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5 Best Nikon Lenses for Vloggers and Content Creators in 2024!

Best Nikon Lenses for Vloggers and Content Creators

Finding the best Nikon lenses for vloggers and content creators lens is challenging. You don’t have the traditional challenges of angle, lighting, and backdrop that you face with wildlife or sports photography, but there are still challenges. A quality lens can mean the difference between a crisp, high-quality image when it hits the web, versus … Read more

The 7 Best Nikon Lenses for Nature Photography in 2024!

Best Nikon Lenses for Nature Photography

Finding the best lens for capturing nature with your Nikon camera can be a challenge. There are the challenges that all photographers face with angle, light, background, and finding the subject to shoot, and there are the challenges found there in your hands in selecting the right lens for the situation. Nature photography can mean … Read more

The 6 Best Nikon Short Telephoto Lenses in 2024!

Best Nikon Short Telephoto Lenses

Telephoto photography lenses are an essential part of any photographer’s kit, but what are the best Nikon telephoto lenses? The overall best Nikon short telephoto lens is the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens or its Nikon Z counterpart. These lenses offer outstanding utility and great image quality. However, they aren’t the … Read more

How To Choose a Camera in 2024

How To Choose a Camera

Just before you start learning photography, you face the difficult dilemma, which camera do I want or need? The selection is huge and the choice is very difficult, so let’s try to do some order in all that mess – what to do and what not to do. Before you run to choose your next … Read more

5 Best Nikon Lenses For Astrophotography in 2024!

Best Nikon Lenses For Astrophotography

No one knows what the first person who ever looked at the stars thought about the miracle of the night sky. What we do know is that the world of astrophotography has a definite starting date and that it continues to be a passion for amateur and professional photographers alike. The first image of the … Read more

What are Canon’s Holy Trinity of Lenses

Canon holy trinity of lenses

The Canon holy trinity of lenses are the three flagship zoom lenses from Canon. They let you capture high-quality images quickly and in just about any situation. The Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens is widely recognized as the most versatile of the three. This is a go-to lens for wedding photographers, hobbyists, … Read more

9 Best Canon Lenses [2024 Update!]

Best Canon Lenses

Are you looking to buy the very best Canon lenses? We searched through Canon’s entire catalog to find the best lenses for everyone from beginners to award-winning nature photographers. The best overall Canon lens has to be the Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens. You can get this lens for both EF and … Read more

Master the Composition Rules in Photography

Master the Composition Rules in Photography

Choose a picture you like, and take a good look at it, why do you love her so much? It could be a loved one, it could be that it evokes an old emotion and memory in you, or it could just be a “good picture”. But what makes a good photo, beyond the correct … Read more

Top 9 Best Nikon Telephoto Lenses [2024 Update!]

Best Nikon Telephoto Lenses

Nikon is one of the most iconic camera brands, known for catering to the professional with high-quality products. Many photography enthusiasts ask us, what is the best Nikon telephoto lens? Here, we’ll cover the top contenders for the best Nikon telephoto lens on a budget, and the best Nikon FX telephoto lens products overall. Here … Read more

The Best 6 Nikon Zoom Lenses [2024 Update!]

Best Nikon Zoom Lenses

Do you want to find the best Nikon zoom lens for your camera? We put together the best Nikon zoom lenses so that you can get the exact right lens for your photography style. The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens is our number one pick, but we’ve got five more that just might … Read more

What is ISO in Photography? [A Quick Guide]

What is ISO in Photography

The ISO is a very important part of the exposure triangle in photography, in combination with the aperture and the shutter. What does ISO mean? ISO stands for “International Standard Organization” and is exactly the same as ASA, the “American Standard Association”. The ASA is familiar to us from the film era since most photographic … Read more

6 Best Nikon Prime Lenses [2024 Update!]

Best Nikon Prime Lenses

Prime lenses offer the clearest images and some of the most reliable performance you can get from a lens, but you need to know what to look for when shopping for the best Nikon prime lenses. The overall best Nikon prime lens has to be the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens. This lens … Read more

What Is The Camera Shutter? How Does It Work?

What Is The Camera Shutter? How Does It Work?

