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. Thatā€™s in part due to the… Continue reading Venus Optics announces a 28mm f/1.2 lens for four 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 ā€ŗ 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

Street Photos: Shanna Baker on Motion Blur

Shanna Baker’s use of motion blur to capture street photos is like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Here are her secrets behind the magic. The post Street Photos: Shanna Baker on Motion Blur appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

Fujifilm X-H2 in-depth review

Product images by Richard Butler 89% Overall score Jump to conclusion The Fujifilm X-H2 is a high-end 40MP APS-C mirrorless camera for both stills and video shooting. Its high-resolution stills and 8K video capabilities stand in contrast to the high-speed shooting and fast-readout 4K capabilities of its X-H2S sister model. Key specifications 40MP BSI CMOS… Continue reading Fujifilm X-H2 in-depth review

5 Ways to Improve Your Composition Skills

The post 5 Ways to Improve Your Composition Skills appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. Composition is one of the most important skills you can learn as a photographer. Itā€™s also one of the trickiest elements for beginners to master, and even experienced photographers struggle to perfect their… Continue reading 5 Ways to Improve Your Composition Skills

Remembering Mik Critchlow, the North Eastā€™s great narrator

All images Ā© 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 Eastā€™s great narrator

The best wide-angle lens for Nikon in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ā€ŗ Best overall Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 SEE IT It offers a fast aperture in a compact and lightweight body. Best for pros NIKON NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S SEE IT With a little… Continue reading The best wide-angle lens for Nikon in 2023

The ultimate guide to portrait photography

99 years ago, Man Ray photographed Kiki de Montparnasse in the studio, her back facing the camera and her head turned over her left shoulder. A few months ago, that portrait made history as the most expensive photograph ever sold at auction, going for $12.4 million. Portraits have a unique ability to capture a specific… Continue reading The ultimate guide to portrait photography

What Every Photographer Should Know About Lenses

Master the basics of photography lenses with this comprehensive course. Discover different lens types, their uses, how to choose the right lens, and more. Watch the Full Photography Lenses CourseĀ  Table of Contents This course consists of 7 lessons (broken up into smaller sections) and the video is about 2 hours and 45 minutes long… Continue reading What Every Photographer Should Know About Lenses