It works for some people. What customer needs would best be met by this lens?
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I bought both the Vivitar wide angle and the telephoto. I use them with my PadCaster to change the focal length of the iPad. I have been satisfied with both lenses, especially given the price. I have suggested to PadCaster that they design a turret so I can mount both lenses and easily switch between them. No response from them. (They are not Carl Zeiss, Canon, or Nikon quality, but they work for me.)
2264754
it is a good lens for shots that are not close. The 55 does not do wide shots well if you are close to the subject.. I have one for sale if you want it. blubman@hotmail.com
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This isn't a professional lens by any means but if you're taking photos in a well lit space or outside it should be more than adequate. The more you zoom in with this lens the more it limits light reception, so not the best lens for poor lighting conditions. Until you're willing to spend in the $1000's there aren't many other options. Disclaimer; I'm not a professional photographer...just a hobbyist.
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The kit lens provided is in my opinion very capable. It is not the best available but it is a good lens.
1786478
It works just fine!! I use mine as a walk around lens and keep in on the camera most of the time because of its wide range of focal lengths.
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I am not sure how you would "know" without believing it is as it is stated. I would say you should look locally to you. Visit reputable shops. Try it before you buy it! National Camera Exchange would warrant a sale of used gear. So would others. If the seller is a reputable dealer or good ratings and a return policy I would give it a try. The 70-200 f2.8 is a sweet lense! I love mine and could sell it now for more than I paid new for it!
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I don't know. I had a specific requirement and researched to see if the lens would work. I was lucky it did in my case.
75930
Yes, this will work fine on that body, but be aware of the limitations of this lens. It's fun for casual use, but it's not always the best or most practical lens choice for many applications.
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Hi James. It's great for mountains and fields. Pretty good for real estate. But as Amazon Customer said, for groups of people, you have to exercise a little care. If you get people too near the edges of the frame when you're shooting at the wide end of this lens, they can start to get pretty wiiiiiide themselves. Most people don't take kindly to that. An alternative to backing up and using it at the middle/long end is to shoot a bit wide and crop--if, for example, you needed to get in as much of the background as possible.
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It's a good lens for my needs. I have found the 18-300mm type lenses just don't do all that well, I think too much range to cover but this does well and being a f/2.8 it's better for darker shots. Heavier than a kit lens but worth it in my opinion.
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Overall I am delighted with the image quality of this lens. I'd prefer to use the 24mm setting to minimize distortion in a group of people (if conditions permit). I use it mainly as a landscape lens and still use it extensively.
2060950
Hello... To be honest, I returned the lens because I could not figure it out and I realized I bought the wrong lens... Good luck...
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This lens can be purchased with different camera mounts. You need to select the right one.
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I think you'd be much better off using the fastest lens you can get and kicking up the ISO. The lens will probably pay for itself.
2236918
It's ok but not great, for daily use i would recommend a 24-105mm, for landscape 17-40mm or 16-35mm, or course your gonna add a few hundred bucks for those lenses but it's worth, I have one of these (28-135) I rarely use it... I don't even know where it is right now... but i have one. If you're really gonna do photography try to invest on a few good lenses...
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You'll have to inquire from the vendor. I bought mine on Amazon and use it at every wedding I shoot. It's a great lens. It's superb for balcony shots or stair shots for getting the whole wedding party in one shot.I doubt that Amazon would have a vendor that sold non-warranted equipment.
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Honestly, there are some available on ebay with buyer protection (but I understand why you would want to get it from the above places instead). The 70-200mm is a great lens, but if you have your heart set on this particular lens you should wait to get this one :)I just ordered one from ebay but I did my research on the seller first.