Action cameras went from being a niche piece of kit used when skiing, for example, to being a staple camera in many photographers’ bags. There are lots of options for action cameras now, so which is the best bet?
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A Review of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lens
The 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse you will find in a ton of photographers’ bags, as it provides a useful zoom range in tandem with a wide maximum aperture. That being said, such lenses are generally rather expensive. If you do not need that wide aperture, you can save a lot of money and get more reach by opting for a lens like the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice.
When You Love Prime Lenses, but Choose Zooms
Zoom lenses have come a long way in the last decade, but primes still hold the advantage in maximum aperture, portability, and often, image quality. All this is why a lot of photographers steadfastly stick with bags of prime lenses instead of just a zoom or two. So, why would a prime enthusiast use zoom lenses? This great video essay features an experienced photographer discussing the issue.
A Review of the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens
The 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is one of the classic workhorses in countless photographers bags, suitable for a huge range of genres and scenarios. As such, you can often expect top-shelf performance out of professional 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses. For Sony shooters, there is the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II, and this excellent video review takes a quick look at the image quality and performance you can expect from it in usage.
What’s in a Professional Wedding Photographer’s Bag?
Wedding photographers often have to wear several distinct hats over the course of a day, and as such, they need a wide variety of gear in their bags to be sure they have all situations covered. If you are wondering what all it takes to pull off a full day of shooting, check out this great video that takes you through a professional wedding photographer’s gear bag.
