Nikon just announced their newest Z-series lens – and their first ultra-wide entry in the Z DX lineup. It’s the Nikon Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR, a lens that was first added to the roadmap in September of 2022. Here’s what we know about the lens so far.
Easter in Ecuadorian Quito
The celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is very different in various parts of the world. In the Philippines, some religious people reenact the crucifixion, nails and all. On the Greek island of Corfu, they throw large clay pots and jugs of water out the windows. In this photo...
Photography News: Two Monochrome Cameras, Canon 100-300mm f/2.8 Rumor
The biggest news last week, at least for us at Photography Life, was the launch of our new forum. We've been missing this feature for a while, and it took some time to get it up and running. But now it's finally online and the discussions are in full swing....
Crisis in Condor Country
The individual condors in Northern Arizona/Southern Utah are not given names - they get numbers. This is supposed to help the biologists not get too attached to individual birds, lest one of their favorites dies. It doesn’t work. I’m a photographer, not a biologist, but condors are my favorite subject....
Secrets Of Professional Photography: Igor Mikula Interview
When you say "wildlife photography," most people will surely think of a camouflaged photographer lurking in a shelter for hours with a fast telephoto lens. But none of that is actually necessary, as you'll see today in my interview with professional wildlife photographer Igor Mikula. He'll reveal some of his...
Announcing the New Photography Life Forum!
Today I am very excited to announce a project that I have been working on for the past few weeks, which will be one of the new pillars of Photography Life. Welcome to our brand-new forum! Yes, the timing of this announcement is not a coincidence - I know that...
Heipi Travel Tripod Review: An Ultra-Portable Carbon Fiber Tripod
Choosing a tripod can seem like a riddle with no correct answer. The lighter and smaller the tripod, the less stable it’ll be, seemingly defeating the point of even bringing one. I especially seem to run into this problem while traveling, when a bulky tripod just isn't feasible. Travel tripods...
Photography News: Two Nikon Lens Rumors, Samyang’s f/2 Zoom
I have to admit that we have rather bizarre Easter traditions in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Before Easter Monday, men and boys weave a kind of whip out of wicker. Then they go from house to house with it, and while reciting Easter rhymes, they hit the girls on...
Photographing Toucans with 400mm Lenses
If you show anyone pictures of birds from South America, there are two types that they are sure to know: toucans and parrots! Toucans are the subject of today’s article – I’ve photographed them for years during my travels, with a variety of camera equipment. Yet almost always with a 400mm lens.
Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8 Review
For this review of the Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8, I’ve tested the lens extensively both in the field and in the lab. This is one of the smallest, lightest full-frame lenses ever made, and not just by Nikon. But how does it perform?