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    Why I chose an 18-55 mm kit lens when I had to choose only one lens
    Aug 16, 2018 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    I’m a great fan of prime lenses. They are faster and sharper than zooms (at least the zooms that I can afford). Plus, they force…

    Is the sensor or the lens to blame for poor image quality?
    Aug 15, 2018 Jake Hicks

    Embarrassingly a few years ago I was very vocal about how disappointed I was about some of the Nikon lenses. I’ve been using Nikon cameras…

    New information on the upcoming Nikon mirrorless: two camera and three lenses coming on 23 August, 58mm f/0.95 coming soon
    Aug 14, 2018 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    As the launch date approaches, new information of the upcoming Nikon mirrorless cameras keeps coming in. That’s right, you read it well: cameras. The previous…

    Six DIY gear storage ideas in under two minutes
    Aug 10, 2018 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    When you’ve been into photography for a long time, and especially if you have the so-called “gear acquisition syndrome,” keeping your gear organized can pose…

    New Lensbaby Sol 45mm f/3.5 is a $200 tilt-shift lens
    Aug 7, 2018 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Lensbaby has just announced Sol 45, a budget-friendly tilt-shift lens. The Lensbaby Sol 45 is a 45mm f/3.5 lens, designed for both DSLR and mirrorless…

    First impressions review of the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art lens – The “Bokeh Master”
    Aug 7, 2018 John Aldred

    There’s no way around it, the new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art lens is freakishly huge. Compared to the Nikon 105mm f/1.4E lens released a couple…

    Tamron launches the small and lightweight 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD ultra-wide lens
    Aug 6, 2018 John Aldred

    With their usual fanfare, Tamron today announced a new 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD lens for full frame cameras. Available in Nikon F and Canon EF…

    How to create “magic bokeh” by modifying a vintage 50mm f/2 lens
    Aug 6, 2018 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Thanks to lens mount adapters, you can play with vintage lenses on modern cameras and get some of their bokeh goodness in digital photos. Iranian…

    Five reasons why the 35mm lens can be perfect for travel photography
    Aug 6, 2018 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    When you’re taking travel photos, you might want to carry as little gear as possible. It’s great to grab just your camera and one lens…

    How to get the most out of your lenses by finding their sweet spot
    Aug 2, 2018 John Aldred

    This is one of those exercises that, while a little boring to do, can make those valuable lens investments worth so much more. Fortunately, it’s…