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Tearing down the $2,200 Nikon 105mm f/1.4

Dec 6, 2016 John Aldred

When I see the phrase “for those of you following along at home” in a teardown article, I know it’s going to be a good…



Nikon 14mm vs Nikon 16mm Fisheye + Lens Correction

Nov 25, 2016 JP Danko

I have been using both the Nikon 14mm f/2.8 and the Nikon 16mm f/2.8 fisheye for a while now, and I have been noticing that…



This 3D printed lens produces amazing results

Nov 24, 2016 John Aldred

In the past, the thought of making your own lens would probably seem like a fairly impossible mission. For most of us, it still seems…



The ultimate guide to lenses for filmmakers and photographers

Nov 18, 2016 John Aldred

For those new to photography or video, lenses can seem like a scary subject. There’s so many different types, and numbers and letters that all…



Extreme lens modding with the Helios 44-2

Nov 15, 2016 Tito Ferradans

I’m Tito Ferradans and today we’re here to work on a few upgrades to the Helios 44-2 Extreme mod. You probably watched the original video,…



Taking sandpaper to M42 lenses to get that anamorphic look on the cheap

Nov 9, 2016 Tito Ferradans

Tito Ferradans here for a lengthy video involving some serious modding and unique looks. Summer is here and DIY projects are up. A few weeks…



Shooting amazing portraits using vintage lenses

Nov 4, 2016 John Aldred

Regular readers here on DIYP will know how much we like seeing Mathieu Stern’s videos. He’s shown us some great old and weird lenses working with…



The new Sigma 85mm f/1.4 and 12-24mm f/4 Art lenses explained and tested

Nov 3, 2016 TJ Hansen

Recent announcements from Sigma have made a lot of portrait and landscape photographers very happy- the question is, can the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and the Sigma…



Yongnuo launch budget 100mm f/2 lens with an 85mm on the way

Nov 2, 2016 John Aldred

Chinese manufacturer Yongnuo is well known for its inexpensive flash units and radio triggers. More recently, the company have turned their hand to lenses. Adding…



How a Mythbuster removes a stuck on filter with a bandsaw

Oct 31, 2016 John Aldred

We’ve all come across a situation where we’ve had a filter on a lens that just wouldn’t come off. If you haven’t, you will one…