Things to Think About Before Buying a Camera With a Large Sensor

It used to be that full frame was the largest sensor size most photographers could reasonably afford, with medium format reserved for rental houses and a few rare creatives. However, in recent years, we have seen an explosion of relatively affordable medium format options that open an entirely new system to many photographers. Before you take the plunge, check out this great video that answers some common questions about medium format and illustrates some problems you might encounter.

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A Review of the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens

A Review of the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens

While 70-200mm lenses are generally the standard for telephoto zooms, if you do not need a wider aperture, a 70-300mm lens can offer you more reach on the telephoto end and is often far cheaper than a 70-200mm f/2.8 or f/4 lens. Such is the case with the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, and this excellent video review takes a look at how the lens performs in the real world.

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