What’s an slr zoom lens and why should you use one? Zoom lenses were designed to enable you to change the magnification of the lens by using straightforward controls on the lens itself.

A telephoto ( or long ) zoom would sometimes magnify the subject, as you saw it, from normal to larger in order to have your photo appear nearer to the action. A wide angle ( or short ) zoom would move you back from your subject, therefore appearing more distant from your subject and seeing a wider view.

With both kinds of lenses, you might select all of the steps of magnification between. Different lenses will suit differing types of photography, therefore it’s vital to get the proper tool for the right task! Zoom lenses are getting common and well loved by professional photographers, as well as amateur hobbyists.

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The Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG Macro Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras is a telephoto lens that offers excellent cost performance and is optimized for use with digital SLR cameras. Capable of macro photography, this lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 millimeter focal length. It’s the ideal high performance lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range. The lens feat (more…)

ZOOM LENS (B147A)

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From the Manufacturer
The Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens is an ultra compact, lightweight telephoto zoom lens with a 3.6x and 55- to 200-millimeter focal range that offers a remarkable cost-to-performance ratio. Optimized for use with Nikon digital SLRs, this lens is ideally suited for the Nikon D50 digital SLR camera. This affordable and powerful zoom offers the performance equivalent to an 82.5- to 300-millimeter lens in 35mm format and is suitable for everyth (more…)

Kit includes: 1) Sigma 55-200mm DC Telephoto Zoom Lens; 2) Sigma Spudz Microfiber Cleaning Cloth; 3) Hoya 55mm UV Protector Filter. ♦ Sigma 55-200mm Lens includes: Front & Rear Lens Caps; Lens Hood; Soft Case; Instructions; Sigma USA Warranty. ♦ The Sigma 55-200mm is a lightweight, compact 3.6X telephoto zoom lens exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras featuring the standard APS-C size digital image sensor. It is ideal for portraits, candids, sports, travel, wildlife, and (more…)

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Kenko 420-800mm Super Telephoto Zoom Lens
♦ 2) 2x Teleconverter
♦ 3) Precision Design Deluxe Camera Tripod with Carrying Case
♦ 4) Nikon SLR System Case
♦ 5) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit
♦ 6) Rear Lens Cap
♦ 7) Precision Design T-mount Adapter

This highly affordable kit mates the powerful Kenko 420-800mm Super Telephoto Zoom Lens with its matched 2X Teleconverter for an ultra powerful 840-1600mm combination t (more…)

Manufacturer Description
Lens-making is an art–Nikon artisans craft Nikkor optics from the finest materials, taking pride in adding their intellect and technique to bring the world’s finest lenses to life. They push the leading edge of lens-making in their effort to provide the “glass” that makes the world’s greatest pictures. AF Nikkor lenses work with Nikon SLRs for optimal performance, even the very latest. The Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR is a compact, lightweight G-ty (more…)

My Nikon ownership goes back over 30 years to the days when cameras were made of metal and carrying one with a few lenses tested your stamina.

Times sure have changed. There’s hardly a metal camera to be found and you can carry a bag full of equipment in one hand. The Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor is the latest lightweight from this heavyweight of the camera industry.

Plastic construction right down to its lens mount. This thing looks and feels like the label should say Fisher Price and not Nikon. However, looks can be deceiving as I soon found out.

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Kenko 420-1600mm Vari Super Telephoto Zoom Lens with Mount for Canon EOS 30D 20D 5D Digital Rebel XT XTI & Film SLR Cameras.

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