Nikon recently announced the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens, a versatile, wide-to-super-tele zoom lens for its Z lineup of mirrorless cameras. It’s the second such lens in the Z series, arriving four years after 2020’s 24-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lens. While similar in intent to its predecessor, the 28-400mm brings a suite of
Is it possible to purchase a high-quality camera, lens and even a tripod with a budget of under $600? The answer might surprise you! To do this, I chose to purchase used items. The prices for the equipment I mention are all from reputable companies such as KEH, MPB, B&H
Up in the mountains of Nevada is a ghost town. It was a former old Western mining town, and its fortunes rose and fell with the demand for precious metals. We arrived at the town, ready for some night photography. One of the largest buildings has two stories, both with
What are top three second-hand camera gear picks for you to purchase? And why is that? We discuss this and more. Cameras I’ll start with the big one first: Cameras. When camera manufacturers release new models, their older models invariably drop in price. However, this doesn’t mean older models are
Astrophotography season in the northern hemisphere is almost upon us. Pretty soon, the galactic core will be visible in the night sky. If you want to be able to capture it and create stunning astro landscapes, you need the right lens. Today, we’re looking at some stunning wide-angle zooms that
Also introducing the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8, completing the trio of affordable f/2.8 zooms Nikon just announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR and the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8, two new super telephoto NIKKOR Z lenses for enthusiasts that combine outstanding zoom capabilities with lightweight design. The
Curious what gear you need as a night photographer, travel blogger, or landscape content creator? Let’s see by discovering what’s in my camera bag! I’ve been working as a night photographer and author for years. I get a lot of questions about what kind of photography gear I use. Take
News flash! You don’t have to spend astronomical amounts of money to get fantastic 85mm primes in 2021. I know, it’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Manufacturing processes have become so good that even affordable lenses can deliver professional results. If you want to break into portrait photography on
ChatGPT uses AI to offer information to responses — or sometimes create fascinating conversation. I asked ChatGPT what the five night photography cameras were. And it offered some poetry as well. Just for fun, I decided to ask ChatGPT to offer an opinion about the top five night photography cameras.
There are many photographers and internet critics out there who will tell you that DSLRs are dead. However, they’re wrong. Sure, DSLRs may have taken more of a back seat thanks to mirrorless cameras, but there are still plenty of incredible DSLRs out there. In fact, I would say that
Looking for a Nikon camera or lens to add to your tools of the trade? You’re in luck, as the latest Nikon deals on B&H will let you save as much as $500! Whether you prefer DSLRs or want to supplement your gear lineup with a mirrorless camera, there’s something
If you like to capture incredible amounts of detail in your landscape images, you need to check out these mirrorless, high-megapixel cameras that use some of the best sensors in the business. Modern mirrorless cameras are packed full of tech that makes capturing tough scenes easy. Today’s cameras have sensors
