The Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is a smaller, lighter, more affordable super-tele

Nikon With only a few gaps over the years—most notably from 2005 to 2013—Nikon has nearly always included a powerful 800mm telephoto lens in its lineup, going all the way back to the mid-1960s. Yet for its fledgling mirrorless Z-mount, the lens selection has until now been curtailed at the 400mm mark, at least without… Continue reading The Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is a smaller, lighter, more affordable super-tele

How do I know if a lens will fit my camera?

Will these fit your camera? Here’s how to tell. Pixabay Choosing your first interchangeable lens camera is a big leap in the photography world. Once you pick a brand and a camera type, you’ll need to buy lenses specifically to fit it. New glass isn’t cheap and it’s easy to get hooked wanting to buy… Continue reading How do I know if a lens will fit my camera?

Best mirrorless cameras for beginners in 2022

Jeanette D. Moses Best full-frame Canon RP Check Price The full-frame sensor inside is bigger than the rest on the list. That’s good news if you have a lot of old Canon lenses. All around champ Fujifilm X-T200 Check Price This compact body borrows some high-end features from cameras above it in the lineup. Shake… Continue reading Best mirrorless cameras for beginners in 2022

How to choose the best wide-angle lens for your camera

Pixabay Best for Canon Canon EF 16-35MM f/2.8L III Check Price This is the third version of Canon’s DSLR wide-angle zoom. Best for Nikon Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Check Price Nikon’s super-wide zoom is a true classic. Best third-party Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM/A Check Price Sigma’s wide-angle zoom works with several systems. The best… Continue reading How to choose the best wide-angle lens for your camera

Best Nikon lenses of 2022

Stan Horaczek Bokeh monster AF-S FX NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4 Check Price This is Nikon’s flagship portrait prime creates beautiful blur for outstanding portraits. Really super zoom AF-S FX NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens. Check Price With this much reach, you can cover a lot of ground with a single lens. The old standard Nikon… Continue reading Best Nikon lenses of 2022

Best lens for portraits on your Nikon camera

Capture top quality portraits on your Nikon. Vitaly Vlasov via Pexels Portraiture is one of the most popular styles of photography. Having the best lens for portraits is an important step in making your photos stand out and enhancing your subjects. When shooting with a Nikon camera, there are a ton of excellent lenses that… Continue reading Best lens for portraits on your Nikon camera

Best detachable camera flashes of 2022

vumroehrs0 via Pixabay For Canon shoters Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash Check Price A great introduction to Canon’s flash system. For Nikon shooters Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight Check Price This is a go-to for Nikon photographers. For Sony shooters Sony External Flash with Wireless Radio Control Check Price Sony’s homegrown flash system includes radio triggering.… Continue reading Best detachable camera flashes of 2022

New gear: Cosina announces a trio of primes for Nikon Z-mount, one for Fujifilm X-mount

All four of Cosina’s new primes work with focus peaking and communicate EXIF data with the camera. Cosina Earlier this month, Cosina/Voigtlander announced the Nokton D35mm f/1.2 for Nikon APS-C Z-mount cameras. Significantly, this lens is being manufactured under license from Nikon, and so it has full electronic communication with Z-mount bodies. Now, Cosina has… Continue reading New gear: Cosina announces a trio of primes for Nikon Z-mount, one for Fujifilm X-mount

New gear: Cosina Nokton D35mm f/1.2 for Nikon APS-C Z-mount

The news lens ships in March for $720. Cosina Japanese lens manufacturer Cosina has announced the Nokton D35mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z-mount APS-C cameras, including the Z50 and Z fc. It’s manual focus but, unlike a lot of these kinds of lenses, it’s been manufactured under license from Nikon so it still has full electronic… Continue reading New gear: Cosina Nokton D35mm f/1.2 for Nikon APS-C Z-mount

Nikon ends production of the D500, pour one out for a king of the crop-sensor DSLRs

The Nikon D500 was a runner-up for 2016’s Camera of the Year award. Brian Klutch As the age of the DSLR continues to dwindle down, Nikon Japan has quietly hinted at ending production of the pro-grade, crop-sensor Nikon D500. A quick trip over to the Nikon Japan Website shows the model listed as an “old… Continue reading Nikon ends production of the D500, pour one out for a king of the crop-sensor DSLRs