Author Archives: ShutterBug

Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 Announced: A Zoom with New Reach

Posted on November 3, 2023 by ShutterBug

pay per click advertising Canon has just announced the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM, a supertelephoto zoom lens for Canon mirrorless cameras that offers a unique maximum focal length of 800mm in a package the size of most lenses … Continue reading →

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When the Stars Align: The 2023 Solar Eclipse and the Role of Luck in Photography

Posted on November 3, 2023 by ShutterBug

Well, perhaps a better title for this article would be “when the Sun, the Moon, and some clouds align” as I will be sharing my experience photographing the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse! It’s a story of luck and coincidence, but … Continue reading →

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Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L Announced: The Holy Grail Midrange Zoom

Posted on November 2, 2023 by ShutterBug

One of my favorite long-running gags in the photography world is that, whenever someone wishes for an unrealistic lens, another photographer will chime in sarcastically asking for a lightweight 14-200mm f/2.8 with perfect optics, or something just as impossible. Apparently … Continue reading →

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Nikon Z 600mmm f/6.3 VR S First Impressions

Posted on November 1, 2023 by ShutterBug

The Nikon Z telephoto family has grown again. After the recent introduction of the long-awaited Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR zoom, a surprising new prime was introduced – the Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. It’s like finding out that … Continue reading →

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Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Review

Posted on October 31, 2023 by ShutterBug

The Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G is an $ 898 wide-angle, wide-aperture prime lens for Sony full-frame cameras. As you’ll see throughout this review, this small and somewhat unassuming lens has extraordinary performance, making it a top choice for landscape, … Continue reading →

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