The shutter is the life partner of the aperture, and together they determine the amount of light that enters the camera. In combination with the ISO, the shutter and aperture give us full control over the exposure of our photographs (this is what’s called the Exposure Triangle). Why Is a Shutter Necessary? The shutter helps … Read more

7 Best Nikon Lenses for Street Photography [2024 Update!]

Best Nikon Lenses for Street Photography

Street photography is one of the most popular styles and that means you need to get the best Nikon lens for street photography. Overall, you want a great 35mm prime lens like the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G lens or the Z-Mount version for street photography. That’s an essential lens that every street photographer should … Read more

Nikon’s Holy Trinity of Lenses for DSLR Cameras

Nikon's Holy Trinity of Lenses for DSLR Cameras

Photographers have more options than ever when it comes to picking lenses for their Nikon cameras, but which lenses should you pick? The Nikon trinity lenses cover the most commonly used focal lengths and give photographers the most options when it comes to their shooting style. The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens … Read more

What Are The Nikon Z Holy Trinity Of Lenses?

What Are The Nikon Z Holy Trinity Of Lenses?

In photography, there are three lenses that every photographer considers to be the Nikon Z Trinity Lenses. Likely the most commonly used of the Nikon z trinity lenses are the NIKKOR Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens, but the other two are must-haves for a complete photography kit. Here’s why these three lenses are considered … Read more

What Is The Aperture In Photography?

what is aperture in photography

The camera lens aperture is designed to allow you to control the amount of light that enters through your camera lens. Sometimes we will want to let in a lot of light and sometimes just a little, depending on the scene and our needs. You can think of the camera lens aperture just like the … Read more

8 Best Nikon Lenses [2024 Update!]

Best Nikon Lenses

Nikon might not get as much love as Sony or Canon, but there was a time when Nikon was the best camera company in the business. Let’s see how well their lenses hold up after all these years. What should you look for in the best Nikon lenses? We picked the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm … Read more

8 Best Lenses for Sony a7II [2024 Update!]

Best Lenses for Sony a7II

The Sony a7II is still a great camera, but now it’s got a budget-friendly price! Whether you’re picking this up as a beginner photographer or a pro looking for an affordable second body, you’re going to need the best lenses for Sony a7ii. If you want to cut to the chase, the single best lens … Read more

8 Of The Best Lenses for Sony a7 III [2024 Update!]

Best Lenses for Sony Alpha 7 III

Sony has been changing the game when it comes to mirrorless cameras. The Sony a7III is one of the best professional mirror cameras out there, but that means you also need the best lenses for Sony a7iii cameras. We’ve brought together the 8 best lenses for the Sony E-mount system. The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 … Read more

What Are The Best lenses for Canon EOS M100 [currentyear]

Best lenses for Canon EOS M100

Mirrorless cameras are more popular than ever, and it can be hard to pick the best lenses for Canon EOS M100 cameras. That’s where our list of the 6 best lenses for Canon M100 comes in! We picked the Canon EF-M 18-150mm as the best lens for the Canon m100 since it covers the most … Read more

Your Guide to the Top Camera Lens Brands

Top Camera Lens Brands

There are so many brands of camera lenses out there and that can make it difficult to pick the right one. Whether you want to either get the best lens from the brand that made your camera or break out and try something new, you need to know what’s out there. One of the best … Read more

These Are The 7 Best Lenses For Nikon Z30 in 2024!

Best Lenses for Nikon Z30

The Nikon z30 is one of the most unique mirrorless cameras out there. It’s designed for video which means picking the right lens can be a harder challenge than with most cameras. In short, our pick for the best lens for Nikon z30 is the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens. This camera … Read more

The 7 Best Lenses for Sony a6000 [Update for 2024]

Best Lenses for Sony a6000

If you want to find the best lenses for the Sony Alpha a6000 camera, you’ve come to the right place! Our pick for the best lens for the Sony a6000 is the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens. It’s got everything you’d expect in a pro-level Sony lens, but at a cost, anyone can … Read more

These Are The 7 Best RF Lenses For Canon EOS R5 [currentyear]

Best RF Lenses For Canon EOS R5

Canon has finally broken out into the mirrorless world, and they are hitting the ground running. This means you can finally use Canon’s unbeatable lenses on their own cameras, but which should you pick? If you want to make the most out of that 45MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor and the 8K RAW video, you should … Read more

These Are The Best Lenses For Canon EOS R6 Cameras in 2024!

