I have been using a gimbal-style tripod head for more than 15 years. These heads provide unrivalled fluidity, and are ideal for sports or wildlife photography, especially when using a long telephoto lens. Over the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to try out a new gimbal head, […]
I recently tested Tamron’s 100-400mm. Immediately, there are several notable features: The weight or, really, lack thereof. Its fast autofocus. Image sharpness The price. Wow! So, let’s jump into some photos and thoughts on this new entry to the lightweight tele-zoom segment. I had high expectations for this lens as […]
If there is one thing we can count on during spring in Canada, it’s rain. April showers bring May flowers. Except the rain usually starts in March and carries through until May. At least we’re not in the UK. I was out field testing the new Tamron 100-400 and, of […]
The Laowa LW-FX 15mm f/4 lens is a marvel of technology at a very affordable price. The videos at Laowalenses.ca are inspirational: beautiful demonstrations of the lens’ ability to master near and far in depth of field and present a stunningly wide point of view. However, all seem to use a […]
While Sony’s catalog of lenses for their full frame mirrorless E-mount has continued to grow, there are still some missing pieces in the inventory. One of those are decent options for shooting architecture and interiors. The absolute best lenses for this kind of work are Tilt/Shift lenses that allow one […]
Kenko Filter Tips Neutral Density (“ND”) filters are an effective photographer’s tool that is used to control light. ND filters may be divided into Light ND, Middle ND and Deep ND categories for better understanding of principles of utilization. Light ND filters aim to achieve shallow depth of field provided by […]
By Jacques Dumont Photo News had the opportunity to participate in the “Olympus Press Experiential”, held in Orlando, Florida, where top experts from the world’s photo press corps were treated to a hands-on encounter with the brand new Olympus OM-D E M1X, a camera designed for professional photographers and enthusiastic […]
Never let it be said that Chinese lens maker Venus Optics is afraid to take a risk with its Laowa lenses. From the very beginning of their existence, they have pushed the boundaries with what is possible in lens design, making lenses that no one else dares to make. They […]
When Tamron introduced the SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD (A012) wide angle zoom lens in early 2015, many photographers, including myself, considered it to be Tamron’s best lens of that generation. Soon after Tamron began to release several exceptional lenses, including the SP primes and the G2 (second generation) […]
When planning a trip, I try to select a diverse mix of photographic opportunities combined with typical “tourist” activities as well as keeping to my goal of travelling light. Italy was the location this past October where I have vacationed several times in the past 10 years. I am always […]
