Tokina Super-telephoto lenses are typically large, unwieldy, and expensive pieces of technology. They can easily run you upwards of $12,000 and weigh more than five pounds. But Japanese lens maker Tokina aims to change all that and has announced three new ultra-compact super-telephoto lenses via an IndieGoGo campaign. The three lenses are part of the… Continue reading Tokina is now offering three ultra-compact super-telephoto lenses
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Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits
Emotion has a powerful influence over our everyday purchasing decisions, and this year, new research from the research consultancy Brand Keys revealed just how far that influence goes. In 1997, researchers found that rational considerations weighed more heavily than emotional ones when driving brand loyalty. However, that’s changed today, with emotional considerations outpacing rational ones.… Continue reading Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits
Best lens adapters of 2022
ShareGrid, Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for mounting a Canon lens to a Sony body Metabones Canon EF/EF-S Lens to Sony E Mount SEE IT This adapter has a rubber gasket that protects your Sony camera S E-mount from… Continue reading Best lens adapters of 2022
Nikon’s new Z 40mm f/2 lens and Z Fc camera look like vintage gear
The SE lens goes great with the Black Edition camera. Nikon Take a quick glance at Nikon’s new Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens, and you might think it’s a vintage lens. The silver band around the lens and distinctive pattern on the focus ring make clearly flick at the design inspiration it draws from Nikon’s… Continue reading Nikon’s new Z 40mm f/2 lens and Z Fc camera look like vintage gear
The best lens cleaning kits of 2022
Marcus Urbenz via Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Altura Photo Professional Cleaning Kit for DSLR Cameras SEE IT Clean any kind of sensitive electronics with this versatile lens kit. Best for all-around care Movo Deluxe Essentials DSLR Camera… Continue reading The best lens cleaning kits of 2022
The best telescopes of 2022
Celestron We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for astrophotography Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope SEE IT It guides you toward the good stuff. Best value Coleman Astrowatch Reflector Telescope SEE IT Look deep into the sky on a small budget. Best for… Continue reading The best telescopes of 2022
The best camera cases in 2022
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Pelican Air 1535 Case With TrekPak Dividers SEE IT Best for travel Nanuk 935 Waterproof Carry-On Hard Case with Lid Organizer SEE IT Best for studio photographers Amazon Basics Large Hard Rolling… Continue reading The best camera cases in 2022
The Fujifilm X-T5 shrinks while adding advanced photo features
Fujifilm has announced the new X-T5. Fujifilm Fujifilm has announced its new X-T5 mirrorless camera. And while the camera itself has shrunk, it has also upgraded almost every aspect of its photographic capabilities. It now shares several features with its big sibling, the flagship X-H2, despite keeping its $1,699 price the same as its predecessor,… Continue reading The Fujifilm X-T5 shrinks while adding advanced photo features
Watch this great explanation of how photographic film works
Expired film can cost more than fresh film on the secondary market. That’s also part of the magic. Stan Horaczek It’s easy to talk about film as if it’s magic. Many analog shooters will talk at length about how the medium itself gives photography an intangible sense of curiosity and wonder. I’m guilty of it… Continue reading Watch this great explanation of how photographic film works
A guide to renting camera gear
On set at a music video shoot with all my rented gear. The monitors were rented through LensRentals.com while the lights and slider were picked up from brick-and-mortar rental house CSI. Buying lights, a slider, video monitors and a gimbal for this shoot would have blown my budget, renting was only a few hundred dollars.… Continue reading A guide to renting camera gear