The full description of this lens is as follows:  Nikon Zoom Telephoto AF VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Nikkor IF-ED AF-S Autofocus Lens with Vibration Reduction.  One of my most recently purchased lenses for my Nikon D50 was this 70-300mm- I LOVE this lens so far!  It does have a bit of a learning curve, so I highly suggest reading the manual before using it, and it helps to have a...

The Nikon Nikkor 50mm 1.8D AF Lens is one that was just recently added to my collection.  I previously had purchased a Nikkor 18-135mm and a Nikkor 70-300mm lens, so I had my zoom lenses covered, and I wanted something that would be better in a low-light situation, or to use indoors. This is definitely the right choice- and the best part is, it doesn't break your budget!!The 50mm ...

Let me start by saying that I am fairly new to photography, but in a span of about 6 months, I have collected three great lenses, but the Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G is the one that is ALWAYS on my camera body.  This is the perfect "walk-around" lens, and I would say I use this lens for about 80% of my photos.I bought this lens when I purchased my D50 camera body.  I could ha...

With my new photography hobby, I wanted to purchase something to keep my camera lenses clean.  I didn't want to spend a lot of money, and I was looking for something that would be easy to keep in my camera bag to use while I was out on a photo shoot.The Hakuba Lens Pen fits the bill in both of those categories- it is about the same length as a pen you would use for writing, but a ...

Don’t buy this type of lens cap without trying it out.  It does not fit on all lenses of the size indicated.This was my second ill-fated purchase at the photo store on the same day I bought the useless lens Cap Keeper. This also turned out to be useless.  My lens says on it clearly 55 mm.  This lens cap says both on the package and on the inside of the cap itself, 55 mm.&nb...

I needed a lens cloth to regularly clean my glasses and I picked these individual wrapped lens cloths at my local walmart for a box of 50 for 2.99. I carry these on me at home in my truck or at work there convienient to leave in various locations incase I need one at moments notice. I have used this cloth for multiple other surfaces like cleaning my laptop my psp and the screen on my digital ca...

I purchased this little kit in the Wal-Mart Vision Care Center for $4.00. I got 20 pre-moistened towelettes, A 1 ounce bottle of  liquid lens cleaner & A micro-fiber cleaning cloth. This was a great purchase for both myself & my husband as we both wear glasses, not only do these do a nice job of cleaning our glasses, They are also easy to transport in my small purse, and the 1 ounc...

My husband and I have a Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS camera lens for our Canon camera.  It came in a kit along with the camera, but by itself this lens is about $400.00.  The lens is good for general purpose shooting, but in my opinion it is not a professional lens.  It has a plastic body, which is the downside, but we always take good care of our camera equipment, so that has no...

My husband received a great gift for his birthday from his brother.  It is a Canon ef17-40mm lens, a high performance wide angle lens.  It is pricey, so it would be for someone who is really serious about photography.The lens has an ultrasonic motor for quiet operation, two aspherical elements and a Super UD element which allows you to take sharp pictures.  It has a sealed c...

This handy little cloth does a great job of removing dust, fingerprints and dirt from lenses and screens of digital cameras.  It will also work on computer screens and camcorder screens and lenses.  It is made of 100% microfiber and is very soft and gentle on delicate areas, but still does an effective job of cleaning and removing marks.This cloth has a dual surface which measures 10 ...

This 77mm ultraviolet lens filter is great for helping you to get clear photos in hazy conditions.  It filters out ultraviolet light and haze and enables you to get vivid, sharp photos.  Another great feature is how it protects your lenses from scratches and dirt.  With the cost of lenses today, you definitely want to protect them, and with this lens filter, you can.Thi...

My husband recently purchased a 77mm Circular Polarizer lens filter for his digital camera.  This is a PlatinumPlus by Sunpak product.  It is very compact, easy to carry in a camera case, and very functional.  With this lens filter, which is made of high-quality optical glass, you will get better photos.  It reduces reflections, intensifies the color in your photos, and deep...

Well if you have read my review of Wal-Mart's Vision Center you know I don't think much of the place. However, there is one good thing I can say about this place and that is it's my opinion they make good lens cloths.If you wear glasses you know they are expensive and need to be taken care of very well so that the lens do not scratch. When I was shopping for something to clean my gl...

I have been using Bausch and Lomb's Soft Lenses for over 5 years now and I must say, they are the best lenses I have tried so far. I previously changed between some other brands but only Bausch and Lomb's soft lenses are able to give me the comfort. The soft lens fit nicely into the curve of your eyes, hugging your eyes' cornea, thus you wouldn't feel as if you are wearing anyth...

Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multi-Purpose Solution is one of the best solutions out there in my opinion.  I have used it for years after having tried other brands.  It cleans, rinses, and disinfects your contact lenses.  You can also use it to soak contact lenses.  I don't have to worry about storing several different bottles as I had in the past with ReNu.  It is an all...

These silver wire Aviators are my favorite pair of sunglasses yet.  My last pair were also aviators, but they were brown, too big, and too flimsy.  So when I was in PacSun one day, I saw these and decided to get them. The first thing I noticed about them when I picked them up was that they were nice and sturdy.  They close with a snap and the wire frames aren't so thin t...

I have read several travel guides for Disney World, but last year discovered the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2008. I was so impressed and the book was so helpful that I purchased the 2009 version. This book is so helpful and will tell you everything you want to know about Disney World and so much more. It begans with helping you decide when to visit, were to stay and what to do. There...

I am a huge fan of most Target brand products. The first one I tried was Target No Rub Multipurpose Solution. I have used Aosept (yep, the three steps with the little canister and all), Opti-Free, ReNu, Aquify, and probably a few others. For the most part, I don't notice a difference between any of the no rub solutions. Opti-Free and ReNu seemed to keep my lenses moisturized for more days t...

Is a circular polarizer lens filter necessary for good photography?  Nope.  Is it a fun tool to have for those special moments when the opportunity arises?  You betcha!This was the second lens filter that I added to my collection for my Nikon D50 camera.  Definitely check the size of the lens you plan to put this filter on; they come in different sizes (mine was a 67mm to fi...

I bought this filter on recommendation from a friend, and I am so glad I did!  With my new photography hobby, I have purchased a few new lenses recently.  These lenses were not inexpensive by any means, and although I was using a lens hood while shooting, I had no protection for the lenses themselves.I had heard about lens filters, but the ones I had seen were more for creating specia...