We know one Sesame Street character who’d be all over this. Laowa Apparently, it’s wide-angle, crop-sensor mirrorless lens week and we didn’t get the memo. Having just finished telling you about Meike’s new 10mm f/2 lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras, we now have another crop-sensor 10mm prime to share with you. Yet, although it’s aimed… Continue reading The Laowa 10mm f/4 ‘Cookie’ lens looks mighty tasty
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Save up to $560 on some of Sony’s most popular lenses at Amazon
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens. Sony Sony Check Price A telephoto zoom can come in handy across a wide variety of photographic situations. They are essential for a well-rounded kit, but the 70-200mm plays a crucial role for many pro shooters, including wedding, portrait, and sports photographers. Unfortunately, high-end models typically command high… Continue reading Save up to $560 on some of Sony’s most popular lenses at Amazon
Just look up: Reader-submitted sky and space Photos of the Day
Delfino Ramirez We’ll admit, we’ve been pretty spacey around here lately—but not in the actual sense of the word. Between the James Webb Space Telescope’s first enthralling images and a rare planetary alignment, we’ve been spoiled by photographs that are out-of-this-world. And that’s why a theme about sky and space seemed fitting. This week’s winners… Continue reading Just look up: Reader-submitted sky and space Photos of the Day
A guide to get your creative juices flowing
Julia Margaret Cameron taught herself how to use a sliding-box camera. Edward Steichen famously photographed the same cup and saucer more than a thousand times. For fifteen years, Edward Weston wrote in a diary—about his personal life and creative struggles. More recently, Stephen Shore challenged himself to share a daily iPhone photo on social media.… Continue reading A guide to get your creative juices flowing
Clueless cameraman creates comedy, calamity during championship track & field event
Athletes in the Men’s 3000m Steeplechase Final run around a cameraman on the track. Patrick Smith/Getty Images A cameraman accidentally added an extra obstacle to the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon this week. The camera operator caused chaos for the 15 athletes when he meandered onto the track… Continue reading Clueless cameraman creates comedy, calamity during championship track & field event
How to be a conscientious travel photographer: Creating thoughtful images with Susan Portnoy
The Tiger’s Nest monastery in Bhutan. Susan Portnoy So, you’re packing your bags—and your camera—for a little summer vacation. It’s only natural that you’ll want to document your trip, but, what’s the point of taking pictures at popular destinations when millions of others are, too? PopPhoto chatted with award-winning travel photographer Susan Portnoy of The… Continue reading How to be a conscientious travel photographer: Creating thoughtful images with Susan Portnoy
A Review of the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens
A 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse of choice for a lot of photographers and filmmakers, useful for a huge range of situations and genres. For Sony shooters, there is the new FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, and this excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the performance and image quality you… Continue reading A Review of the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens
What Do Photographers Want in Cameras? It’s Really Not Difficult
Content creators are wonderful at what they do. But at the same time, so too are photographers. If you’re a photographer and identify as one, you’ll know that we have much different needs from content creators. We care about documenting a moment and freezing it in time; and we’re also probably annoyed by all the… Continue reading What Do Photographers Want in Cameras? It’s Really Not Difficult
Haukland’s ‘7in1’ jacket is a $299 jacket made specifically for photographers
A great jacket is a must-have item for any outdoor photographer. You’ve got to be warm and dry to stay safe and healthy. Plus, it makes it a lot easier to capture great photos when you’re comfortable. Haukland has announced a jacket made especially for photographers. The Haukland 7in1 jacket is designed from the ground… Continue reading Haukland’s ‘7in1’ jacket is a $299 jacket made specifically for photographers
Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary: Beautifully Crafted
The seventh of Sigma’s I series of prime lenses, the Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary follows the same exquisite design language. Does it also inherit the excellent performance of the others in this series? K Madhavan Pillai puts it to the test. The Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN | C, available for the Sony… Continue reading Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary: Beautifully Crafted