This hands-on review covers everything that you need to know about the Nikon Z 58mm f/0.95 Noct, an ultra-bright statement piece lens from Nikon. The Noct is manual-focus only, and it costs $8000, so it’s hardly practical for most photographers. But it sure is an impressive optic – here’s how it measures up!
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Happy New Year from the Photography Life Team!
From me, Nasim, Libor, Jason, and the rest of the Photography Life team, we want to wish you all a very Happy New Year! May your 2025 be filled with joyful moments, good times with family and friends, and beautiful light.
Searching for Fractal Beauty in Landscape Photography
There are two impossible questions I like to ask myself as landscape photographer. Although they’ll never have perfect answers, the closer I try to get, the more I see my photos improve. They are: “What makes a good landscape?” and “What makes a good landscape photo?”
Closed: One Spot Left on Our Death Valley Workshop
Update: The spot has been filled! If you missed it this time, keep your calendar free for 2026 when we host the workshop again on similar dates.
Everything Else Aperture Does to Your Photos
Most photographers are aware that aperture affects your exposure and depth of field in photography. (If that's news to you, I recommend reading our introduction to aperture before this article.) But what else does it affect? There are lots of other variables that also change with your choice of aperture....
35 Of The Best Photography Gifts, By Budget (2024)
I’ve updated our holiday gift guide with new items and up-to-date prices. If you want some ideas to add to your Christmas list, or if you’re shopping for any fellow photographers during the holiday season, we’ve got you covered!
The Best Black Friday Sales for Photographers
For the next few days, a lot of camera equipment is available for the lowest prices all year. I’m collecting my favorite sales here and will be updating this page regularly! The best deals so far are on some Nikon cameras and lenses that reached their lowest prices yet.
Photography Basics eBook Announced!
We brought you one eBook last week, and we’ve got another for you today! Nasim and I just published “Photography Basics: The Complete Beginner’s Guide” for the first time in a downloadable PDF format. This 145-page eBook explains the most important basics of photography in detail, including camera settings, composition, and more.
Four Sigma Lenses for Canon RF Have Arrived
It wasn’t just Sony that had a big day yesterday! Sigma also announced the arrival of four APS-C lenses for the Canon RF mount: a 16mm f/1.4, 23mm f/1.4, 30mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4. These fast prime lenses bring the total number of Sigma RF lenses up to six – all APS-C so far.
Creative Landscape Photography eBook Updated!
Today, I’m excited to announce the newest edition of “Creative Landscape Photography: Light, Vision, and Composition”! Along with many smaller changes, Nasim and I have added two major new chapters that cover post-processing with artistic intent. The book is now 167 pages long (up from 149) and stands as our most detailed tutorial on landscape photography yet.