Nikon has just announced the development of the Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ power zoom lens for full-frame Nikon Z-mount cameras. Although Nikon already has one power zoom lens for APS-C cameras, the Nikon Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR, this will be the first power zoom lens for their...
Photographing My First Safari, Part Two
Last week, I shared some of the steps that went into photographing my first safari - where I went, what I brought, and how I backed up my photos. Today, I'll share the second half of my experience and how everything went in practice. If you missed part one of...
Photography News: Sirui 85mm f/1.4, Big Monitor Sales
This has been quite a year for those of us who love astrophotography. The solar eclipse in April took a tour across North America. The Aurora Borealis crept unusually close to the equator multiple times this year. And just recently, the comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has been putting on a once-in-80,000-years show.
Gitzo Adventury 45 L Backpack Review
When you hear the name of the Italian brand Gitzo, you probably think of high-end tripods. What’s less known is that Gitzo also has three backpacks in its portfolio. One is more urban-oriented, the Gitzo Légende. The other two are almost identical models apart from size (30L and 45L) and...
Photographing My First Safari, Part One
Earlier this year, I had the incredible experience of going on my first safari (and first visit to Africa). Although I am primarily a portrait and event photographer, I do enjoy wildlife and landscape photography as a hobby. I thought it would be interesting and hopefully helpful to take you along...
Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 Review
Today, I’m reviewing the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 – a fast, wide-angle prime lens available with autofocus for Nikon Z and Sony E mounts. Although Viltrox is a budget Chinese manufacturer, they’ve positioned the AF 16mm f/1.8 as higher-end than most of their lenses. Here’s what you need to know!
Photography News: Fujifilm Summit Outcome, Upcoming Lenses from Canon
It's hard to imagine a more majestic "office" than that of a South American llama herder. Gazing into the vast, awe-inspiring distance through the crystal clear mountain air. Even if the llamas wander off, the view of the surrounding volcanoes is a reward in itself. I'll be back on the...
Using a Smartphone or Tablet as an On-Camera Monitor
Today's mirrorless cameras typically come with two displays: a viewfinder and a rear monitor. Both displays can be useful for still photography, but the rear monitor is almost always preferred for video recording. And really, if you're serious about making video, you would typically invest in a dedicated recording monitor,...
Tips for Making a Photo Series: The Broader View of Photography
The main motivation for my photography has been to describe and share my experiences. I believe this sentiment is common among photographers. Yet sometimes, it leads to obsession over capturing the one “great image” of a scene – when the best way to tell a story can be through a series of images instead.
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 Review
This hands-on review covers everything you need to know about the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4, a budget prime lens for Nikon’s Z mirrorless system. It’s a combination of a well-loved focal length and a very bright maximum aperture, and I’m sure it’s caught the eye of travel, event, and documentary photographers already. But how does it perform?