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As photographic equipment becomes more sophisticated, it’s only a matter of time before something breaks. And, naturally, it will tend to break at the worst possible time. This happened to me while I was in the field recently. Fortunately, I was able to work around it and continue documenting a bird species I really like. I’ll write about it more …

A lightweight and capable variation of a classic prime lens, though not without some faults By Spencer Cox 35 CommentsLast Updated On April 10, 2024 «1. Introduction & Build Quality2. Optical Features3. Lens Comparisons4. Verdict5. More Image Samples6. Reader Comments» Introduction Today’s hands-on review covers everything you need to know about the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens. Small and portable, …

Three months ago, we decided to take Photography Life in a different direction. At a time when most websites shove increasingly aggressive ads into people’s faces, and many replace good writers with AI-generated garbage, we removed all third-party ads from Photography Life and invested even more in our articles. Prior to making this change, about 80% of our yearly income …

Recently, I was asked what piece of photography equipment I use the most. At first, I almost said “my camera”. But then I thought about it and reconsidered my answer. While it is true that I use my camera for 100% of my photographic work, there is another piece of equipment that I use even more often – including on …

Superzooms have always been viewed with a certain amount of disdain by “serious” photographers. Fairly or unfairly, lots of photographers would immediately dismiss anything more extreme than a 24-120mm lens. But now, Nikon has released not a superzoom, but a straight hyperzoom, whose wide end starts at 28mm and ends at 400mm: the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. How big …

If you’ve ever tried light painting for Milky Way photography, you may have run into some frustrating issues. Maybe your light’s color temperature didn’t match the scene, or the shadows and highlights somehow looked artificial. Or, perhaps you got a spotlight effect that didn’t cover a wide enough area. I have to admit that I didn’t expect to be writing …

This has been quite a busy week for our team. Spencer put another batch of lenses through their paces in our lab, including a pair of Nikon supertelephotos that I’m very curious about. Jason is on a quest to photograph his 700th bird species, currently stuck on bird #699. As for me, I took advantage of the nice weather in …

I’m excited to announce that we’re now able to offer yearly, rather than just monthly, memberships on our Member Page! Our readers have asked about this feature for months, and it’s finally here. To kick things off, we’re also announcing a major 72-hour sale for yearly signups. During today’s sale, you’ll get 16% off if you choose the annual payment …

  Introduction The Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is a professional-caliber supertelephoto lens with Nikon’s most advanced features and specifications. It is one of their flagship mirrorless lenses, meant for the most demanding wildlife and sports photography needs. This is reflected in the $14,000 price, putting it well out of reach for most photographers. What makes the Nikon …

Don’t act so surprised, Your Highness. You weren’t on any mercy mission this time. Several transmissions were beamed to this ship by Rebel spies. I want to know what happened to the plans they sent you. In my experience, there is no such thing as luck. Partially, but it also obeys your commands. I want to come with you to …