{"title":"Zoom Lenses","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"canon-ef-28-80mm-f-3-5-5-6-regular","title":"Canon EF 28-80mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCanon EF 28-80mm f\/3.5-5.6\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact everyday zoom covering a useful range from wide-angle through to short telephoto.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOriginally designed for Canon's EOS system, the 28-80mm range makes sense as a single general-purpose lens. At 28mm you've got enough width for travel, groups, landscapes and everyday scenes, while the 80mm end gives you a little more reach for portraits and details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBecause it's a \u003cstrong\u003eCanon EF lens\u003c\/strong\u003e, it covers the full 35mm frame and works natively with compatible Canon EOS film cameras as well as \u003cstrong\u003eCanon EF-mount\u003c\/strong\u003e digital SLRs. On an\u003cstrong\u003e APS-C\u003c\/strong\u003e Canon DSLR, the smaller sensor crops the field of view to roughly the equivalent of \u003cstrong\u003e45-128mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's straightforward, relatively compact and covers the focal lengths most people use day to day, making it a practical option for someone putting together an affordable Canon EOS setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanon EOS film cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral walkaround photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners building a Canon EOS kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanon EF-mount DSLRs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e28-80mm range\u003c\/strong\u003e moves from a useful wide-angle view at 28mm through the standard range and into short telephoto at 80mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts maximum aperture changes as you zoom, starting at \u003cstrong\u003ef\/3.5 at the wide end and reaching f\/5.6 at the telephoto end\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's designed more as an everyday daylight zoom than a fast low-light lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere's \u003cstrong\u003eno optical image stabilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e, so stabilisation depends on the camera setup being used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne thing we need to check on the physical lens is the exact version. Canon revised the EF 28-80mm several times during the 1990s. For example, Canon's original 1991 USM model weighs 330g and focuses to 0.5m, while the later III USM weighs 205g and focuses to 0.38m.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701182677046,"sku":"874009Z","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/Canon-EF28to80mm-3.5to5.6-3.png?v=1790142525"},{"product_id":"canon-ef-75-300-4-5-6-iii-regular","title":"Canon EF 75-300mm, III","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCanon EF 75-300mm f\/4-5.6 III\u003c\/strong\u003e is an affordable telephoto zoom for Canon EOS cameras, giving you plenty of reach without the size, weight or price of Canon's larger professional telephoto lenses.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003e75-300mm zoom range\u003c\/strong\u003e takes you from medium telephoto through to a much tighter 300mm view, making it useful for wildlife, outdoor sport, events, portraits and anything you can't simply walk closer to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e480g\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's relatively lightweight for the amount of reach it offers. Canon originally developed this third-generation version as a compact, lightweight telephoto zoom covering 75mm through 300mm. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBecause it's a Canon EF lens, it also spans two generations of EOS photography. It can be used natively on compatible \u003cstrong\u003eCanon EOS 35mm film SLRs and Canon EF-mount digital SLRs\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a useful option if you shoot across both formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor sports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistant subjects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner telephoto photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanon EOS 35mm film cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanon EF-mount DSLRs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographers wanting affordable extra reach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e75mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the lens works well for portraits and general telephoto shooting. Zooming out to \u003cstrong\u003e300mm\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you substantially more reach for distant subjects, wildlife and outdoor sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe trade-off is the variable \u003cstrong\u003ef\/4-5.6 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e. As you zoom towards 300mm, the maximum aperture becomes f\/5.6, so good available light or a faster shutter speed becomes increasingly useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is \u003cstrong\u003eno image stabilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e, so steady technique matters at the longer end of the zoom range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAutofocus on this specific \u003cstrong\u003eIII version uses a conventional DC motor\u003c\/strong\u003e. Don't confuse it with the visually similar \u003cstrong\u003eEF 75-300mm f\/4-5.6 III USM\u003c\/strong\u003e, which uses Canon's Micro USM autofocus motor. Canon confirms that while the optical system is shared, the autofocus drive differs between the two versions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDeveloping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis lens is natively compatible with both \u003cstrong\u003eCanon EOS 35mm film cameras and compatible Canon EF-mount digital SLRs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen used with a film EOS body, developing depends on the film loaded into the camera. Colour negative film will commonly use C-41 processing, while black and white and slide films require their respective processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen used on a digital EF-mount camera, no film developing is required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701183496246,"sku":"4782368","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/CanonEF75-300mm-4to5.6-2.png?v=1790161140"},{"product_id":"canon-zoom-lens-ef-70-200mm-2-8l-is-usm-regular","title":"Canon EF 70-200mm, IS USM","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCanon EF 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS USM\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional telephoto zoom made for Canon's EF system, covering everything from portraits and events through to sport and more distant subjects.