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Comet NEOWISE photo using Nifty Fifty lens by Ken Lee. Photo of Canon equipment by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash.

Should you use a Nifty Fifty for night photography?

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

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Avoid making this mistake with the 50mm f/1.8 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

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What is a “normal” lens?

Photographers often talk about using “normal” lenses for their work. What they are referring to is a lens that mimics the field of view of human vision. In general, most photographers agree that a focal length of around 50mm on a full-frame camera is regarded as a normal lens. So,

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Exploring lens options beyond the nifty-fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a term used to describe a 50mm prime lens, which is considered a versatile and affordable option for many photographers. A recent survey we did at Photofocus revealed nearly 30% of our readers consider it their favorite lens. However, it’s important to remember that there are

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Sony’s 50mm f/1.2 GM proves the naysayers wrong

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

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