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If you have never used prime lenses before, and you're wondering what the fuss is about, you owe it to yourself to take a closer look at what they can do. Prime lenses offer superior image quality than their zoom lens cousins. thephoblographer.com »
I’ll begin by saying that I don’t only shoot with zoom lenses. I should also add that what I’m about to say is perhaps most relevant to other wedding photographers, particularly those shooting in a documentary style like myself. petapixel.com »
While many photographers will reach for the convenience that a zoom lens offers and fix in post, the photographers that reach for prime lenses tend to think about their images in a completely different way. thephoblographer.com »
The Fujifilm platform is unique in the fact that there are very few third-party lenses available for the system. Fujifilm's reluctance to share the secrets of their AF systems with the like of Sigma, Tamron, and others means that, for the most part, users can only choose from native Fujifilm glass. thephoblographer.com »
It's long been a well known fact that prime lenses are better than zooms even though zoom lenses can be much more useful for professional reasons. But if you're looking for the penultimate of image quality, prime lenses are hard to beat. thephoblographer.com »
A video has been making the rounds this week that shows a “hack” for locking down the shutter mechanism while changing lenses on Nikon’s full-frame mirrorless Z6 and Z7 cameras. Basically, you remove the battery while the camera is on, causing an error, and change lenses after that. Do NOT do this. The video was […] petapixel.com »
Thinking of upgrading your lenses for shooting wildlife photography? If you're determined to do it long-term, we have just the right stuff for you. UK-based wildlife photographer and journalist Tom Mason gives a run-down of his lens recommendations, but not the way most photographers would do it. thephoblographer.com »
The Fujifilm X-T3 is a master of all trades when it comes to photography. The 26. 2 Megapixel X-Trans sensor is capable of resolving a ton of detail, and it can produce gorgeous colors. Couple these thing with the fact that it is weather-sealed, it's affordable at $1,499, and that it has a great library of lenses to go with it, and you start to see why the camera is so popular. thephoblographer.com »
The Fujifilm X-T3 is a master of all trades when it comes to photography. The 26. 2 Megapixel X-Trans sensor is capable of resolving a ton of detail, and it can produce gorgeous colors. Couple these thing with the fact that it is weather-sealed, it's affordable at $1,499, and that it has a great library of lenses to go with it, and you start to see why the camera is so popular. thephoblographer.com »
Being in the photography game over 12 years has given me some fixed routines that are hard to break. Routines like focusing solely on prime lenses. In the last few years I’ve been carrying 20mm, 35mm, 85mm, and 200mm fixed focal length lenses on my camera bag while occasionally wondering if the grass looks greener […] petapixel.com »
The Fujifilm X-T3 is one of the most powerful APS-C cameras to grace the camera market. The camera is feature-packed, and it can create images that are on par the images that some Full Frame cameras can produce; there are some fantastic lenses available for it too. thephoblographer.com »
While I personally see the world more as a 28mm, I have to admit that 35mm is the best when it comes to versatility with creating images. When first starting out, I was told to use 50mm. And it was wrong. thephoblographer.com »
There are some truly amazing deals to be had on some of the best Sigma lenses around, in fact, this summer sales event is so huge, you can save up to $500 on some of the lenses that are a part of the sales event. thephoblographer.com »
Andrew of husband and wife photography team Denae and Andrew recently partnered up with KEH to test out 10 of the best-selling vintage 50mm lenses on the used market. From old Nikon and Canon glass, to Minolta, Pentax and even a Contax lens, all of these can be had for under $100, and Andrew wanted […] petapixel.com »
The Sony a7r IV is going to be one powerful camera, and we're sure that there are many photographers out there who will decide to splash the cash on the Full Frame Mirrorless camera once it hits stores later on this year. thephoblographer.com »
Lensbaby has launched new Canon RF and Nikon Z mount versions of a number of its popular creative effect lenses. Attention all Nikon Z & Canon R shooters! You can now add the creative power of Lensbaby to your mirrorless camera. petapixel.com »
