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70-300mm 1:4.0-5.6 ED Lens

$367.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
Rarely does a product exceed my expectations but this lens does. It is fast, clear and precise. I can now take the pictures I have always tried to take in the past but failed due to marginal lenses.
from www.amazon.com
This product pleasantly arrived within the expedited 1-day time period promised by the Shipper. It's true what the reviews say about this lens performance being the best in bright light. It doesn't
from www.amazon.com
This is a reasonable priced zoom lens that is well worth the time and trouble to carry it around. I have had very good success using it with my Olympus E-520 camera. Crisp clear photos are the result
from www.amazon.com
Lens arrived quickly and in great condition. Have taken several photos with it and the quality is excellent. Great product and great service.
from www.amazon.com
I ordered my lens from Amazon and got it on time and the order process was very easy. I am very pleased so far with this lens and recomend this lens. I put this lens on my Olympus 510 and it works

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Positives: Nice Zoom, Nice Affordability, Great Image Stabilization, Zoom Lens

2 RECOMMENDED by 36 people for OVERALL

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM

$994.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
This is a great lens. I admit its hard to use sometimes because of it's size but that's because I am always handheld with it. I have gotten some great shots holding it though. I would reccomend it to
from www.amazon.com
EXCELLENT LENS. TRIED OUT FOR FEW HOURS. WELL BALANCED, NO NEED FOR TRIPOD. EXCELLENT CONSTRUCTION. BIT NOISY BUT I DON'T MIND FOR THE PRICE. i WILL RECOMMEND IT WITHOUT RESERVATION.
from www.amazon.com
I wanted this lens for good closeup pictures of birds. I find the pictures to be very sharp. Although a bit heavy for handheld work that is how I have used it so far and with excellent results. I
from www.amazon.com

This is mine second Sigma Lens and it is very sharp on the optical zoom. I bought the item from Amazom when it was on todays special. The picture are crisp and sharp when using the Sigma
from www.amazon.com
Excellent lens, especially for the price! I have been using this lens mostly for sports (football) photography so far. Pictures have been very sharp with excellent color. Have taken from up to 100

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Positives: Great Zoom, Lightweight, Excellent Image Stabilization, Zoom Lens

3 RECOMMENDED by 44 people for OVERALL

Nikon AF-S DX VR 16-85 mm f/3.5-5.6G Lens

$665.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Johnny", www1.photoalley.com
Great Lens, wouldnt buy another.
from www.amazon.com
used with a nikon d200. does exactly what it claims.

Great lens.
from www.amazon.com
After being an avid Nikon products user for well over 30 years, I must admit that this lens holds no disappointments for me. The extra 2mm from the 18mm to the 16mm is considerable. It's worth the
from www.amazon.com
I AM A PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENT AND BOUGHT THIS LENS FOR MY D-80. IT IS JUST WHAT I NEED TO COMPLETE ALL OF MY ASSIGNMENTS AS IT HAS A VERY GOOD RANGE AND IS NOT CUMBERSOME OR TOO HEAVY. I WILL CONTINUE
from www.amazon.com
So far this lens has proven extraordinary and much more than what I expected. Images are sharp, color is excellent and I find I do not need to change lenses as this one has such a wide range. The

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Positives: Excellent Zoom, Lightweight, Excellent Image Stabilization, Zoom Lens

4 RECOMMENDED by 34 people for OVERALL

Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED

$580.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Shell", www1.wolfcamera.com
This lens is light, easy to use, produces clear and crisp images and best of all it balances well with my Pentax K20D, and is not too long or bulky.
from "Toy", www1.cameraworld.com
From wide angle to telephoto this lens is excellent. Picture quality and ease of use is great. Highly recommended for all levels of photography.
from www.amazon.com
Very sharp lens. It is well constructed, and has a solid feel. My only complaint is the auto focus is slow, but I have not found a lens of this length that isn't.
from www.amazon.com
This lens does it all, from wide angle shots to telephoto. I leave it on my camera and can take just about any kind of picture with it. Works great with the autofocus on my camera. A little steep
from www.amazon.com
It has a great handling, good size & feel to it.

