Introduction When you start getting more involved with photography – and especially when you prefer using prime lenses – at some point it makes sense to spend some thoughts on building a lens kit. In this article we want to give you a few ideas of what to consider when building your own lens kit … Continue reading Building a lens kit
The Nikon 35mm f/2.8 (affiliate link) is a relatively small 35 mm legacy lens. Although it has some weaknesses it is currently one of my favorite lenses. In this review I discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this lens. Most sample pictures can be found in this Flickr album.
As reviewers we analyze lenses and try to learn about every major and minor aspect of their performance. With experience you start to notice how lens designers trade certain qualities for others. Some manufacturers for example prioritize image quality with little regard for size and weight while others trade a little bit of optical perfection … Continue reading Mr. Li Interview: Design process of the 10-18mm and the future of Laowa
In this Guide to Macro lenses David and Phillip give you all the relevant information you need to find the right macro lens for your Sony Alpha 7/9 series camera. No matter if you are just an occasional macro shooter or pretty serious about macro. Last update: July 2020 Macro lenses allow you to capture … Continue reading Guide to Macro Lenses for the Sony a7 series
Introduction Brenizer or Bokehpanorama is a panorama technique to get a wide angle shot with the much better bokeh of a longer tele lens. In this article I will show you what it is all about and which lenses work best. What is a Brenizer/Bokehpanorama? By using longer lenses and taking a panorama you can … Continue reading The best lenses for Brenizer / Bokehpanoramas