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What’s a “Normal” Lens? And Why Is My 18mm Lens “Equivalent” to a 28mm?
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Feb 25, 2016

What’s normal? Not asking about your weird uncle Walter who puts mayonnaise on his French fries—and his spaghetti. When photography went digital, understanding focal lengths became much more difficult. Let’s unravel a few of the mysteries so that we can make better educated decisions about lenses.

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When Cameras Get Wet; Things To Do After A Dousing
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 01, 2007

Water. Even a small amount can turn your favorite camera into a worthless, grisly paperweight.

If your camera gear gets in the drink, there's only a slim chance you can save it. But you can improve your odds if you follow these tips.

Act Fast
If your camera gets wet, it's important to act quickly. If you're outdoors...

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When Does it Get Dark, Exactly? What Time Might the Fireworks Start in Your Town?
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 26, 2025

Wanna know when it gets dark where you live? Not just "sorta the time," but the exact time? The key to unlock the precise information is in this 2-minute read.

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When Does It Get Dark?
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Oct 07, 2022

Photographers revere the Golden Hour, but when does it actually get dark? You have a rough idea of when night falls where you live, but what if you’re traveling to a distant location in another time zone? Here’s a link to a US Navy website that will fetch all pertinent sunrise and sunset information that you need.

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When Does It Get Dark? When Do The Fireworks Start?
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jul 01, 2017

Photographers feast on early morning and early evening illumination. Summer brings us more hours of daylight and consequently more shooting time. But exactly when does the sun come up in your town? And how can you determine what time the sun sets in a city you are about to visit? 

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Which Is Better for Digital Photography: Mac or PC?
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 04, 2015

Before you get any ideas about drafting a posse and coming after me with tar and feathers because of my computer platform preferences, let me explain—please. Because I write about digital photography I must use both PCs and Macs so that I can deliver balanced stories and explain computer functions to our entire audience, not just one group or the other.

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Which Lens Should I Buy (Part 1): Advice for Beginners Who Just Moved up from a Point-&-Shoot
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jan 13, 2017

People often ask me, “What sort of lens should I buy as my second lens?” and my answer is always the same: “What sort of pictures would you like to take?”  I’m getting that question a lot right now because a zillion people got new cameras over the holidays. There are so many options I’ve decided to deliver the answer in two installments. But first, let’s take a close look at that kit lens that came with your camera.

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Which Lens Should I Buy (Part 2): More Lens Advice for Beginners Moving up from a Point-&-Shoot
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jan 20, 2017

Welcome back! Last week we covered lenses that are well suited for five of the most popular camera activities, including kids’ sports, travel and online auctions. If you missed that piece, you’ll find it here. This week—as promised—five more lenses for five more activities. These are sometimes thought of as being in the realm of more advanced hobbyists, but that ain’t necessarily so. Read on…

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Which Lens to Buy Next for My Sony Alpha Camera?
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jul 29, 2021

Three big reasons to buy a Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 for Sony full frame mirrorless cameras. First, it’s an ultra-wideangle capable of sweeping wide shots that are sharp edge-to-edge and span 94°. Second, it’s a 1:2 Macro lens (one-half life-size) that focuses as close as 4.3 inches. Third, this 2.5-inch lens costs just $249.

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Why Do Pro Photographers Use AI-Assisted Editing?
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  May 30, 2025

Why do professional photographers rely on AI-powered culling, AI-automated editing and AI-guided cataloging apps in their daily workflow? What are they gaining? With the help of my counterpart at Aftershoot, I reached out to two well-established pros to get some answers.

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