Nature photography is a captivating pursuit, allowing us to capture the breathtaking beauty and intricate details of the natural world. While prime lenses have their place, zoom lenses offer a distinct set of advantages for nature photographers of all levels. Here are reasons why a zoom lens deserves a spot
A land renowned for its diverse wildlife, Australia is home to some of the unique and fascinating bird species on the planet. Among these, the Cape Barren Goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) stands out as a distinctive and intriguing waterfowl species. These geese are not only native to Australia but also endemic
If you have been photographing long enough, everyone habitually seems to ask what gear you use. I still believe that it’s the craft that is important, but there are always a few things that really make an image stand out. One of those is the lens. So, here are my
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
I admit I am no twitcher, but I don’t mind capturing the odd bird or two. I must say I prefer the ones that sit still, as I rarely seem to have much luck with birds in flight. Still, my hit-and-miss rate is not great. So I asked a friend
It doesn’t matter what genre you shoot, someone always asks what gear you use. While I do believe that it’s the craft that is important, I do have a few favorite go-to lenses I always pull out of my bag. So here are my favorite E-mount lenses for portraits, which
I love getting out in nature and capturing terrific photos of wildlife. Due to location, distance and travel requirements during Covid-19, that’s not always possible. I find the next best thing is a wildlife sanctuary or zoo. We have some terrific conservation zoos here in Australia. I have recently visited
When it comes to portraits, what’s the best focal length to use? That’s a great question, so I set out to test this for myself. So I decided to have a little bit of a length comparison. In part one, I tried a mid-range close up shot. In this article,
When it comes to portraits, what’s the best focal length to use? That’s a great question, some swear by a 50mm, some by an 85mm. So I decided to have a little bit of a length comparison. I recently wrote an article on lens compression, and due to varying lengths
Being a fan of Tamron, I jumped at the chance to review the soon-to-be released Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 for my Sony. The lens is the smallest, most compact and lightweight telephoto lens currently on the market. It’s only marginally longer than my Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 workhorse and is actually a
