Beyond Portraiture: Using the camera to construct a sense of self

©  Jialin Yan. This article was printed in British Journal of Photography: The Portrait Issue.  Genesis Báez, Jialin Yan and Anne Vetter use the camera to reflect on the self, drawing on self-portraiture but also documenting the people and places that directly shape their unique identity The documentation of self has been foundational to photography.… Continue reading Beyond Portraiture: Using the camera to construct a sense of self

The best portrait lenses for Sony in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens SEE IT The classic focal length for portraits. Best zoom Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II SEE IT A telephoto lens with lots of reach.… Continue reading The best portrait lenses for Sony in 2023

New gear: M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO Lens

The new 90mm lens from OM Digital Solutions is a rugged, high-resolution macro offering. OM Digital Solutions OM Digital Solutions initially teased a high-end 90mm macro this past fall, but the wait is finally over. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO Lens is here. This mouthful of a micro four-thirds lens is a rugged… Continue reading New gear: M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO Lens

Hands-on with the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens

A top view of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens. Stan Horaczek You can’t have too many high-quality 50mm lens options when it comes to choosing a camera system. Sigma had a hit on its hands when it introduced its first 50mm f/1.4 Art for DSLRs way back in 2014 (when it replaced… Continue reading Hands-on with the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens

The best lenses for real estate photography in 2023

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best lens for Nikon camera AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED SEE IT Best lens for Canon camera Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM SEE IT Best runner up for Canon and Nikon Sigma 12-24mm f/4… Continue reading The best lenses for real estate photography in 2023

The Sony FE 20-70 f/4 is a compact all-around zoom lens

Sony’s new 20-70mm F4 G offers an ultra-wide perspective in a standard zoom body. Sony Sony shooters are getting a nice little treat today. The company has announced two new lenses, one that will be available for purchase soon and another that is in the development phase. Up first and available in March 2023 is… Continue reading The Sony FE 20-70 f/4 is a compact all-around zoom lens

Sigma announces a 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 lens

Sigma Sigma has announced a new lens in its Sports line, the 60–600mm F4.5–6.3 DG DN OS lens. While it already makes a 60-600mm for DSLR cameras, it says that this is the first and only 10x ultra-telephoto zoom lens for mirrorless cameras (Sony E-mount and L-mount). While it’s designed for full-frame cameras, it will… Continue reading Sigma announces a 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 lens

Nikon announces the 600mm f/4 super-telephoto for Z-mount cameras

Nikon has announced the new 600mm f/4 super-telephoto lens for Z-mount cameras. Nikom Nikon has been hard at work expanding its super-telephoto range for its Z-mount cameras. Early this year, it released the Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S, Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S, Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S, and now it has announced… Continue reading Nikon announces the 600mm f/4 super-telephoto for Z-mount cameras

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens review: A lightweight wide-angle zoom for hybrid shooters

The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens is a great lens for hybrid shooters. Abby Ferguson The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens is a full-frame, wide-angle zoom lens for A7-series E-mount cameras. A quick scan of the spec sheet clearly indicates that Sony considers this a true hybrid lens with enough resolution… Continue reading Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens review: A lightweight wide-angle zoom for hybrid shooters

TAMRON Announces 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Zoom Lens

Tamron announced the 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Zoom Lens. It is a fast-aperture zoom lens for Sony E-mount full frame mirrorless cameras. It can be used for still images and video both. It is compact and lightweight in design at about 3.4 inches and 12.9 oz. It has an optical construction of 12 elements… Continue reading TAMRON Announces 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Zoom Lens