The 85mm is a prime lens with a trendy focal length. It’s widely considered the best focal length for shooting portrait imagery. For photographers who shoot for a living and practice portrait photography as something that they do, 85mm is a focal length that they can hardly overlook. And why limit to only portrait photography? …
Introduction We have heard about the term zoom lenses. We have even used them. But there are so many questions and myths around them that we have never fully understood, e.g., what they can do and how they can be used for our benefit. In this discussion, we’ll learn in detail about zoom lenses, the …
Introduction The term prime lens is very common, and you must have heard about it from someone you know or an article you may have read about photography. As a matter of fact, the term is as basic as exposure or aperture, or shutter speed. Prime lenses define a particular lens designed not to zoom …
Introduction We have often spoken about or read about the 35mm lens. Many among us may have also used the 35mm lens to shoot images. The 35mm lens is a standard lens that’s often taken in the same context as the 50mm prime. They’re, however, miles apart and have different positives and negatives regarding shooting …
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As a beginner photographer, you must have heard about the term nifty-fifty. It refers to the 50mm prime lens. This is a prevalent lens among beginners and advanced and professional users. There are many reasons why the 50mm prime is one of the best lenses in the business. I will discuss the many facets of this lens, …
Sigma has been making a series of high-quality lenses for popular lens mounts. They make lenses for the Canon EF, the Nikon F mount, the Sony E mount, and their proprietary SA mount. Today, we’re going to discuss two fantastic lenses — the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM ‘Art’ and the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG …
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Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM The EF 85 mm f/1.8 USM is an out-and-out portrait lens. Its focal length is perfect for shooting portrait images. The lens is optimized for the larger image circle of EF mount camera systems. But having said that, the lens is also compatible with the smaller EF-S mount APS-C cameras. …
Concerts are always big events for photographers. The loud music apart, the crowded place, the jostling, and the difficult lighting make it challenging for any photographer. You cannot rely on just your skills as a great photographer. You also need the best tools you can lay your hands on to do the job for you. …
The D7500 is a budget semi-pro DSLR from the Nikon stable. It’s powered by a 20.9-MP DX-format CMOS sensor and is paired with an EXPEED 5 image processor. The camera can churn out large fine JPEGs the size of 5568 x 3712 pixels and shoot UHD/4K videos at a maximum frame rate of 30 fps. …
It’s a common misconception that astrophotography is best shot using a wide-angle lens. Wide-angle lenses allow you to capture a wider field of view of the night sky, which is excellent for capturing the Milky Way and star trails. But these are basic astrophotography subjects. Once you’ve mastered these elements and feel the need to …
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