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Which Lens for Photographing People: Prime or Zoom?

pay per click advertising Not so long ago, my answer to the title question would have come out almost automatically: a prime lens, of course! Just a few decades ago, zoom lenses suffered from a whole range of optical compromises … Continue reading

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Photography News: Tripod Sales, 3rd-Party Lens Rumors

Yesterday, I listened to a very inspiring interview with the wonderful photographer Jan Jirkovský. Although I would classify him as a documentary photographer, he does not consider himself to be one. His reasoning was that documentary photographers usually focus on … Continue reading

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Photography News: Viltrox Lens Rumors, Accessory Sales

It’s only been a few hours since I returned from a Sunday walk through the heart of Prague, where I passed dozens of photographers aiming their lenses at centuries-old architecture and the picturesque medieval panorama crowned by the largest castle … Continue reading

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Photography News: 50mm f/1.05 Rumor, Third Party Lens Sales

Here we are in 2026, and with it comes this year’s first roundup of Photography News. It seems the photography industry is still sleeping off its New Year’s celebrations, because it was a quiet week. I hesitated a bit when … Continue reading

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Photography News: Sony 16-28mm f/2 Rumor, Holiday Lens Sales

This week, while testing a new tripod in the dark aviary at Prague Zoo, I recalled the words that once slipped out of my mouth when I refused to leave a photo spot and admit that the day was over. … Continue reading

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