Tamron has had some excellent lenses over the years but nothing quite reached the caliber of their 28-75mm f/2.8 which was extremely well-received. Now, with that previous model discontinued, Tamron has released the new version, but can it keep up the earlier model’s legacy? [ Read More ]
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Which Nifty Fifty Lens Is Right for Nikon Photographers?
A 50mm lens with a wide maximum aperture is one of the most versatile lenses a photographer can own, offering a relatively neutral focal length suitable for everything from portraits to landscapes and the ability to shoot in low light or leverage subject-isolating narrow depth of field. If you are a Nikon shooter looking for… Continue reading Which Nifty Fifty Lens Is Right for Nikon Photographers?
Is This the Best Lens That Fujifilm Has Ever Made?
In September this year, Fujifilm announced a wide range of new primes, seemingly part of an ongoing effort to update its range of glass with sharper lenses complete with better autofocus and wider apertures. Has Fujifilm produced a better lens than the 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR? [ Read More ]
What Programs Handles Canon Raw Files Better: Lightroom or Capture One?
In this series of articles, I’ll be comparing Capture One to Lightroom to see which one is the better choice. The articles will focus predominantly on color; however, other points such as contrast and dynamic range will also be covered too. [ Read More ]
Can This Affordable 85mm Lens Keep Up With Professional Photographers’ Demands?
A wide-aperture 85mm lens is always a popular choice for portrait photography, but such lenses can often run well north of $2,000. However, the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 lens promises a classic optic at a much more affordable price, and this excellent video review takes a look at if it can provide the sort of… Continue reading Can This Affordable 85mm Lens Keep Up With Professional Photographers’ Demands?
You Might Have to Wait a Long Time to Get Your Canon EOS R3 and Lenses
Along with the Nikon Z 9 and Sony a1, the Canon EOS R3 is one of the hottest cameras on the market, representing the current pinnacle of the company’s technology. If you would like one of your own, best to get your preorder in as soon as possible, as it may take several months to… Continue reading You Might Have to Wait a Long Time to Get Your Canon EOS R3 and Lenses
The 70-200mm Lens You Won’t Believe: We Review the Sony FE 70-200mm F/2.8 GM OSS II
I’ve tried several 70-200mm lenses for the Sony system, and even as I stood there holding it in my hands, I could hardly believe the new 70-200mm f/2.8 II from Sony. [ Read More ]
Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Manual Focus
Modern cameras are ludicrously good at focusing automatically, able to lock on small targets and track them precisely and accurately through many challenging situations. These autofocus systems are not totally infallible, however, and there are times during which it is actually a better choice to switch to using manual focus. This great video tutorial discusses… Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Manual Focus
We Review the Nikon Z 9 Mirrorless Camera
Nikon allowed me to try out a preproduction model of the Nikon Z 9. This long-awaited camera turned out to be a marvel. During a fortnight, I came to appreciate this camera a lot. In this article, I’ll tell you about my experience. [ Read More ]
How an Impulse Purchase Changed My Career
Back in 2017, my commercial work was struggling to make any impact. I got the odd big job, but mostly out of convenience rather than style — that was, until I purchased this lens. [ Read More ]