One of the most popular photography genres to take on this sunny season is landscape photography. It’s especially great if you’re planning a wide variety of scenic locations to photograph all summer. But, are you ready with the right lens to capture what these beautiful places have to offer? If
As with any genre, among the main technical considerations to street photography is what focal length to use. Ultimately, however, “best” is subjective. Each focal length has a distinct look, and comes with its own pros and cons for capturing street scenes. Today, let’s take a look at what it’s
Wide-angle lenses typically aren’t the first that comes to mind for shooting portraits. But those of us who are yet to try it are missing out on some interesting results. At least, that’s what I thought when I saw a recent portrait shoot challenge done by Manny Ortiz and Pierre
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:
Do you often feel limited in your portrait photography by the space available to you? This is most likely the case when you want to shoot full length portraits but your studio is too tight for it. However, there are some workarounds that will allow you to get a portrait
The XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E is the first ultra-wide-angle zoom lens and the first lens in the Hasselblad XCD E series. The ‘E’ designation stands for Exclusive, representing the top optical performance in the XCD lens lineup. It has a 16-27mm full-frame equivalent focal length range with a maximum aperture of f/3,2.
In this review, the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 lens emerges as a promising addition to the world of wide-angle photography. Working with it for a few weeks, I found this lens to be a blend of affordability and performance that could make it a top choice for many photographers. I
What camera settings are good for light painting photography near a full moon? I’ll try and help you out by offering these and other tips. Is it useful to know camera settings? You can find a lot of night photographers that say giving camera settings for night photography is useless.
What are some good camera settings for star trails in night photography? We try to make it easy for you and offer some tips for adjusting your camera. Variables in camera settings Some night photographers argue that giving camera settings for star trails night photography is useless. In a way,
With Sigma introducing its widest DG DN Art lens to date, I was very excited to try out the 20mm f/1.4 Art lens. Throughout my tests, I was blown away with the optical quality of this lens, not to mention how fun it is to use. This morning, the company
Ever since Sigma first introduced their Art series of lenses, photographers have been clamoring for the lineup to continue expanding. Over the years, we’ve gone from a simple 35mm Art lens to a plethora of lenses in the standard and telephoto range. This morning, the company introduced two additions, specifically
Curious about adding wide-angle lenses into your tool kit? Aside from letting you cover more of the scene into your composition, these lenses will also help you achieve some unique creative looks. Not yet ready to make some major investments? Not to worry, we found some awesome Rokinon deals to
