Portrait Tips: Save money, use a long lens for shallow depth
Levi Sim
In outdoor portraits, we love shallow depth of field. We love to see the background nicely out of focus so that our subjects stand out better. In fact, we are
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Weekly Wrap-Up: February 24-March 2, 2019
Kevin Ames
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published during the week on Photofocus. This week we posted articles on making photographs in falling snow and from a moving train, a technical
Why landscape photographers should always carry a telephoto
Bryan Esler
While corporate events and commercial advertising photography are my bread and butter, landscapes are what I love to photograph on the weekends. As much as I love and rely on
Why are there so many lens choices?
Susan Kanfer
Why are there so many lens choices for your camera? The simple answer is that every photographer sees the world differently requiring the use of different focal length lenses. Different
Could this lens possibly become the best 70-200mm f/2.8 on the market?
Michèle Grenier
Sigma first unveiled their new series of lenses series at Photokina in Cologne, Germany last September. This new collection includes five new lenses to their three Global Vision product lines:
Should I get a prime or zoom lens?
Vanelli
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.
Nikon announces 500mm, dot sight for wildlife and sports photographers
Bryan Esler
As a part of last night’s mirrorless system announcement by Nikon, the company also announced a new F-mount lens — the AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6 PF ED VR, a fixed
Tamron’s 70-200mm lens — is it ready for major league sports?
Vanelli
Is Tamron’s 70-200mm lens ready for major league sports? My thoughts after shooting a season of Major League Lacrosse.
Photography 101: Which lens should you buy first?
Bryan Esler
You just got a fancy new camera, with a shiny kit lens that, for the most part, has served you well in your beginning everyday adventures. Now you want to
Gear Review: Vanguard’s Alta Sky 66 Super-Telephoto Pack
Levi Sim
Vanguard’s Alta Sky 66 is designed to carry super-telephoto lenses, like 400mm or 600mm lenses, spotting scopes and other long stuff. It is well-made, comfortable, and has a lifetime warranty.
Portrait Tips: Zoom To Remove Background Problems
Levi Sim
Zooming in, using a longer focal length to make a picture, makes your subject look bigger and closer. But you should remember that when you zoom in on your subject,
Mirrorless Camera Maniac: Panasonic Leica 200mm f/2.8 Offers Superb Build Quality & Reach
Bryan Esler
For the past four years, I’ve photographed an event for Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids — the Laughfest Signature Event. It features a highly sought-after comedian with the ultimate goal to
How Photographing Sports Changed My Life
Erin Holmstead
Guest post by Erin Holmstead. Shooting sports changed my whole photography business! At the end of 2015, I met a gentleman, Rick Parker, who shoots sports photography for a local
MPB Clearance Specials ~ Week of December 11, 2017
Kevin Ames
Photofocus partner MPB.com is a great place to sell and buy used photographic equipment. Check out their clearance specials this week! Deals Here are links to the gear shown above:
Get Eye Level to Make More Powerful Animal Photos
Jason Hahn
Whether it’s of a bird or a person, eye contact in a photo engages and draws the viewer into the photo, creating a connection between them and the subject. As
Portrait Tips: Run Away & Zoom-In
Levi Sim
You’ve got to try this technique for your portraits and you’ll find a great impact on your compositions. Zooming-in makes stuff appear closer, and so we usually use it for
Mirrorless Maniac: Shoot TeleFlorals
Levi Sim
There are many lenses emerging for our mirrorless cameras, including macro lenses. The thing is about macro lenses that they are often a very good portrait length, and they often
Are Your Photos Getting the “Blurts”?
Jason Hahn
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
Photographing Wildlife Up Close… the Right Way
Jason Hahn
Usually, my articles have a lighthearted note, full of photography wit and wisdom (bite your tongue, let me cling to my illusion.) But, I’m going to get a little serious
Tamron Announces Two New Promising Lenses
Vanelli
Tamron redefines the fast telephoto zoom category with the introduction of the next generation 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom and introduces a compact, high-performance 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 di ii vc hld ultra-wide angle
First Impressions: Hasselblad’s Mirrorless X1D
Levi Sim
Hasselblad has made some of the finest cameras since the 1950’s, and their newest camera looks like it fits with their reputation for quality and simplicity. The recently announced X1D