Introduction

When comparing camera lenses, one of the most commonly discussed features is how “fast” a lens is—usually expressed in terms of f-numbers. But what do those numbers actually mean, and how precise are the differences we talk about, like “half a stop” or “two-thirds of a stop”?
In this article, we’ll unpack how f-numbers relate to light transmission, explore why the system isn’t always as exact as it seems, and show you how to calculate these differences for yourself—or simply reference our handy table at the end. Continue reading Understanding F-Numbers and Light Transmission →

Introduction

This is another article where the idea came from one of our Discord member, that asked what I do to keep my cameras and lenses clean. I don’t do a lot, but what I do is described in this article.

Continue reading How to: Clean your Camera and Lenses →