Events – Page 29 – Ramble in my Head

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Is the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III G2 RXD Lens Another Hit for the Company?

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

One of the most commercially successful lenses in recent years was the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD, which offered an impressive blend of performance, image quality, and portability all at a very affordable price, particularly when compared to other 24-70mm f/2.8 options. The second iteration of the lens is here, and it brings with it a range of improvements. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the kind of image quality and performance you can expect from it in the real world.

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A Review of the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

The 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse of choice for a huge range of professionals, suitable for portraits, weddings, events, and much more. For Fujifilm shooters, there is the XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can except from it in practice.

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Review of PhotoWorks 10.0 – Laptop-Friendly Photo Editor for Windows 10

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

There are many ways to skin the proverbial cat when it comes to editing your images these days, many of which are excellent alternatives to the most famous software. So, Patrick had a look at PhotoWorks 10.0 to see how it holds up.

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A Review of the Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Lens

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

A wide-aperture 24mm lens is one of the most useful primes you can carry in your bag, offering a wide but not too wide focal length that can work in a variety of scenarios. The Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE offers great image quality at an affordable price, and this great video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from it.

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7 Reasons Why Photography Is Great for You: Some Well-Needed Positivity

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

The last 18 months have been a brutal procession of adversity and change, to the point where I have to limit how much news I read for my own mental health. In a similar vein to the Reddit sub, /r/eyebleach, here are seven reasons why photography is a great hobby to have.

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A Look at Two of Fujifilm’s New Lenses

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Wide-aperture prime lenses are valuable for a huge range of genres and applications, and the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR are two of the latest options for users of the ever-popular X Series line of mirrorless cameras. This excellent video overview discusses the image quality and performance of the two new lenses and offers a range of sample images for you to peruse.

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Battle of the Premium 35mm Mirrorless Lenses: Sony Versus Sigma

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

A wide-aperture 35mm lens is a versatile tool, useful for a wide range of genres ranging from portraiture to events coverage and more. For Sony shooters, two of the most premium options are the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM and Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art, and this excellent video review takes a look at how the two perform for portraiture and which edges out the other.

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A Review of the Irix 45mm f/1.4 Lens

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

A wide-aperture 50mm lens is often one of the most versatile options in a photographer’s bag, suitable for a lot of work ranging from portraiture to low-light events. A lesser-known option is the Irix 45mm f/1.4, which offers some unique features along with an interesting focal length, all put together in a rugged package that can handle a variety of tough shooting scenarios. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice.

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Three Impulse Buys That Accidentally Ended up Being Some of My Favorite Photography Tools

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

I often write about the careful process of making sure you get the most bang for your buck when shopping for photo gear. Well, sometimes you just get lucky.

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3 Helpful Tips for Better Colors in Your Fall Photos

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Few events bring more photographers out with their cameras than the leaves changing in fall, and no matter what you shoot, it is a fantastic opportunity to capture beautiful shots of dramatic colors and landscapes. Of course, managing and editing color properly is of the utmost importance with such photos, and this great video tutorial will give you three helpful tips to make sure you are creating the best edits possible.

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