perspective. This manual focus lens, when used with cameras with an APS-C image sensor, creates images with an expanded perspective , including images with a creatively deformed outlook and a sharp pan focus that extends throughout the entire frame. By offering a 180-degree angle of view , this fisheye lens can be used to create amazing image expressions that cannot be seen by the human eye, such as exaggerated perspective and distortion. The minimum shooting distance (just 12 inches) and large depth of field also provide amazing close-up shots. In addition, this lens incorporates the latest optical multi-coating techniques. The process of multi-coating assures virtually flare-free photographs even under adverse lighting conditions, resulting in crisp, high-contrast pictures. Key Feature...  (less)

lens, when used with cameras with an APS-C image sensor, creates images with an expanded perspective, including images with a creatively deformed outlook and a sharp pan focus that extends throughout the entire frame. By offering a 180-degree angle of view, this fisheye lens can be used to create amazing image expressions that cannot be seen by the human eye, such as exaggerated perspective and distortion. The minimum shooting distance (just 12 inches) and large depth of field also provide amazing close-up shots. Opteka's super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting, a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum color balance. f/Stop Range: 3.5-22 Angle of View: 180° diag...  (less)

design allows maximum creative expression. This lens, when used with cameras with an APS-C image sensor, creates images with an expanded perspective, including images with a creatively deformed outlook and a sharp pan focus that extends throughout the entire frame. By offering a 180-degree angle of view, this fisheye lens can be used to create amazing image expressions that cannot be seen by the human eye, such as exaggerated perspective and distortion. The minimum shooting distance (just 12 inches) and large depth of field also provide amazing close-up shots. Opteka's super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting, a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum color balance. f/Stop Range: 3.5-22 Angle of View: 180° diag...  (less)

an inexpensive way to get up to speed on techniques that will help you create stunning photos. These cards are a great reference for avid photographers -- just clip them in your camera bag for quick help when you're out shooting. The Quik Cards or "cheatsheets" small enough to be easily stored in your camera bag or clipped just about anywhere. Cards included in these sets: Quik Cards I: Metering and Exposure, Changing Exposure Settings, Lighting, Fill Flash, Landscape, Water, Flowers, Sunrises and Sunsets, Nighttime Photography, Fireworks, Portraits, High / Low Key. Quik Cards II: 3 Steps to Better Photos, Black & White Filters, Red Eye, Action Stopping, Intentional Blur, Sports, Effective Flash Range, Design Elements, Multiple Exposure, Macro, Wildlife. Quik Cards III: Children, Weddings, Still Life, Underwater, Travel, Stock, Lenses, Filters, Bracketing, RAW vs JPEG, Edit Print and Preserve.  (less)

tilt-screen LCD (921,600 dots) with live view mode for composing shots on-screen in real-time (adjusts up to 90 degrees upward and 90 degrees downward) * optical SLR viewfinder (with diopter adjustment) * Eye-Start® Autofocus System begins focusing your picture as soon as you bring your eye to the viewfinder * face detection AF fine tunes exposure and white balance for more natural skin tones (live view only) * smile shutter automatically shoots when subject smiles (live view only) * Quick Auto Focus live view uses a second built-in image sensor to eliminate focus delay * Manual Focus Check mode allows accurate fine focusing when in manual focus mode (live view only) * built-in anti-dust technology for spotless...  (less)

3" tilt-screen LCD with live view mode for composing shots on-screen in real-time (adjusts up to 90 degrees upward and 90 degrees downward) * optical SLR viewfinder (with diopter adjustment) * Eye-Start® Autofocus System begins focusing your picture as soon as you bring your eye to the viewfinder * face detection AF in live view mode fine tunes exposure and white balance for more natural skin tones * smile shutter in live view mode automatically shoots when subject smiles * Quick Auto Focus live view uses a second built-in image sensor to eliminate focus delay * Manual Focus Check in live view mode allows high-accuracy fine focusing when in manual focus mode * built-in anti-dust technology to keep im...  (less)

attached lenses) * Sony BIONZ image processor for accurate, low noise images and responsive shooting * 3" high-res tilt-screen LCD (921,600 dots) with live view mode for composing shots on-screen in real-time (adjusts up to 90 degrees upward and 90 degrees downward) * optical SLR viewfinder (with diopter adjustment) * Eye-Start® Autofocus System begins focusing your picture as soon as you bring your eye to the viewfinder * face detection AF fine tunes exposure and white balance for more natural skin tones (live view only) * smile shutter automatically shoots when subject smiles (live view only) * Quick Auto Focus live view uses a second built-in image sensor to eliminate focus delay * Manual Focus Check mode a...  (less)

The Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting. ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass, two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and three aspherical lenses provide excellent correction of all types of aberrations. Superior optical performance is ensured throughout the entire zoom range. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), ensuring a quiet and high speed AF as well as full time manual focusing capability. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 38cm/15in and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.3. The rounded 9 blades diaphragm creates an attractive blur. It is possible to attach the included petal-type hood to block out extraneous light.  (less)

gemstones, postage stamps and other small nature subjects and collectibles. Mounted on the Sony DSLR-A100 camera, this lens provides a 75mm focal length (35mm equivalent) which means it can also be used as a standard and midrange telephoto lens. Focus Hold Button - For full creative control, a focus hold button located on the lens can lock auto-focusing Auto Clutch - In auto-focus mode, the manual focus ring does not rotate which improves handling ease Circular Aperture - Because aperture blades form a near circle at the wide openings used for low-light shots, spot-light sources have a pleasing circular defocused effect 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Focal Length 35mm Equivalent - 50 mm Min Focus Distance - 7.8 inch (20 cm) Aperture Ma...  (less)

aesthetically pleasing out-of-focus backgrounds and foregrounds that make sharp-focus subjects stand out more vividly. Mounted on your Sony (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lens provides a 200mm focal length (35mm equivalent). While subjects remain in sharp focus, out-of-focus backgrounds or foregrounds are blurred smoothly and evenly with gradation that thickens toward the edges of the frame for a pleasing aesthetic effect. After light passes through the apodization element, the lens aperture of f2.8 yields a T (transmissive brightness) equivalent of 4.5; a manual aperture ring can adjust T setting from 4.5 to 6.7. The dedicated manual focusing system is controlled by a wide f...  (less)

rear group of lens reduces color aberration and provides high-quality image results. From 40cm (15.7") minimum focusing distance to infinity, this lens creates very sharp images with high contrast.The HSM models provide quiet high-speed auto-focus shooting, as well as full-time manual focus. Large Maximum Aperture of F1.4 can perform superbly in a great range of applications, including snapshots, portraiture, indoor shooting and landscape photography.PRODUCT FEATURES:Large Maximum Aperture of F1.4;The most appropriate coating for digital SLR cameras;Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and a hybrid spherical lens, provides the utmost correction for all types of aberrations;Equipped with HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) system;This ...  (less)

of focus image. It incorporates the floating focus system and the use of two aspherical lens elements to minimize distortion, spherical aberration and astigmatism. The lens incorporates minimum vignetting optical construction in order to obtain adequate peripheral brightness with open aperture. Internal focus system of the lens eliminates front lens rotation, thus allowing the use of a Perfect Hood and easy use of polarizing filters. The lens also incorporates a dual-focus mechanism. It is easy to hold the lens, since focusing ring does not rotate during auto-focus, and yet provides adequate torque of the focusing ring during manual focusing of the lens. The lens materials used in this new lens are lead and arsenic free ecological...  (less)