lens
This DIY 90mm f/2.8 Petzval lens looks like it came straight off the production line
Apr 27, 2017
John Aldred
We’ve shown a few DIY lenses in the past, including a 3D printed lens. This one, though, really takes it to the extreme. Based on…
I converted a Rodenstock 50mm f/1.1 X-Ray lens to fit my Micro Four Thirds camera
Apr 21, 2017
Anthony Kouttron
One of the shortcomings of smaller image sensors is obtaining adequate exposure in dim lighting situations. Anyone used to sub full-frame cameras or just dull…
How zooming with your lens and your feet changes relationship between foreground and background
Apr 20, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Before you raise your torches and pitchforks, this is not another post about how focal length affects your subject, or whether you should “zoom with…
Why you should stop worrying about damaging your gear
Apr 17, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Do you baby your gear and protect it from any possible harm? Or you go out there and shoot even in the harshest conditions? Some…
Stabilised 30x optical zoom on the DJI Zenmuse Z30 camera is very impressive
Apr 14, 2017
John Aldred
When DJI announced its Zenmuse Z30 camera a few months ago, it looked mighty impressive. Full remote control 30x zoom from your tablet or smartphone…
What makes Sony 100mm 2.8 STF lens so special?
Apr 7, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
We recently announced that Sony 100mm 2.8 STF lens for full frame cameras is hitting the market. It comes at a pretty high price, but…
How to create bokeh explosion with one simple modification
Apr 7, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If you enjoy experimenting with bokeh shapes, I’ve found a perfect tutorial for you. Mathieu Stern is known for his solutions which are so simple…
Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8, rivals the Sigma 135mm Art before it even starts shipping
Apr 5, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
These days it seems that 135mm lenses are everywhere. After Sigma’s release of 135mm F/1.8 DG HSM Art lens, now Zeiss has their Batis 135mm…
The first Sigma 135mm f/1.8 review and sample photos are in and they look pretty stunning
Apr 4, 2017
John Aldred
As soon as Sigma announced the new 135mm f/1.8, it immediately made it onto my GAS list. Then I saw the price and it came…
The amusing story of how an off-the-cuff compromise made 24fps the standard “film rate”
Apr 4, 2017
John Aldred
We’ve all heard why 29.97fps and 25fps became the standards for TV & video broadcast. It basically boiled down to technical issues based around the electrical…