About Spencer Cox

I'm Spencer Cox, a landscape photographer based in Colorado. I started writing for Photography Life a decade ago, and now I run the website in collaboration with Nasim. I've used nearly every digital camera system under the sun, but for my personal work, I love the slow-paced nature of large format film. You can see more at my personal website and my not-exactly-active Instagram page.

Post Archive By Spencer Cox

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G Review

The Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G is a supertelephoto zoom with a great balance of characteristics. It’s long enough for distant wildlife photography, yet portable enough to carry with you. It’s not the brightest telephoto out there, but f/6.3 still allows for reasonable photos in low light.

Nikon Z5 II vs Zf vs Z6 III Specifications

With Nikon’s Z5 II announcement, maybe you’re wondering how it compares to the Nikon Zf and Z6 III. While all three of these cameras share some similarities – like their resolution and (mostly) their autofocus systems – they also differ in some interesting ways. Here’s a detailed comparison chart!

Nikon Z5 II Announced: The Features of a Zf for $1700

Nikon just announced their newest mirrorless camera – an update to the Nikon Z5 called the Z5 II! This new camera raises the bar of performance and effectively matches the Nikon Zf in features. That said, the price has gone up, too: the original Z5 was $1400 at launch, while the Z5 II is $1700.

New Feature for Our Members: Daily Photography Tips

This is not an April Fool’s joke! Today, we launched a big feature on the Photography Life Member Page – a new series of daily photography tips, tricks, and inspiration. The first one is already out, and we won’t stop as long as Photography Life is alive and kicking!

Fuji GFX100RF Announced: Fixed-Lens Medium Format!

Fuji just announced a one-of-a-kind camera: the Fuji GFX100RF, a fixed lens, medium format camera with a 35mm f/4 lens (28mm full-frame equivalent). This 102-megapixel camera takes up very little space for a medium format body and weighs just 735 grams (1.62 pounds). That’s less than a Nikon Z6 III without the lens!

Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED Review

This hands-on review covers everything you need to know about the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D, a telephoto macro lens that has earned a place in Nikon’s hall of fame. This classic lens was first made in 1993 – here’s how it measures up by today’s strict standards!

The Subtle Art of Blocking in Landscape Photography

A fundamental idea in composition is that you should exclude anything from your photo that doesn’t add to your message. An errant branch, footprints on the ground, whatever harms your story – leave them out of the composition, and you’ll get a stronger photo. But… what if you can’t exclude them completely?