I’ve been a photographer long enough that I remember when my mentor first told me that I needed three lenses in my bag to be a successful wedding photographer: a 24-70mm, a fast 50mm, and a 70-200mm.
Ricoh's Pentax may not have a massive market share, but the company certainly has a loyal set of users. One of the few brands that still work with DSLRs and film cameras, Pentax recently won the hearts (and award) for its popular camera, the Pentax 17.
Bird photography is an exceptional genre that allows one to see the beauty and rigor of avian creatures around the world. Some photographers prefer to document these winged creatures in flight, while others wait to showcase their close-ups, helping us appreciate what makes them so different.
Reports of Canon launching the Canon RF 200-500mm f/4L IS USM have been plentiful. The lens was first teased in 2023, with its specification and further features being announced later on. While there was no official hint about the lens, other than a few patents, it now appears that the company has decided to no longer go ahead with this focal range.
The older Canon Powershot cameras are now being roared to life once again. We have seen that some of them are already quite popular (see here), while there are some that are gradually gaining momentum.
Not too long ago, we wrote an in-depth article analyzing the boom of third-party Chinese lenses in the industry. For the better part, these devices have been excellent in various aspects, such as the performance offered at a considerably lower price point and ease of use.
The excitement to see an upcoming lens or gear is often high, with many rumors swirling around prior to its imminent release. And why should they not? After all, new equipment might just be what a photographer is waiting to complete their arsenal.
The more glass pieces a lens has, the harder it is to move all those elements quickly. The Nikon Z 100-400mm f4. 5-5. 6 VR S doubles up on autofocus motors in order to quickly move its 25 different elements to bring the subject into focus.
Having a separate camera for photos and videos is one of my generation's “uphill both ways” moments. Photo and video are now so ingrained into one device that it’s getting difficult to remember the days of carting along a separate camcorder.
Your phone is incredibly capable as an overall device. But the camera just won't replace what a dedicated device can do for you. We're all very aware that zoom lenses are one of the biggest and best reasons to get a dedicated camera.
Tamron Co. , Ltd. of Japan has just announced the development of their first Nikon Z mount AF lens, the Tamron 70-300mm F/4. 5-6. 3 Di III RXD. Nikon Z owners are sure to love this, as it's Tamron's first autofocus lens for Z mount cameras.
I always look forward to shooting with the Fujifilm GFX system and barely having to edit. The lack of fast lenses is why I have not switched over yet. The company is still creating a roadmap of lenses to reach its full potential.
Kit lenses are affordable ways to get started, but limited in their versatility. The new Tamron 18-300mm f3. 5-6. 3 Di III, however, feels like a kit lens on steroids. It has some of the same downfalls, but reaches much farther, shoots much closer, and doesn’t cost or weigh too much.
The 24-70mm f2. 8 lens is a workhorse lens -- but it’s a bit of a Clydesdale. The zoom mixed with the bright aperture tends to create a heavy lens that’s difficult to carry around all day. That’s why Sigma (gasp!) shaved four mm off the traditional workhorse wide-to-mid to craft the Sigma 28-70mm f2.
We're sure that many of you are trying to figure out whether you should go with f2. 8 or f4 zoom lenses. Some folks type this into our search engine reasonably often, and it's clear that people don't know what they need.
Testing cameras has made it apparent that many of the traditional tenets of street photography need to go out the window right now. The best solution possible is to just not do it right now. But I sympathize, empathize, and relate to folks not wanting to stay in all day.
Still haven't found the right zoom lens for your Full Frame E-mount or L-mount mirrorless camera? Sigma's latest release could be worth your consideration. If you need an extra reach, the new Sigma 24-70mm F2.
Today's announcement from Tamron should be good news for Sony E-mount mirrorless photographers looking for user-friendly zoom lenses. The company said that currently in the works is the 70-180mm f2.
Today's announcement from Tamron should be good news for Sony E-mount mirrorless photographers looking for user-friendly zoom lenses. The company said that currently in the works is the 70-180mm f2.
"Shoot wide open. " is probably a bit of advice that you've heard when shooting low light portraiture. The great news is that you don't need to use a flash to get a portrait that pops and that makes people stare--instead you can use a lot of the lighting that's just around us.
Still missing an ultra-wide angle zoom lens for your Full-Frame DSLR? Tamron's latest release for Nikon and Canon mounts could be something to consider. The SP 15-30mm f2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) will first be available for Nikon mount beginning September 21st, and in Canon EF mount on October 12th.
Still missing an ultra-wide angle zoom lens for your Full-Frame DSLR? Tamron's latest release for Nikon and Canon mounts could be something to consider. The SP 15-30mm f2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) will first be available for Nikon mount beginning September 21st, and in Canon EF mount on October 12th.
The 24-70mm F2. 8 lens is a stalwart of wedding, portrait, and event photographers everywhere. Chances are if you like the convenience of zoom lenses you are going to be interested in adding a quality 24-70mm lens into your kit if you don’t have one already.
The 24-70mm F2. 8 lens is a stalwart of wedding, portrait, and event photographers everywhere. Chances are if you like the convenience of zoom lenses you are going to be interested in adding a quality 24-70mm lens into your kit if you don’t have one already.
The Leica SL lens lineup gets a new ultra-wide angle zoom addition to cover all your wide-shooting needs. Heads up, Leicaphiles! Welcome the new addition to the Leica SL family. The highly-anticipated Super Vario Elmar SL 16 – 25mm f3.
Wildlife photography is a fun hobby (and in some cases, profession) that has a unique set of requirements for those who are looking to do it seriously. One thing also remains the same, be it for photographing small animals like birds and squirrels in your backyard, to bull elk or elephants out in the wild – in wildlife photography, range is the name of the game.
Among the events lined up by Nikon for this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the announcement of its new AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E C1. 4 FL ED VR super-telephoto zoom lens. Designed to be suited for sports and wildlife photography, the professional FX-format lens promises to be more versatile than ever with the latest NIKKOR lens technologies.
In the past couple of years, photographers have finally been able to pick up their first good zoom lens. By that we mean that lower end zoom lenses have become just that much better at delivering high quality photos.
Humanity has always kept an eye on the moon. The moon is one of the favorite themes of landscape photographer Zach Cooley, and most of the time, he tries to get a shot of the full moon, if possible.
Humanity has always kept an eye on the moon. The moon is one of the favorite themes of landscape photographer Zach Cooley, and most of the time, he tries to get a shot of the full moon, if possible.