DSLR Lenses
Digital SLR camera lenses help create the most professional images. But which one should you choose? Our digital camera lens reviews can help you choose the right pro-quality glass for you and your business.
Monday, April 28, 2008Fast Lenses On Sub-Full-Frame SensorsQuick, inexpensive and light, sub-full-frame lenses aren't just for the amateur market anymore While full-frame D-SLRs offer the highest in professional quality, often what really matters is pure, unadulterated speed. In the realm of full-frame vs. sub-full-frame lenses, fast, compact and superb image quality is the precedence from which lenses are judged. But when pro levels of speed and quality are avail-able at sub-full-frame costs, it might be time to take a look at the offerings. |
Monday, November 26, 2007The Digital Lens RevisitedIn a world of marketing buzzwords like 'optimized' and 'designed for digital,' what's really going on behind all the hype? Before plunking down a credit card to purchase a new lens, I think all of us want to know we're making a good decision. Is this really the best lens for my camera and the type of work I want to do? Or can I use one I already have, even if the lens isn't specifically designed for digital capture? |
Friday, May 25, 2007Lens Design And Technology In The Age Of D-SLRsLens quality has grown exponentially in recent years. The optics being produced for professionals today incorporate some high-tech miracles to get the job done. Lens technology has improved by leaps and bounds over the last 15 years. Innovations like high-tech glass, advanced apochromatic elements, optical stabilization and fast, accurate AF systems have coalesced into a set of tools that provide fantastic image quality. Prior to the 1980s, most pros avoided zoom lenses because they simply weren't up to snuff. Prime lenses were thought of as being the pro's choice because they were sharp, they exhibited fewer aberrations and they were fast. |
Wednesday, October 13, 2010Give Film Lenses New Digital LifeLens adapters let you use an almost limitless combination of older lenses, as well as modern high-tech models, on today’s most popular DSLRs The DSLR manufacturers all produce some excellent lenses for their cameras. But spend some time in professional photography forums online, and you’ll find pros extolling the virtues of older “elite” lenses many feel are optically superior to modern designs. Read More... |
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Contender: Nicholas Mele
It can happen in an instant -
Contender: Cindy McDaniel
Going underwater for an unpredictable look -
Contender: Martin Christopher
“Angel Face” was photographed for a local hair salon’s ad campaign -
Contender: Bruce Roscoe
Meticulous attention to the lighting creates strong chiaroscuro and a dramatic effect -
Contender: Kevin Ziechmann
Reality and photography collide in this self-portrait -
Contender: David Miller
Rendering a split look in a “Frankenstein” photo -
Contender: Jeff Nadler
Black and white film and natural light gave this image its distinctive look -
Contender: Jessica Christie
Capturing emotions and creating a retro look -
Contender: Laura Bello
A little bling and vibrant color demand a viewer’s attention -
Contender: Dhrumil S. Desai
Style and substance came into play in making this warm-toned black and white portrait
