Wide-angle lenses have a lot more to contend with in life than their more standard viewpoints siblings. These types of lenses are specialists in nature and have to counter more edge distortion as standard. The Venus Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D is aimed at the typical landscape or architectural photographer who wants something a little different
The best point-and-shoot cameras for low-light photography need a few essential ingredients. These include the obvious need for instantly correct exposures, a very good ISO range, and RAW file output. The point-and-shoot side of things should be covered so you can concentrate on the composition to happily snap away. Meanwhile, a high-sensitivity range means better
When most of us are dealing with ultra-high-quality low-light specialist lenses, something like an f/1.2 aperture usually fills most needs. But for those who want the most sumptuous quality where price is no object, then the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH is a very likely candidate. The original Noctilux f/1 version of this lens has
In the past, if you needed a prime lens with an aperture less than f/1, you had to give Stanley Kubrick a ring to ask him nicely if you can borrow his legendary Zeiss Planar 50mm f/0.7. In today’s market, taking advantage of the latest mirrorless platforms, there are now lenses available which hover around
In theory, any lens can be seen as a good performer in low light conditions. However, in practice, a lens needs certain attributes to be considered a good low-light performer. Some would argue that half the story is with the camera’s ability to either produce super clean, low ISO images or shoot at high ISO
Without a proper camera, it’s impossible to shoot epic images in low light. Most of the time, you will be taking underexposed nighttime shots. A solid night camera can lighten dark areas and shadows without affecting the quality of the image. Night photography requires a camera with a large sensor, a high dynamic range, and
Today, you see hundreds of cameras on the market but no two are the same. They come in various sizes, shapes, styles, and feature sets. Each camera is designed to meet the specific needs of the user, like a Polaroid camera or a camera that automatically sends your captured shots to your computer. You’ll also