It is not a fast lens. But, as most 18-200mm & 18-250mm lens owners know, this is a weekend or short trip lens that covers a great

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Positives: Great Zoom, Lightweight, Good Affordability, Zoom Lens

5 RECOMMENDED by 178 people for OVERALL

Canon EF-S 55-250mm AF Lens

$335.00 Est. at Amazon

from "PhotoKat", www1.cameraworld.com
This is my first 55-250 lens and I'm amazed! I had to get used to actually using it but once I did, the pictures I got were amazingly beautiful. Thumbs up!
from www.bestbuy.com
What's great about it:?image stabilizer makes a nice picture What's not so great:?lens hood not included "absolutely 100% recommended to every one, Perfect design, easy to intall, light weight, and
from "Mom the picture Hound", www.ritzcamera.com
This lens is wonderful. It focus's fast, it is easy to change out. I love this lens! I am glad to make this purchase......
from www.amazon.com
The product came in great timing! It was mailed in the time as promised and came factory sealed. A great buy!
from www.amazon.com
This product is awesome. I could take very nice pictures of nature, especially sunsets and moon. The lens is easy to use and has nice range. the manual also gives nice tips for taking good pictures.

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Positives: Great Zoom, Nice Affordability, Nice Image Stabilization, Zoom Lens

Lensbabies Lensbaby The Composer

$260.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
Love it. Love it. Love it. This isn't something you'd want to shoot with every time you go out. But for creative portraits, some neat landscapes and closeups, it adds a bit of fun and creativity back
from www.amazon.com
The Lensbaby composer is a great lens! it has the same cool Lensbaby effect as the other Lensbaby lenses, but it's much easier to focus as it has a standard focusing ring and the sweet spot doesn't
from www.amazon.com
Although this lens is made out of plastic and doesn't have USM, IS or even AF it still has few outstanding features. Soft edges and selective focus point makes this lens like no other. I use this
from www.amazon.com
absolutely brilliant lens! The perfect companion for my D90. This lens stays on my camera 90% of the time. If you are looking for a solid prime lens at an amazing price, this is it!
from www.amazon.com
I really like the lensbaby composer.
The only reason i gave it four stars is because it is tricky to focus.
It is manual focus only.
I have used this lens for a few weeks and i am

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Positives: Nice Image Stabilization, Great Focus, Nice Detail

Lensbabies Lensbaby Composer Special Effects SLR Lens

$270.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
Love it. Love it. Love it. This isn't something you'd want to shoot with every time you go out. But for creative portraits, some neat landscapes and closeups, it adds a bit of fun and creativity back
from www.amazon.com
The Lensbaby composer is a great lens! it has the same cool Lensbaby effect as the other Lensbaby lenses, but it's much easier to focus as it has a standard focusing ring and the sweet spot doesn't
from www.amazon.com
I really like the lensbaby composer.
The only reason i gave it four stars is because it is tricky to focus.
It is manual focus only.
I have used this lens for a few weeks and i am
from www.amazon.com
Although this lens is made out of plastic and doesn't have USM, IS or even AF it still has few outstanding features. Soft edges and selective focus point makes this lens like no other. I use this
from www.amazon.com
It's everything I was hoping for and more. Even though you can have fun, and create spectacular images with the Composer alone, go ahead and invest in the macro kit while your at it (an extra[..]or

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Positives: Good Image Stabilization, Good Focus, Good Detail, Fixed Focal Length Lens

Lensbabies Lensbaby The Composer

$270.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
Love it. Love it. Love it. This isn't something you'd want to shoot with every time you go out. But for creative portraits, some neat landscapes and closeups, it adds a bit of fun and creativity back
from www.amazon.com
absolutely brilliant lens! The perfect companion for my D90. This lens stays on my camera 90% of the time. If you are looking for a solid prime lens at an amazing price, this is it!
from www.amazon.com
I really like the lensbaby composer.
The only reason i gave it four stars is because it is tricky to focus.
It is manual focus only.
I have used this lens for a few weeks and i am
from www.amazon.com
It definitely can't take the place of a "typical" lens, but the Composer is a lot of fun and makes even mundane subject matter look cool. A bit of a learning curve because it's not talking to your
from www.amazon.com
The Lensbaby composer is a great lens! it has the same cool Lensbaby effect as the other Lensbaby lenses, but it's much easier to focus as it has a standard focusing ring and the sweet spot doesn't

