Why did you buy that lens?
Lauri Novak
A recent social media post prompted me to write this. Back in March, I purchased a new lens, the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3. Why? Well, I got a great deal on
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Portrait Tips: Save money, use a long lens for shallow depth
Levi Sim
In outdoor portraits, we love shallow depth of field. We love to see the background nicely out of focus so that our subjects stand out better. In fact, we are
Weekly Wrap-Up: February 17-23, 2019
Bryan Esler
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published this week on Photofocus. This week we learned about the rule of thirds, how to use the whites and blacks sliders in Lightroom,
Why are there so many lens choices?
Susan Kanfer
Why are there so many lens choices for your camera? The simple answer is that every photographer sees the world differently requiring the use of different focal length lenses. Different
Quick Tip: When cleaning a lens, don’t forget the rear element
Vanelli
Quick tip on how to clean your camera lens.
Should I get a prime or zoom lens?
Vanelli
When I first started photography, I didn’t take my buddy’s advice — invest in a better quality lens before upgrading your camera. It was a mistake I never made again.
Photography 101: Which lens should you buy first?
Bryan Esler
You just got a fancy new camera, with a shiny kit lens that, for the most part, has served you well in your beginning everyday adventures. Now you want to
Photography 101: Why Focal Length Matters
Bryan Esler
When we look at the basic principles of photography, one of the key elements has to do with focal length. When describing a lens, this is the first thing that
Sigma Goes Big with Seven E-Mount ART Lenses for Sony Mirrorless Cameras
Kevin Ames
Sigma Corporation of America has announced that it will introduce seven new E-Mount lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras to their Global Vision Art series. Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
Gear Review: Fractals (Your New Must-Have)
Erin Holmstead
Fractals, people, are the new must-haves in my camera bag. I was introduced to Fractals at WPPI. My friend and fellow photographer, Kathy Mukhopadhyay, bought a set and mentioned that
What’s In the Bag: Gear I Use to Photograph President Trump
Rick Friedman
Last week I was assigned to photograph President Trump during his visit to Manchester, NH. I try to bring all gear I might need on the first trip to
Knowing the Camera Settings for a Photo Isn’t Really Important
Bryan Esler
I’m a part of several photography groups on Facebook, and some provide a suggestion to provide your camera settings for any photos you uploaded. Things like aperture, shutter speed and
Rediscovering a lens that I already owned
Steve Eilenberg
When packing for trips, I find myself seesawing between my Fuji X system and Nikon DSLRs. We do underwater, street, nature and landscape photography. Do I pack the Fuji X-Pro2,
Great Savings on Used Gear Week of 02/12/2018
Kevin Ames
(Editor’s Note: Our friends at MPB.com have some really great deals on select used camera bodies and lenses. MPB is a great place to sell your used gear that’s lying around
Mirrorless Camera Maniac: Olympus’s New f/1.2 Pro Lenses
Levi Sim
Olympus have announced three pro-level lenses, and they all boast a wide aperture of f/1.2. Let’s take a brief look at each and check out sample pictures from Olympus Visionary
The View Camera Aesthetic in the Digital Realm part 4
Steven Inglima
(Editor’s note: Guest contributor Steve Inglima concludes his series of posts about the view camera and how its aesthetic informs digital photography. This article offers ways to add view camera functions to DSLRs. Read part
Product Review: Haida 150 Series Insert Filter and Holder System
Jason Hahn
Over the past couple of years, there has been a wave of super wide-angle telephoto lenses released on the market. Ideal for huge landscapes, vast night skies, or anything your
Fast DIY Fix for a Common Camera Error
Jason Hahn
A sense of dread begins to fill you as frightening words and symbols flash before your eyes. Afraid all is lost, you begin to panic… An error message has appeared
Mirrorless Camera Maniac: The #1 Problem With Mirrorless
Levi Sim
I’m an evangelist for mirrorless. The mirrorless cameras are driving innovation and bringing the best changes to the way we make photographs. I tell everyone I meet that they should
Everything You Need To Know About Micro 4/3 Lenses
Levi Sim
Mirrorless cameras are wonderful tools, and I’m going to be writing regularly about their attributes. Quick intro to Micro Four Thirds, a.k.a. MFT, M43, Micro 4/3. The key characteristics are
Tamron Announces Two New Promising Lenses
Vanelli
Tamron redefines the fast telephoto zoom category with the introduction of the next generation 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom and introduces a compact, high-performance 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 di ii vc hld ultra-wide angle