But sometimes, it’s the simple, unassuming prime lenses – particularly the classic 50mm and 85mm – that deserve another look. Here’s why it’s time to reignite your love affair with these prime performers.
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If you have been photographing long enough, invariably everyone seems to ask what gear you use. I still believe that it’s the craft that is important, but there are always a few things that really make an image stand out. One of those is the lens. So here are my favorite Sony E-mount lenses for portraits.
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This new Tamron 18-300mm lens certainly had the versatility to get out in nature with its all-in-one APS-C Ultra Zoom specs.
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Capturing gorgeous flowers with an ultrazoom is made easy with Tamron's new 18-300mm lens, but it doesn't stop at macro.
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If you have been shooting long enough invariably everyone seems to ask what gear you use. So here are my favorite still life lenses.
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If you have been shooting long enough invariably everyone seems to ask what gear you use. So here are my favourite Portrait lenses.
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One of the biggest dilemmas with travel is what lenses — and how many — to take. Have you been seeking the perfect travel lenses for Sony full-frame cameras? Then perhaps these Tamron lenses could be for you.
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I bought a new lens and I am totally in love. This was not just a happy coincidence. I tried it out, before I bought it.
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Using a low aperture for getting the shot in tricky light is often a great way to shoot a scene.
I recently photographed a Red Riding Hood inspired portrait session in a redwood forest. Even though it was shot at 10 a.m., it was so dark on the edge of the forest that the only way to capture detail was to use a low aperture, like f/2.8. My Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 workhorse is a fantastic lens for doing just that.
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Back in October, I was asked to review the new Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 for my Sony. I loved it so much I bought it, Seriously! Tamron 70-300mm for Sony really is a nature photography gem.
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When it comes to portraits, what’s the best focal length to use? That’s a great question, some swear by a 50mm, some by an 85mm. So I decided to have a little bit of a length comparison.
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I was recently asked to review the soon to be released Tamron A047 for my Sony A7Riii, being a fan of the Tamron range I jumped at the chance. The A047 is the smallest, most compact and lightweight telephoto zoom lens, currently on the market.
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When I first switched over to my Sony system, I had a basic kit lens which I bought with it. It was great, but had a variable f/3.5-5.6 aperture. I wanted something that would do f/2.8 without breaking the bank.
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Why is my 50mm macro is my favourite lens for still life and food photography? This is something I get asked all the time.
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