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May 29, 2025

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5 Best Lenses for Creative Photographers

By Nilofer Khan

May 29, 2025

Creative photography is an exciting genre that allows one to explore the depths of one's mind. While some photographers rely on Photoshop, a few prefer to get the perfect image in-camera. If you also practice the latter, then let us introduce you to a few lenses that will help you broaden your horizons and help your practice. Without further ado, let's dive in.

5 Easy Tips for Bending Reality with Street Photography

By Nilofer Khan

May 29, 2025

Street photography is one of the most popular genres that reveals everyday snippets that are often overlooked by people on the streets. What makes the genre so challenging and exhilarating is that it allows millions of lives to brush together for a few seconds on the pathway. Perhaps the people you photograph are suffering from depression or are in debt or are probably considered great human beings by those who know them. But the photographer and you, dear reader, will never know that. However, street photography offers the ability to bend reality, and sometimes, it offers great visuals in the most unexpected places. If you want to make pictures that are different from the rest, here are quick suggestions to help your journey.

4 Mirrorless Cameras Perfect For Astrophotography

By Nilofer Khan

May 29, 2025

Astrophotography is one of the most enchanting genres of the medium. It allows you to capture distant stars that envelope our Earth, the planets that orbit the Milky Way, comets that hurtle our way, as well as capture the blazing flames of the sun. To capture these wonders of the universe, you need a camera that is powerful and can withstand different environments. If you are someone who is looking to purchase such a camera that can meet these needs, then we have a few options that you must look through.

Your Social Media Account Isn’t A Storage Solution

By Feroz Khan

May 29, 2025

An unexpected email that came in from Facebook last month rekindled a longstanding feeling of mine. We aren't just consumers of social media; we contribute to it greatly, too, some of us significantly more than others. Often it's personal photos and videos that we upload on there, without a second thought about backing up these memories elsewhere. We always feel we can just go back to these sites any time and use them as digital archives of our previous lives. But that's where most of us get it wrong about social media, and it's about time we made a serious shift in our attitude towards this.

Will Tariffs Trigger a 48% Price Hike for Nikon Lenses?

By Nilofer Khan

May 28, 2025

Tariffs have had a negative impact on the camera industry. The prices of some cameras and lenses have seen a rise, with some models showing a far higher range than others. So far, Leica has announced a minimum 7% increase, while for Sony, it has been a minimum of 11%. It now appears that Nikon will be the next company to join the fray, with some models seeing as much as a 45% price hike. Here's what you can expect.

The 5 Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses For Night Photography

By Nilofer Khan

May 28, 2025

Micro Four Thirds photographers often need lenses with bright apertures to help them take the best photographs with minimal grain. A bright lens is not ideal for night photography, but also for portraits, thanks to the beautiful bokeh it produces. If you are a Micro Four Thirds user who wants a lens below f2, then you have come to the right place. The five lenses mentioned in our article are some great options to choose from for you.

Viltrox 28mm f4.5 for Nikon Z Mount: Addictive and Attractive

By Feroz Khan

May 28, 2025

It's crazy how much fun you can have with some lenses, and how the restrictions put in place by using these lenses can actually make your photography experience a much more focused one. The Viltrox 28mm f4.5 lens is one such model that can seem limiting when you first mount it to your camera, but actually gives you a rewarding experience with some fantastic results. This lens was previously released in Sony E mount -- and now it's here for Nikonians! If you've never had a pancake lens on your Nikon Z camera before, this lens is absolutely worth being your first one.

Don’t Want a New Camera? Then Consider This.

By Chris Gampat

May 28, 2025

This is the perfect thing for photographers who don't want a new camera. Here's a little-known fact: the warranty of your camera or lens doesn't necessarily cover what happens to it in case of dust, inclement weather, etc. That's why we created the Photography Care Program, in collaboration with Full Frame Insurance. Dust affects your camera and lens performance more than you think, and unless you're constantly cleaning the lens contacts, your autofocus performance could end up pretty wonky. But just in case something happens, you can ensure your camera gear is always covered.

Tamron Files Patents for Unique Telephoto Zoom Lenses

By Nilofer Khan

May 28, 2025

Tamron has been known for creating exceptional zoom lenses for mirrorless cameras. These lenses are not only cost-effective but also offer exceptional performance as third-party lenses. For instance, the 28-300mm f4-7.1 Di III VC VXD, the 35-150mm f2-2.8 Di III VXD, and the 150-500mm f5-6.7 Di III have all performed well given the price point. It now appears Tamron is working on three more telephoto lenses, which will certainly be great for Tamron's portfolio.