Best Lenses For Canon EOS R6

Mirrorless cameras are here to stay and Canon is breaking ground with just what mirrorless lenses are capable of. If you’ve picked up a new Canon EOS R6 mirrorless camera, you might be asking yourself: What lenses for Canon R6 should I get first? The best lenses for Canon R6 are going to meet your … Read more

The 7 Best Lenses For Sony A7R IV in 2024

Best Lenses For Sony A7R IV

The “R” in Sony A7R IV stands for Resolution, but in order to get the best resolution for your photos, you’ll need one of the best lenses for Sony A7R IV cameras. The best Sony A7R IV lens is the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens. The Sony FE 24-70mm offers great performance both … Read more

The Different Types of Camera Lenses

Types of Camera Lenses

Whether you are shooting on a brand-new mirrorless camera or you got a vintage film camera from the early 1900s, picking the right lens for you can be a challenge. There are more types of lenses out there than most people expect. In fact, we’ve probably got a few types of lenses on our list … Read more

Best Camera For YouTube Beginners in 2024

Best Camera For Youtube

It’s easy to say that the best camera for YouTube or the best video camera for YouTube depends on your reasons for wanting to create and post videos. It’s true, but . . . . At the same time, anyone who wants to post videos on YouTube will share a common desire for sharp, clear, … Read more

How To Clean A Camera Lens

How To Clean A Camera Lens

Have you ever wanted to know how to clean a camera lens? Well, you’re in luck! We’re going to go over everything you ever wanted to know about cleaning camera lenses. Keeping your camera lenses clean is the best way to ensure that you have crisp, clear photographs. It also helps protect your lenses from … Read more

8 Best Lenses For Canon EOS RP

Best Lenses For Canon EOS RP

Mirrorless cameras are taking over and this means you need to find the best lenses for Canon RP! Our list of the best lenses for Canon RP starts with the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM lens. It’s the all-around winner with the right features for nearly every style of photographer. However, you might want … Read more

How to See Before and After in Lightroom

Press Y to switch to the Before/ After Left/Right view

One key strength of Lightroom is that it uses non-destructive editing. All the adjustments you make to your images are stored as a list of changes. So, it is pretty easy for Lightroom to let you turn those changes on and off. Yet Lightroom also has a few different ways you can do this. There … Read more

The 8 Best Lenses for Nikon Z7 II in 2024

Best Lenses for Nikon Z7 II

The Nikon Z7 II is still one of the best mirrorless cameras out there. You need to do this high-end camera justice by paring it with the best lenses for Nikon Z7 II cameras. Our pick for the best lens for Nikon z7 II cameras has to be the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S. It’s … Read more

The 10 Best Lenses for Nikon Z 5  in 2024

Best Lenses for Nikon Z 5

Mirrorless cameras have taken over the digital photography scene. The Nikon Z 5 is a great camera for getting into the world of mirrorless photography and that means you need the best lenses for Nikon Z 5 to go with your new camera. The best lens for Nikon z 5 is, hands down, the Nikkor … Read more

The Best Lenses for Nikon Z 7 in 2024!

The Best Lenses for Nikon Z7

The Nikon Z7 is a high-resolution, high-performance mirrorless camera body. So it doesn’t make sense to put a low-quality lens on it that can’t keep up with its 45-megapixel sensor. Luckily, Nikon has plenty of good Z lenses to choose from. You’ll find all the best lenses for Nikon Z 7 photographers here. Introducing the … Read more

How To Use Masking in Lightroom

Masking in Lightroom

Sophisticated masking was once considered the domain of Photoshop. Lightroom Classic now includes some powerful masking options built-in. Masking is a central technique to help you take your photo editing to a higher level. In this article, we take a look at all the different ways you can mask your images in Lightroom Classic. What … Read more

