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In my tests with the Sony a7 III, I tried out a few different lenses, one being the new Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (B&H | Amazon). This lens has a unique place in the E-mount lineup, as it
My guest is a photojournalist, educator and author who has photographed every presidential campaign since Jimmy Carter. Please welcome Rick Friedman. In this episode, Rick talks about his experience with Tamron lenses and his lens choice from his recent overseas
While attending WPPI, I had a chance to talk with fellow photographer and technical representative at Tamron, Jeff Allen. I asked him what the top three lenses photographers should have in their bag. Jeff also discusses how Tamron’s vibration reduction
It’s the new year, and you probably need to buy a new lens, right? I mean, it’s clearly your gear that’s holding you back. The only thing you need to make your business soar in 2020 is to spend a
This morning at PhotoPlus, Tamron announced its commitment to mirrorless systems, with three prime lenses announced for Sony full-frame E-Mount cameras. The 20mm, 24mm and 35mm f/2.8 were announced, all with half macro capabilities with a short minimum object distance
Most photographers reach for an 85mm or a 70-200mm lens when shooting portraits. These lens are great for compressing the image to help make a heavier subject look slimmer. Since this is the norm, why not try something different? Here’s
Welcome to a brand new feature — the Weekly Wrap-Up — a compendium of some of the articles published this week on Photofocus. Controlling the “feel” of an image with the Illuminati meter After years of shooting, I also tend to
I recently retired (sold) my much-loved Nikon AF-S Zoom Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8 IF-ED lens and replaced it with the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD. The specs for the Tamron were great and it has image stabilization (IS). My old
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. So when it came time to decide if I need
Is Tamron’s 70-200mm lens ready for major league sports? My thoughts after shooting a season of Major League Lacrosse.
One of the ultimate compliments for a photo is when it makes someone just blurt out a one syllable word or sound. “Wow”, “ooh”, “awww”, “damn”, “whoa”, “spoon”… you get the idea.  The measure of a photo’s success isn’t if it
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 that they have interchangeable lenses, they are almost always smaller
In part one of this article, I showed how I capture and pre-process files in Adobe Camera Raw. Then I show the assembly of a two row panoramic capture using Photomerge. Now, it’s time to tweak the resulting files using
While there has yet to be a true “dump” of snow in West Michigan, I went back and looked at some older photos recently, pulling up this photograph from Fallasburg Bridge in Lowell, MI. Utilizing a NiSi 10-stop neutral density
Portrait photography is getting more and more popular professionally, with photographers using high-tech gear such as DSLR and mirrorless cameras to achieve stunning results. But even the ordinary person can use their smartphone or an entry-level camera to create portraits
As human beings, part of our nature is always looking ahead. Our dreams and visions for the future also manifest widely in our art and creative pursuits, photography included. With the rise in popularity of the neon aesthetic, more and
Martika Gartman will be our guest this week on The Photographer Show. She is a recent winner of our Photofocus Celebrates 21 Years contest. Meet Martika Gartman This month’s guest had the honor of winning an Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark
Many decades after the decline of film photography, Kodak remains one of the most enduring photography companies and brands. This is largely due to the continuing resurgence of film photography among the younger generation, kept alive by communities and media
The best images are the ones that retain their strength and impact over the years, regardless of the number of times they are viewed. -Anne Geddes Anne Geddes is known for her creative, sensitive and evocative photographs of babies. Her
Adding a star rating to an image is a quick way to quickly sort through your images. Each image can be given 1–5 stars, but what’s your system? How do you rate your images? Adding star ratings Adding a star
Gearing up to shoot gorgeous snowy scenes this frosty season? Winter photography comes with its own set of challenges, but many photographers simply can’t resist the charm of winter scenes. Whether you’re still looking for inspiration or some new ideas
With winter officially underway, my wife decided it’s time for warmer colors in the bathroom. If you may recall, I created some new images for the spring season with close-ups of white orchids. I ordered the Xpozer 4-Pack and added an