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Positives: Excellent Image Stabilization, Good Focus, Nice Detail

Lensbabies Lensbaby The Composer

$260.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
Love it. Love it. Love it. This isn't something you'd want to shoot with every time you go out. But for creative portraits, some neat landscapes and closeups, it adds a bit of fun and creativity back
from www.amazon.com
The Lensbaby composer is a great lens! it has the same cool Lensbaby effect as the other Lensbaby lenses, but it's much easier to focus as it has a standard focusing ring and the sweet spot doesn't
from www.amazon.com
It's everything I was hoping for and more. Even though you can have fun, and create spectacular images with the Composer alone, go ahead and invest in the macro kit while your at it (an extra[..]or
from www.amazon.com
Although this lens is made out of plastic and doesn't have USM, IS or even AF it still has few outstanding features. Soft edges and selective focus point makes this lens like no other. I use this
from www.amazon.com
I really like the lensbaby composer.
The only reason i gave it four stars is because it is tricky to focus.
It is manual focus only.
I have used this lens for a few weeks and i am

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Positives: Excellent Image Stabilization, Great Focus, Nice Detail, Fixed Focal Length Lens

Pentax SMCP-67 55mm f/4 Lens

$540.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
I have never had a camera where you had the ability to change lenses, I can hardly stand the wait for my telephoto to get here. My Brother who is a super photographer recommended this camera to me,
from www.amazon.com
This camera is cheap, fairly light, and produces great JPG right out of the camera. I love the SR feature and would not buy another camera without this feature! I can use up to ISO 1600 and get
from www.amazon.com
What on earth would drive someone to try and sell a K100D for nearly twice retail, when you can get either a K100D, K110D, or K200D for four hundred dollars or more less?

Buy this
from www.amazon.com
Pentax K100D Super 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens The Pentax K100D Super combines low cost with high quality images. I am able to use all my old Pentax lenses
from www.amazon.com
Originally purchased this camera as lighter weight "carry-it-everywhere" kit, and I could NOT be happier with the camera. The functionality of this is almost as good as the 3x more expensive K10,

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Positives: Lightweight, Good Image Quality, Nice Affordability, Fixed Focal Length Lens

Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G Lens

$225.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Old Pete", www1.wolfcamera.com
Best all around lens availabe for dx format. Works well for just about everything i have tried, from flowers and landscapes to nieces and nephew playing. I now have lenses that cost three times as
from "JeanPaul", www1.wolfcamera.com
Got this lens yesterday and it works great on my D40 and D90. Makes a nice compact system when mounted on the D40.
from www.crutchfield.com
If you have a nikon DSLR and you want to shoot in low light your cameras ISO adjustment and lenses that have VR are a help. If you want to maintain a high shutter speed, you need this lens. Your
from "Lenny", www1.wolfcamera.com
A very good review of this lens can be founr on this blog[@]
from "Don", www1.wolfcamera.com
highly recommended for your Nikon DX camera!

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Positives: Good Affordability, Nice Image Stabilization, Lightweight, Fixed Focal Length Lens

Olympus SWD 12-60mm 1:2.8-4.0 ED Lens

$969.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
I purchased this lens 3 weeks ago before this lens I had the 14x54 lens and it worked great with my E3. But now that I have the 12x60 lens I know what fast focus is. It is very well built and weather
from www.amazon.com
After 55 years of praticing photography, my photographs are now an order of magnitude beter since buying this lens. (8 contest awards in the last two months) Nothing else comes close. If you don't
from www.amazon.com
Amazing lens, amazing optics, amazing range. This lens stays on my Olympus E3 70-80% of the time. Fast is not even close to the experience when using it with the Olympus E3. A must have !!!
from www.amazon.com
I love this lens. This will remain on my E-510, unless I need other lenses to take specific pictures. Image quality is acceptable for intermediatte level photograher like me.
from www.amazon.com
A bit meaty on an e4x0/5x0, but still handles well. Maybe not as sharp as the 50mm/f2 macro but is excellent for a zoom. Good focus speed and very low chromatic aberration. There is a little

