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Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Review

This is an in-depth review of the Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8, which was announced in September of 2022. Although the Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 is a wide-aperture zoom with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, it is not part of Nikon's high-end "S-line," and the MSRP of $1200 is less...

Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 PF VR S Review

When Nikon added an 800mm S-line prime lens to their roadmap, I had flashbacks to the F-mount 800mm f/5.6E FL. That lens was Nikon's crown jewel for years - a $16,300 piece of glass that very few photographers could justify. Would the mirrorless version, the 800mm f/6.3 that I'm reviewing...

Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro Review

Nikon Z MC 105mm f2.8 VR S Macro Lens Review

The first serious lens that I ever bought as a photographer was one of Nikon's 105mm macro lenses. It might as well have been glued to my camera. Landscapes, cityscapes, and of course macro photos - 105mm was my go-to focal length for everything. Even though I've moved on from...

Recommended Computer Specifications & Parts for Photo Editing

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Choosing the components for your photo editing computer can be tricky. In this guide, I’ll look at each computer component that affects your editing speed and examine where to get the best editing performance per dollar. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your computer for Photoshop, or want to get the...

Helpful Photography Reminders for the New Year

It's not the most exciting part of photography, but it's one of the most important: Getting your ducks in a row! There are some critical behind-the-scenes parts of photography, like backing up your photos, that you don't want to forget. Here are five of my top reminders as we venture...

The Best Noise Reduction Tools for Photography (2025)

Aside from blown-out highlights, noise is probably the most frightening thing for many photographers. Not a day goes by that I don't see some post in a forum about removing noise, or some news about AI-powered noise reduction software. In this article, I'll introduce the major noise removal tools today...

Highlights from an Exciting 2022 at Photography Life

Another year is wrapping up, and it was a big one! Our team at Photography Life grew by four talented writers during 2022. Meanwhile, the photography world kept chugging along with new technological developments, especially in artificial intelligence. Here's how I see the “best of 2022” from my position as the...

Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Review

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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?...

Photographing Landscapes… With the Nikon 800mm f/6.3?

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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...

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, like high-PPI scans. I’ve recently been re-editing some of my older panoramas, and I found many ways to improve...