When we speak of versatile focal lengths, 50mm lenses are among the top choices. A favorite of many portrait and street photographers, the focal length is flattering for capturing both scenes and people. Still, since we’re talking about versatility, it’s fair to wonder if it’s a good choice for group
Most night photographers use an ultra-wide angle lens. Some use longer lenses for deep-sky astrophotography. But what about the Nifty Fifty? Enter the Nifty Fifty Some people describe a Nifty Fifty as approximating what we see. I’m not really sure that’s quite right. But regardless, it is a “tweener” lens
The 50mm f/1.8 is among the most popular lenses for many types of photography. However, many photographers tend to shoot at the widest aperture with it — a crucial mistake that results in not so sharp photos. So, if you’re new to photography and just picked up this lens, outdoor
The 50mm focal length is among the most used across different photography genres, and by photography masters across history. But if you’re new to the 50mm lens, today’s featured video should help you get started. In the video above, Jorge Delgado-Ureña of The Raw Society shares his insights on 50mm — its strengths and
Why is my 50mm macro my favorite lens for still life and food photography? This is something I get asked all the time. I shoot with a Sony a7 II, a7R III and a Sony 50mm macro lens. Working with fairly small sets and scenes, I love the flexibility the
New to portrait photography and not quite sure which aperture to use to get the results that you want? It always helps to learn from examples. And, nothing beats an actual photoshoot to give you a better idea of what each f-stop will produce. This is exactly what Sydney-based portrait
When we speak of focal lengths, 50mm is among the first to come to mind. Revered for its versatility, many iconic photographers have shot their best work using 50mm lenses. Still, given all the innovations in lenses so far, is there some truth to 50mm being the perfect focal length?
When it comes to legendary lenses, the Leica Noctilux 50mm lenses are high up on the top spots. These lenses boast the largest maximum apertures among the Leica lenses. Hence, they are also the most expensive Leica lenses. The unbelievably fast f/0.95 has been particularly intriguing for many, for obvious
When it comes to street photography, 35mm is typically the recommended focal length because of its semi-wide angle view. It’s wide enough for including more of the scene in your frame, or even shooting in cramped locations. But, it also encourages you to get closer to your subjects for great
I’ve had the pleasure of trying the very sought after Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM lens during a recent photoshoot. Here’s why it’s so magical. High expectations After reading all the articles avec watching all the YouTube reviews possible, it’s probably useless to say that my expectations for the 50mm f/1.2
For a lot of photographers, a 50mm prime is the first lens they purchase. It’s a lens that a lot of people judge a camera brand by, as it gives you a ton of options and flexibility no matter what you’re photographing. Prior to the 50mm f/1.2 GM lens, Sony
Still looking for a Nifty Fifty Canon RF lens? You might have already come across the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM and 50mm f/1.8 STM lenses. With the huge price difference between the two, it’s obvious that the pricier one promises better image quality. But, it’s still worth asking, what
