I've heard this lens is manual, Ive never owned a manual lens, is it hard to use?
396426
It is not hard to use at all. Either with focus-peaking or magnified focus. Besides, it has great depth of field and if you close down to f 8 everything is in focus from a few feet to infinity.As far as aperture, you just adjust diaphragm looking at the meter and will see when it is right in the viewfinder.
396427
Well, as any manual lens, is very easy if you know a little about photography. This should not be an issue.
396428
Yes, it is a manual lens but its not hard to use at all. You have to manually set the focus (easy enough) but you can still use the cameras internal meter to control exposure. Also, read your cameras owners manual. There are some neat tools available to make using this lens a little easier.
396429
This is the most easiest lens I have ever used....because you will almost never have to adjust focus, just keep it around 4-5.6....every thing will be in focus. Its quite sharp.
396430
yes it is manual. i have no idea if it will be hard for you to use but i've had no problems with it.
2012320
Yes. Zoom and Focus are manual with the inner ring for the later. It s a little bit to freaky not so gradual control. Its endless so no physical connection with lens I guess.
963589
I have 3 lenses and 2 of them are auto focus, but can be used on manual. The 3rd is manual only. From what I've seen and read, there is a lot of variation in them for a variety of reasons.
38402
First, please understand I am far from a pro so keep this in mind. To be certain I can answer as best I can and insure I do not missunderstand can you please explain the USM, USM & B piece? This lens is both auto or manual focus.
875404
Yes, this lens work, but you need a adaptator and this lens work totally manual
149359
Internal Focusing! I love it. I hate lenses that don't, it's weird I know, but I still only buy internal focusing lenses.. This is is absolutely amazing, best lens I've ever owned or used! At first I thought the price would be too high, and while it is expensive, once I used it I consider this lens a great deal! It blows me away.
1359668
I figured it out. The lens can not be zoomed in to have full control over the manual focus. When zoomed out to a normal range, the manual focus will fully function, as well as macro, it seems.
442568
It works just fine on my D40 and with all the different lenses I've played with and have made some pretty amazing pictures with this for what it is. You have to put your camera in manual mode in order to use this though. Every now and then I would put on auto and attempt some pictures, sometimes working BUT my best workhhas been from manual mode. If you have any other questions , ask me!
2006134
Yes you can manually focus this lens. There are focus and zoom rings on the lens. You just need to set the camera to manual focus mode to do it.
2012319
Yes. Zoom and Focus are manual with the inner ring for the later.It s a little bit to freaky not so gradual control.Its endless so no physical connection with lens I guess.
1431799
Nope, just make sure you buy the version for Canon and be away that it's a manual lens(no AF)
352996
85mm is amazing lens, crisp images. Great for portrait shoots. The problem is it is a manual focus lens. It takes time to get good using it but its worth the price.
1968819
This lens is manual focus only. Keep in mind, this is an inexpensive lens. A good lens for the money, but it isn't a "super duper" $15,000 - $20,000 Nikon or Cannon lens. I bought this lens for "playing" purposes.
57273
It's working fine with the autofocus mode on your lens, would also work with the manual focus but you would have to preset the focus on the lens.Michael
846040
This a manual lense. Being 8mm focassing is not a problem as long as you remember to keep it around infinity unless your subject is within a few feet. I have had a lot of success with this lense and would recomend.
472554
it´s a completely manual lens, it´ll work with any camera. But i would go for another model that´s not manual in the operation. You need two hands to operate this lens. Other than that, it´s a cool little thing to play around with.
2109106
Auto focus takes a long time on this camera with lens adaptor - but lens adaptor is cheap and worth it...just have to learn to manual focus - very much worth it to be able to use your canon lenses! Low light situations is a bit tough...