How to Increase the Performance of Your Canon Kit Lens

Nicolaj Ma · Feb 09, 2012

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This is your standard kit lens that comes with most entry-level DSLRs from Canon. It does an okay job for most things, but here’s how to make it better.

Here’s a list of things you’ll need:

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Step 1: Use masking tape to cover up the lens around the silver ring:

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Step 2: Paint the silver ring with red paint

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You’re done! Enjoy your new high-def L lens. You can also add a lens hood for added effect:

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Here’s a before and after comparison of how your photos will look:

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You can also view, download, and share this amazing tutorial as a single image.

About the author: Nicolaj Ma is an artist based in Denmark. You can view his work over on DeviantArt.

http://twitter.com/na2ngkusuma Nanang Kusuma

wow, thank u, it’s awesome! how about nikon? should i paint silver ring with gold paint? LOL
Brian Trimble

I am going to buy all the canon lenses on Craigs List, local pawn shops and flea markets and make a mint ;-)
Michael Sizemore

My wife painted hers pink and now it shoots like a girl! lol
fxricoalarcon

Hey, it really works. I’ve done the same to my 99 Accord. Put some lightning stickers on it..now it’s crazy fast.
challa.jayadev Vara

i have seen the pics taken before nd after but thy r suggesting that the photographer doesnt know how to take nd focus the subject..its not the effect of red paint nd glue..
Roryhawke

Waste of time, if you’re going to go to this much trouble you might as well paint it white.
nacfoto

WOW, please make the same tutorial for nikon lenses.. maybe even for pro series.
Gloria Roldan

A great way to begin the New Year with LAUGHTER.
Darren Bolgioni

I’m not seeing much difference, am I doing this right?
Raymond Rowledge

I am thinking of relabeling my Canon T3 To ESO 7D I like this LOL
Getthepaper

I painted a red dot on my lens and one on my forehead. Now I am one with my camera. All my shots are, well, Nirvana!
jomtuff

Good job and Good feeling
http://twitter.com/richardford Richard Ford

People always abusing the donkeys on the net of late…
http://www.jjsaul.com Jim Saul

Just be careful… I put the line in the wrong place and now all my photos are of the past.
radenvito

i thought this is real hack job, which would be brilliant. but this is the best hoax yet! haha
Maria

I use a red rubberband for instant L-Quality.
http://www.facebook.com/john.lomoro John Lomoro

Wow most entertainment I’ve had in a while. Did anyone keep score on this thread? I wonder who’s ahead the funnies or the crepe hangers?
http://www.facebook.com/john.lomoro John Lomoro

I even added another position on the lens barrel with this logo and got even far superior anti shake….Steadycam.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001197037852 Ced Cutler

hahahaha…good one.

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How to Increase the Performance of Your Canon Kit Lens