Tables of Lenses

20droger · 1st of January 2007 (Mon)

January 2013 version.

Attached to the first three posts in this thread are tables of lenses, teleconverters, and extension tubes. These tables have been recompiled from scratch to better include those features requested by a majority of the readers.

I have released the copyright on these tables to the public domain. You may use, copy, and/or disseminate them to your heart's content. It would be nice if you give me credit when your disseminate them, but that is not a requirement.

I had stated that the previous set of tables (1102 tables) was the last set I would compile, as I had other commitments to fulfill. I asked for another brave soul to take over this ongoing project, and though I had a sucker... I mean volunteer. This did not work out. It appears that if I don't do this, nobody will.

These files are formatted for viewing, not printing. If you would like a copy of the Master Tables in Microsoft Word 2007 (docx) format, just PM me your e-mail address. You may then reformat the tables for printing or anything else, or use the data for your own tables or whatever.

To assist in determining if you have downloaded the latest tables, the six files have the following names:

1301_Instr.pdf == The Instructions—Be sure you download these!
1301_Prime.pdf == Table of Prime Lenses
1301_Zoom1.pdf == Table of Zoom Lenses, part 1
1301_Zoom2.pdf == Table of Zoom Lenses, part 2
1301_Zoom3.pdf == Table of Zoom Lenses, part 3
1301_Other.pdf == Tables of Tilt/Shift Lenses, Selective-Focus Lenses, Teleconverters, and Extension Tubes

Hope you find these tables useful. Enjoy!

R. Roger Breton

20droger · 2nd of January 2007 (Tue)

This post contains the third and fourth Tables of Lenses files.

Enjoy.

20droger · 3rd of January 2007 (Wed)

This post contains the fifth and sixth Tables of Lenses files.

20droger · 3rd of January 2007 (Wed)

This post contains FAQs about the Lens Tables, and is reserved for future expansion.

20droger · 3rd of January 2007 (Wed)

This post is reserved for future expansion.

luckyart60 · 3rd of January 2007 (Wed)

Thanks interesting information

gkuenning · 3rd of January 2007 (Wed)

What an incredibly useful table!

This looks like it was made from a spreadsheet. If so, would it be possible to post the spreadsheet as well? That way, we could update it with additional information. (For example, photozone.de publishes detailed resolution and CA figures, which could be added. Over time, as a community effort, we might be able to produce the definitive lens buying guide.)

Longwatcher · 4th of January 2007 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 20droger

Feel free to make your own table with all the old lenses you wish. I made this table for my purposes. I'm only sharing it here, and nothing requires you to use it.

I am not that obsessive/compulsive

Since I mostly have Canon lenses (actually all lenses for my DSLR are now Canon as I gave my Brother my crappy Tamron lens with the D60). I generally use the Canon camera museum lens listing as it gives me a lot more info about the lens. About the only thing it doesn't is a subjective rating of who people like the lens.

20droger · 5th of January 2007 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkuenning

What an incredibly useful table!

This looks like it was made from a spreadsheet. If so, would it be possible to post the spreadsheet as well? That way, we could update it with additional information. (For example, photozone.de publishes detailed resolution and CA figures, which could be added. Over time, as a community effort, we might be able to produce the definitive lens buying guide.)

Actually, it was made from a giant table in Word, formatted for landscape 11×17 pages. The table was then divided into pieces to fit on portrait 8.5×11 pages.

The master table is over 1MB in size, a bit big for posting. If you want it, PM me your email, and I will send it to you. And the same for anyone else. I consider this in the public domain.

mangkukhayun · 7th of January 2007 (Sun)

Good God! I have been waiting for something like this for a while. Good job mate!!

jmbboss · 8th of January 2007 (Mon)

Thanks for the list! I have been waiting too! Great job!

20droger · 8th of January 2007 (Mon)

You are all more than welcome.

rhys · 10th of January 2007 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 20droger

I used Adobe 6.0 to make the file, not read it.

I use Open Office to make my PDFs.

ans3288 · 11th of January 2007 (Thu)

wow a comprehensive list! nice job!

devil350 · 13th of January 2007 (Sat)

Thanks for your job.

3rd of January 2007 (Wed)	#5
20droger Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In a semi-civilized small town in southeastern Arizona. Posts: 12,881	Re: Tables of Lenses This post is reserved for future expansion. Last edited by 20droger : 26th of January 2013 (Sat) at 17:56.

3rd of January 2007 (Wed)	#6
luckyart60 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DOHA QATAR Posts: 1,091 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Tables of Lenses Thanks interesting information __________________ John A Thompson http://www.pbase.com/luckyjon/birds_of_qatar

3rd of January 2007 (Wed)	#7
gkuenning Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremont (near LA), California Posts: 1,454 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Tables of Lenses What an incredibly useful table! This looks like it was made from a spreadsheet. If so, would it be possible to post the spreadsheet as well? That way, we could update it with additional information. (For example, photozone.de publishes detailed resolution and CA figures, which could be added. Over time, as a community effort, we might be able to produce the definitive lens buying guide.) __________________ Geoff All I want is a 10-2000 f/0.5L with no distortion that weighs 100 grams, fits in my pocket, and costs $300. Is that too much to ask?

7th of January 2007 (Sun)	#10
mangkukhayun Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kuantan, Malaysia Posts: 160	Re: Tables of Lenses Good God! I have been waiting for something like this for a while. Good job mate!! __________________ Sheriff Photo 7D - 350D gripped - 17-55IS - 10-22 - 100L - Nifty-Fifty - 580EX Sold: Canon 24-105L, Tammy 17-50 non-VC, Sigma 70-200 non-OS flickr

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jmbboss Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Bay area, CA Posts: 216	Re: Tables of Lenses Thanks for the list! I have been waiting too! Great job!

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20droger Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In a semi-civilized small town in southeastern Arizona. Posts: 12,881	Re: Tables of Lenses You are all more than welcome.

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ans3288 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 151 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Tables of Lenses wow a comprehensive list! nice job!

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devil350 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Belgium, EU Posts: 904	Re: Tables of Lenses Thanks for your job. __________________ MY Gear List \| My Gallery

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