Tag: portrait

The best 24-70mm lenses in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S SEE IT Nikon’s top 24-70mm is fast and sharp. Best Sony Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II SEE IT This Sony lens is lightweight and offers incredibly… Continue reading The best 24-70mm lenses in 2023

Sony announces the 50mm f/1.4 GM lens

The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 G Master should be a great all-rounder. Sony Sony has announced a new addition to its top-tier G Master lineup: the FE 50mm f/1.4 GM. This lens will be Sony’s sixth 50mm lens for E-mount. It’s also the second 50mm in the G Master line, joining the more expensive f/1.2 version. The… Continue reading Sony announces the 50mm f/1.4 GM lens

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 Nokia phones for 2023

Abby Ferguson Best overall Nokia G20 SEE IT Best camera Nokia 9 PureView SEE IT Best battery Nokia G50 SEE IT It wasn’t that long ago that Nokia was the leading phone manufacturer in the world and churned out some popular Nokia phones. But then along came Apple, Google, Samsung, and dozens of small independent… Continue reading The best Nokia phones for 2023

The best detachable camera flashes of 2023

vumroehrs0 via Pixabay We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › For Canon shoters Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash SEE IT A great introduction to Canon’s flash system. For Nikon shooters Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight SEE IT This is a go-to for Nikon photographers.… Continue reading The best detachable camera flashes of 2023

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

Best cameras for beginners in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Canon EOS R10 SEE IT Best point-and-shoot Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII SEE IT Best full-frame mirrorless Nikon Z5 SEE IT While smartphone cameras are getting more impressive, a dedicated camera for beginners… Continue reading Best cameras for beginners 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

Early hands-on with the Canon EOS R8: A compact hybrid camera for beginners

The new R8 is a well-rounded beginner-friendly camera. Abby Ferguson Canon’s beginner- and enthusiast-friendly range of mirrorless cameras just got a bit more crowded with the announcement of the EOS R8. But despite its entry-level status, the full-frame R8 borrows technology from some of its bigger siblings, such as the R6 Mark II. It gets… Continue reading Early hands-on with the Canon EOS R8: A compact hybrid camera for beginners