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Watch How the 35mm vs 50mm vs 85mm Lenses Compare for Portraits (Jessica Whitaker VIDEO)
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jun 27, 2019

There's a world of difference to how different prime lenses affect portrait photography. Earlier this week we shared a video comparing how four different primes handled portraits, and now here's one from Jessica Whitaker, this time showing how the 35mm vs 50mm vs 85mm stack up.

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Here's How Focal Length Affects Portraits: 24mm vs 35mm vs 50mm vs 85mm vs 135mm Lenses
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jun 25, 2019

Photographer Julia Trotti is out with a revealing new video where she compares portraits shot with her whole arsenal of prime lenses: 24mm vs 35mm vs 50mm vs 85mm vs 135mm. We knew there would be a difference in the look of each portrait shot at a different focal length but we were surprised at how much.

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Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens Review
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 20, 2019

Laowa’s newly introduced 100mm macro lens offers 2:1 reproduction ratio and a fast f/2.8 aperture. The specifications for this manual focus lens are impressive—but does it deliver, and does it deserve its $449 price tag? We put a sample (in Nikon mount) through the paces and made a couple interesting discoveries.

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Hasselblad Intros X1D II 50C Camera & XCD 35-75 Lens & Reveals Details on CFV II 50C Digital Back & 907X Camera Body
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jun 19, 2019

Hasselblad just introduced an array of new additions to its medium format camera product line including the X1D II 50C camera, the XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75 zoom lens and Phocus Mobile 2 software. Hasselblad also revealed development details on the upcoming CFV II 50C digital back and 907X camera body.

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How to Use Longer Lenses in Photography: 5 Easy Tips for Mastering Telephotos (VIDEO)
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jun 18, 2019

Go long or go home? It's not always that simple when it comes to using telephoto lenses to get close to your subject. In fact, using longer lenses in photography can be harder than it looks.

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Sony Announces FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS and FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lenses
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jun 11, 2019

Today Sony announced two new lenses.

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Tamron Announces 35mm F/1.4 "Ultimate" Lens to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of SP Series
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jun 06, 2019

Tamron unveiled the new the SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD (Model F045) for full-frame DSLR cameras this morning. The new fixed focal length "prime lens," which was announced as under development in February, is designed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tamron's SP Series lenses.

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Canon Intros RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens Designed for Portrait Photography
Shutterbug Staff  |  May 08, 2019

Canon announced its latest lens for the EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera system: the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM standard prime lens.

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Is a 24-70mm F/2.8 the BEST or WORST Lens for Street Photography? Pierre T. Lambert Tests It Out
Dan Havlik  |  May 03, 2019

What's the ultimate lens for street photography? What's the worst lens? Could the 24-70mm F/2.8 be both good and bad for shooting street? All these questions (and more) are answered in the below video from photographer Pierre T. Lambert.

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5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Telephoto Zoom Lens for Landscape Photography (VIDEO)
Dan Havlik  |  Apr 30, 2019

There's more to shooting landscapes than wide-angle lenses. In fact, wide-angles are often less effective when shooting vast landscapes because they simply capture too much of the scene. If you want to photograph landscapes with interesting composition and impact, try a telephoto lens, according to photographer Mads Peter Iverson.

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Can You Shoot Street Photography with a 70-200mm Zoom Lens? Yes, Here's How (VIDEO)
Dan Havlik  |  Apr 26, 2019

When shooting street photography, you're supposed to be quiet, unobtrusive and discreet, right? So, naturally, you should use compact fast prime lenses that don't attract much attention. But what if you wanted to use a long zoom lens, such as a 70-200mm? Impossible?

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Tamron Launches Compact 35-150mm F/2.8-4 Di VC Portrait Lens for Canon & Nikon DSLRs
Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 25, 2019

Tamron just announced the launch of a new zoom lens, the 35-150mm F/2.8-4 Di VC OSD (Model A043), for full-frame DSLR cameras. The new Tamron 35-150mm lens goes on sale May 23, 2019 in a Nikon mount version, and June 20, 2019 in a Canon mount version for $799.

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Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 vs Sony 24-70mm F/2.8 GM: Mid-Range Zoom Lens Shootout (VIDEO)
Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 22, 2019

The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM and Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lenses share a similar focal length, and both can be used with Sony's full frame mirrorless E-mount cameras. But they differ dramatically in price.

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Which Lens Is Better for Travel Photography: 35mm or 50mm? (VIDEO)
Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 17, 2019

Portrait and wedding photographer Julia Trotti loves prime lenses. In fact, she known for stocking her camera bag exclusively with primes whenever she heads out on shoot.

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Go Wide or Go Home: Here Are 5 Ways to Use Wide-Angle Lenses to Shoot Stunning Photos
Deborah Sandidge  |  Apr 10, 2019

The story here is not that you should carry a wide-angle lens—or even better, several of them. I carry two or three wide-angle lenses routinely, and like me, I'm sure you realize their value and their importance. This lens how-to story is about ideas for how you can use them to maximize their creative potential and their stunning effect.

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