Questions tagged “zoom lens”

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Can I turn the zoom ring on a Canon EF-S 18-200mm while AF is on?

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mlvljr

1y ago

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130

Why can’t a variable-aperture zoom like 18-140mm open wider at the short end?

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Saurav Majumder

1y ago

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168

Nikon 1 30-110 aperture stays nearly closed wide open — common gear failure?

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3y ago

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Does a lens’s zoom ratio match the change in subject size on the sensor?

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4y ago

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Why won’t my Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 open to f/3.5 on a 6D Mark II?

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5y ago

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Why doesn’t a zoom lens’s physical aperture opening get larger as focal length increases?

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5y ago

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What is the red curved scale on my Hanimex 80-200mm zoom lens?

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5y ago

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Why does my Nikon 55-200mm look more zoomed in than my 18-200mm at 200mm?

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5y ago

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Why does exposure change when zooming video in Manual mode with a Nikon D7500 and 16-85mm lens?

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5y ago

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For tripod landscapes, is a 24-70mm f/2.8 worth it over a cheaper 24-85mm variable-aperture zoom?

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5y ago

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What do the number scales on a Nikon AF Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6D lens mean?

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5y ago

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Can anyone identify this unbranded vintage C-mount zoom lens or suggest an equivalent?

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6y ago

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Dropped Nikon 18-55mm kit lens is bent and won’t zoom — can it be fixed?

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6y ago

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Canon EF-S 17-85mm vs 18-55mm kit lens for a beginner on a 50D

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6y ago

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Why does my lens aperture change when I zoom, even in Manual mode?

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6y ago

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102

Is it safe to retract a zoom lens by pushing on the lens hood instead of turning the zoom ring?

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6y ago

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127

Can a stiff zoom ring after a drop be fixed at home?

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7y ago

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What lens should I get for landscapes, portraits, and events with a Nikon D7200?

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7y ago

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Does minimum focus distance stay the same throughout a zoom lens's range?

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7y ago

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Why does my Canon 70D intermittently show a communication error with a Sigma 70-300mm lens?

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7y ago

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