Lensbaby has announced that it is now offering a number of its lenses for Canon RF and Nikon Z cameras. Previously, owners of the Canon EOS R/RP and Nikon Z6/7 cameras had to use an adapter to use Lensbaby products, but starting today, Lensbaby is offering the following lenses with mount options for Canon and Nikon's full frame camera systems: Lensbaby Sol 45mm F3. dpreview.com »
An illustration from the paper that shows the setup used to control the soft lens. Can't see from the cheap seats in the cinema or at the ball game? No problem, just use the zoom in your contact lenses to get a better view of the action! Unfortunately we're not quite there yet, but zoomable contact lenses could be available in the not too distant future based on a paper recently published in the Advanced Functional Materials journal titled ‘A Biomimetic Soft Lens Controlled by Electrooculographic Signal. dpreview.com »
Lensbaby has brought their lenses over to the Canon RF mount, along with Nikon’s Z mount. Composer Pro II Sol 22mm Sol 45mm Velvet 56mm Read more... canonrumors.com »
Earlier this year, Canon announced 6 new RF mount lenses to a lot of fanfare, unfortunately, we’ve only seen the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM of Read more... canonrumors.com »
It's that time of the month again where we take a look at the top 10 lenses according to the guys and gals over at DXOMark. If you have been wondering which lenses are the very best optically, and want to know where you should spend your hard-earned money, you should check out the DXOMark lens league table. thephoblographer.com »
If you do a lot of traveling, you'll know that the best way to travel with your camera is to pick just a lens or two to come along on your journey with you. Being able to travel light, but still being able to capture gorgeous images is the name of the game when it comes to travel photography. thephoblographer.com »
Landscape photography is such an amazing genre of photography. One, you get to be outside in nature, two, you're going to get some great exercise, and three, you get to see some truly stunning scenes where the light just takes your breath away. thephoblographer.com »
Lensrentals.com continues to release new MTF charts for various prime and zoom lenses. This time, they test 70-200mm f/4 lenses from Canon, Nikon and Sony. Read more... canonrumors.com »
The new Sony a7r IV is a Full-Frame powerhouse that packs a whopping 61 Megapixels into a small body. The kind of power found in this camera will give portrait photographers the ability to capture stunning images when it's used with portrait lenses that are capable of resolving crazy amounts of detail. thephoblographer.com »
If you've been shooting photos seriously for a very long time, you'll remember some of the first lenses that you used. And if you're like me, one of your first serious lenses was a nifty 50. If you're a former or current Canon user, then you probably started with the nifty 50--their fantastic 50mm f1. thephoblographer.com »
Do you remember when camera companies told us that Mirrorless was the future and that due to advances in technology we can expect smaller cameras, and smaller, lightweight lenses to go along with them? We remember that, but my how things change. thephoblographer.com »
Over the last couple of years, Fujifilm has steadily built up their library of lenses for both their APS-C X mount cameras and their G Mount Medium Format cameras. Today Fujifilm has announced two new Fujifilm lenses that will no doubt please users of each platform. thephoblographer.com »
There are many photographers out there today who scoff at the idea of purchasing cheap lenses, these photographers also look down upon anyone who uses anything but the best glass which can cost thousands of dollars. thephoblographer.com »
I recently arrived at what I think is a worthwhile insight into the lenses I use. The material that follows should become instantly obvious once read, but the several photographers I discussed this with all commented that they had never thought of the matter that way and that it was worth some thought. Those comments […] petapixel.com »
As we head deeper into summer, more and more concerts come to our cities, and that means that more and more photographers try their hands at concert photography. This exciting, yet challenging genre of photography requires fast lenses so that you can shoot in low light, and it requires cameras that can handle high ISO's easily. thephoblographer.com »
Trends come and go, but great cameras and lenses stick around and leave their mark. Here’s a look at just eight pieces of gear that prove their worth time and again. The post Top cameras and lenses for different styles of photography appeared first on 500px Blog. iso.500px.com »
Alongside its other announcements, Sigma said it will introduce 'Classic' versions of its Cine prime lenses. The 'Classic Art Prime' series aims to re-create the look and atmosphere seen in classic films of the 1950s and 70s. dpreview.com »
