Lots of us don't necessarily want to or need to upgrade our cameras every few years. But instead, new lenses that are affordable yet fantastic give our cameras new life. When I personally purchased the Tamron 17-28mm f2.
8 Di III RXD lens a few years back, I bought it with the intention of having a useful wide-angle lens. What it turned into is something so much better. . thephoblographer.com
Whenever you buy a new camera lens, you’ll often receive a free lens hood included with your purchase. And while many photographers leave it on without thinking twice about what it does, this handy tool isn’t just for show. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-04-25 19:52
I'm sure everyone has done it--cleaning with vinegar, that is. But should you be cleaning your lens with it? The question of how to clean camera lens elements is a big one that causes lots of stress. thephoblographer.com »
2022-04-06 01:00
One of my favorite techniques in photography is shooting panoramas with a telephoto lens. I got asked a lot about this technique, so I decided to create a full video and article in which I’ll go through the entire process. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-03-30 19:55
The Deakinizer lens is a specially modified optic that was commissioned by Roger Deakins for the 2007 film “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” used to create an old-timey feel to the footage, giving the scenes captured in it an almost tilt-shift look. petapixel.com »
2021-11-12 19:09
I recently had a bad case of fungus in a Sony kit lens. The fungus was between the two outermost lenses that are assembled together in a glued plastic case. I placed it in a cleaned vacuum box with enough rubbing alcohol to submerge it — I actually had to tilt the box to cover […] petapixel.com »
2021-09-20 21:45
Fotodiox has shared a step-by-step video tutorial on how to turn a simple household magnifying glass into a focusable lens on a mirrorless camera for a unique vintage effect. Although modern cameras are capable of producing tack-sharp results, some photographers and filmmakers might want to turn towards a softer and more imperfect lo-fi look which […] petapixel.com »
2021-09-09 20:49
Those who enjoy using vintage lenses will often acquire them in fine working order, but without lens caps. There are some creators who have made instructions to 3D print new ones, but they all have fatal flaw. petapixel.com »
2021-09-02 00:08
The Hubble Space Telescope has an incredible camera system in its own right, but thanks to a phenomenon called gravitational lensing it can capture images far beyond what human technology and optical science currently allow. petapixel.com »
2021-05-12 18:51
For years now, industrial super-fast lenses have been on the back of my mind. But one thing always held me back, and that was the fact that most images I could find were frankly uninspiring, boring, fuzzy macro shots at best. petapixel.com »
2021-04-13 00:03
Many of us enjoy quality. Be it a car or a lens, there’s a pleasure in using quality things. And in the case of lenses, how perceivable is the quality of the images captured? The research for this article was prompted by my “lust” for the Voigtlander 50mm f/2 Apo Lanthar. Phillip Reeve has written […] petapixel.com »
2021-04-05 21:04
If you’ve heard of Fresnel lenses in photography before but have no idea what they are or how they work, here’s a fantastic short primer. In this 3.5-minute video, physicist David G. Willey (AKA the Mad Scientist) explains the science behind the lens style using a simple and easy-to-understand model on a blackboard. Willey is […] petapixel.com »
2021-03-15 20:33
Germany has a long history of producing some of the best cameras and lenses ever to appear in the history of photography, but German brand names can be a bit tricky to pronounce. In this 8.5-minute video, photographer Maximilian Heinrich of Analog Insights shares the native German speaker’s pronunciation of some well-known brands. Heinrich says […] petapixel.com »
2021-03-13 22:44
The Fujifilm 10-24mm f4 R WR OIS is one of the company's latest offerings for X series. They upgraded the original lens to give it weather resistance. Plus, there are a few ergonomic changes. Phoblographer Reviews Editor Hillary Grigonis has been testing the lens for a while. thephoblographer.com »
2021-02-08 02:00
I've seen some pretty crazy things get recommended for cleaning lenses. A few years ago, Pop Photo said that Vodka worked. We've done a few demonstrations with Isopropyl alcohol. But a document in the CIA's archive is different. thephoblographer.com »
2020-11-19 02:00
