The 85mm focal length has traditionally been a favorite of portrait photographers, providing a just-right angle of view and compression. This focal length isn’t just a great option for getting the most flattering images of humans, but also with a bit of creativity, it’s applicable to street photography or even landscapes in the right circumstances.
After a period of rumors and lens leaks, Kenko Tokina, a leading manufacturer of premium camera accessories, has finally officially launched a brand new line of mirrorless lenses carrying the ‘atx-m’ tag. The optical gear manufacturer debuted its ‘atx-m’ series of mirrorless lenses with the release of the Tokina atx-m 85mm f/1.8 FE lens. It
Ever since Sony first released its hugely popular mirrorless camera formats, photographers have had a good choice of primes and zoom lenses to fit all budgets. Sony and third-party makers were soon quick on the draw, producing some very credible lenses, with some the very best coming from Sony’s own topline G-Master series. Today, we
With Sony’s original E-mount lens for their range of cameras being quite an expensive option, many photographers are seeking alternative options that they can get their hands on when their budget is lower. According to an announcement from Meike, which was made last week, the brand will soon be releasing a new budget-friendly Meike 85mm
An 85mm prime lens has always been a good solution for portrait shots, but the highest-quality versions have always been a bit pricey. This means that if you are on a limited budget and still want good image quality, you have to be more strategic with your choices. This is where the Meike 85mm f/1.8
Traditionally, long telephoto lenses need a good amount of glass to maintain top-level image quality. That is why most of Sony’s telephoto range is in the higher-priced tiers. But as today’s focus is on the best Sony telephoto lenses under $250, we decided to look to third-party lens makers for the most affordable, budget-friendly versions.
Telephoto lenses come in all shapes and sizes, ranging roughly from the 80mm focal length and above. This group can be further split up into short, medium, and long telephoto lenses, coming in either prime or zoom versions. As today’s rundown covers the best Sony telephoto lenses under $500, we have to balance both affordable
Sony has a solid choice of affordable prime lenses. In this buying guide, we look specifically at Sony prime lenses under $1000. Prime lenses might have a single focal distance, but this encourages photographers to move around and consider their positioning more. Prime lenses also offer improved quality for that single focal distance, in comparison
Sony has some good lenses for its A-mount and E-mount camera systems. In comparison to Nikon and Canon, this camera manufacturer is often overlooked without reason. Its lenses offer good quality, strong image performance, and are usually reasonably priced. In this guide, we look specifically at the Sony telephoto lenses under $1000. A telephoto lens
The Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AF is a full-frame lens made for a variety of camera mounts. It comes as an autofocus version, which is a welcome addition by Rokinon as previous versions were manual focus only. Rokinon has always been known for manual focus lenses, but it’s trying to establish itself as a reliable budget
I have to admit that in the past Samyang wouldn’t have been my first choice for a prime lens, simply from the point of view that same-brand and popular third-party makers are usually at the top of the list. However, the company has been producing some great quality prime lenses recently, which is the case
Sony has a long history of creating quality DSLR cameras. One of their groundbreaking models was the a200. Since then, the Sony a350 was released and provided photographers with an affordable DSLR, bursting with features. Despite being release in 2008, this entry-level DSLR is still available. Furthermore, although its technology is somewhat dated, it serves
If you have wholeheartedly bought into either the Canon EOS R and/or EOS RP mirrorless camera bodies, then you’re probably shopping around for some equally tasty lenses. Depending on your shooting preferences, you now have the option of the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM or its counterpart the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS. We
I was quite happy being given the task of routing out the best 85mm lenses on the market, having gone through the process recently myself. An 85mm prime lens is traditionally a great focal length for portraits and a nice happy medium between image compression and medium telephoto. My reasoning and thought process for landing
Wildlife photography is no easy feat. Unlike other types of photography that require precision and clarity, wildlife photography is dynamic and needs the photographer to be a stealthy, keen observer with rapid movements and insurmountable patience. From flying birds to underwater wonders, the beauty of nature must be captured quickly and quietly. To photograph animals
When it comes to the choice of quality prime lenses, the usual few manufacturers spring to mind. That’s either your camera body brand or the most popular third-party makers. However, other lens manufacturers have been stepping up their game and this is evident with the Samyang Premium MF 85mm f/1.2. Samyang can also be branded
It has to be said, that Zeiss lenses have that little extra something above the average crop of lenses. It’s not just the overall sharpness, but the rendition of the final image that adds that extra level of quality. If you currently own one of Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras, then you have access to the
A South Korean based manufacturer of camera lenses, Samyang, has launched an ultra-wide-angle ultra-compact lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. The company has announced the AF 18mm f/2.8 FE lens which is designed for Sony’s E-Mount camera system. The new 18mm f/2.8 lens is said to be “the most compact, lightweight, and affordable” super-wide-angle full-frame
You have to hand it to Sony. They’re not just producing great camera bodies, but also a nice lineup of lenses to fit all focal lengths. One of the latest is this short telephoto prime lens, the Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS. If you’re a current Sony camera body owner, then a 100mm
The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens was highly anticipated and with some of the first encounters with the lens, feedback has read that it is one of the sharpest 85mm lenses around. Some reports have said that it is comparable to the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM and even one of the best
First there was one, now there are many. This is the case with the mirrorless camera market where the Sony a7 had dominance for over five years, making some interesting and innovative moves and allowing the format to be more accessible to the masses. Now, the market has more competition with the Canon EOS R and
There is something wonderful and meaningful about capturing a candid moment for what it is. In a candid portrait, you showcase real moments and real connections between individuals without them being aware that they are being photographed. To capture candids effectively, one needs to have the right camera setup with them. Since moments occur spontaneously,
To capture the smallest of subject matter and detail, a macro lens is the most likely option for us photographers. This type of lens generally doubles up as a regular high-end prime or zoom, which also features a macro mode. Macro lenses are generally, but not always, linked to certain focal lengths. This means, when
It has always been a good idea to invest in a prime lens when you’re on a limited budget. The main reason is the extra level of definition and sharpness that comes with a prime lens. That’s not to say zoom lenses aren’t equally capable in the right hands in this budget range, but a
There’s no denying that a 24-70mm lens is one of the most versatile zooms you can have in your kit bag. This particular zoom covers the standards of 35mm and 50mm, while also covering the relatively wide angle of 24mm and the longer length of 70mm. This means you’re essentially using the equivalent of a
Tokina may not be an obvious prime lens choice to some, but like the rest of the third-party lens makers, the company has been producing some very tasty high-end lenses of late. Tokina now has viable alternatives to same-as camera brand versions, which is why we are bringing you the best Tokina prime lenses under
A prime lens is defined as a lens that has a fixed focal length. Where zoom lenses have a variable focal distance of 24-70mm, for example, a prime lens has one focal distance, such as 35mm. While this makes prime lenses less versatile, what they lack in versatility, they make up for in quality. Prime
We have a few criteria to tick off today. Let’s pretend you’re in the scenario of needing a camera lens for the Nikon platform and wouldn’t mind trying out the third-party types. You also need a lens with a reasonable reach but don’t need it to zoom too far. You may also have specific subjects
Prime lenses have a fixed focal distance as opposed to the variable focal distance of zoom lenses. This makes them less flexible, but they usually have superior quality for that fixed focal distance. In this guide, we look at the best Sigma prime lenses under $1000. Having a few affordable prime lenses in your kit
In the past, third-party prime lenses used to be the definite second option to the same make variety, but not anymore. This is especially true as the third-party manufacturers slowly started to produce versions for the latest mirrorless camera platforms, taking advantage of faster autofocusing and newfangled features such as lens control rings. At the