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe big difference compared with a typical consumer telephoto zoom is the \u003cstrong\u003econstant f\/2.8 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e. You can shoot at f\/2.8 at 70mm, 200mm and everywhere in between, giving you more flexibility in lower light and greater control over background separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis original IS version was introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e2001\u003c\/strong\u003e and combines Canon's ring-type USM autofocus with optical Image Stabilisation rated at approximately three stops. It also supports full-time manual focusing, allowing manual adjustment without first switching out of autofocus mode. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd importantly, \u003cstrong\u003ethis isn't a digital-only lens\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Canon EF mount was used across Canon EOS film and digital SLR systems, so this lens \u003cstrong\u003ecan be \u003c\/strong\u003eused with compatible \u003cstrong\u003eCanon EOS 35mm film cameras as well as Canon EF-mount digital DSLRs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a substantial lens at around \u003cstrong\u003e1.59kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, but that's part of the trade-off for combining a 70-200mm range with a constant f\/2.8 aperture and stabilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortrait photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeddings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentary photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelephoto landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanon EOS film photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanon DSLR photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking photographers who need a fast telephoto zoom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e70mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the lens works well for portraits, events and tighter compositions. Move towards \u003cstrong\u003e200mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and you get considerably more reach and stronger perspective compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ef\/2.8 aperture remains available throughout the entire zoom range\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than getting smaller as you zoom in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCanon's Image Stabiliser provides approximately \u003cstrong\u003ethree stops of shake compensation\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the ring-type USM system provides autofocus with full-time manual override. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's worth knowing that this is the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal IS version\u003c\/strong\u003e, not the later \u003cstrong\u003eEF 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS II USM\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eIS III USM\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original focuses down to 1.4m and weighs approximately 1,590g. 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At 28mm there's plenty of room for \u003cstrong\u003etravel, landscapes and street photography\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the middle of the range works naturally for everyday shooting. Move towards 70mm and you've got a useful focal length for portraits and tighter compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe lens uses an \u003cstrong\u003e11-element, 8-group optical design\u003c\/strong\u003e, focuses as close as 0.5m and accepts E60 filters. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTravel, everyday photography, street photography, landscapes, portraits and Leica R shooters wanting one lens that covers a useful range from wide-angle to short telephoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e28-70mm zoom range\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you quite a bit of flexibility from a single lens. At 28mm you get a broad field of view, 50mm gives a natural standard perspective, and 70mm lets you tighten the frame without moving to a dedicated telephoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaximum aperture varies from \u003cstrong\u003ef\/3.5 at the wide end to f\/4.5 at the long end\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the lens stops down to f\/22. It focuses manually down to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.5m\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the range. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a fully manual-focus lens with no autofocus or optical stabilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDeveloping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eLeica R system film lens\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen used natively on a compatible Leica R film camera, developing depends on the film loaded. Colour negative film commonly uses C-41 processing, while black and white and slide films require their respective processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe lens can also be \u003cstrong\u003eadapted\u003c\/strong\u003e to various digital mirrorless systems, but its native system and intended use are Leica R 35mm film cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701193850934,"sku":"7454882","price":900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/Lecia-28to70mm-3.5-1.png?v=1790168908"},{"product_id":"nikkor-af-35-105mm-3-5-4-5-regular","title":"Nikon AF Nikkor 35-105mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNikon AF Nikkor 35-105mm f\/3.5-4.5\u003c\/strong\u003e is an early autofocus standard zoom for Nikon F-mount cameras, covering a particularly useful range for everyday photography.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStarting at \u003cstrong\u003e35mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's wide enough for general scenes, travel and groups, while the \u003cstrong\u003e105mm\u003c\/strong\u003e end gives you extra reach for portraits, details and tighter compositions. That makes it an easy one-lens option when you don't want to constantly swap between primes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt comes from Nikon's early autofocus era and uses \u003cstrong\u003ebody-driven autofocus\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning the focusing motor is supplied by a compatible camera rather than being built into the lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt was originally designed around Nikon's 35mm SLR system but can also be used on compatible Nikon digital cameras. Autofocus availability depends on the particular digital body, as some newer and entry-level Nikon cameras don't have the mechanical AF drive required by these older AF lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNikon 35mm film cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalkaround shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographers wanting one versatile zoom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder Nikon autofocus systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Nikon digital cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e35-105mm