Samyang has just launched a new Lens Simulator that lets you play with sensor sizes and lens settings to see how they affect the look of resulting photos. The interactive web app features a dynamic photo on the left and controls on the right for adjusting the image. You can choose the background image, sensor […] petapixel.com »
2020-09-17 18:36
The title of this post is actually an understatement. If I were to factor in the money I actually made in image sales from photos taken with my Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x, it wouldn’t have cost me anything at all. It would have made me a great deal of money. But […] petapixel.com »
2020-08-19 19:01
It’s well known that better optics ultimately yields better images, as higher-quality glass and components affect how the light hits the image sensor inside your camera. But just how much does cheaper glass differ from expensive glass? We’d like to think it differs quite a bit, but a recent comparison from Leica Rumors shows just how close a cheap lens can be to an incredibly expensive lens — one nearly 14X the cost. dpreview.com »
2020-08-18 16:43
Most photographers know the basics of lens-based image stabilization (Lens IS) and in-body image stabilization (IBIS), but if you’ve ever wanted a technical deep-dive that explains exactly how these systems work to generate 4, 5, or even 7 stops of stabilization, this video from Imaging Resource is here to answer that call. At the most […] petapixel.com »
2020-07-30 22:32
There's a right way and a wrong way to clean your camera lens. Naturally, we're going to show you the wrong way. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. dpreview.com »
2020-05-13 16:00
I’ve been an amateur landscape photographer for some time now. I remember fondly my first years in the field—I loved roaming around and shooting like mad. I even started getting good at it. Year by year, though, I found myself shooting less and less. petapixel.com »
2020-04-09 23:55
How big can a vintage Petzval lens get? Markus Hofstaetter shows us in yet another awesome video. Clue: It’s really BIG! When you’re a wet plate photographer like Austrian wedding photographer and wet plate artist Markus Hofstaetter, you have to be a bit of a handyman and craftsman. He has proven just that in previous videos thephoblographer.com »
2020-01-26 08:00
Cleaning dust, fingerprints, or smudges on a camera lens is something that every photographer must be able to do properly and regularly. But, it's not as simple as wiping it with any cloth or cleaning agents. thephoblographer.com »
2019-12-12 11:00
Photographer Terrance Lam’s friend recently purchased Sony’s entire line of pro G Master lenses. Curious about how the cost stacks up against other ecosystems, Lam decided to do some research and find out how much equivalent camera and lens kits cost for other brands. petapixel.com »
2019-03-08 20:05
Above you see the unique Meopta 70mm f/1.0 Full Frame lens adapter for Sony E (auction on eBay). And here is how this lens looks on the Sony A9: Gorgeus! The post This is how a 70mm f/1.0 lens looks on the Sony A9 appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-02-23 21:45
After Canon handed out camera lens mugs at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010, novelty lens look-alike mugs and cups have flooded the market. If you’ve received one or more of them as gifts, one thing you can do is turn them into camera lens desk lamps. Filmmaker and freelance media producer Dave Knop of […] petapixel.com »
2018-12-27 18:05
Keith over at Northlight Images, always a voice of reason has written an opinion piece about Canon’s new RF mount and how it might affect Read more... canonrumors.com »
2018-09-04 22:04
When it comes to purchasing a new lens there are two questions that immediately come to mind for me, how much is it and how sharp is it? Now, I know there’s more to the lens buying process than overall sharpness, but as a landscape photographer, sharpness is king! As I was recently conducting my […] petapixel.com »
2018-08-08 19:56
I recently shot a wedding with just one lens, a Rokinon 35mm t/1.5 on a Sony a7S II body. This was completely unplanned and wasn’t done to prove any point. I also carried multiple lenses and bodies in my bag that cover all the focal lengths I normally use: 24-70mm f/2.8, 55mm f/1.8, 85mm f/1.8, […] petapixel.com »
2018-05-24 19:43
My name is Steffen Jahn, and I’m a seasoned car photographer based in Germany. With over 20 years in the business and having worked with all the famous manufacturers like Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Mercedes and Audi, I have a basic understanding what professional car photography is all about. I recently got the chance to shoot […] petapixel.com »
2018-03-08 20:24
