Do You Need a Large-Aperture Lens for Landscape Photography?

Photography Life's new articles [View this email in your browser]( [Photography Life]( [Do You Need a Large-Aperture Lens for Landscape Photography?]( 01/26/24 By Spencer Cox One of our readers recently asked me an interesting question, which is whether or not it helps to have a large maximum aperture in landscape photography. Of course, the answer will be different for every photographer, but I wanted to go through some of the important considerations today. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Documentary Photography with a Fuji Camera (as a Nikon Shooter)]( 01/25/24 By Libor Vaicenbacher Fujifilm cameras are sometimes referred to as the poor man's Leica. The retro design of some Fuji cameras reminiscent of the famous German camera brand, indeed, but their prices are far from it. Both brands, too, are very popular among street and reportage photographers. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G Review]( 01/23/24 By Spencer Cox The Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G is one of the smallest full-frame lenses available for Sony mirrorless cameras, weighing just 162 grams (0.36 pounds) and measuring a mere 4.5 cm (1.8 inches) long. Is this small form factor paired with good performance, or did Sony cut some corners to get the weight this low? In today’s review, I’ll answer all your questions about the Sony 24mm f/2.8 G! [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Photography News: Canon Gets Third-Party AF Lens, Nikon and Fujifilm Sales]( 01/21/24 By Libor Vaicenbacher Photography is not an activity that brings people together like team sports. Everyone looks into their own viewfinder and hunts for their own visual catch. This is even more true for wildlife photography. One might be tempted to say that wildlife photography is a pastime for introverts. But not quite. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [The Alpine Marmot – A Story of Survival]( 01/18/24 By Libor Vaicenbacher The Alpine Marmot (Marmota marmota) can be nearly a meter long and weigh eight kilograms, or more than 17 pounds. These squirrel-related creatures inhabit the alpine steppes of some of the world's most dramatic mountain ranges. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Review]( 01/18/24 By Spencer Cox The Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro is a wide-angle, wide-aperture prime lens capable of 1:2 close focus photography. It's small and lightweight, and the price of $599 is pretty reasonable. Should you add the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro to your bag? Read on to find out! [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro for Photographers]( 01/15/24 By Alex Coleman Both the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are amazing laptops, bringing a great blend of features and portability to any content creation workflow, but which one is better for you? In this comparison, I’ll take a look at the key features of both the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro for photography and videography use. Is it worth spending the extra money on the MacBook Pro? Find out in this guide! [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Photography News: Panasonic’s Compact Macro Lens, Swarovski’s Revolutionary Binoculars]( 01/14/24 By Libor Vaicenbacher I like to start my Photography News on a positive note, but it is not always easy. Especially when I see my favorite country, where I spent several years of a happy life, turn into a battlefield. Ecuador is the place on earth with the highest number of bird species per square kilometer. But at the same time, Western demand for cocaine has brought it into a state of internal military conflict. This may not be news from the world of photography, but I, as a wildlife photographer and as a human being, am deeply saddened by this situation. Peace be with you, Ecuador, and I hope to see you in June. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [From Photography to Commodity: A Technological Metamorphosis]( 01/13/24 By Jason Polak It’s often said that there has never been a better time to be a photographer. In one way, I think this is true – more than ever before, we’ve got the most amazing tools to produce beautiful images. But parallel to the development of these amazing tools, something disturbing has happened: the transformation of photography into a commodity. Such a transformation maximizes photography’s utility for advancing consumerism and minimizes its value in expressing the human soul. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Rating Each Focal Length as a Landscape Photographer]( 01/11/24 By Spencer Cox You can take great landscape photos at any focal length, of course, but that doesn't mean we can't have favorites! Is there a particular perspective that calls your name for landscape photography? Whatever focal length you prefer, I think the answers can be very revealing. [Read More...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media: [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [Instagram]( Copyright © 2024 Photography Life, Inc, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have previously subscribed to our newsletter. 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