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by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Many interchangeable-lens cameras, be it DSLR or mirrorless, are sold today with what we call "kit" lenses. Current kit lenses, in general, thanks to computer technology and advanced manufacturing techniques, are more capable and of higher quality than those of yesteryear. However, many of us who use interchangeable-lens cameras feel the gravitational pull of other lenses that are not yet in our bags.
Adding lenses to your quiver is all about choices and selection and, in photography, we often find ourselves at a sort of "gear crossroads." The
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
If renowned landscape photographer Ansel Adams were alive today, he would surely be astounded at the variety of cameras available. When compared to his hulking 8x10 view camera, today’s cameras look like child’s play. He would also be flabbergasted at the image quality these little devices produce.
This year, we have a bottomless well of cameras
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
The most engaging portraits seem to have direct eye contact between subject and viewer, as if the camera were simply a window through which we’re looking. But is it that simple? So much goes into making a good portrait, can success simply come down to eye contact between subject and camera and is it even necessary to concentrate on the eyes for a portrait? There are certainly wonderful portraits that do not focus exclusively on the eyes that illustrate character with other aspects of the body, from posture to hands, but as an introduction to
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
As a student, much of your life is about making choices and sacrifices. “Should I skip this class and sleep in?” or “Should I go to class even though I’m too tired to pay attention?” There are a lot of hard decisions to make as a student, especially if you’re a burgeoning photographer looking to attain professional status.
But, as a student, means are often limited and you need to be more conscious about what gear to add to your kit. What gear is critical and worth the investment versus what are some of the things you can ignore for now and
by Luke Rollins · Posted
For years, Tokina has made some of the best wide-angle zoom lenses for Nikon, Canon, and Sony APS-C cameras. Now the brand is bringing this high-performance and quality lineage to the world of mirrorless with the new ultra-wide-angle zoom Tokina atx-m 11-18mm f/2.8 E lens for FUJIFILM X cameras with a 35mm equivalent focal length of 17-27mm.
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
There were nearly 200 new lenses released this year, many of which were iterations of an existing lens. Many of the lenses were also wholly new designs, whether first-party designs to pair with a new flagship camera or third-party innovations designed to fill the gaps in existing lineups.
With such a breadth of new lenses available in the past 12 months, we're narrowing things down to cover some of the highlights and most unique or exciting lenses that came out
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Leave it to the world of photography to confuse size and speed. In lens-speak, the term “fast glass” refers to lenses with large apertures. In this article we take a look at the lenses with the largest-opening apertures. The aperture is the opening of a lens. The aperture’s size is expressed as a number that shows the ratio of the opening to the lens’s focal length. This number is referred to as an f/number, f/stop, focal
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Canon announces its third lens of 2024 and the smallest and lightest zoom lens of the RF lineup, the RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM for full-frame and APS-C EOS R-series mirrorless cameras. Equally suited for stills and video, the lens’ innovative design benefits both the image quality and the lightweight, compact form factor. Its bright maximum aperture and versatile field of view makes it ideal for content creators seeking a high
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At long last, Nikon announces its newest Z-mount lens, the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4, finally bringing photography’s most timeless lens configuration into its mirrorless fold. The 50mm f/1.4 has been the standard bearer for speed, excellence, and affordability in prime lenses for generations, and Nikon aims to bring the same high-quality, low-cost versatility to its Z-series mirrorless system.
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Gift shopping for photographers is easy—especially with B&H Photo and all our holiday gift guides. But, if you have a night photographer in your life, you might have noticed that they are, by the nature of the craft, equipped with a lot of the gear they need to get shots after dark. Because they likely suffer from a nighttime strain of Gear Acquisition Syndrome (G.A.S.), the gift shopper is left with limited options. Never fear, however, here are a few ideas with the specific needs and wants of the night photographer in mind!
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Meet the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 Lens, a hybrid full-frame camera lens. Its well-balanced and lightweight design make it ideal for gimbal video shooting and as an everyday carry lens for travel and street shooting.
by Anthony Gagliardi · Posted
Tamron has announced a new all-in-one zoom lens with the 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD for Sony E-Mount full-frame cameras. A versatile addition to their line up at an affordable price point, this lens covers macro to telephoto shooting and everything in between with features that also make it a capable option for video. This lens is great for those looking to upgrade from a kit lens to get more out of their camera, or for
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Sony just announced the ZV-E10 II mirrorless camera, the second-gen follow-up to 2021's ZV-E10, Sony's first mirrorless camera designed specifically for vloggers. Version II features a wealth of new upgrades, including the same sensor used in Sony's powerful FX30 and a6700 cameras, as well as several updates that bring it in line with Sony’s other compact cine-focused bodies. Launching alongside the ZV-
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Professional photographer Chris Orwig and B&H's Derek Fahsbender discuss Chris's most versatile lens, which covers the majority of his commercial, engagement, musician, and wedding portraits.
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - And the Lens Is...
5:32 - About Chris
7:06 - His Other Go-To Lenses
8:19 - Why This Focal Range
18:27 - The Cons
20:06 - Versatility of Images
26:01 - Does Gear Matter?
37:06 - Photoshoot Galleries
46:07 - Developing a Flow & Understanding Your Gear
56:15 - What is Right for You?
1:02:16 - Final Thoughts
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by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
If you’re a travel photographer looking for a one-lens solution and tend to prefer the telephoto end of your zooms, Tamron has just announced the ideal all-in-one zoom for you: the 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD. This is a wider telephoto zoom, covering from normal to super-tele fields of view—an interesting alternative to the traditional wide-angle to super-tele lens and