Digital Camera Fiend - A Camera Review

A perfect companion for the popular Canon EOS 20D, 30D, or Digital Rebel 350D XT, the EFS 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens has a pleasing zoom range in a nice, light package.

This versatile lens, considered a wide angle to short telephoto zoom, has a built-in Image Stabilizer technology to reduce camera shake particularly in low light levels.

Canon lens reviewers find the EFS 17-85mm lens ideal for landscape photography, due to its very large depth of field. Crisp action shots will be a challenge unless there is abundant light or a flash is used for the main lighting.

Although the EFS 17-85mm is not a macro lens, it will focus down up to 1.5 feet, which is close enough to fill the lens with delicate subjects like flowers.

Overall, the great range of focal lengths and the image stabilization make this Canon camera lens a photographer’s friend.

Some Nikon camera lens reviews are already calling ithe Nikon 55-200mm VR the “lens bargain of the year.”

Considered an entry level lens, Nikon 55-200mm VR (vibration reduction) retails for about $250. It was released in April 2007. The product is made to work with Nikon’s D-80 and D40/D40x cameras. It features a Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet auto-focusing. The Vibration Reduction will ease handheld use by stabilizing and reducing camera shake.

Nikon claims the VR technology will produce more crisp and clear photographs. Some reviewers have said that non-VR camera lenses will become obsolete.

Another amazing macro photo with an enhancing title to go along with it. The photographer who captured this extreme close-up of a tulip bud reported that the subject was on a window sill with direct, but weak, sunlight shining straight into the bloom.

“It looked stunning and irresistible,” the photographer said.

Macro photography can be tricky depending on the subject due to their slower shutter speed. A good macro camera lens is a must in any photographer’s equipment cache. A short macro telephoto lens (90-105mm) is great for portrait works and other close-ups. Try the longer macro telephoto lenses (180-200mm) for great close-up action shooting.

Originally uploaded by Sir Fish at flickr.com

Taken with a Canon Digital Rebel 350D XT

Macro, or close-up photography, can be a great way to put a new spin on a familiar subject. We can almost smell the waxy scent of crayons in this shot–it takes us back to our thrid grade classroom.
Take into consideration the limited depth of field on macro shots–you will notice that segments outside the focal plane are noticibly blurry. (Example: In the excellent photo above there is slight distortion on the gray crayon). Therefore, it’s crucial to focus only on a miniscule portion of your subject.
Usually a special-purpose camera lens will have to be used when taking macro shots. Many photographers will use a telephoto macro lenses to help with lighting issues.