Overshadowed slightly by the release of the pocket-sized Sigma fp full-frame mirrorless camera, last night, Sigma also announced three lenses we knew were coming. The full-frame Sigma 14-24mm f/2. 8, 35mm f/1. petapixel.com »
SIGMA has decided that the Canon EF-M mount for the EOS M system is worth investing in by announcing that three DC DN prime lenses Read more... canonrumors.com »
At an event in Japan, Sigma released an updated roadmap for its L-mount lenses. The company says that it will have a total of 14 L-mount lenses available by the end of 2020 - plus the three new lenses announced this evening: the 35mm F1. dpreview.com »
At an event in Tokyo, Sigma has announced that its trio of DC DN lenses for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds will soon be available in Canon EF-M mount. The F1. 4 range of DC DN lenses aren't new, but this announcement answers one of our long-standing questions about the Canon EOS M mount: will third-party lens manufacturers ever invest in it? It seems that the answer is 'yes', and that's great news for fans of Canon's APS-C mirrorless platform, who - let's be honest - don't exactly have a lot of glass to choose from. dpreview.com »
The other day, we rounded up a few great used camera deals that we found--and we got more requests for used lenses. So we went through Amazon and looked for some of their highest rated and reviewed lenses. thephoblographer.com »
Based on reader feedback, we've updated our selections for best travel zoom and best tele-zoom lenses in our Micro Four Thirds lens buying guide. The new travel zoom is more versatile choice, while the tele-zoom is an older lens but an incredible bargain. dpreview.com »
A lot of people think that switching to Fujifilm is out of their reach financially because many photographers think the lenses are just too expensive. Just like any other platform, yes, some of the Fujifilm lenses can be expensive, but there are also some cracking lenses for those that choose to shoot Fujifilm that cost under $500; in fact, I think there are more quality lenses under $500 on the Fujifilm platform than there are on competing systems. thephoblographer.com »
More and more people are using their smartphones as their primary cameras these days, and while they are pretty capable shooters, one thing that really holds them back is the inability to change lenses. thephoblographer.com »
In the next few weeks, SIGMA is rumoured to be announcing 4 new lenses for the Sony FE mount as well as their shared L Read more... canonrumors.com »
It wasn't too long ago that the lens selection for Sony Mirrorless cameras was a little on the thin side, but as popularity of the Mirrorless platform grew, more and more lens manufacturers started taking note. thephoblographer.com »
Canon's new(ish) Mirrorless cameras haven't had the biggest selection of native RF Mount lenses to play with, but the lenses that are available are all strong performers. According to a new report from DXOMark, the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 L USM is one of their best yet, but it does come at a price. thephoblographer.com »
There have been a some new lenses that have gone though the DXOMark boot camp over the last month, and there were high expectations for them, but did they have enough about them to beat the existing top ten performing lenses according to DXOMark? Join us after the break to see if new offerings from Canon and Nikon were able to budge lenses that seem to have made their spots in the table their permanent homes. thephoblographer.com »
Portrait photographers these days enjoy using a multitude of focal lengths, and Sigma's lenses offer a whole lot for the portraiture photographer. The company has spent years revamping their lineup with their Art series lenses and these lenses often top the charts on many proper lab tests. thephoblographer.com »
Looking for a lens for your Canon or Nikon DSLR, or Fujifilm or Sony mirrorless camera? You're in luck, as we have four buying guides to help you pick out the best lens for your shooting situation, whether it's landscape, macro or travel. dpreview.com »
Sigma have just announced that their huge Father's Day sales on some of their very best lenses has just been extended to run until June 30th. If you thought you had missed out, luck is on your side. thephoblographer.com »
Chinese accessory maker Techart has announced the TZE-01, the first autofocus adapter for using Sony E-mount lenses with Nikon's Z series cameras. Techart describes the adapter's design as having been 'difficult' due to the Nikon Z-mount's flange distance being just 2mm shorter than the Sony E-mount. dpreview.com »
Fourth of July celebrations are almost upon us, which means many of you will probably try your hand at firework photography. Zoom lenses are perfect for firework photography as they can give you much more flexibility when it comes to composition choices. thephoblographer.com »
