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Zoom
Lenses for Beginners and Amateurs
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Recommended zooms for beginners. A pair of
wide-angle to short telephoto such as a 28-80mm and 70-210mm or 75-300mm
telephoto zoom is a great and affordable way to get into the wonderful world
of photography.
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Konica Minolta Users
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Canon Users
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Nikon Users
Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta
28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II Maxxum Silver Zoom Lens for Minolta SLR Cameras
Features:
- 28-80mm f/3.5 to
f/5.6 zoom lens
- Compatible with
Minolta Maxxum SLR cameras
- Includes lens hood
- 62mm diameter
- Lens construction
of 10 elements in 10 groups
The Minolta Maxxum AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 II Silver zoom lens with lens hood is
compatible with all Minolta Maxxum AF SLR cameras. Minolta makes its own optical
glass, ensuring that you get high-quality accuracy and color rendition from each
lens.
Konica
Minolta 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 II Silver Zoom Lens for Maxxum Series SLR Cameras
Features:
- Very compact and
lightweight 70-210mm autofocus zoom lens
- Fits all Minolta
Maxxum SLRs
- Silver satin finish
reflects heat
- Minimum focusing
distance of 3.6 feet allows close-ups of small subjects
- Lens with 10
elements in 10 groups yields high-quality results for sharp images
The Minolta AF II silver zoom lens (70-210mm, f/4.5 to f/5.6) is a detachable
lens for all Minolta Maxxum single-lens reflex cameras. It offers high-quality
results for sharp images with its lens construction of 10 elements in 10 groups.
The minimum focusing distance of 3.6 feet allows close-ups of small subjects.
This lens is compact, lightweight, and has a heat-resistant silver satin finish.
It comes with a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
Konica
Minolta AF Zoom 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SLR Lens for Maxxum 5 & 7 SLR Cameras
Features:
- With a variable
focal length of 75-300mm, this lens provides a wide range of possible zoom
applications from portrait to telephoto
Zoom Lens for Minolta SLR cameras with Auto-Focus compatibility
Product Description
Distance
Encoding - Distance encoding with new and revised "D" lenses provides refined
multi-segment metering for manual focus operation and depth-of-field display on
Navigation Display with the Maxxum 7 as well as ADI flash functions when the new
5600(D) and 3600(D) flashes.
Alternatives
Tamron
AF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD with Hood (Black) for Minolta AF Camera
Features:
- Minimum focus of 59 inches
- Rotational zooming
- Angle of view of 33-8
degrees
- Lightweight
- Mounts to Canon, Minolta,
Nikon-D, and Pentax cameras
Tamron AF70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD 1:2 Macro for Minolta (Black)
This is the definitive
lightweight, compact telephoto macro zoom with a maximum magnification ratio
of 1:2 at the 300mm setting -- ideal for shooting subjects that are
difficult to approach such as sporting and theatrical events. The lens also
features special effects such as the capability to provide beautifully
blurred backgrounds to highlight the main subject in portraiture, or
"compression effects" that make the most of the telephoto lens. By switching
to macro mode, subjects as close as 0.95m can be shot within the focal range
of 180-300mm, for true macro photography. The optical system incorporates a
LD (Low Dispersion) lens, resulting in clear sharp images free of chromatic
aberration.
Sigma
70-300mm F4-5.6 DL Macro Super Lens for Minolta-AF Camera
Features:
- Dedicated to Minolta AF SLR
cameras
- Ultra-telephoto, telephoto,
and macro photography all in one lens
- High magnification of 1:2
(one half life-size) for macro photography
- Lens constructed of an
ecological, lead- and arsenic-free glass
- Lightweight 70-300mm zoom
lens
Canon
Canon EF
28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Features:
- EF mount; standard
zoom lens
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Environmental-friendly lead-free optical glass system
- 28-80mm focal
length
- f/3.5-5.6 maximum
aperture
- Quiet Autofocus
with DC motor and rubber belt-drive
For many EOS users, this is their first EF lens. Light, compact and affordable,
it covers a practical range of focal lengths--ideal for almost everything from
family snapshots and travel to event photography. A lightweight DC-focusing
motor provides brisk autofocus, as close as 1.3 feet (0.38m), enough to fill the
frame with a subject about the size of a postcard.
All-Around, Practical Lenses
Very likely, your first EF lens will be (or was) one of these lenses. After all,
they feature the most popular focal lengths. From wide-angle to telephoto, you
get the best of both worlds. The smaller the maximum aperture, the smaller and
lighter the lens.
Canon EF
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Features:
- Compact size and
lightweight ultrasonic drive lens
- Compatible with
Canon EOS SLR cameras
- Powerful 75-300mm
zoom
- 9 elements in 13
groups
- Autofocus operation
Compact and
lightweight 4x telephoto zoom lens ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and
wildlife. The newly developed Micro USM makes autofocusing quicker and quieter.
