Recently, I was thinking about what I consider to be the greatest evolution in photographic technology in recent years, and I can't decide. Automatic eye detection across the entire viewfinder ranks very high. A blackout-free viewfinder is highly appreciated, as well. And I also see a huge leap forward in...
Beach Photography Using Manual Mode
This is a short essay for photographers who like to use manual mode. Beaches present some unique challenges for getting good quality photos, but they are also very rewarding subjects. Here’s what you should know if you want to photograph the beach using manual mode.
When the Stars Align: The 2023 Solar Eclipse and the Role of Luck in Photography
Well, perhaps a better title for this article would be “when the Sun, the Moon, and some clouds align” as I will be sharing my experience photographing the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse! It's a story of luck and coincidence, but also a story of being ready for anything as a...
Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L Announced: The Holy Grail Midrange Zoom
One of my favorite long-running gags in the photography world is that, whenever someone wishes for an unrealistic lens, another photographer will chime in sarcastically asking for a lightweight 14-200mm f/2.8 with perfect optics, or something just as impossible. Apparently Canon took that as a challenge. The newly released RF...
Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 Announced: A Zoom with New Reach
Canon has just announced the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM, a supertelephoto zoom lens for Canon mirrorless cameras that offers a unique maximum focal length of 800mm in a package the size of most lenses that just go to 600mm! What does Canon’s new zoom have to offer?
Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Review
The Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G is an $898 wide-angle, wide-aperture prime lens for Sony full-frame cameras. As you’ll see throughout this review, this small and somewhat unassuming lens has extraordinary performance, making it a top choice for landscape, Milky Way, and other wide-angle photography.
Photography Life’s AI-Free Commitment
Photography Life has been, is, and always will be AI-free. This is the conclusion our core group of writers came up with in one of our internal calls, where we debated the use of generative AI for both creating images and writing content.
Photography News: New Leica M11-P, Canon Retro Camera Rumors
For those of you who are eagerly awaiting my promised article on the recently introduced Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S telephoto lens, I have a little appetizer for you. In the following GIF, you can see both the original uncropped image as well as a 100% crop (click to...
What Makes a Good Wildlife Photography Lens?
What is the best type of lens for wildlife photography? No doubt, the most popular and easiest way to photograph animals is with a telephoto lens. However, there are many other factors to consider: focal length, aperture, weight, price, close focusing distance, image quality, focus speed, and more. Where do you start?
Nikon’s Secret Macro Lens
I love using macro lenses, but that isn’t the only way to focus up close. Plenty of non-macro lenses, too, have enough magnification for small subjects like flowers or dragonflies. In fact, one Nikon lens can reach 1:1 macro capabilities without any third-party accessories, even though “macro” isn’t in its name!