Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM review: A well-rounded yet impressive prime lens

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM is a great all-rounder to keep on your camera. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sony already makes a handful of 50mm lenses for its full-frame mirrorless cameras, including the very impressive FE 50mm… Continue reading Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM review: A well-rounded yet impressive prime lens

Lens Flare Trends! What Is Lens Flare and How to Add It?

What You’ll Be Creating Today, we will be taking a look at what a lens flare is, why it can be both good and bad, and how to add lens flare in Photoshop. Let’s find out how this hardware error turned into an artistic asset! What We’ll Learn You’re ready to begin learning about lens… Continue reading Lens Flare Trends! What Is Lens Flare and How to Add It?

Nikon releases a budget-friendly, ultra-wide power zoom for DX cameras

The new Nikon lens for APS-C cameras is feature-packed for such a budget lens. Nikon There have been quite a few announcements for APS-C gear for Nikon users so far this year, even including the first third-party options, three lenses from Sigma. Now, Nikon is expanding the options for its crop sensor cameras even more… Continue reading Nikon releases a budget-friendly, ultra-wide power zoom for DX cameras

The best budget tripods in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best lightweight SLIK Sprint PRO III Travel Tripod w/SBH-100 Ball Head SEE IT This SLIK tripod is lightweight and travel friendly. Best for video NEEWER 2-in-1 Aluminum Alloy Camera Tripod SEE IT Best for… Continue reading The best budget tripods in 2023

Venus Optics announces a 28mm f/1.2 lens for four mounts

The new Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF is the fastest 28mm out there. Venus Optics Third-party lens manufacturer Venus Optics may not be as well known as the likes of Sigma or Tamron. Nevertheless, the company makes some quality lenses that are typically much more affordable than first-party offerings. That’s in part due to the… Continue reading Venus Optics announces a 28mm f/1.2 lens for four mounts

Sigma announces 17mm and 50mm full-frame primes for Sony E and Leica L mounts

Sigma Sigma created its I Series lenses to offer high-quality compact primes for full-frame Sony E and Leica L shooters. Now, that lineup includes a pair of new lenses, including a super-wide 17mm f/4 DG DN and a standard 50mm f/4 DG DN. Both lenses represent the main tenets of Sigma’s I Series lenses. They… Continue reading Sigma announces 17mm and 50mm full-frame primes for Sony E and Leica L mounts

The best portrait lenses for Nikon in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S SEE IT A fast portrait lens with beautiful bokeh. Best standard zoom Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S SEE IT A versatile tool for a range… Continue reading The best portrait lenses for Nikon in 2023

Best wide-angle 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 16-35mm f/2.8 GM SEE IT The versatile focal length and fast f/2.8 aperture make this a go-to wide-angle. Best ultra-wide Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM SEE IT This lens provides… Continue reading Best wide-angle lenses for Sony in 2023

Remembering Mik Critchlow, the North East’s great narrator

All images © Mik Critchlow The social documentary photographer, who passed away last week on his 68th birthday, told the story of his industrial hometown of Ashington with unparalleled insight and sensitivity To remember Mik Critchlow is to tell the story of a place, a man whose life and photographs existed in symbiotic union with… Continue reading Remembering Mik Critchlow, the North East’s great narrator