It’s a fact that many of today’s photographers have used a vintage lens at some point in time. Not only is it a cheap alternative to a modern lens, it also presents a wonderful opportunity at learning photography fundamentals. But, is it really worth it? If you ask me, I think it’s totally worth it. I must say that this article is purely based on my experiences with vintage lenses, and I’m sure most of you will agree.
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People seem to possess a natural inclination to want to see things that are far away; it’s not good enough to just catch a glimpse of distant objects, we want to see them in some degree of detail. It’s why we’re all thrilled by our first look through a telescope: we have, in an abstract way, gained access to something that is out of our reach. This post provides you with tips to get the best out of your telephoto lens.
Zoom lenses are everywhere in modern photography — from mobile devices to point and shoot cameras to entry level DSLRs. But there also exists a different family of lenses called prime lenses – the ones with fixed focal length, that can really change the way you capture photographs. They can help you become a better photographer.
There are other lenses out there; lenses that may not be talked about as often, or lenses that don’t hold much of a market share, but lenses that nevertheless are proven performers and occupy a special place in the hearts and camera bags of all those who use them.
So what is a super long telephoto lens. These lenses are in the 300mm and longer category. Some standard focal lengths in this category include the: 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm, 800mm, 1000mm, 1200mm, and up. While it’s true that this category of lens can hit your pocketbook pretty hard, there are ways to get your […]
Firstly if photography has been your hobby (or worse yet, your profession) for a couple of years now and you’re still calling them Polarizing Lenses, you’re doing it wrong! The beginners and less informed have an excuse but I’m here to set you straight. There’s no such thing. Well, not in the photographic sense anyway. […]
