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Canon’s 11-24mm f/4 Confirmed. Will It Outdo Nikon’s Famed 14-24mm?
Canon Rumors reports that the existence of the EF 11-24 f/4L has been confirmed and several retailers have been provided with info about the lens….
Samyang 135mm F/2 Compared To The Canon 135mm F/2
The newly announced Samyang 135mm f/2 has caused quite a bit of excitement with its wide aperture and modest ($550) price tag. Now that all…
Why You Only Need One Lens To Make World Class Images
I’ve been a professional photographer for 6 years and like most photographers I have invested in a number of high quality lenses (check my kit…
It’s Anything But A Normal Lens
Right off the bat I have to clear up a misunderstanding some have to what a 50mm ‘standard’ lens actually is. Throughout my teaching career…
Consider Using Long Lenses For Landscape Photography
Do you use long lenses for landscape photography? When most people think about landscape photography, they often think Wide. Using wide angle lenses is very common with…
A Simple Explanation On How Aperture Impacts Depth Of Field (And Why Pinholes Are Always Sharp)
There is a Seinfeld episode where George loses his glasses, yet he is able to spot a coin on the floor by squinting. Without knowing…
Is Depth Of Field Affected By Focal Length? A Practical Test
The fact that the depth of field varies depending on focal length seems pretty straightforward, doesn’t it? Matt Granger however says that wide angle lenses…
Understanding Full-Frame vs Crop-Sensor Impacts on Depth-Of-Field And Perspective
There has been a lot of discussion going on about what are the impacts of using a crop sensor vs full frame when using a…
Fujifilm Unveils Much Anticipated X100T Fixed Lens; Also Reveals Two New Lenses
From the outside, the FujiFilm X100T, which just became available for pre-sale, maintains the classic styling of it’s ever popular predecessor, the Fujifilm…
The Zeiss Otus 85/1.4 – A Lens Made For Portraits With Strong Wallet-Impact
Looks like Zeiss engineers are finally allowed out of their basements after completing (and launching) the Loxia lens line last week and releasing a new…






































