JR on Instagram While itineraries, strategies, and plans usually promise order and an assured outcome, sometimes the unexpected is what delights us the most. That’s why we asked photographers to show us their best photos of serendipity in this week’s Photo of the Day challenge. The winning submissions were surprising in both their content and… Continue reading It came by happenstance: Reader-submitted photos of serendipity
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Fujifilm’s new 56mm f/1.2 could be the ultimate X-mount portrait prime
The new Fujifilm 56mm looks like a real peach of a prime. Fujifilm In addition to unveiling the new X-H2 APS-C mirrorless camera, Fujifilm also revealed the new XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR portrait lens. This is an update to the similar-sounding XF 56mm f/1.2 R, launched in 2014, with improvements made to the optical… Continue reading Fujifilm’s new 56mm f/1.2 could be the ultimate X-mount portrait prime
The Tarantula Nebula will ensnare you in a web of beauty
“In this mosaic image stretching 340 light-years across, Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) displays the Tarantula Nebula star-forming region in a new light, including tens of thousands of never-before-seen young stars that were previously shrouded in cosmic dust. The most active region appears to sparkle with massive young stars, appearing pale blue. Scattered among them are… Continue reading The Tarantula Nebula will ensnare you in a web of beauty
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro has as many megapixels as a full-frame camera
Apple’s flagship phone stills sports a three-camera array. Apple ‘Tis the season for product announcements, and right on queue, the new iPhones are here. As we’ve come to expect (with some exceptions), the press event came with some big news; the most notable for us is the camera specs. The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus… Continue reading The Apple iPhone 14 Pro has as many megapixels as a full-frame camera
Panasonic’s new 18mm f/1.8 L-Mount lens is ultra-wide and ultra-compact
Panasonic Panasonic, Leica, and Sigma L-mount shooters now have a new ultra-wide lens option. With the addition of the Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8, the brand now has five compact, f/1.8 primes for its full-frame mirrorless mount. The growing line already includes the S 24mm f/1.8, S 35mm f/1.8, S 50mm f/1.8, and S 85mm… Continue reading Panasonic’s new 18mm f/1.8 L-Mount lens is ultra-wide and ultra-compact
Best Fujifilm lenses in 2022
Abby Ferguson Best overall XF 16-80mm f/4 OIS WR Check Price Best for portraits XF50mm f/1 R WR Check Price Best for sports XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Check Price Fujifilm lenses often don’t get enough credit. The company’s excellent X-series mirrorless cameras soak up much of the spotlight with their rugged builds, compact designs,… Continue reading Best Fujifilm lenses in 2022
TTArtisan’s new 25mm f/2 lens for APS-C mirrorless costs just $55
TTArtisan After announcing a $69 50mm f/2 mirrorless lens six weeks ago, TTArtisan is kicking off fall with a new $55 25mm f/2 lens. This budget-friendly, all-manual prime is available for a wide range of crop-sensor mirrorless systems (unlike the 50mm, which was a full-frame lens). And you can get one right now from TTArtisan’s… Continue reading TTArtisan’s new 25mm f/2 lens for APS-C mirrorless costs just $55
Sweet serendipity: Show us your favorite unexpected photos
Louvre, Paris. Portra 160, Rolleicord. Marissa Wu A lucky photographer knows the feeling of pure serendipity. Sometimes, it’s being in the right place at the right time. Sometimes, the creation process is unexpected but yields a rewarding result. Other times, something completely accidental ends up elevating an image to new heights. And thus, this week’s… Continue reading Sweet serendipity: Show us your favorite unexpected photos
B&W Photo Award winners celebrate mastery in monochrome
A roller coaster glitters against the dark of night. Uwe Schellscheidt Color photography is fun but it can at times also be distracting. The simplicity offered in monochrome is an easy way to strip down a scene to its essence, to focus on the lines, shapes, and composition of a photograph, without being sidetracked by… Continue reading B&W Photo Award winners celebrate mastery in monochrome
JPEG jumble: the week’s best reader-submitted photos
Rudiescu on Flickr A race car zips down the track to a child’s delight. The sun’s last golden tendrils cling to a cloudy sky. A horse and its rider share a tender moment. For this week’s Photo of the Day challenge, we asked readers to show us what they most love to photograph, and the… Continue reading JPEG jumble: the week’s best reader-submitted photos