The new Sigma 14mm f/1.8DG Art – Is it an astrophotographer’s dream lens?

When it comes to taking photos of stars, the best camera/lens combos are the ones that capture the most light. Some photographers like to use the earth’s rotation to create star trails, but many other photographers like their stars to appears as points of light. For enthusiasts who haven’t invested in tracking hardware (systems that […]

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These are Nikon’s 100th anniversary commemorative cameras & lenses

It’s not exactly a secret that Nikon is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. But what has kept many in suspense is exactly what camera bodies they’ll use to celebrate it. After all, Nikon has a history of creating special and exclusive cameras for various events. Now it seems there are special 100th anniversary editions […]

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How to Take Better Portraits of Women with Matthew Jordan Smith

Are you looking for some great tips form an expert photographer?  We’ve got a great video here from Matthew Jordan Smith How to Shoot and Develop Better Portraits Learn from celebrity photographer Matthew Jordan Smith as he quickly shows you How to Take Better Portraits of Women and finish them off with LUCID by Athentech.…

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS Review

The long-awaited Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 G OSS is a premium telephoto zoom lens for the Sony Alpha full-frame compact system camera range. Read our in-depth Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 G OSS review to find out if this lens is an essential purchase for Sony A…

This comical sketch shows the practical differences between photo and cinema lenses

Anybody who has ever tried to shoot video with a photography zoom lens understands the frustration it can cause. It seems natural to want to use the lenses we already own with DSLRs and mirrorless that can record video. After all, why spend money on a lens we already own, right? But things are a […]

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Watch: Siberian tigers take down a drone like it was a bird

We’ve seen the encounter of wild animals and drones, and what it looks like when a real bird takes down an electronic one. A recent video from CCTV+ shows another example of wild animals versus a drone. In this video, a pack of Siberian tigers chases the drone around while it’s recording them. Eventually, it […]

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