At first glance, the Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens seems a bit out of place. Nikon already has a 24-70mm f/2.8 S for their mirrorless system, and it’s one of the best lenses we’ve ever tested. Why would Nikon release another f/2.8 zoom with such a similar focal length range?
Photography Life 2023 Workshop Announcements
I'm excited to announce the schedules for our upcoming 2023 Photography Life international workshops. In addition to our Jordan Photography Workshop that we have been running for many years now, we are adding a brand new workshop in Ecuador and Galápagos Islands! My close friend and business partner, Tareq Hadi,...
Photography News: Five New Lenses, Rumored Telephoto Zoom for Nikon Z
A really smart AI-based robot, ChatGPT, has recently appeared on the web. You can ask it questions, and it responds with uncanny accuracy (for a robot). I asked it a simple question: “Are cameras with a full-frame sensor better than those with an APS-C sensor when shooting at high ISO?”
Low-Light Wildlife Photography Tips for Beginners
Animals have a tendency to prefer low-light conditions, which is a big challenge in wildlife photography! It’s hard to capture a sharp, well-exposed image after sundown or in a forest, especially with a moving subject. The right settings and a better camera can help, but they only take you so far.
Photographing Landscapes… With the Nikon 800mm f/6.3?
I just returned from Bosque Del Apache, a beautiful wildlife refuge in New Mexico, where I spent a week testing the Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S. Yes, our copy of Nikon’s longest Z lens finally arrived! Of course, as a landscape photographer, I mainly used it for landscapes, not wildlife.
Photography News: Rumored Sony Lenses, More Holiday Sales
Yesterday, I went to South Moravia to take some actual photos for today's Photography News. I visited this wine region in the south of the Czech Republic - not (just) for the wine, but for the birds. To my surprise, though, a flock of about 100 Monk Parakeets landed in...
How to Optimize Photoshop for Panoramas and Huge Files
With today’s ultra-high resolution cameras, it’s easy to take multi-frame panoramas that put a substantial load on your computer and your post-processing software. Other large files can cause the same issues…
Photographing the Antpitta: My Favorite, Elusive Bird
Occasionally, someone sees my long lens and asks me the question, "What's your favorite bird?" If I have too little mood or time to explain my answer, I usually pull out one that doesn't disappoint. Birds like eagles and harpies are usually a safe bet. But if I were to...
Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 Review
Sometimes, a lens that’s enjoyable to use will find a permanent place in your bag, even if it has some optical flaws. That’s how I feel about the Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8, which is one of Nikon’s smallest and lightest lenses ever. I carried the Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 around the world to Iceland, Zion National…
Maximum and Minimum Aperture in Photography, Explained
Understanding aperture in photography is key to creating great photos. One of the most important considerations is the difference between "maximum aperture" and "minimum aperture." You'll constantly hear photographers use these terms, but they can sound like gibberish if you don't have the right background knowledge. So, today, I’ll explain...