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Has Sony made the ultimate 50mm prime lens?

Sony is pulling out all the stops in its quest for image quality. The full-frame sensor in its mirrorless Alpha A7R II is one the best in the world, and Sony aims to match it with some of the world’s … Continue reading

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Amazon Prime Day Deal: X-Rite ColorChecker Classic – $49.00 Shipped (Reg. $69.00)

Lightning Deal: Amazon has the X-Rite ColorChecker Classic available for $ 49.00 with free shipping. Regularly $ 69.00. Product Highlights  Industry standard 24 patch Classic target used to create custom camera profiles and as a visual color reference Color patches remain … Continue reading

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Prime Day 2016: The best Amazon Prime Day deals 2016

Amazon Prime Day deals 2016 The best Amazon Prime Day deals in the US started at midnight and all of the temporary price drops only last 24 hours through the end of July 12. We’re updating the massive list below … Continue reading

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Prime Day Lightning Deal: Lensbaby Velvet 56 for Canon EF – $399.00 Shipped (Compare at $499.95)

Lightning Deal: Amazon has the Lensbaby Velvet 56 for Canon EF available for $ 399.00 with free shipping. Compare at $ 499.95. Canon and Nikon News, Deals and What’s New at The-Digital-Picture.com

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Fast, prime and ultra-wide: Laowa unveils 12mm f/2.8 lens

Chinese lens manufacturer Laowa has announced plans for the fourth lens in its relatively new line-up. Following on from the 60mm f/2.8 2:1 Macro, 15mm f/4 ultra-wide-angle and 105mm f/2 Smooth Transition Focus (STF), the Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 ultra-wide-angle has … Continue reading

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Amazon Prime Day 2016 Nears

Amazon Prime Day is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, and is promised to be the “Biggest Global Amazon Event Ever.” In addition to the deals occurring on July 12, Amazon will also be offering several prime-exclusive deals for the entire … Continue reading

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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

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How Two Weeks in the Wilderness with One Prime Lens Restored My Love for Photography

If you have read a few of my previous pieces here on the Digital Photography School like “5 Uncomfortable Truths about Photography“, or “How Making Horrible Photos Will Lead to More Keepers“, you’ll know that I have a much greater … Continue reading

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Manfrotto XPRO Prime 4-Section Carbon Fiber Monopod – $169.99 Shipped (Reg. $199.99)

B&H has the Manfrotto XPRO Prime 4-Section Carbon Fiber Monopod available for $ 169.99 with free expedited shipping. Regularly $ 199.99. Product Highlights  Load Capacity: 11 lb Max Height: 64.6″ Closed Length: 21.06″ Sections: 4 Weight: 1.3 lb Carbon Fiber Construction … Continue reading

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New Gear: Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Prime Lens For Sony E-Mount

Gear Sony full-frame camera shooters have a new wide-angle option The 18mm f/2.8 Batis prime lens from Zeiss promises solid image quality across a wide frame. Popular Photography

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Best standard prime lenses for DSLRs

One of the most versatile lens categories, ‘standard’ lenses are suitable for a wealth of everyday subjects, and remain a popular investment for photographers of all levels. We round up some of the best standard prime lenses for you Standard, … Continue reading

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Pros and Cons of Photographing Dogs with a Prime Lens

Dogs, by their very nature, are excitable creatures. Of course, they like nothing more than being outside and running around, chasing sticks, balls, and other dogs. All this can’t be conducive to prime lens photography, right? You want a good … Continue reading

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