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Fujinon XF 100-400mm Versus XF 70-300mm Telephoto Lens Comparison

When I created my first impression video of the Fujinon XF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens, I received lots of questions regarding how it compared to the XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR. At the time, I was unable to answer those questions as I did not have access to the 100-400. But I can now. The fine folks at Fujifilm USA loaned me an XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS lens to use for…
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Manfrotto and Gitzo Attempt to Standardize Tripod Load Capacity

Manfrotto and Gitzo have registered a new testing practice with the UNI — an Italian standardization body — which creates a new international standard for tripod load capacity, though it has yet to be adopted outside of the two companies. As spotted by DIY Photography, the new standardization UNI / PdR 105: 2021 was filed in May and contains a testing method for determining the maximum…
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Macro Photos of Plant Growths Caused by Tiny Wasps

Photographer Timothy Boomer captures beautiful macro photographs of plant galls, which are growths that form in response to some outside stimulus. For his work, Boomer focuses on growths caused by the tiny gall wasp. Boomer is a natural history photographer based in Northern California who has a special interest in California’s smaller flora and fauna. “The fancy title on my business card…
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Photography Instructor Bans Kit Lenses

It’s often said that “the best camera is the one that’s with you,” but one college photography instructor doesn’t seem to agree: she has banned the students in her course from using kit lenses. In case you’re not familiar with camera equipment, entry-level…
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Drop-In Filters for Canon RF Adapter Add Swirly Bokeh to Any EF Lens

Kolari Vision has developed a filter that works with Canon’s EF to RF adapter with support for drop-in filters that can add a swirly bokeh effect to any EF lens. This would theoretically let those who enjoy the unique bokeh of lenses like the Petzval 80.5mm or 55mm achieve that effect with any EF lens. Kolari Vision says that its new Swirl Bokeh filter is capable of producing “dreamy blurred…
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