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7artisans Debuts $255 35mm f/0.95 Lens for APS-C Mirrorless Mounts

If the typical 35mm f/1.4 or even f/1.2 lens isn’t fast enough for you, then 7artisans might have you covered. For just $255, you can pick up a 35mm f/0.95 APS-C lens for any one of these five mounts: Sony E, Fuji X, Canon M, Nikon Z, and even Micro Four Thirds (MFT). The lens is constructed of 11 elements in 8 groups, has an aperture range of f/0.95 – 16, and has a minimum focusing distance…
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Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II: Should you buy one?

My much-used Nikon Z7, purchased used from a friend (this guy) in late 2018. Please note that the following article is very much a personal take, written from the perspective of someone who has been using an original Z7 for some time. Your needs (and your experience) may well vary greatly from mine, and I’d encourage you to read our launch content to get a feel for how well (or not) the…
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The Winners of Nikon’s ‘Small World’ Contest Reveal Tiny Technicolor Worlds

Nikon has unveiled the winners of the 2020 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition: our annual opportunity to witness the most beautiful images that straddle the intersection of stunning photography and groundbreaking science. Top prize this year went to Daniel Castranova, assisted by Bakary Samasa, who were working in Dr. Brant Weinstein’s lab at the National Institutes of Health.
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8 Reasons Why Your Photos Suck, and How to Fix Them

Professional photographers Daniel and Rachel of Mango Street have published a helpful video that covers the 8 most common mistakes that they see beginner photographers make. In other words: these are the 8 reasons why your photos suck, and how to fix them. This isn’t the…
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 review: the best easy-to-use Instax Mini model

Fujifilm Instax Mini 11$60-70 | Instaxus.com The Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 is a fresh entry-level instant camera from Fujifilm and a refinement of the Instax Mini 9 (there is no Mini 10). As the name suggests the camera makes use of the Instax Mini film format. Improvements include a new ‘Selfie Mode’ and better auto exposure compared to its predecessor. But unlike its higher-end…
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