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Positives: Great Zoom, Good Image Quality, Lightweight, Zoom Lens

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS Lens

$715.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Cindy the camera bug.", www1.cameraworld.com
I purchased this lense because I trust the quality of Canon products. I especially like the image stabilizing function on it. My camera and this lense are a perfect pair.
from www.amazon.com
This lens is excellent value for money. I have had it for 2 weeks now, it works extremely well with low lights and all in all i am very happy with it.
from www.amazon.com
Tired of switching L lenses. Tried this one and love it. Excellent travel lens. Works perfectly with my Canon 40D.
from www.amazon.com
The lens hood itself is great and I was actually very impressed with the cleaning kit. I was also very happy with the UV filter. It fits well and does its job.

I would have given a 5
from www.amazon.com
It is a decent walkaround lens and like with any lens with such a long range, it has its shortcomings at both ends. I always keep this lens on my camera, but when I am on a photographic trip I also

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Positives: Excellent Zoom, Lightweight, Good Focus, Zoom Lens

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG HSM II Macro Zoom Lens

$760.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
You Must get it if you want a great lens for great money.

Yea its not Canon but I can take alot of pics that turn out perfect with this lens.
from www.amazon.com
Stopped down it's pretty sharp. Wide open it's ok. Contrast and color is ok too, just not wonderful. Focus is fast and precise. Ultimately, I decided to return the lens.
from www.amazon.com
This is a great lens for the price. Well made and easy to use. The only thing to watch out for is it will not autofocus with all of the pentax line. it only will auto focus withe the K20D, K10D, and
from www.amazon.com
I love this lens. I use it for weddings and portraits. It has great reach and awesome image quality. And, it's really heavy, so you can use it to work out with too ;D
from www.amazon.com
first product didnt work out but amazon refunded everything asap and i reorder and this time everything was excellent,great product,great price, great customer service

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Positives: Good Zoom, Good Image Stabilization, Lightweight, Zoom Lens

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM AF Lens

$785.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
Stopped down it's pretty sharp. Wide open it's ok. Contrast and color is ok too, just not wonderful. Focus is fast and precise. Ultimately, I decided to return the lens.
from www.amazon.com
I love this lens. I use it for weddings and portraits. It has great reach and awesome image quality. And, it's really heavy, so you can use it to work out with too ;D
from www.amazon.com
You Must get it if you want a great lens for great money.

Yea its not Canon but I can take alot of pics that turn out perfect with this lens.
from www.amazon.com
This is a great lens for the price. Well made and easy to use. The only thing to watch out for is it will not autofocus with all of the pentax line. it only will auto focus withe the K20D, K10D, and
from www.amazon.com
first product didnt work out but amazon refunded everything asap and i reorder and this time everything was excellent,great product,great price, great customer service

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Positives: Nice Zoom, Excellent Image Stabilization, Lightweight, Zoom Lens

Pentax smc DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM Lens

$1,424.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
Just received lens and took it to a car show....met all my expectations and then some.....posted pictures on flickr next day....Pentax has done a good job with this lens...will probably buy DA*16-50
from www.amazon.com
this lens is outstanding ...build quality is amazing as well as picture sharpness...have it mounted on my pentax k10d
im using this lens for outside glamour and portrait photography
from www.amazon.com
This lens is awesome. We were able to take pictures of our daughters play without a flash. It is pricey, but after all the whole point is to be able to take great pictures, right? Save up for it,
from www.amazon.com
I'm happy to add my voice to multiple A+ reviews for this great lens.
It's sharp, beautiful colors, bokeha, fast, silent. If you can afford it - it's no brainer.
from www.amazon.com
This is perhaps one of the best Pentax lenses ever made. If you need this focal range just go for it! The sharpness is unparalleled! Weather sealing is also nice. I use this for pro photography and

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Positives: Excellent Image Stabilization, Nice Focus, Lightweight, Focal Length: 50mm - 135mm

Sigma SMC-A 50mm f/1.4

$487.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
First of of all, the lens is substantially bigger than the "classic" 50mm lenses. this is not necessarily bad but it you should be aware that it's big and heavy.

