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Posted 07/12/2023
Sony has announced a trio of major upgrades to its photo and video lineup: the a6700 mirrorless camera, FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II lens, and ECM-M1 on-camera microphone. Combining video features from Sony’s cinema-line with AI-driven tech, the a6700 elevates Sony’s APS-C lineup for creators while retaining its signature compact form. Complementing the new camera is the ECM-M1 on-camera microphone, which uses beamforming technology to offer an unprecedented eight
Posted 06/24/2023
Although a telephoto isn’t your typical lens for landscapes, it can create a more intimate feel for your viewer and lets you share overlooked parts of nature. In this webinar, photographer and Sony Alpha Collective Member Autumn Schrock shares her tips and tricks for capturing landscapes you love in a new way.
0:00 - Introduction
0:48 - Why Telephoto Lenses?
4:52 - Which Focal Lengths Are Considered Telephoto?
6:14 - Gear
16:00 - General Settings
18:47 - 5 Reasons to Use Telephoto Lenses
54:12 - More Advice
57:03 - Q&A
1:09:09 - Final
Posted 04/20/2023
Canon mirrorless fans, rejoice. The long-awaited RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM telephoto lens has arrived. The new lens will join only a handful of other telephoto lenses in the RF lineup. It is designed to fill the glaring gap left by the beloved EF 300mm f/2.8 L lens.
RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM
A welcome addition to many low-light
Posted 04/06/2022
Poised to shake up what it means to be a super-telephoto lens, Nikon has just announced the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens. Summed up perfectly by the tagline “All the Reach, Half the Weight,” this lens is Nikon’s fresh take on an 800mm lens, which now uses a Phase Fresnel element to dramatically cut down on weight and size to make this huge focal length something that’s truly portable. More than just a sleek lens, Nikon also made sure to imbue
Posted 03/22/2022
Sony’s FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G Lens is a compact zoom designed for wide-angle enthusiasts looking for a feature-loaded, everyday carry with uncompromising optical quality. With a focal length ideal for street, landscape, and architectural photography, and on-lens controls, including a zoom rocker, that streamline video capture, this versatile lens is perfect for hybrid shooters who want an all-in-one lens to take
Posted 02/23/2022
There probably isn’t a photographer in the world who hasn’t thought, “If only I could get a bit closer, or have a longer lens, I could get the shot!” Well, Canon has heard your internal monologue and has just rolled out a pair of lenses that put the “super” in super-telephoto: the RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM lens, and the RF 1200mm f/8 L IS USM lens for its RF mount
Posted 02/18/2022
David Swindler shares his must-know tips on how to use long telephoto lenses for outdoor photography, from landscapes to wildlife to portraits. In this video, he describes the process for choosing a telephoto zoom lens, how to hold one, how to balance it on a tripod, and more!
Which of these lenses do you want to use on an outdoor photoshoot? Tell us why in the Comments section, below!
Posted 01/18/2022
This is your introductory guide on how to use a telephoto lens, whether you're taking landscape, sports, or wildlife photographs. Our host shares his advice on these long camera lenses, and discusses topics such as settings, additional accessories, and more.
If you have any questions about telephoto lenses and their use, please post them in
Posted 08/04/2021
Sigma is breaking new ground once again with the release of the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens. This is the first Sports-series lens built specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras and is also the longest DG DN lens currently available from Sigma. It’s an ultra-telephoto zoom built with refined optics, updated handling features, and a revised form factor that is lighter and smaller than the past SLR-intended versions of this same lens
Posted 05/27/2021
Doug Guerra puts the dynamic Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD lens through its paces. This versatile super telephoto zoom is well suited to landscape, wildlife, and street photography.
Share your thoughts and questions about this new lens below in the Comments. Will you be adding the Tamron 150-500mm to your kit?
Posted 02/17/2021
Expanding its L-mount portfolio, Panasonic has just announced the Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. lens, a flexible telephoto zoom with unique close-focusing capabilities. Fitting into the full-frame L-mount lens lineup as a lighter-weight, longer-reaching telephoto zoom than the 70-200mm options, this lens adds on to these benefits with the inclusion of a 1:2 macro designation and apt image stabilization to promote sharper
Posted 08/04/2020
Olympus has announced its latest OM-D series mirrorless camera, the OM-D E-M10 Mark IV, which becomes the fourth iteration of this compact Micro Four Thirds camera since the series debuted in 2014. The E-M10 is the sleekest camera in the OM-D lineup and this latest Mark IV is not only lighter than its predecessor, it has improved features, including an upgraded 20MP sensor.
1,137 Views· Posted 06/13/2019
Doug Guerra, from B&H, sits down with Mike Bubolo, from Sony, to talk about the 600mm f/4 GM and 200mm-600mm G. Starting with the long-anticipated 600mm GM, Bubolo and Guerra discuss the impressive features and use cases of the new G Master, including its usefulness in sports and wildlife applications. After that, the guys break
6,739 Views· Posted 11/01/2018
If you want better photos, you have to get in close. Join photographer David Flores as he provides details on the massive Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens, a seriously impressive 10x zoom for full-frame DSLRs. Perfect for action, sports photographer Matthew Stith used the lens at a recent soccer match, so be sure to check out the video to see some killer shots. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide
385 Views· Posted 11/13/2017
In this video, Jim Chagares looks inside his camera bag. He discusses the equipment he uses to create his images from cameras, lenses, binoculars, GPS and other accessories. He also shares his auto-focus techniques and camera settings for creating perfect exposures with fast moving subject and ever changing lighting conditions.
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