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35mm vs 85mm: Street photography from two perspectives

New to street photography? One of the first few things you’ll learn is using the right focal length for the scene you’re photographing. Among the most popular is 35mm, which is ideal for capturing more of the setting to add more context to your street snaps. But some photographers prefer

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Is this the best focal length for practically everything?

All photographers have a go-to camera or lens (and even camera + lens combo), whatever the genre or level of expertise. But an all-around focal length for practically everything? That’s usually a highly subjective topic, but let’s hear what it is for travel photographer Sean Dalton, and why. In the video

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Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R: Everyone’s favorite Fujifilm lens

Whether you’re new to Fujifilm cameras or have been using one for some time, one of the most popular lenses you’ll encounter (if you haven’t yet) is the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R. One of the original X mount lenses, it has garnered quite a cult following, as many believe it lends

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Pentax 17 film camera

Wow, a brand new film camera from Pentax!

Ricoh/Pentax released the Pentax 17 half-frame 35mm film camera. It shoots 72 frames per roll. It’s also the first film camera from Pentax in about 20 years. What is the Pentax 17 film camera? The Pentax 17 is the first film camera from the Film Camera Project. It’s a new

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Why introverts make great street photographers

While I enjoy being social, sometimes it’s nice to get out with your camera and, well, not have to talk to people. But in a bustling downtown, it isn’t always easy to do this, especially when you’ve got a large camera and lens setup that draws attention.e Recently I had

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Sigma 35mm f/2: Can a contemporary lens suit the needs for pros?

I’ve always been hesitant on lenses that are specifically called out as being geared toward non-pros. Take Sigma’s latest Contemporary lenses, for example. These compact lenses are marketed toward the everyday user, and they’re priced to be approachable to the masses. So when I was offered the chance to review

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Sigma debuts new 35mm f/1.4 mirrorless lens

This morning, Sigma announced its new 35mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens for mirrorless cameras. Featuring a smaller footprint and lighter weight than the existing model, the 35mm offers “an outstanding level of sharpness right to the edges of the frame at all apertures, as well as exceptionally smooth

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