Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review

Photography Life's new articles [View this email in your browser]( [Photography Life]( [Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review]( 03/27/24 By Spencer Cox This hands-on review covers everything you need to know about the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 Art, an ultra-wide prime lens made with Milky Way photography in mind. I tested this lens on both the Sony a7R V and the Nikon Z8 (using Megadap’s adapter) to see how it performs in practice. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Announcement & Pre-Order]( 03/26/24 By Spencer Cox Nikon has just announced the Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR for $1299.95, expected to ship in mid-April. The lens not only has a versatile 14.3× zoom, but also an impressive close-focusing distance with a maximum magnification of 0.35×. Here's what we know about it so far! [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [10 Tips to Take More Interesting Wildlife Photos]( 03/25/24 By Hallie E. Cowan Barrera Wildlife photography is one of the most demanding forms of photography because so much is unpredictable. At times, there are only fleeting moments to capture the shot you want. Sometimes the mentality of “just get any photo” can get in the way of capturing more intentional, artistic, and interesting photos. The ten tips in this article will help you avoid falling into that trap. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Photography News: Nikon Superzoom Rumor, Memory Card Deals]( 03/24/24 By Libor Vaicenbacher If you noticed any significant mood swings in a positive direction this week, it may have been because March 20th was the International Day of Happiness. Still, I preferred to leave nothing to chance – I traveled for a few days from a country ranked 18th in happiness to one ranked 14th. I can totally feel the change. Here you can see where your country stands in the happiness scale. Not so good? Well, hopefully the latest photography news will bring you some joy. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [The Basics of Car Camping for Photographers (and Others!)]( 03/24/24 By Spencer Cox Done right, car camping can give you incredible flexibility when you travel. Imagine waking up to see the sunrise over a beautiful lake in the middle of nowhere, while having full amenities like power, hot meals, and your choice of camera gear. You can travel hundreds of miles in a day affordably, without worrying about booking hotels or campsite reservations – or even having concrete plans at all. For a landscape photographer like me, it can be a dream come true. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Nikon Picture Controls Explained: Which One to Choose?]( 03/22/24 By Libor Vaicenbacher Nikon Picture Controls are the fundamental way in which Nikon photographers choose the colors, contrast, and "look" of a photo - that is, if you shoot JPEG. If you shoot RAW, maybe you've never given Picture Controls a second thought! But this could be a mistake. Here's what you need to know. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [A Day in the Life of a Landscape Photographer]( 03/20/24 By Spencer Cox I've just published a new video on YouTube called "A Day in the Life of a Landscape Photographer." This video has been a long time coming; it's our first in over two years! And it's paired with the announcement of a major giveaway that I’ll be doing later this year. You can watch the video below. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Nikon Shooting Menu Banks Explained]( 03/18/24 By Libor Vaicenbacher In this article, I will explain how to set up Nikon's shooting menu banks so that you can incorporate them into your photography workflow. What are shooting menu banks for, and how can they make your work faster and more enjoyable? Today, I'll answer those questions and more. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Photography News: New Nikon Z9 Firmware, Nikon Deals]( 03/17/24 By Libor Vaicenbacher Yesterday, I was interviewed for the Czech Nature Photo Contest, and I answered a question about what photographing wildlife means to me personally. I answered honestly that, apart from the photos, it is mainly an escape from hectic times, the pressure of civilization, and human interactions. 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