Ever wondered why some photos look wide and expansive, while others are zoomed in and detailed? Or why are some images bright and clear while others seem to blur more? The answer lies in the lens, a crucial component of any camera. Let’s take a look at two key concepts:
Whatever your genre of choice, choosing a lens that fits both your needs and budget is one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make. If you want to specialize in wildlife photography, for example, you’ll need a reliable and fast lens in the ultra telephoto range. This will give
Nature is never short of things to awe and inspire the creatives in us. We all know how even a single day spent in nature uplifts our spirits and floods us with ideas. If you’re into landscape or nature photography, we’re sure you’re no stranger to this. But if you’re
I recently received a pack of Moment lenses to test out for review. What I was most excited for was the Moment Tele lens — a 58mm lens that I could attach to my iPhone 12. As someone who didn’t know how bad iPhone’s digital zoom was until a few
Handholding a large telephoto lens may be intimidating for first-timers, or can be bothersome even for those who are already familiar with it. Tools like tripods and gimbal heads may help make it a bit more manageable. But there will always be times when you have to go handheld with
While you might reach out for a wide angle lens more often than a telephoto lens when doing landscape photography, there are situations when the latter will certainly come in handy. Not all locations for landscape snaps will benefit from a wide sweeping shot. Some will actually require the extra
When you think about landscape photography lenses, many photographers think only about wide-angle lenses. Classic lenses such as a 14-24mm f/2.8 or 24-70mm f/2.8 are popular optics for landscapes. This is with good reason — they’re fantastic options. However, it’s worth having a longer lens in your landscape photography kit,
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens has been sold out nearly nonstop since its launch in September 2018. That’s a very long time to experience regular backorders. There are a couple of primary reasons for this shortage. One, the 500mm f/5.6E PF lens is difficult to
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 works, and which events are suitable for the three lenses.
Candid portraits are often the first type of portraits photographers learn to make, and they are probably the most often requested by clients. When you view a candid photograph, it feels like you truly see the subject being themselves. Here are five keys to help you consistently make great candid
