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Using a Mid Range or Standard Lens

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What ‘focal length’ are our eyes? That’s a question we hear often and it’s generally considered to be around 50mm. When talking camera lenses this is often c…
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What kind of standard lens should I purchase for my Sony a300 DSLR?

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Question by Puppers: What kind of standard lens should I purchase for my Sony a300 DSLR?
The standard lens that came with my Sony a300 stopped working… something with the threads on the lens that connects it to the body. I already have a SONY 75-300 telephoto and a SONY 50 mm lens. Is there a generic brands of lens I can buy to replace that standard zoom lens (I believe it was 18-70mm f3.5-5.6) Any suggestions/thoughts on brands and mm details would be helpful. Thank you so very much!

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Answer by darkwave420
try gently wiping the contacts on the back of the lens. if they get dirty they won’t work. i would look into Rokinon brand lenses. they are manual focus but are tack sharp.

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What is the difference between a telephoto zoom and standard zoom?

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Question by silentv: What is the difference between a telephoto zoom and standard zoom?
I am looking at puchasing:
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens
or
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens

Both similar in price at about $ 550. I am thinking about shooting in the 200mm range. I am puchasing this for mainly nature/wildlife photos.

Also I have a Cannon 35mm Rebel T2 body, is this camera body ‘good’ enough to use these lens on. Or am I just wasting my money? Currently I am using the standard 28-90mm lens that was included.

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Answer by fhotoace
For what you are shooting, nature and wildlife, the longer the lens the better, so in your case the 30-300mm will suit your needs. You may find yourself wanting something longer later, but those lenses are not zoom lenses (like the 600mm f/4.0 Canon)

The difference between a standard zoom and a telephoto zoom is pretty much what it says. The standard zoom covers focal lengths that are considered to be in the standard range of use. Telephoto zooms do indeed cover the focal ranges that are considered telephoto.

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