun.0 -
OK. I think that the Lens Power is starting to sink in.Lets see
1 x 2 = 2, 2 x 2 =4 and 10 x 2 =20
Now witch Lens to shoot Gun Auctions,witch and witch to shoot a DEER at 300 yds??
Filters;
When and witch one.0 -
In film cameras I preferred Hasselblads (2 1/4x2 1/4) and Nikons (F2 in 35mm) so when I started taking digtal photos my first step was to purchase the top model of the Nikon point and shoot Coolpic cameras. I used it for a year or two learning haw digital differed from film, then got a serious amateur level Nikon DSLR (D40x). Presently techology has greatly surpassed the D40x, but I am still quite satisfied with the photo quality I can obatin with it. It came with two zoom lenses one was wide angle to slightly telephoto (18-55mm or so) and a slightly telephoto to standard telephoto (55-200mm). The newer ones go to 300 as a standard lens. But the real advantage is being able to take a photo with "RAW" data, which doesn't filter out any of the information hitting the screen, thus allowing maximum versatility in programs like Picture Project, PhotoShop, etc. A small porion of a photo taken at 200mm setting can be enlarged to the equivalent of a 1000mm lens and still retain good resolution/grain. There really is a lot to learn about it and if you happen to buy a Nikon, they have professionals that put on traveling seminars, generally lasting two days, where they cover everything you want to know about how the cameras work. 0 -
You may want to get a manual lens to maximize the resolution and handling for your Canon. Tamron made the Adaptall line of lenses for the last 20 years and would fit different lines of cameras with the appropriate adapter.
Look for the "SP Adaptall II" line since that was the latest version and had the best optics. For a description of the lenses see: http://www.adaptall-2.org/ You can find used lenses on Ebay quite offen. Adapters are available on Amazon by Fotodiox brand.
If you are looking at a good telephoto lens, you can start with the 500mm f/8 mirror lens. The last version was the "55BB" that was discontinued in 2006.
The benefits is that it is very small and light compared with hauling around a big zoom lens. Since it is a fixed f-stop, you can set the shutter speed near it's fastest to be able to shoot it by steadying the camera against a tree trunk, across a hunting blind or a small sandbag for your rifle. Hauling around a big tripod is nice if you have someone else carrying it.0 -
Here is a really good place to start:
http://tinyurl.com/cdl3ug2
David Busch may have also written a book on using your model camera.0 -
I just ordered me 3 of the books
Now if I can just read and then understand what they say .quote:Originally posted by He Dog
Here is a really good place to start:
http://tinyurl.com/cdl3ug2
David Busch may have also written a book on using your model camera.0
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