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Ultra-Large Format Cameras: When 300mm Is a Wide Lens

pay per click advertising There’s no real upper limit to how large a camera sensor or film can be. “Full frame” cameras are smaller than medium format digital, which itself falls behind most medium format film – and so on. … Continue reading

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Tokyo Field Notes: Lens Reach!

The “normal” glass for an Olympics is in the 400-600mm range. Planning for athletics, I knew a few things going in. I’m not pool, so I wouldn’t have an FOP (field of play) position, eyeballing the athletes. I had duties … Continue reading

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How to Tell If You Have a Good or Bad Copy of a Lens

After buying an expensive lens, it’s normal to wonder if you got a good or bad sample. However, if you don’t have multiple copies of the lens to test, answering that question may seem difficult. That’s what I hope to … Continue reading

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We’re Nearing the End of the Nikon Z Lens Roadmap

It’s been almost three years since Nikon announced the Z mirrorless system in August of 2018. The initial Z6 and Z7 were accompanied by three lenses (24-70mm f/4, 35mm f/1.8, and 50mm f/1.8) as well as a roadmap which promised … Continue reading

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Best Nikon Z Lens Combinations

If you are a Nikon mirrorless shooter, you might be wondering about which Z mount lenses are the best, and which combinations of zoom and prime lenses are ideal for your camera bag. While Spencer has already done a great … Continue reading

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