12 Best Lenses for Nikon Z6 II

Best Lenses for Nikon Z6 II

The Nikon Z6 II is a very capable camera, so you want to pair it with the best glass possible. After all, lenses have a bigger impact on your image quality than the camera body/sensor. That’s why we take a look at the best lenses for Nikon Z6 II shooters in this article. We take … Read more

8 Best Lenses for Nikon Z 9 in 2024!

Best Lenses for Nikon Z 9

If you’re shooting on Nikon’s flagship mirrorless camera, you need to pair it with the best lenses for Nikon Z 9. The best overall lens for the Nikon Z9 is the Nikkor Z 24-70mm S lens. It’s got well-rounded features and produces crystal clear images. It’s the perfect lens for beginners and pros looking for … Read more

8 Best lenses for Canon M200 in 2024!

Best lenses for Canon M200

The Canon M200 is a small and simple yet powerful compact mirrorless camera. It has solid performance and an intriguing set of features. It’s very affordable too, which is always nice. Despite all it has going for it, the Canon M200 has mostly flown under the radar. I have no doubt that’s in part due … Read more

The 8 Best Lenses For Canon M50 Mark II in 2024!

The 8 Best Lenses For Canon M50 Mark II

What should you look for when picking the best lenses for Canon m50 mark ii? You should look for the usual features like a lens that matches your style of photography, build quality, and a good combination of aperture and image stabilization. Mirrorless camera users also need to look for smaller lenses that work with … Read more

How to Zoom in Lightroom

How to Zoom in Lightroom

To work quickly and accurately in Lightroom Classic you must be able to efficiently navigate your image. Sometimes you need to see the full image. Other times viewing the fine details is crucial. Speedy navigation from one view to the next is a real time saver. Zooming in and out on your image might seem … Read more

How To Blur The Background in Lightroom

How to blur the background in Lightroom

Shooting with a wide aperture gives a nice separation between the subject and the background. The shallow depth of field smooths unwanted detail that might compete with the subject. So, the question often arises—how do you achieve that when you shot with a larger depth of field? Or, when your lenses aren’t quite up to … Read more

What is Focal Length in Photography?

What is Focal Length in Photography

When you get down to the details, focal length in photography can be a confusing topic, even for photographers who have been shooting for a long time. It’s the type of thing you learn when you’re just starting out but then you tend to forget what it means on a technical level. You start thinking … Read more

What is Lens Flare?

What Is Lens Flare?

Lens flare happens when light rays from a bright source of light (such as the sun or artificial light) reach the front element of the lens of a camera and reflect and bounces off lens elements. This light can also bounce off the sensor, which can end up diminishing image quality and creating effects in … Read more

How to Dodge and Burn in Lightroom

Before and After - Post-Crop Vignetting

When you start post-processing your images, there is a lot to learn. Dodge and burn can sound complicated and unattainable at first. Or, downright confusing. In fact, it is a very simple and powerful technique. Used effectively, it will add depth and dimension to your photography. This article breaks down the mystery of dodge and … Read more

10 Best Sony Lenses For Landscape

Best Sony Lenses For Landscape

Shopping for the best Sony lenses for landscape photography is tough. You’ve got to balance features, focal lengths, and costs. Landscape photography is the rare photography style that can use everything from 14 mm ultra-wide lenses to 200m telephoto options. The best overall landscape photography lens for Sony mirrorless cameras is the Sony FE 20mm … Read more

The 10 Best Lenses for Sony a6400 in 2024 [UPDATED]!

Best Lenses for Sony a6400

Mirrorless cameras are all the rage and the Sony a6400 is one of the best out there. The best lenses for Sony a6400 support everything from professional portraiture work all the way over to beginner photographers looking for an all-around lens. The best Sony a6400 lenses for photography start with the Sony FE 50mm GM … Read more

How To Use Color Grading In Lightroom Classic?

How To Use Color Grading In Lightroom?

We know you have been there. Staring at a photograph that feels a bit flat and wondering what you can do. The color temperature has been corrected and you’ve added some punch with tone adjustments. Yet, it doesn’t quite have the impact you were hoping for. Color grading is the technique you need to break … Read more