Beautiful Optics. Bokeh for Days. Leica 75mm F1.25 Noctilux Review

Leica is synonymous with pristine image optics and a price tag to match. Most of their lenses are on the wish lists of photographers worldwide. Their Summicron lenses are at a price point that most have to save up for. The 75mm Summicron was a hit, so naturally, the Leica 75mm f1.25 Noctilux lens has… Continue reading Beautiful Optics. Bokeh for Days. Leica 75mm F1.25 Noctilux Review

This One Special Lens Can Give a Perspective Like No Other!

If you’re bored and looking to shoot something completely new, we’ve got a simple new challenge for you. Shoot low! No, we’re not talking about low-light. And we’re not necessarily talking about low shutter speeds. But instead, we mean that you should change your perspective. And if you’re a Sony shooter, you’re in luck. There’s… Continue reading This One Special Lens Can Give a Perspective Like No Other!

The Essential Guide to the Leica SL Lenses

For well over a decade, we’ve worked diligently to review as many lenses as we possibly can. We believe that lenses are the lifeblood of a camera system. The Leica L mount camera system is one of the oldest mirrorless full-frame systems, and Leica SL lenses have grown since it started. In our typical fashion,… Continue reading The Essential Guide to the Leica SL Lenses

3 of the Best Portrait Lenses for Fujifilm Cameras

There’s a spot in this round-up where you can probably insert DEM TONEZ or something like that. But in reality, portrait lenses for Fujifilm cameras will give you beautiful results. All of these lenses have a few great qualities: nice bokeh, adequate sharpness, and a nice render when it comes to portraiture. What’s more, we’ve tested… Continue reading 3 of the Best Portrait Lenses for Fujifilm Cameras

3 24mm Lenses That Can Shoot Great Portraits (and Candid Photos!)

It’s crazy to think that years ago, no one would’ve used a 24mm lens for portraiture. But these days, it’s easy to use 24mm lenses for just that. Specifically, prime lenses have just gotten so much better. So we dove into our reviews index to look for some of the best 24mm lenses that shoot… Continue reading 3 24mm Lenses That Can Shoot Great Portraits (and Candid Photos!)

Heavy, But Beautiful! Leica 90-280mm F2.8-4 SL Review

This is a lens that has had me scratching my head. Leica is hitting the ball out of the park in so many ways with this lens, but they’re also making something a bit odd. The Leica 90-280mm f2.8-f4 SL is a heavy lens with great optics and beautiful image quality. And you also just… Continue reading Heavy, But Beautiful! Leica 90-280mm F2.8-4 SL Review

A Beautiful Blur. 3 Lenses With Nice Bokeh That’s Hard to Get

If you love bokeh like we do, you know that you’re all about fast aperture lenses. But did you also know that bokeh isn’t created equal? No, we’re not talking about the number of aperture blades. There are lenses with different designs that render unique bokeh. Yes, there are ways that you can get a… Continue reading A Beautiful Blur. 3 Lenses With Nice Bokeh That’s Hard to Get

Try these DIY portrait backgrounds to improve your holiday portraits

It’s the holiday season and I have a few cool tips to help you upgrade your portraits of family and friends this year. I am going to show you how you can make some glorious DIY portrait backgrounds, complete with bokeh balls, from your Christmas decorations. And if you don’t celebrate Christmas, no worries, you… Continue reading Try these DIY portrait backgrounds to improve your holiday portraits

4 Excellent Zoom Lenses for Portrait Photography with Your Sony Camera

Given the chance, we’ll always reach for prime lenses. But sometimes, it’s just easier to shoot a portrait with a zoom lens. It’s even better when you do it with a constant aperture lens. That’s why there are some zoom lenses for portrait photography that truly blow us away. Combine them with the Sony FE… Continue reading 4 Excellent Zoom Lenses for Portrait Photography with Your Sony Camera

Good for Birds? Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Review

If there are things in this world that make me scratch my head, it’s Canon’s RF lenses that aren’t in their L series. With that said, the Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM is an okay lens that could’ve been more. Granted, it’s also only $649. And for that price point, it’s offering a whole… Continue reading Good for Birds? Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Review