jstrandberg

Thanks to Aaron for his off-forum email reply.

I am trying to shoot astro landscapes using bulb mode and a total manual mode. Depending on the lens focal length, I shoot multiple exposures of between 5 and 12 seconds using an interval timer. However, I cannot seem to find a way to manually set both the f-stop and a desired exposure length. Is there a way to do this with a EOS T3?

I appreciate the feedback. I know that the Rokinon 35mm is an excellent choice, but did not know about their other lenses. I will check out that Tamron 17-50 too, seems like a great idea. BTW, what does Marcus mean by damp the focus ring?

I am getting back into astro-landscape photography after several decades out of the hobby. (My last foray was with an AE-1 back in the 80s) I have a older EOS Rebel T3 that I have been practicing with. My main problem is with manually focusing the 18-55mm kit lens. The small focusing ring and its position at the end of the lens makes focusing difficult and it is easily moved out of focus by the slightest touch. Because of the crop factor on the EOS, I would like a lens in the 24mm to 35mm range that would "feel" more like a true manual focus lenses that I was used to on my AE-1. I have no brand preferences as long as the lens can be adapted to the EOS and still focus to infinity. Since my pocket book is limited, I probably will be looking for something used. I look forward to see your recommendations.