Photography is an art that often requires the right equipment to fully realise one’s creative vision. Among the plethora of tools available to photographers, the Fuji XF55-200mm F3.5-4.8 lens stands out as a versatile and indispensable piece of gear. In this article, we will delve into the unique features of this lens, explore its applications […]
There is a lot of opinions about the X-mount cameras, we have those who shoot X-Pro, those who shoot X-T and the strange folk who shoot X-H or X-S, those who like the smaller F2 WR lenses and those who like the larger 1.4 lenses, zoom shooters, prime shooters, Film Sim shooters and RAW shooters […]
I am a big believer that 90% of the image comes from the lens, the characteristics, the rendering, the field of view, even colors and tones are directly related to the lens you choose. In my work, I find myself using a fairly standard field of view more often than not. I like the way […]
Being a mostly self-taught photographer I have come across most of my ideas by simple trial and error. I usually stick with things that just feel right to me, a gut feeling. I don’t tend to look at norms or best practices as closely as perhaps I should and that in turn has given my […]
With the advent of mobile phone photography, Instagram and other social media platforms, the notion that visual arts (especially photography) are tied and constrained to these mediums has not only become the popular thought but the driving force behind many people’s decision to take up photography. With phrases such as “Banger” and “Instagram Worthy” cemented […]
When I started photography, fast glass was something almost unobtainable. Voigtlander released a Leica M mount $1000 F1.1 “Nokton”, and that was about as entry-level as it got. For 0.95 the only affordable option was the Canon TV “Dream” lens, which was priced in the multiple of thousands. I made the decision early on that […]
I arrived at Pateira de Fermentelos around midday, Fuji X-T2 in hand, along with my trusty XF14mm and XF18-55mm lenses. This wasn’t my first visit; I had been here with friends who shared the same passion for photography. The familiarity of the place brought a comforting sense of nostalgia. The sun hung high in the […]
I have been inspired to write this article (or at least approach the subject in this form) recently by a number of recent interactions I have had with “aspiring” photographers online, as well as the video Is Photography Dead? by Tony & Chelsea Northrup on YouTube. Tony brings to the forefront a point that is […]