Is 18-55mm good for astrophotography?
It is certainly usable wide open at its fastest f/ratio and widest zoom setting for astrophotography with very good results. The lens is even usable wide open at f/3.5 at its widest angle of 18mm for constellation shots on a fixed tripod at ISO 1600 with about 30 to 45 second exposures.
How do you shoot a moon with an 18-55mm lens?
To overcome this, you’ll want to photograph the moon with an 18-55mm lens just after sunset (or before dawn) when there is still a bit of light in the sky. There will be less contrast between the sky and foreground allowing you to capture detail in both.
How far can a 18 55mm lens shoot?
If you use the minimum focal length of 18mm, it can reach subjects that are as far as 5 feet away. If you use the maximum focal length of 55mm, it can reach subjects that are as far as 18 feet away from you.
What is the filter size of Nikon 18 55mm lens?
52mm
Specifications
| Focal length | 18-55mm |
|---|---|
| Filter/attachment size | 52mm |
| Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) | Appproximately 73 x 79.5 mm/2.9 x 3.1 in. |
| Weight | Approximately 265 g/9.4 oz. |
| Supplied accessories | 52mm snap-on front lens cap LC-52 |
Do prime lenses have better bokeh?
The best lenses for bokeh will typically be prime lenses with wide maximum apertures. These lenses are perfect for portraits, weddings, still lifes or street photography, for example.
Is the 18-55mm a full frame lens?
If you’re used to thinking of a lens in full-frame terms, the 18-55mm will capture a similar angle of view as a 27-82mm zoom on a 35mm camera. Finally, there’s the aperture control ring.
How big is the Zoom on a Nikon 18-55mm?
Weighing just 7.2 oz., this light and compact standard zoom lens produces clear, high-contrast pictures and videos. Its approx. 3.1x zoom covers the popular range of 18–55mm, making it a versatile, go-to lens for everything from portraiture to landscapes.
Is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm a micro motor lens?
And Canon does not indicate that any optical design changes have been made. The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens’ micro motor-driven AF focuses at a moderate speed. Focusing is audible – a modest buzzy sound is heard as the lens adjusts to locked focus.
When did the canon 18-55mm 1.5-5.6 come out?
Canon’s 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS is the latest in its line of inexpensive DSLRs kit lenses which began with the original 18-55mm in 2003, as an accompaniment to the groundbreaking EOS Digital Rebel/300D (widely considered to be the camera which started the affordable DSLR revolution).