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Types of Lenses and How They Are Used
Lenses are one of the most important considerations in photography. The lens you choose for each shot can dramatically change your results; its best to know how all the types work so you can make more informed decisions as a … Continue reading
6 Reasons to Love Ultra-Wide Lenses
Get 50% off Tom’s ebook Ang’s World – A Life in Photography eBook, now only until July 26 at Snapndeals. Right now is the best time in the history of photography to get into ultra wide-angle lenses. In the last … Continue reading
New: Mastering Lenses Photographer’s Guide
Mastering Lenses: A Photographer’s Guide to Creating Beautiful Photos With Any Lens is written for everybody who wants to learn how to use their lenses to create better photos. As you get to know your lenses, and understand the effect of … Continue reading
Nikon Highlights Popular Glass in “Exploring NIKKOR Lenses” Series
Nikon’s new YouTube series – Exploring NIKKOR Lenses – highlights specific lenses in Nikon’s lineup. The two lenses that have been featured so far (70-200mm f/2.8 VR II & 85mm f/1.4) can be seen below. Other lenses to be featured … Continue reading
Large Selection of Used Super Telephoto Lenses (and More) at B&H
As you are likely aware, in addition to the new equipment it offers, B&H also sells used camera equipment. And right now, B&H has a pretty large selection of used Canon EF/EF-S lenses available including many super telephotos. Do you want … Continue reading
Several Sigma Lenses Prime Lenses Have Compatibility Issues With the Canon 1D X Mark II DSLR
Gear A firmware fix is incoming Three Sigma prime lenses aren’t quite playing nice with Canon’s new flagship DSLR… Popular Photography
Select Sigma Lenses Not Fully Compatible with the 1D X Mark II; Firmware Fix Promised
From Sigma: Thank you for purchasing and using our products. We have found that some SIGMA interchangeable lenses for CANON are not fully compatible with CANON EOS-1DX Mark II, which was released on April 28th. When certain lenses are attached to this … Continue reading
For Beginners: Canon Explains Interchangeable Lenses
From the Canon USA YouTube Channel: When it comes to photographing your favorite moments, there’s no one perfect lens that captures them all. Learn about the variety of interchangeable lenses Canon provides, and how you can use them to capture and … Continue reading
5 Best Superzoom Lenses
If you’re after a lens with a focal range wide enough to cover most day-to-day situations, then your best bet is superzoom. Here are our pick of the five best superzoom lenses If you’re after a lens with a focal … Continue reading
Fast Glass: Tips for Working With Wide Aperture Lenses
As photographers, many of us become infatuated with new gear, such as a new flash, tripod, or lens. We scrimp and save our money, and go off to the camera store to purchase that new lens we’ve had our eye … Continue reading
Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 and Tamron 90mm f/2.8 VC Macro Lenses Standard Test Results
The balance of the standard test results (vignetting, flare and distortion) along with specs, measurements and standard product images are now available on the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens and Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Macro F017 … Continue reading
Best lenses for travel
Which lens should you pack in your bag if you’re heading out on a long holiday or trip? When you’re travelling you’ll generally want to be keeping your bag as light as possible. If you’ve decided you’re going …Continue reading … Continue reading