Tamron’s 150-500mm f/5-6.7 is now available for Fujifilm X-Mount

The X-mount version of the lens is priced at $1500 which is $300 more than the Sony version. Tamron Tamron is bringing its versatile 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD zoom lens to Fujifilm X-mount. Originally announced in April 2021 for Sony E-mount, the lens will provide a long-reaching 225-750mm equivalent field of view on… Continue reading Tamron’s 150-500mm f/5-6.7 is now available for Fujifilm X-Mount

Photography’s golden rules and when to break them

The fundamentals of photography composition are meant to be broken but first, you must grasp them. Stan Horaczek Photography has a lot of rules that are really just principles. Most of them are useful guidelines worth understanding, not edicts to be followed to the letter. In this photography fundamentals series, we’re going to look at… Continue reading Photography’s golden rules and when to break them

Martha Cooper revisits the chaotic, gritty & enchanting world of graffiti in 1980s NYC

Women on train, 1981. Martha Cooper A playful, illicit urgency under a harsh camera flash. Art on the cusp of creation and the artist on the cusp of being caught. Such was the life documentary photographer Martha Cooper chased as she captured the emerging graffiti scene in 1980s New York City.  Now, nearly 40 years… Continue reading Martha Cooper revisits the chaotic, gritty & enchanting world of graffiti in 1980s NYC

A dark matter camera will soon allow scientists to peer into atomic clouds

When built, the MAGIS-100 atom interferometer will be the largest in the world. But it’s still missing a key component: a detailed camera. Stanford University This story originally appeared on Popular Science. In suburban Chicago, about 34 miles west of Lake Michigan, sits a hole in the ground that goes about 330 feet straight down. Long… Continue reading A dark matter camera will soon allow scientists to peer into atomic clouds

Adventures in the outback: Winners of the 2022 Australian Geographic photo awards

“Head on.” Runner-up in the Threatened Species category. Matty Smith The skeleton of a tree rises towards the Milky Way. Sharks encircle the carcass of a dead whale. Tiny critters search for a snack. These scenes are among the winners and finalists of the 2022 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year awards. They invite… Continue reading Adventures in the outback: Winners of the 2022 Australian Geographic photo awards

Wildlife photographer David duChemin on finding your voice

David Duchemin David duChemin is a photographer, author, and educator, known for both his humanitarian work as well as his nature and wildlife photography, both on land and underwater. As with most image makers who travel to create their work, COVID-19 put the brakes on many of his projects, but also gave him time to… Continue reading Wildlife photographer David duChemin on finding your voice

Free falling: We want to see your favorite subject

Flowers in the Jardin des Plantes, Paris. Fuji 400h, Nikon F100. Marissa Wu We’re turning over a new leaf. Fall is on the way. And as we segue into cooler temps and a new season, the editors at PopPhoto are throwing this week’s theme out the window. Instead, we want to see images that capture… Continue reading Free falling: We want to see your favorite subject

Best camera backpacks for hiking in 2022

Abby Ferguson Best overall Shimoda Explore V2 25L Check Price Best small Lowepro PhotoSport BP 15L AW III Check Price Best for winter trips Lowepro Whistler Backpack 450 AW II Check Price Having a proper camera backpack for hiking will make it easier and safer to bring your gear along on adventures. They offer protection… Continue reading Best camera backpacks for hiking in 2022

Best cameras for pet photography in 2022

Abby Ferguson Best overall Sony Sony a7 IV Check Price Best overall Nikon Nikon Z 6 II Check Price Best overall Canon Canon EOS R6 Check Price Whether you want to capture more memories with your animals or share photos of your furry pals to gain social media fame, you’ll have to choose the right… Continue reading Best cameras for pet photography in 2022