range\u003c\/strong\u003e is a useful general-purpose spread on a 35mm or full-frame camera. At 35mm you've got a moderately wide everyday view, while 105mm gives you a short telephoto perspective that's useful for portraits and isolating details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe maximum aperture changes slightly as you zoom, from \u003cstrong\u003ef\/3.5 at the wide end to f\/4.5 at the telephoto end\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis lens also offers a dedicated close-focus or macro function, allowing significantly closer focusing than its normal focusing range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere's \u003cstrong\u003eno Vibration Reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e, and autofocus is driven mechanically by compatible Nikon camera bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701198569526,"sku":"9101416","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/Nikon35-105mm-3.5to4.5-notsureifdigitalornot-1.png?v=1790144601"},{"product_id":"nikon-af-nikkor-70-210-4-regular","title":"Nikon AF Nikkor 70-210mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNikon AF Nikkor 70-210mm f\/4\u003c\/strong\u003e is an early autofocus telephoto zoom from Nikon, introduced in 1986 as part of the company's first generation of body-driven AF Nikkor lenses. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003e70-210mm range\u003c\/strong\u003e covers a useful stretch from short telephoto through to longer-distance shooting, making it a good fit for portraits, events, travel and subjects where you need a bit more reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA particularly useful feature is the \u003cstrong\u003econstant f\/4 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Nikon launched it alongside the F-501 in April 1986, when the company was moving its F-mount SLR system into body-driven autofocus. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNikon 35mm film photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelephoto photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNikon F-mount systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographers wanting a constant-aperture telephoto zoom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder autofocus Nikon SLR setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapted or compatible digital use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e70-210mm range\u003c\/strong\u003e starts around classic portrait territory and extends to a useful 210mm telephoto reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnlike a 70-210mm f\/4-5.6 lens, this particular version maintains a \u003cstrong\u003econstant f\/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAutofocus needs a little more explanation on this one. The lens comes from Nikon's early \u003cstrong\u003ebody-driven autofocus system\u003c\/strong\u003e, introduced with cameras such as the F-501. The focusing motor is in the compatible camera body rather than inside the lens. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat means \u003cstrong\u003eAF does not work on every Nikon digital camera\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Nikon specifically introduced it for Nikon DX digital SLRs and 35mm film SLR cameras, so it's a useful bridge between later Nikon film and DSLR systems. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistant subjects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNikon DSLR photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNikon 35mm film photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandheld telephoto shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting more reach without a large professional f\/2.8 telephoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e70mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, you've got a useful short-telephoto view for portraits and general photography. 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Zoom all the way to \u003cstrong\u003e150mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and you're at a 300mm-equivalent field of view, giving you considerably more reach for distant subjects. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe aperture changes as you zoom, starting at \u003cstrong\u003ef\/4 at the wide end and reaching f\/5.6 at 150mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. So this isn't really a low-light specialist. 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Pentax also gives it \u003cstrong\u003eWR weather-resistant construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a particularly practical match for weather-resistant Pentax camera bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInside, the lens uses 14 elements in 11 groups, including an ED glass element, while its 0.95m minimum focusing distance and 0.30x maximum magnification let you get surprisingly close to smaller subjects for a telephoto zoom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistant subjects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePentax APS-C DSLR users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight telephoto kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShooting in changing weather conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e55mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, you're starting at approximately an \u003cstrong\u003e84.5mm-equivalent\u003c\/strong\u003e field of view, useful for portraits and tighter everyday compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e300mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the field of view is equivalent to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e460mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you serious reach for wildlife, sport and distant details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe maximum aperture changes from \u003cstrong\u003ef\/4.5 at the short end to f\/6.3 at 300mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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It's better suited to daylight, brighter outdoor conditions or situations where you can use a suitable shutter speed or support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere's \u003cstrong\u003eno optical image stabilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is normal for a lens of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701202567222,"sku":"R543771","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/Sigma-100to300mm-4.5to6.7-2.png?v=1790146263"},{"product_id":"sigma-18-125mm-f3-5-5-6-regular","title":"Sigma 18-125mm, Digital DC","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSigma 18-125mm f\/3.5-5.6 DC\u003c\/strong\u003e is an all-in-one zoom made for \u003cstrong\u003eAPS-C\u003c\/strong\u003e digital SLR cameras, designed to cover a useful range without constantly changing lenses.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStarting at 18mm and reaching all the way to 125mm, it moves from wide everyday shooting through to portraits and short telephoto work. 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