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Stop obsessing over the latest lenses – It’s probably the least important part of shooting a photo

May 16, 2022 by Josh Wells 9 Comments
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A good photography practice should consider all elements in the creation of an image, from technique and lighting to mastery of gear and employment of the right tools for the job. It is imperative that a competitive photographer knows their gear and knows what gear to use.

However, some camera manufacturers have a vested interest in deceiving you. Some bloggers cling to unverified information because it gives them an air of authority. Today on the glossary of photographer’s Woo we’re back on optics.

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The problem with modern lenses

Jan 1, 2019 by Yannick Khong 14 Comments
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When I wrote about the right kind of lenses at the beginning of the year, I laid out clear indications of

When purchasing the right kind of lenses, there are some characteristics that people should not be buying for most photographical practices. I then wish to talk about modern lenses.

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