Samyang has long been recognized for creating affordable and sharp manual focus lenses, but in recent years, they have expanded into autofocus options, vastly increasing the versatility of their offerings while maintaining budget prices. One such lens is the AF 135mm f/1.8 FE, and this excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The beauty of shutter speed and aperture is that they are not just for getting technically correct exposures; they allow you to explore creative renderings as well. One way to do this is through dragging your shutter when shooting photos with motion, and this great video tutorial will show you both how to do it and the sort of results you can create. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

While the 85mm focal length is the classic choice for portrait photography, 135mm is a popular alternative, and there are some real gem lenses to be found there. One such option is the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM, and this great video review takes a look at the lens and the impressive performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Traditionally, portraits are shot with focal lengths between 50mm and 135mm, though there is no reason you can't use a longer focal length. Nonetheless, 400mm f/2.8 lenses are traditionally reserved for professional sports and wildlife photographers who need a lot of reach and the ability to capture as much light as possible. With super-sharp results and a narrow depth of field, they seem like a great (if somewhat impractical) option for portraits, and this fun video shows you what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We all love having a spot to ourselves, but many times, that isn’t possible. There are a few unspoken rules when it comes to shooting in congested areas that every photographer should know. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Perhaps no lens has a wider price range than the 50mm, which can cost anywhere from under $100 to well over $2,000 depending on the sort of performance and image quality you are after. Two options at the top end are the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM and Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM, and this great video review takes a look at both and which edges out the other. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Modern cameras offer a wide variety of settings to change the behavior and customize to your own preferences. There are also a lot of basic settings you choose once and forget about it. Did you know there are settings you can ignore completely? I found eight of those. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By garynack Today’s Photo Of The Day is “The Great Godafoss” by garynack. Location: Northern Iceland. “Northern Iceland has many, many waterfalls, but none as grand as Godafoss,” says garynack. “No wonder its name in Icelandic means ‘The Waterfall of the Gods’!” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By garynack appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Even though it is one of the most fundamental and important aspects of creating a successful photo, composition does not get the kind of attention it deserves when it comes to talking about photography. One aspect of composition that we should often consider is how we create and convey balance for our viewers. This excellent video tutorial examines the topic and offers some helpful advice that will improve your shots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Candid Portrait Photography: 6 Tips for Beautiful Results appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. What is candid portrait photography, and how can you capture incredible candid images? In this article, I explain everything you need to know for stunning candid portraits, including: My favorite ways to find candid portrait subjectsHow to capture candid portraiture without intimidating your subjectHow to develop your skills in a fun, easy way So let’s dive right in, starting with the basics: What is candid portrait photography? Candid portraits are images taken when the subject is unaware of the photographer. Note that you don’t have to remain totally invisible to capture candid portraits. As long as the subject...

Irix is known mostly for making manual focus wide angle lenses with rugged build quality and nice image quality, and the new 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly lens seeks to continue that trend. The lens comes in Canon, Nikon, and Pentax DSLR mounts (and can be easily adapted to mirrorless), and this fantastic video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Of course, we all try to get out photos are close to right as possible in camera, but none of us are perfect, and mistakes will happen. So, if you really miss the mark, what can you do to save an image you really want to use? This excellent video tutorial will show you some helpful tips and techniques for rescuing that shot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There's no doubt that images have the power to shape history. That's even more true for war photos such as photojournalist Nick Ut's "Napalm Girl" photo or Eddie Adams' "Saigon Execution" photo, two images that really helped shape American views of the Vietnam conflict. In 2022, it's modern-day 360 images that will have the power to truly show the devastation of Ukraine. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

The post dPS Weekly Challenge – Sun appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Frank suggested ‘sun’ as a topic! It’s starting to get cold her in Melbourne, so ‘Sun’ is a great idea! Now, having sun as a topic really does leave it pretty open for us all to photograph pretty much anything “But the sun lit my shot” …that’s great, you’re hilarious, can we try to feature the sun in our photos without burning out our retina? Can’t wait to see what you come up with! Use the tags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSSun this week if you’re posting across on social media! (You can post on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook and tag us too if you...

Astrophotography can be divided into two camps: terrestrial and deep space. Both can be equally challenging for different reasons. But recent advances in technology have also made both more attainable and enjoyable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Sigma makes some pretty standard lenses, but they also create some more unique and less heard-of designs that can be the sort of creative shot in the arm that excites a lot of photographers. The 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary, which sits in a strange middle ground between 50mm and 85mm, is one such lens, and this great video review takes a look at the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The past four months I've been staying in many Airbnbs and hotels while traveling through Portugal, Costa Rica, and Panama. What I noticed while looking for accommodations were the often unprofessional photos those places use for their listings. Some were so bad that I directly skipped to the next listing, not even looking at the reviews. And it's so easy to create better real estate photos, even just using a cell phone, which I'll show in this article. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Photo By Harry Lichtman Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cloud Forest” by Harry Lichtman. Location: Rangeley Lakes Region, Maine. “While the grand vistas are often the prize of the landscape hunter, I find the more subtle intimate nature images more difficult to find but equally gratifying as nailing the big view,” says Lichtman. “These tree tops caught my eye during a fog-filled morning near Rangeley Lake in the western mountains of Maine. Morning fog often evaporates quickly as the sun rises, so I needed to race amongst the trees to find just the right balance, spacing and arrangement of trees for a successful image. So while the view is one of peace and calm, finding this angle was anything but...

People are not always willing to listen to unpopular opinions, mainly because they often do not agree with them. This stems from the human tendency to confirm our preexisting views and dismiss any information that challenges them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

The post Lens Flipper Versatile Review: A Quick Way to Switch Out Lenses appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Sometimes, keeping things simple while you’re out on a shoot can be refreshing. Wouldn’t you like to take the lens you want, a second lens you might need, and be ready to swap them out at a moment’s notice? Wouldn’t you like to shoot without a bag full of gear you likely won’t use? If so, then GoWing’s Lens Flipper Versatile (LFV) will be a breath of fresh air. We recently got a sneak preview of the brand-new LFV, and we were really happy with it! If you’re interested, head over to Kickstarter to check it out....