Been thinking about a compact camera setup but would rather not buy a new camera? Getting a pancake lens instead would be an easy and maybe even cost-effective solution. Case in point is the Viltrox 28mm f/4.5, which photographer and YouTuber InkaShashinka recently took for a test around the streets of Tokyo. The
The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Air for Sony E-mount is an affordable prime lens aimed at photographers who want a fast aperture in a lightweight, budget-friendly package. As a 35mm lens on an APS-C sensor, it provides an effective focal length of approximately 53mm, making it a standard focal length
To be completely honest, when I was offered the Thypoch Simera f/1.4 28mm lens to review, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I knew it was a completely manual lens and I was fine with that. I have been using Lensbaby lenses for years now. But I didn’t think
It’s funny that not so long ago, I wrote an article on not really needing a 50mm lens. I even sold my Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS nifty-fifty and my 55mm Zeiss lenses and never really regretted it. But then, I borrowed a friend’s Sony 50mm f/1.4 GM and found
Many photographers believe that you have to spend big bucks on a telephoto lens to create stunning wildlife images. The truth is, you can create compelling wildlife images with affordable lightweight lenses like the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD. It’s true. You don’t have to break the bank these
No matter what you’re photographing, it pays to have quality glass. But it’s also super helpful to have a lens that can span the variety of your shooting needs. With these Tamron lenses, it’s easy to capture what you’re looking for, whether that be a wide view for things like
If you’ve ever wondered why Sony’s E-mount took off to become one of the most beloved mounts, you don’t have to look any further than this roundup of affordable third-party E-mount primes. When Sony launched their first mirrorless E-mount camera, they knew they had much to do regarding lenses. Sony
It wasn’t long ago that prime lenses with excellent optics, fast autofocus motors and weather sealing would set you back a pretty penny; now, you can get incredible prime lenses with these features for less than $300. Tamron has upped the ante when it comes to lenses that use Sony’s
If you’re an event photographer, whether you cover corporate events, city events, concerts, weddings or anything that requires you to capture a variety of stunning images while you’re on the go, you need to take a closer look at these Tamron lenses. Event photography can be an incredibly challenging genre
All-in-one lenses get a bad rap. They’re often looked at as “cheap” lenses, with sub-par image quality. They’re for amateurs, right? Wrong. With the latest lens technologies, all-in-ones are becoming more and more professional-grade. Such is the case with Tamron’s 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3, available for Sony E mount and Fuji XF
Sony is finally showing some love to their APS-C cameras by launching three new lenses specifically for their crop sensor platform. The Sony 15mm f/1.4 G, which will take on the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN, is a lens designed for photographers and videographers who like to keep things wide.
Do you want to build up a solid collection of portrait lenses for your Sony camera? Do you want to make sure you get quality glass without incurring the national debt? Well, you’re in luck. Sony’s E mount platform has the most diverse lens lineup of any mirrorless platform, and
