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This is the part that is easily damaged by pressure on the front filter threads.

The only Canon 70-300 that will accept a tripod ring is the EF 70–300mm f/4–5.6L IS USM. The design is such that it will ONLY accept a hinged Tripod Ring. Any photo you see without a hinge is ...

I don’t think many people would consider the EF 50mm f/1.4 USM to be Canon’s best 50mm, but the EF 50mm f/1.0 was out of reach for most, so maybe it was until the EF 50mm f/1.2 came along in 2007.

Leica made a lot of f/2 “Sumicron” lenses in various focal lengths from 28mm to 180mm.  Which ones are you most interested in? What do you mean by  Canon “newer top prime” ? Do you consider the EF ...

For the EF 70-200mm f/4 you need a Tripod mount ring A or A II. For the EF 70-300mm L you need a Tripod mount ring C. Here is a list of the various Canon Tripod Rings and what the lenses they ...

The “III” is the third version of the non-Image Stabilization versions. It is has the same optics as the IS and IS II, but no Image Stabilization. It is not as good as either STM version.

I have owned the f/4 non IS, f/2.8 IS (ver 1), and f/2.8 IS II. The f/2.8 IS (ver 1) was the least sharp of the 3, and I have heard it is the least sharp of all the Canon EF 70-200s. If you are on ...

Some people say the optics are better on the STM but I own both and feel they are pretty similar. I always trust The Digital Picture and they seem to show the STM is a bit better optically. IS II ...

No, the STM  is better because it has a non-rotating front element, better hood, and better AF.

Yes, the newer 4-5.6 STM has slightly less Macro capability.

There are now a total of nine different EF-S 18-55 lenses. The last four are still being sold new in kits. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EF-S_18–55mm_lens

I have both versions and prefer the 4-5.6 STM for it’s smaller size,  and that fact that the rear element is sealed so no dust can get in.

I have owned both. I found the STM to be a little sharper at all focal lengths and apertures. The biggest improvements are the super fast, super quiet STM autofocus, and the non-rotating front ...

In my experience HDR doesn’t work well with subjects that are moving. The moon may look stationary, but it is moving.