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Lomo Launches New LC-A Minitar-1 Art Lens
Cynthia Boylan  |  Apr 30, 2015  | 

Lomo introduced the retro-style but new Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 Art Lens this morning. This unique lens features the original optics from the Lomo LC-A and is compatible with many analogue and digital cameras.

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Lomography’s New Neptune Art Lens System: 3 Prime Lens Modules with a Universal Base for Film & Digital
Ron Leach  |  May 05, 2017  | 

Lomography’s new Neptune Convertible Art Lens System offers photographers a lightweight, modular approach to shooting, with a universal base unit that mounts to both film and digital cameras and three interchangeable front lens elements.

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Long Glass: Our Favorite Telephoto and Zoom Lenses for Getting Close to the Action
Joe Farace  |  Jul 26, 2016  | 

We all know nature and wildlife photographers need long focal length lenses but they’re not the only ones who need a longer-than-normal lens. While the only wildlife I have photographed are the mule deer who treat my backyard like it’s their backyard, I’ve photographed a racing car from time to time and that’s when a telephoto or long zoom lens comes to the rescue.

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Long Lenses On The Cheap
Text and photography by Mike Stensvold  |  Jun 01, 2005  |  First Published: Jan 01, 2005  | 

Long lenses are wonderful photographic tools. Their longer-than-"normal" focal lengths magnify everything, allowing you to get "close-ups" of subjects you can't (or don't want to) approach closely. The shorter long lenses (those in the 85--120mm range, for 35mm cameras) are ideal for portraits, because they produce a good head size at a...

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Longer Focal Length Macros; Get Up Close From Far Away
Stan Trzoniec  |  Aug 01, 2006  | 

My first macro lens was the popular Nikon 60mm Micro-Nikkor. Good move, I thought, as the 60mm focal length could double as an all-purpose lens for a variety of assignments. Trouble is, when I started to get into more and more 1:1 (life-size) work, I only had 21/2" of working space between the front of the lens and my subject. The 105mm was next, sharp as a tack but again...

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Look at the Sweet Swirly Bokeh in Photos Captured with an Extremely Rare Helios Lens (VIDEO)
Dan Havlik  |  Apr 19, 2018  | 

Our favorite weird lens guru Mathieu Stern has found and used one of his rarest lenses yet: the Helios-65. This lens is so rare that there are no available mounts on the market to adapt it for use on an existing camera.

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Look at What You Can Do with Canon Lenses Featuring Built-in Macro Lite LED Flash Units (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Apr 17, 2017  | 

Canon has two innovative lenses that incorporate built-in LED “Macro Lites” on either side of the front element, the EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM for M-Series mirrorless cameras, and the EF-S 35mm Macro IS STM for Canon DSLRs. In the video below, you’ll see what you can accomplish by using these lenses instead of a conventional on-camera flash.

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Macro Lens Shootout: $100 Vintage Pentax Lens vs. Modern $600 Canon Lens (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Nov 28, 2017  | 

There are an abundance of inexpensive adapters available that enable photographers to use vintage lenses on modern DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, and it’s often possible to pick up a premium legacy lens for far less than the cost of a current entry-level or mid-priced lens.

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Macro Lens vs Extension Tubes: Is the Cheap Option Just As Good? (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Nov 11, 2021  | 

Would you like to try your hand at close-up photography but can’t afford an expensive macro lens? Well consider this: An affordable set of extension tubes will turn just about any lens you own into a close-focusing macro lens.

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Macro Magic with Budget Gear & Simple Techniques (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 27, 2024  | 

So what's holding you back from giving macro photography a try? In many cases it's the lack of a costly, specialized lens offering a 1:1 reproduction ratio. If this sounds familiar you're in for a surprise because today's 10-minute lesson from the Hamed Photography YouTube channel demonstrates how to capture stunning images of tiny subjects with affordable accessories and a few easy-to-master shooting techniques.

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MACRO Winter Wonderland Photos: Here’s How (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 14, 2022  | 

When most photographers think of macro photography the first things that comes to mind are the balmy days of spring, and the warmth of summer. During those times interesting subjects abound, from budding plants and blooming flowers to colorful insects and other creepy-crawlies just about everywhere you look.

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Make the Most of Your ULTRA-WIDE Lens for Nature & Landscape Photography (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Oct 08, 2024  | 

Conventional wide-angle lenses are usually the weapons of choice when shooting landscape photos and other expansive vistas. The more specialized ultrawide options are less well understood and require a different approach for optimum results.

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Mastering Your ULTRA-WIDE Lens for Epic Travel & Nature Photos (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  May 18, 2023  | 

Most landscape photographers’ weapon of choice is a wide-angle lens—typically in the range of 24-35mm. But if you’re lucky enough to own an ultra-wide lens, and know how to use it properly, it’s possible to capture truly breathtaking photos of expansive vistas.

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Medium Format Lensbabies; Blur & Distortion Go Big!
Joe Farace  |  Aug 01, 2007  | 

At PMA 2007 Lensbabies introduced the medium format version of its third-generation selective focus lens for Mamiya 645 and Pentax 67 cameras. That's right kiddies, it's a new lens that's engineered for use with medium format film (remember that stuff?) cameras.

The optic in the Medium Format Lensbaby 3G produces the same effects as the optic in...

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Medium Tools: Our Favorite Medium Format Cameras, Lenses & Accessories
Joe Farace  |  Jun 28, 2016  | 

When people asked legendary editor Herbert Keppler why he sometimes wrote about cameras costing more than the average photographer could afford, he told me it was because of the Maserati factor. “Most people,” he said, “can’t afford a Maserati but like reading about them.” And I get that. My personal dream car is a 1961 Maserati 3500 GT, which sells for north of $450,000. Fortunately, medium format cameras, while expensive, cost less than that.

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