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Here’s What Happens When You Slice Open a Canon Lens with a 60,000 PSI Waterjet (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jun 21, 2017  | 

We’re not quite sure what the folks at the Waterjet YouTube channel have against Canon gear, but in this somewhat sacrilegious video they use a 60,000 psi hydraulic tool to slice open a perfectly good Canon 17-85mm f/4-5.6 zoom lens. Just because.

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Here’s Why Every Photographer Needs to Own a Nifty Fifty (50mm) Lens: Two-Minute Tip
Shutterbug Staff  |  Aug 02, 2018  | 

Our video from last year on “7 Reasons Why a 50mm Lens Is All You Need for Great Photography,” proved to be an all-time favorite. That clip, which featured Shutterbug photographer Jordan Matter explaining what he loves about his “Nifty Fifty” lens, has racked up over one million views on YouTube and counting.

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Here’s Why Everyone Should Own a Fast & Affordable 50mm F/1.8 Lens, AKA a "Nifty Fifty" (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Oct 12, 2017  | 

This morning we posted a story suggesting that high-quality vintage lenses often outperform modern mid-level or kit lenses when used with adapters on the latest DSLRs. The video below illustrates a possible exception to the rule, in the form of Canon’s inexpensive and versatile EF 50mm f/1.8 STM.

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Here’s Why YOU Need a 135mm F/2 Lens (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 29, 2017  | 

While there is no single “perfect lens” for all forms of photography, a few lenses offer more versatility, image quality, portability, and bang for the buck than others. One such lens is the 50mm “Nifty Fifty” we featured in a recent Shutterbug video, and as you’ll see in the video below, another is the 135mm f/2 short telephoto.

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Here’s Why You Should Use Vintage Lenses with Your Modern Mirrorless Digital Camera (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 19, 2017  | 

There’s been a growing trend among digital photographers to use vintage lenses on modern mirrorless cameras. Why would you want to do that? Among other reasons is that old manual focus lenses often sell for a fraction of the cost of their current autofocus counterparts, and the necessary adapters are both abundant and affordable.

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Hot New Glass from Nikon: Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 Zoom & 19mm f/4 Tilt-Shift Lenses Announced
Dan Havlik  |  Oct 18, 2016  | 

Nikon just announced two new lenses for it’s FX-format (aka Full Frame) DSLRs: the AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR zoom and PC Nikkor 19mm f/4E ED tilt-shift lens.

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How About These Stunning Images Captured with the New High-Speed AF-S Nikkor F/1.4E ED Lens?
Ron Leach  |  Jul 28, 2016  | 

Nikon created quite a buzz Tuesday morning with the introduction of the high-speed AF-S Nikkor f/1.4E ED; a lens they say is the world’s fastest 105mm prime. And now, thanks to some great photographers and the folks at Nikon USA, we can show you the first sample images taken with this new tool for portrait and studio photography.

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How Depth of Field Dramatically Affects the Look of Your Photographs (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Mar 03, 2021  | 

Last week we discussed the basics of depth of field, a key concept enabling you to capture better images. Today we’ll explore the topic further, through the eyes of an experienced pro.

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How Do You Pronounce the Word “Bokeh? This Fun Video Has the Answer!
Dan Havlik  |  Mar 30, 2017  | 

Though it's a commonly used term in the photography world, opinions vary on how the word “bokeh” should be pronounced. The term is said to come from the Japanese word “boke,” which translates as “blur” or, in some cases, “senility.”

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How Lens DIFFRACTION Affects Photos & What to Do About it (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Oct 06, 2022  | 

Lens diffraction is an important concept that’s not very well understood by many photographers, and it can have a big impact on your images. In the tutorial below you’ll find a simple explanation, and learn how to deal with diffraction for better results.

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How Many Lenses do You REALLY Need to Shoot Epic Landscape Photographs? (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 17, 2020  | 

Landscape photographers walk a fine line when heading into the great outdoors, when it comes choosing the gear to pack. On the one hand, it’s important to be prepared for whatever you encounter. Conversely, it’s nice to minimize your load, especially if you plan a long hike.

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How to Add Precision Autofocus to Vintage Manual Focus Lenses (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 19, 2016  | 

Have you ever wished you could get precise autofocus when using vintage, manual-focus lenses on a modern digital camera? Well, now you can thanks to an innovative adapter from Techart that lets you use classic lenses on Sony E-Mount bodies. Our favorite Weird Lens Guru Mathieu Stern was even able to hack this adapter to deliver crisp AF with a 120-year-old camera. as you can see in the video below.

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How to Buy the Right Photo Lens Case: What to Look for & What to Avoid
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 27, 2018  | 

We’re right in the middle of Photokina frenzy, and you’re probably looking for news about groundbreaking new products, not cases or other more mundane accessories. Understood! So file this for later when the clamor from Cologne subsides. This is a lens case shopping guide with dos and don’ts and some personal brand recommendations.

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How to Buy Used Camera Gear: Get Great Secondhand Camera & Lens Bargains without Getting Ripped Off
Steve Meltzer  |  Mar 05, 2020  | 

A few weeks ago during a photo shoot, I dropped and fatally damaged one of my cameras. Since I live a good distance from any urban area with a camera shop, I always go online to buy camera and lenses.

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How to Capture Great Landscape Photos with Long Lenses
David Shaw  |  Aug 25, 2015  | 

My wide-angle lens was perfect when the late-evening shadows crept across the mountains of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The sweeping landscape, wide open and treeless, was suited to the wide field of view. Until, that is, the weather turned, and with it, my perspective on that wild place. I woke one morning to rain pattering intermittently on the nylon of my tent. Between showers, I emerged to find the mountains obscured by scudding clouds.

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