The lens lens is
from www.amazon.com
This lens is huge and fast. It is my new love right now because it delivers amazing sharp images at very low light. The focus is extremely fast, a lot faster than my canon 50mm, 1.4. Selling my
from www.amazon.com
This lens is huge!! but its also great and the quality is too. looks awesome on my D40.
Nice smooth and fast focus.
from www.amazon.com
Sigma 50 1.4 is the best one. Use it only in manual mode from F1.4 till F2.8 with S screen or by LCD.
On 5D mark II or 50D can get best results. Don't buy it, if you're using older cameras.
from www.amazon.com
I purchased both of the lenses and took pictures to compare the two side by side -- I liked the looks of the Sigma lens better.

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Positives: Good Focus, Good Affordability, Nice Image Quality, Focal Length: 50mm

Sigma 50mm F2.8 DG Macro EX

$359.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Jason", www.adorama.com
This was a tough choice since there aren't many reviews out there for this new lens. I am very satisfied. It's very sharp. Autofocus is very fast. The build is very solid, it feels like a tank.
from www.amazon.com
I have been using this lens for about 3 months now and it rocks.
build quality is great.
Awsome sharpness and contrast.

this lens stays on my camera 95% of the time.
I
from www.amazon.com
Great lens for low light shooting. I use it mainly for indoor shots. Better option than the Pentax 16-50 2.8 if you're on a budget.
from www.amazon.com
Purchased the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 EX DC for use with Pentax K100D Super, mostly for low light photography. Macro and its low light capability are the strongest points of this lens. It also comes with
from www.amazon.com
Fast len (f/2.8), sturdy. Like the macro function, you can get really close to the subject. However, this is not a real macro len and do not expect the image qaulity close to the real macro lens.

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Positives: Great Zoom, Lightweight, Excellent Image Stabilization, Zoom Lens

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens

$499.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
First of of all, the lens is substantially bigger than the "classic" 50mm lenses. this is not necessarily bad but it you should be aware that it's big and heavy.

The lens lens is
from www.amazon.com
This lens is huge and fast. It is my new love right now because it delivers amazing sharp images at very low light. The focus is extremely fast, a lot faster than my canon 50mm, 1.4. Selling my
from www.amazon.com
This lens is huge!! but its also great and the quality is too. looks awesome on my D40.
Nice smooth and fast focus.
from www.amazon.com
I purchased both of the lenses and took pictures to compare the two side by side -- I liked the looks of the Sigma lens better.
from www.amazon.com
Sigma 50 1.4 is the best one. Use it only in manual mode from F1.4 till F2.8 with S screen or by LCD.
On 5D mark II or 50D can get best results. Don't buy it, if you're using older cameras.

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Positives: Nice Image Stabilization, Nice Focus, Good Affordability, Fixed Focal Length Lens

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM LENS f/SONY/MIN 310205

$487.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
This lens is huge and fast. It is my new love right now because it delivers amazing sharp images at very low light. The focus is extremely fast, a lot faster than my canon 50mm, 1.4. Selling my
from www.amazon.com
First of of all, the lens is substantially bigger than the "classic" 50mm lenses. this is not necessarily bad but it you should be aware that it's big and heavy.

The lens lens is
from www.amazon.com
This lens is huge!! but its also great and the quality is too. looks awesome on my D40.
Nice smooth and fast focus.
from www.amazon.com
I purchased both of the lenses and took pictures to compare the two side by side -- I liked the looks of the Sigma lens better.
from www.amazon.com
Sigma 50 1.4 is the best one. Use it only in manual mode from F1.4 till F2.8 with S screen or by LCD.
On 5D mark II or 50D can get best results. Don't buy it, if you're using older cameras.

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Positives: Nice Image Stabilization, Good Focus, Good Affordability, Fixed Focal Length Lens

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Nikon AF-S DX VR 16-85 mm f/3.5-5.6G Lens

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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS Lens

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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM AF Lens

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