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
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Portrait Tips: How to use a wide angle lens in portraits
Levi Sim
Using a wide angle lens in portraiture is dangerous. Here’s why and one way to use a wide lens safely. What is foreshortening? Foreshortening is the effect that happens when
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
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 for Micro Four-Thirds Captures the Artistic View of the World
Bryan Esler
Since my switch to micro four-thirds, I haven’t been able to pick up a Sigma lens. When I checked out Sigma’s new offerings in their global vision contemporary series —
Mirrorless Camera Maniac: Olympus’s New f/1.2 Pro Lenses
Levi Sim
Olympus have announced three pro-level lenses, and they all boast a wide aperture of f/1.2. Let’s take a brief look at each and check out sample pictures from Olympus Visionary
Mirrorless Camera Maniac: New Camera–Google Clips
Levi Sim
Sized like a GoPro, the new Google Clips camera seems to be aimed at the family rather than the adrenaline junkie. This new camera’s biggest unique selling point is the
Product Review: Haida 150 Series Insert Filter and Holder System
Jason Hahn
Over the past couple of years, there has been a wave of super wide-angle telephoto lenses released on the market. Ideal for huge landscapes, vast night skies, or anything your
Create Your Own Fireworks Grand Finale
Bryan Esler
Last weekend I spent time in Chicago for the Out of Chicago Conference. On my last night there, fellow author Levi Sim and myself hosted a photowalk for attendees. Our
How to Capture Fantastic Photos of Rainbows
Jason Hahn
Few natural phenomenon can cheer people up faster than the beauty of a rainbow. Getting great images of one is a challenge, they are difficult to predict and constantly changing, occurring due to a specific set of conditions. These tips will help you photograph rainbows when they appear, and get great results when processing your rainbow pics in the digital darkroom.
Go Make A Panorama
Levi Sim
You should make a lot more panoramic photographs. It’s a great way to capture a larger view of the world, and you don’t need to buy a new lens. In
Instant Replay: The Future of Photoshop and Must Know Techniques
Levi Sim
Bryan O’Neil Hughes and Howard Pinsky join Melissa Niu and Rich Harrington to discuss the state and future of Photoshop. Bryan, the Senior Product Manager for Photoshop at Adobe, helps
Using eBay to find deals on lenses
Mykii Liu
I found my copy of Canon’s EF 20-35mm F/2.8 on eBay of all places, and while I don’t typically sell on eBay, I’ll buy like no other. People are worried
Pinball Heroes: How I Previsualized and Realized a Photograph
Levi Sim
When I heard that Photofocus was renting the Pinball Hall of Fame for a party, my mind started going crazy with ideas. The plan was to host a party during
Quick Tip: Focal Length and Distortion
Nicole S. Young
The other day I was out with some friends, and I also brought my Fuji X-T1 and 18-55mm lens along for the ride. I ordered a beer, and before having
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens Exploration
Kevin Ames
A couple of months ago one of my Photofocus posts Fifteen MM Fisheye Fun touched on how versatile this seemingly special purpose lens is. Here’s more. What is a Fisheye
Going Wide – Exploring the Leica 18mm f/3.8 Super-Elmar M Wide-Angle Prime
Mark Morrow
One of the biggest challenges for those who enjoy making landscape and architectural photographs is to locate and acquire the ideal wide-angle lens for the job. While no amount of
Creative Uses for a Wide Angle Lens
Thomas Shue
This is a guest post by Thomas Shue – lilsamedia.com/blog Follow him on Twitter: I know that most of you have heard of the wide angle lens before. And also
Using A Wide Angle Lens On A Micro Four Thirds Camera
Rich Harrington
Watch Scott shoot a great detail shot of a beautiful car. He’s using a wide-angle lens on a micro four-thirds body. You can check out the whole class here and
How to Remove Distortion From Wide Angle Photos
Rich Harrington
If you shoot architecture or panoramas, you’ll often shoot wide angle. This can lead to an unwanted fisheye effect. Whether you’re shooting one exposure or stitching several, fixing the problem
Removing Distortion From Your Photos In Photoshop
Rich Harrington
Learn how to remove unwanted bending from a photo using the new Adaptive Wide Angle command in Photoshop CS6. With just a few clicks your photo will look dramatically better.