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Mamiya 150mm F3.5 AF Lens for 645 AF
Ideal for portraiture, this lens captures a natural, dimensional image while providing a comfortable distance between photographer and subject. With an angle of view of 27 degrees, this lens is equivalent to a 93mm lens in 35mm format.The AF 150mm f/3.5 lens features a two-position manual/autofocus “clutch” on the lens barrel for quick transitions to manual focus via a quick pull on the lens’ focusing ring. Conversely, a small forward push on the lens’ focusing ring engages the autofocus again.

Specifications:

• Lens type: Telephoto lens
• Mounting type: Mamiya 645AF
• Camera Magnify Power: 0.12
• Lens system special functions: Tele
• Maximum aperture range: f/3.5
• Minimum focal length: 150 millimeters
• Minimum focal range: 59.1 inches
• Focus type: manual-focus
• Real angle of view: 27
• Weight: 19 Ounces
• Item display diameter: 3.1 inches
• length: 3.2 inches

Related links:
Mamiya 150mm F3.5 AF Lens (photogear.zlio.com)
Mamiya’s website

Canon EF 1.4X II Extender Telephoto Accessory. This tele extender can be used with fixed focal length lenses 135mm and longer (except the 135mm f/2.8 Softfocus lens), and the EF 70-200 f/2.8L, 70-200 f/2.8L IS, 70-200 f/4.0L, and 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS zoom lenses.
Superb optically, it preserves the image quality of the lens it’s mounted to and multiplies its focal length 1.4x. Effective aperture is reduced by one f-stop; autofocus is possible on any EOS camera when combined with a lens having an f/4 or faster maximum aperture.
The new version II maintains the outstanding optics of the previous version, and adds enhanced weather-resistant construction, and improved anti-reflective surfaces in the barrel.

Technical details:

• With the Extender attached, the f-number decreases by one stop
• Autofocusing is also possible with lenses whose maximum aperture is f/4 or faster
• Lens construction - 5 elements / 4 groups
• Max diameter & length (mm) - 67.6 x 27.3
• Weight - 200 grams

Related links:
Amazon customer reviews
Canon EF 1.4X II Extender Telephoto Accessory (photogear.zlio.com)
The lens extender webpage (canonusa.com)

The compact Nikon D40x - designed to deliver the picture-taking benefits of a digital SLR, yet is easy and fun to use. The D40x is ready to shoot when you are, thanks to split-second instant shutter response which eliminates annoying shutter lag. Exceptional image quality is made possible by a high resolution, 10.2-effective megapixel CCD image sensor and Nikon’s exclusive image processing engine. 10.2-megapixel resolution invites creative picture cropping freedom without loss of picture quality and delivers the ability to make enlargements of extraordinary size. Additional features include built-in flash with innovative Nikon i-TTL control, In- Camera Editing features with Nikon D-Lighting, Red-Eye Correction, Image Trimming, Image Overlay, Filter Effects and more. An ingenious HELP Menu with “Assist Images” helps you select the appropriate settings for many camera features, and the included 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens allows you to start shooting right away.

Product Features:

• 10.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for large, photo-quality prints
• 2.5-inch LCD monitor; 170-degree viewing angle
• 3D Color Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures in almost any lighting condition
• Image optimization functions and in-camera image retouching
• Includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens

Related links:
D40X overview (nikonusa.com)
Nikon D40X 10.2MP with 18-55mm (photogear.zlio.com)
Picture samples (flickr.com)
Amazon customer reviews

Light. Portable. Excellent handling. Sharp. And amazingly fast autofocus. The Canon 400mm f/5.6L is all of these things, and a premier choice for wildlife and nature photographers - one of the finest telephoto lenses in the world for fast-moving subjects such as birds in flight or motor sports. It uses UD-glass elements to provide outstanding optical quality, even wide-open, and image quality is preserved when used with either the EF 1.4x II or EF 2x II tele extenders. It accepts 77mm filters, and has a built-in removable tripod collar.
A super telephoto lens can make an ordinary scene into an extraordinary one. Its ability to see surpasses that of the human eye. It can compress images and make them look as if they come from another dimension. It opens up new realms of photographic expression. All EF super telephoto lenses are L-series lenses to provide the highest quality. The USM provides quiet and high-speed autofocusing. These lenses promise outstanding delineation and put your imagination to the test. This high-performance lens was designed with portability and handling ease in mind. One super UD-glass element, whose characteristics are similar to fluorite, and one UD-glass element result in sharp pictures from corner-to-corner. The lens also has a built-in hood and a detachable tripod mount.

Lens features:

• EF mount; super telephoto lens
• Fluorite and Ultra-low Dispersion-glass; internal focusing; full-time manual focus
• 400mm focal length
• f/5.6 maximum aperture
• Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM)

Related links:
Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Super

Featuring a recycle time of 0.1 to 4.5 seconds, the Canon Speedlite 220EX is a fully automatic flash, compatible with all Canon EOS cameras. The 220EX can also utilize E-TTL operation when paired with the Canon EOS IX, EOS ELAN II/IIE, and EOS Rebel G. Sporting a save-energy feature, whereby the flash is shut down after 90 seconds of idle, the 220EX is powered by four AA batteries, and has a flash capacity between 250 and 1,700. The convenience and ease of use ensure the Canon Speedlite 220EX a place in the hands of amateur photographers who want a high-quality flash, but aren’t interested in learning to use the professional features of Canon’s other offerings.

Technical details:

• Recycle time is 0.1 to 4.5 seconds
• Flash range is 2.3 to 63 feet
• Flash capacity is 250 to 1,700
• E-TTL operation helps ensure quality pictures
• Powered by AA batteries

Related links:

Canon Speedlite SL-220EX Compact Flash (photogear.zlio.com)
Speedlite SL-220EX homepage (canonusa.com)
Amazon customer reviews