Photographers: lots of gear on the market is used and available at more affordable prices. If you’re looking to add another item to your camera bag, then consider some of these great deals that we’ve found. It will make it much easier to swallow the cost of increased performance.
Mountain scenes are among the classic subjects for landscape photography, and it’s definitely not surprising why. Jagged slopes, gentle curves, snow-capped peaks, misty views — all of it are enough to charm anyone who loves to capture nature’s towering wonders. Case in point is another series we’re adding to our growing roster of exemplary landscape photography projects. The spotlight is once more on Marina Weishaupt, who we’ve previously featured for her breathtaking photos of the snowy Piz Feiss in eastern Switzerland. This time, she brings us the dreamy layers created the mountains of Southern Bavaria.
Childhood is one of the most fascinating topics to explore through conceptual photography, as evidenced by many of the projects we featured. Joining our roster of favorite bodies of work on childhood is a thought-provoking portrait series by Hamburg-based photo artist and fine art photographer Seb Agnew, whose interest in the subject was sparked by a question: “What becomes of early dreams, hopes, and fears once we grow up?”
All I ever really wanted was a Sony 35mm f1.8 FE lens–and I never thought that they’d made one but when I received a call last week about testing a product not yet announced, I was quite shocked. The company has its 35mm f2.8 FE and a 35mm f1.4 FE lenses; both are quite good in their own respects. But what they really needed was a middle ground option: and that’s where the Sony 35mm f1.8 FE is coming into play very strongly. It’s small and designed to be on par with the quality that the 55mm f1.8 and the 85mm f1.8 deliver. If you know anything about those lenses, you’ll understand that they’re incredible values. Sony considers their 28mm f2 to be on the same playing field, but I’ve got mixed thoughts on that opinion. What I know for sure though: the Sony 35mm f1.8 FE is a far better choice. With weather sealing, fast autofocus, incredibly sharp image quality, beautiful bokeh and almost cinematic image quality to it, the Sony 35mm f1.8 FE is going to be my next lens.
We love bringing you great deals, and this one is a doozy! We have an exclusive deal for readers of The Phoblographer to help you build your library of Lightroom presets. Until July 10th, you’ll be able to get over 3,900 Lightroom presets for the ridiculously low price of just $14.50 when you use the coupon code PHOBLOGRAPHER50 during checkout. Join us after the break for more details on this limited time deal.
One of the oldest and most common discussions is whether or not we should take photos of homeless people. The topic came up at a previous year’s Street London event. Some say yes, it’s all fair game. Whilst others suggest it’s taking advantage of a person at their lowest point. Personally speaking, I no longer take images of homeless people. I see no purpose to it. When we start to make our work ‘socially aware’ we need to be sure we are really making a difference with it. The truth is that your photo won’t change the world, nor should you be using it as a way to show how connected you are to societal issues.
Been wanting to try low light photography but not sure how to do it the best way? There are also many ways you can find yourself having to shoot in limited light, and it can lead to many disappointing photos. But, with these tips and a cheat sheet that you can use as a reference, you’ll be able to adapt to the scenes and get beautiful low light photos.
Not so long ago, we got in touch with Brussels-based freelance photographer Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde to share with us her insights on Polaroid as a popular medium today for fine art nude photography. Since discovering Polaroid accidentally three years ago, she found it the perfect medium for nude photography, especially for the authenticity that it imparts into her work. Her artsy Polaroid nudes are indeed a testament to the dreamy aesthetic that the medium has become well-known and loved for; but above all, she sees each photo as a one-of-a-kind piece of art. We’re sharing the full interview below, in case any of you have been interested in what she has to say about Polaroid nudes, the response to her work, and the role of social media in her decision towards this very specific genre. And of course, more of her dreamy nude snaps!
If you’ve been eyeing Canon’s PowerShot G series for your next premium compact camera purchase, you’ll be glad to know that the company just dropped two options for you: the G5X Mark II and the G7X Mark III. Likewise, those who have been looking for an extended reach for their Canon EOS R now have their answer in the new RF 24-240mm f4-6.3 IS USM lens.
A lot of people think that switching to Fujifilm is out of their reach financially because many photographers think the lenses are just too expensive. Just like any other platform, yes, some of the Fujifilm lenses can be expensive, but there are also some cracking lenses for those that choose to shoot Fujifilm that cost under $500; in fact, I think there are more quality lenses under $500 on the Fujifilm platform than there are on competing systems. Join us after the break to take a quick look at eight Fujifilm lenses under $500 that perform like they should cost twice as much.