The 35mm focal length is popular for all sorts of photography niches, from weddings to boudoir to wildlife to landscapes. This makes your choice of 35mm lens extra important because you are likely intending to use it in multiple scenarios. thephoblographer.com »
2017-08-21 19:00
Portrait photography, in general, is one of the most popular niches in the industry and is often one of the first things a new photographer attempts to master as they hone their craft. But a key to making appealing portraits is making a good lens selection based on the look that you are attempting to produce. thephoblographer.com »
2017-07-26 19:00
Portrait photography, in general, is one of the most popular niches in the industry and is often one of the first things a new photographer attempts to master as they hone their craft. But a key to making appealing portraits is making a good lens selection based on the look that you are attempting to produce. thephoblographer.com »
2017-07-26 19:00
In this video you learn how to make a $1 dollar pinhole lens using the Fotodiox E-mount lens cap on sale here at Amazon. And hey folks…it even comes with a 24 months manufacturer warranty :) The post How to make a $1 dollar E-mount pinhole lens appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-07-03 23:26
“Lens creep” is that really annoying thing in which your lens slips and zooms itself out of position. It happens on all sorts of zoom lenses that have an externally moving part rather than an internal one. petapixel.com »
2017-07-01 21:00
You would think the physics of lenses and light are pretty set in stone—and yet, somehow, people still get really twisted around when it comes to things like crop factor, depth of field, and speed boosters. petapixel.com »
2017-04-17 19:45
From the beginning of my photography career—which is … almost 30 years ago (that can’t be true!)—I’ve been shooting with zoom lenses. Due to the flexibility they offer, I was convinced they make the best choice; as far as I know, thousands of other travel photographers who would say the same. I personally started with […] petapixel.com »
2017-03-31 21:57
Sony is making a lot of their new 100mm f/2. 8 GM lens with its Smooth Trans Focus technology. But what exactly is this so-called STF, how does it work, and why does it produce smoother bokeh? This short video explains all. petapixel.com »
2017-02-22 00:01
If you are not doing a lot of macro photography, purchasing a dedicated macro lens may be costly ($200 to $500). We found this Youtube video by MetaTaylor showing the use of a diopter lens as a much cheaper yet feasible alternative for close up shooting purposes. thephoblographer.com »
2016-12-22 20:05
The first autofocusing camera was invented 40 years ago, so how did weird lens lover Mathieu Stern manage to ‘hack’ AF capability into a 120-year-old lens from a folding camera? Well, it turns out there’s an adaptor that will let you do just that. Just about any old manual focus lens can be made to […] petapixel.com »
2016-12-14 21:34
The Techart PRO adapter opens a whole new world of possibilities. In the video below Mathieu Stern shows how to add autofocus on a 120 Years Old lens! The Techart PRO adapter is available at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-12-14 20:26
Lens flare is one of those things that many photographers are told to avoid, or that is 'bad' when they are first getting started. But as many great photographers can attest to, knowing how to use a flare can really add some great interest to your work and take your imagery to another level (when used correctly and sparingly). thephoblographer.com »
2016-11-03 15:23
Learn how to recompose and sharpen images for frame-filling photos without using a massive telephoto lens. The post Tutorial: How To Fill Your Entire Frame Without Using A Massive Telephoto Lens appeared first on 500px ISO. iso.500px.com »
2016-09-30 13:04
There’s nothing quite so frustrating as discovering a lens you own has developed a bad growth of fungus on the internal elements. Lens fungus is commonly found in older lenses. It is indiscriminate of brand, build-quality, or price tag. petapixel.com »
2016-09-29 23:14
There are few doubts in mind about the origins of the new Nikon Z 17-28mm f2. 8 lens. In pretty much every single way, this tells me that Nikon is continuing a trend: and that's a good thing. Previously, the internet made incredibly strong claims that they rebadged a Tamron zoom for their Nikon Z 28-75mm f2.
". . . this just goes to show you what is possible even when you don't have the 'PERFECT' setup," amateur photographer Jesse Kincaid tells us in our interview about how he got the lead image. Jesse is the winner of our recent Landscape photography contest with Tamron.