The improved zoom mechanism also makes zooming smoother. The front part of the
zoom ring now sports a silver ring for a luxury touch.
With the addition of a Micro USM for faster
and even quieter autofocus, this version of the EF 75-300mm is well-suited for
sports and other applications requiring fast AF. The USM version shares the
compact size, close focusing range, and accessory compatibility of the non-USM
lens. For many advanced amateurs, the 75-300 range is ideal as a versatile entry
into telephoto photography.
Isolate the Interesting Part
The eye tends to see the whole rather than the individual parts. It also sees
what’s near and not what’s far. By bringing attention to those things missed by
the eye, you can create many interesting pictures. It could be the grimace of an
athlete, the grill of a classic car, or a girl against a blurred background.
Telephoto lenses can also compress images to give dramatic effects. You are
limited only by your imagination.
Canon EF
80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Features:
- EF mount; telephoto
zoom lens
- Great for travel
and portability
- 80-200mm focal
length
- f/4.5-5.6 maximum
aperture
- Micromotor
autofocus
Though the Canon 80-200mm lens can be used
with all Canon EOS SLR cameras, it is ideal for use with Canon EOS IX Lite
cameras. Its second lens gives it expanded photographic capabilities while the
built-in USM gives it high-speed, but silent, zooming capabilities, making this
lens perfect for taking wildlife pictures. Each Canon EF lens, including the
80-200mm, have a microprocessor-controlled focusing motor to give you optimum
performance. This lens can be used for a wide variety of photographs, including
portrait and action shots.
From the Manufacturer
Telephoto zoom lens only 3.1 in. (78.5mm) long and weighing only 8.8 oz. (250g),
making it very easy to carry around. The five zoom lens groups have been
improved to obtain higher image quality.
The ultimate compact telephoto zoom lens in
the EF system, and a great choice for travel and other applications where
portability is a priority. It’s especially well-suited for compact SLR bodies
such as the EOS Rebel and Elan series, and even compact digital EOS SLRs, with a
weight of only 8.8 oz. (250g). Its optical quality is assured by a five-group
zooming system.
Isolate the Interesting Part
The eye tends to see the whole rather than the individual parts. It also sees
what’s near and not what’s far. By bringing attention to those things missed by
the eye, you can create many interesting pictures. It could be the grimace of an
athlete, the grill of a classic car, or a girl against a blurred background.
Telephoto lenses can also compress images to give dramatic effects. You are
limited only by your imagination.
Tamron
AF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD with Hood (Black) for Canon EOS Camera
Features:
- For Canon EOS SLR cameras
- Offers true telephoto
capability
- Ideal for a variety of
applications including sports and wildlife shooting
Tamron AF70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD 1:2 Macro for Canon (Silver)
Sigma 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Aspherical Macro HF Lens for Canon-AF Camera
This generation of compact
standard zoom lens retains the same 1:2 (Half Lifesize) Tele-macro
capabilities of its predecessor. However, it incorporates a Helical Focusing
system for convenient use of polarizing or graduated filters. This also
allows a "Perfect Hood" (supplied) to be used. This lens also utilizes an
optical design, and a "flare-cut" aperture, providing even better optical
performance. And a convenient "Depth Scale" is displayed on the lens barrel
to help calculate Depth-of-Field. This is the most desirable lens in the
28-80mm category.
Nikon
NIKON 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S Zoom-Nikkor Lens for Nikon SLR Camera
Features:
- Lens Construction - 15
elements in 11 groups (2 ED-2 Aspheric)
- Minimum Focus Distance - 2.3
feet
- Attachment/ Filter Size -
77mm
- Dimensions (diameter x
length - 3.5 x 4.9 inches
- Weight - 31.3 ounces
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G SLR Camera Lens
Features:
- Compact and lightweight,
this 4.3x autofocus zoom lens is ideal for candid shots, portraits, travel and
sports photography
- Count on genuine Nikon
optics for outstanding picture quality
- This is a G designated lens,
not ED series - Nikon Part #1928
- Accepts 62mm filters (see
sidebar)
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DL Macro Super Lens for Nikon-AF Camera
Features:
- Dedicated to Nikon AF SLR
cameras
- Ultra-telephoto, telephoto,
and macro photography all in one lens
- High magnification of 1:2
(one-half life-size) for macro photography
- Lens constructed of an
ecological, lead- and arsenic-free glass
- Minimum focus range of 59.1
inches, 37.4 inches in Macro
Product
Description
Sigma's 70-300mm f4-5.6 DL Macro Super is one of several
tele zoom lenses. It is a compact Tele-Macro Zoom lens, capable of focusing down
to 1:2 (half life-size) reproduction ratio at 300mm focal length (an optional
accessory 58mm achromatic close-up lens allows even closer focusing and
reproduction ratios up to 1:1 or life-size), with superb optical quality. A
detachable bayonet hood is provided. The lens materials used in this product are
lead and arsenic free ecological glass, including one Special Low Dispersion
(SLD) glass element.
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