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Special Report:
What's New In Binoculars?
Peter K. Burian  |  Oct 01, 2004

Photos © 2004 Peter K. Burian, All Rights Reserved

Although we cover new equipment announced at trade shows, binoculars are often overlooked because they're not used for photography. Still, most outdoor shooters do carry binoculars and they can be invaluable for scanning or scouting an area and for searching out...

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Speed Demons
The New Breed Of High Speed Print Fims
Peter K. Burian  |  Jul 01, 2001  |  First Published: Jun 01, 2001

Agfacolor Vista 800
Bearing a strong family resemblance, this film appears almost identical to Vista 400 in 4x6 prints. In my 8x12 enlargements, contrast appears a bit higher, an advantage in the flat light of an overcast day.

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Pro Techniques
Stock Photos
10 Pro Tips For Direct Marketing
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 1998

Is there a serious photo enthusiast out there who doesn't harbor a desire to see his or her work published? Well, the vast majority I know would love to market their images to books, magazines, and advertising agencies. In fact, the most commonly...

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Superzoom Digital Cameras With Image Stabilizer; Are These A Viable Alternative To A Digital SLR System?
Peter K. Burian  |  Dec 01, 2005

The majority of digital cameras feature 3x optical zoom lenses, with a focal length range around 38-114mm (35mm equivalent). That's fine for portraits, group shots, nearby buildings or landscapes, and so on. But those lenses are not long enough for frame-filling shots of distant subjects: the goalie at a junior soccer game, an eagle on a high branch, or a tiger roaring at...

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Tamron AF 28 to 200mm Super Zoom f3.8-5.6 Aspherical XR (IF) Macro
The Worlds Best Selling Zoom Lens Gets Another Upgrade
Peter K. Burian  |  Dec 01, 2001

The best-selling zoom lens in history, Tamron's 28-200mm debuted in 1992. Since then, it has been redesigned and upgraded in 1996, in 1999, and again in 2001. This most recent (fourth-generation) model benefits from significant downsizing...

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Tamron Di Lenses
Just What Does Di Mean
Peter K. Burian  |  Nov 01, 2003

Tamron's New SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro And SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) 1:1 Macro Lenses

First announced at the photokina show in October 2002...

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Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF] Lens And AP AF Tele-Converter
Peter K. Burian  |  Jul 01, 2000

Renowned for its line of award-winning broad range zoom lenses, Tamron also offers several single focal length models. Perhaps the least well-known of this line is model No. 360: the SP 300mm f/2.8 LD IF, available in autofocus and manual...

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Tamron's SP AF17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical [IF] Zoom
A New Lens For Film And Digital SLRs
Peter K. Burian  |  Aug 01, 2004

Because of the increasing popularity of digital SLR cameras, Tamron has undertaken an ambitious plan to develop a full range of Di (Digitally Integrated) lenses. Optimized for digital SLRs, the Di-series is just as desirable for use with 35mm cameras, as mentioned in my review of the first two...

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Lens NewsLens Reviews
Tamron’s AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro; A 13.9x Zoom (!) For D-SLRs
Peter K. Burian  |  Aug 01, 2007

Although Tamron makes some wide aperture, pro-grade lenses, the affordable "multi-platform" 28-300mm zoom and the "digital only" 18-200mm zoom have been their best sellers. That's understandable, since those are unusually versatile and portable lenses. Now, Tamron is marketing a newer 18-250mm Di II model, the first lens on the market with a 13.9x...

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Lens NewsLens Reviews
Tamron’s AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO; A Lens For All Seasons And Reasons
Peter K. Burian  |  Apr 01, 2009

Designed specifically for Nikon and Canon D-SLRs with APS-C-size sensors, Tamron’s latest all-purpose lens is even more desirable than the previous 18-250mm Di II model.

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