Wildlife photography is usually associated with breathtaking natural beauty, the soothing silence of forest groves, or the fresh scent of meadow flowers. But today's article is about something completely different. I want to show you that beautiful wildlife photos can be taken in a completely different environment - in the...
The Best and Worst Deals of Nikon’s Spring Sales
Nikon just announced a new list of camera and lens discounts, and multiple pieces of equipment have hit all-time low prices! Here’s the complete list, plus some context and price history to let you know which deals are better or worse than usual.
Photography News: Schneider 14-24mm f/2.8, Czech Nature Contest Winners
Last Tuesday, April 22, was Earth Day - an event that's been reminding us to take care of our home planet for the past fifty-five years. Considering the current state of the Earth, though, there really wasn't much to celebrate. This thought came to me this week while watching Minamata,...
Dealing with Interesting Scenes that Are Hard to Photograph
There is a bit of a disconnect between how scenes look in person and whether or not they lead to good photos. And it goes in both directions - at times, an "ordinary" scene will make for amazing photos, but other times, a very interesting place may be hard to...
F-Stop Ajna 37L DuraDiamond Backpack Review
In this article, I’ll review the F-Stop Ajna 37L DuraDiamond, a lightweight 37-liter camera backpack designed for outdoor photography. My evaluation is based on six months of use in a variety of harsh conditions. I purchased the review unit myself, and this review is not associated with F-Stop Gear.
Sony Announces the FE 50-150mm f/2 GM
Sony just announced one of the most ambitious short telephotos that we’ve ever seen: the FE 50-150mm f/2 GM! A full-frame f/2 zoom would already be rare – for this one to reach 150mm on the long end is unique. What’s more, the lens is fairly portable at 1340 g (2.95 lbs) without the tripod foot.
K&F Concept Nano-X Variable ND Filter Review
A neutral density (ND) filter reduces the amount of light entering your lens. Since photographers typically want more light, blocking some light sounds like a crazy idea. But for long exposure photography when you want to purposefully introduce motion blur, or for when you need a longer shutter speed for...
Bokeh Is Less About Your Lens, More About You
Often, in my lens reviews, I’m guilty of talking about a lens with “good bokeh” or “bad bokeh” without first providing a disclaimer: The quality of a photo’s background blur is only partly due to your lens’s rendering. Other factors matter more – and many of them are well within your control.
Photography Life: Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 Announced, Sony f/2 Zoom Rumors
Prime or zoom? That's the question I asked myself in a new article published yesterday here on Photography Life. Last week, I tried to answer that question in style - not with a conventional prime or zoom, but with something I consider a giga-zoom! What else would you call a...
Which for Wildlife Photography – Prime or Zoom?
As a wildlife photographer, capturing the world's immense variety through your lens is undoubtedly a romantic idea. But no lens does it all, which is why manufacturers offer so many - from 9mm fisheyes to 1200mm supertelephotos. Which one is right for you? It starts with the critical choice between...