Tag Archives: Canon

The Battle of 18-55mm

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Editor AL

Battle of 18-55mm Kit Lenses! Photos by Ling Tan. Reviewed by Allan Lee Since I have access to 3 different brand’s kit lenses of the current generation, I was wondering if I should do a write up on their physical … Continue reading →

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Canon EF 35-80mm F4-5.6 USM

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Editor AL

  This probably came as shock for myself. My 16th lens is another old classic. I got myself the EF 35-80mm F4-5.6 USM recently – to continue my quest for good IR-compatible lenses. Been exploring "classic" lenses for a while … Continue reading →

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Nikon D70 vs Canon 400D (DigitalRev)

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Editor AL

2 Videos are circulating all over Singapore’s photography scene. Made by the interesting guys from DigitalRev, an "abuse" test was conducted using the Nikon D70 & Canon EOS 400D. Watch the first video for the "abuse" inflicted on both cameras. … Continue reading →

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Canon EF 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 II

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Editor AL

Lens Number 15 joined my lens stable today. It came in the form of EF 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 II, an old SLR kit lens dating back to 1999. Since it is on EF system, that means it can be used on … Continue reading →

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Canon Film SLR Historic Chart

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Editor AL

Found this useful Chart on Canon Film SLRs on Wikipedia. Thought this will be useful for those who are venturing into Canon Film SLRs.Canon Film cameras This is a list of the 35 mm and APS Canon EOS models in … Continue reading →

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Travel Photography Talk by Jino Lee

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Editor AL

On 28th July 2010, Shutter Journey (Singapore) Photography Group held a Photography Talk at Canon DigitalLab. Featuring Jino Lee (Canon Singapore), a renowned Travel Photographer, he shared about the important tips & fundamentals on Travel Photography. It had been an … Continue reading →

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Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Editor AL

  The EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM is the “Dream Zoom Lens” for many Canon fans. This lengendary zoom lens is the fastest zoomer in the EF series and it sits in the L-Series line as the “King of Zoom”. Like … Continue reading →

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Canon EF 28mm F2.8

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Editor AL

  I was really looking for a better & wider lens for my EOS 350D-IR (Infra Red Converted). Was doing lots of reading up on forums and on IR-Dedicated Websites, many IR Photographers mentioned positively about this lens and some even sing … Continue reading →

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Canon EF 35-80mm F4-5.6 II

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Editor AL

This is my 10th lens. I collected this used Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II on the same day as the Cosina AF 28-105mm F2.8-3.8, but from different sellers though. The is my 2nd used lens after the Cosina and … Continue reading →

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Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Editor AL

  Looking at my gear set up, I am pretty much convinced that I got “covered” at most of the important focal range. When I got to know that my Dad was ill, I wanted to do something for him. … Continue reading →

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Canon EF 100mm F2.8 Macro USM

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Editor AL

Venturing further into photography, one will start to explore the various genres like a curious child. Macro photography fascinated me. The ability to see super close up details not exactly visible to human eye gave me additional reason why I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Editor AL

"I think the 50(mm lens) is an extremely good discipline lens; it requires you to see in a more refined way, not just tighter." – William Albert * picture:  EF 50mm F1.8 II.   Received this lens together on the … Continue reading →

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Canon EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Editor AL

  Going wider (literally), I got interested in creating "Beautifully Distorted" photos. The lens that caught my attention and eventually became my 5th Canon lens is none other than the EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye. On my 350D-IR & 500D, it … Continue reading →

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Canon EF 17-40mm F4L USM

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Editor AL

This is my 4th lens (and my 2nd L-series EF Lens) and it is probably the most popular ultra wide angle (UWA) lens from Canon. Sitting on Canon’s EF "L-Series" lens hierachy, this UWA is a favourite "Upgrade" for most Canon … Continue reading →

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Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Editor AL

Buying my 3rd Canon lens seems like the most natural thing to do as I progress on. While doing my research, I have read about a very common and popular lens range – 70-200mm. At that point of time, I have … Continue reading →

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Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Editor AL

This is one of the cheapest telephoto lens from Canon. Designed as consumers’ "First Telephoto Lens", don’t expect too much is what I will say. Yes you heard it. People always say "you get what you pay for" and that … Continue reading →

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Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS & Non IS

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Editor AL

  To start things off, I have decided to write about the gears that both of us are currently using and also to let this be an information to those who may be searching for it. Since we started as … Continue reading →

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