Defining what makes a good lens isn't easy; there are always trade offs. In this tutorial, learn about the elements necessary to ensure edge to edge...

Lenses aren't equally sharp at all apertures. Some are better than others. In this tutorial, I look at how to calculate the sharpest aperture for any scenario.

‘Tis the season and with all of those holiday lights around, who can resist a little bit of festive bokeh? In this tutorial I’ll show you how to create...

F8 and be there. Yet another photographic cliché, but for night photographers it is a particularly relevant one. Your choice of lens greatly influences the...

This can be confusing when shopping for a new lens. Learn the difference between F-Stops and T-Stops to help with your next lens purchase.

There are many reasons you should be keeping a gear list; one of the best is that it lets you use Lenstag. Lenstag is an awesome service that aims to...

Lenses are for life. Its an old cliche but it still holds true, especially in this era of digital technology. The relentless cycles of digital upgrades sees...

If you've ever wondered how lenses work, what makes a good or bad lens, and how to pick the one that's right for the kinds of photos you want to take, this...

An introduction to popular macro photography methods and choosing lenses for close up photography.

Often, lenses in the photography community are similar in design. Each brand has similar focal length ranges and speeds for their popular lenses (all major...

Understanding the physics of light puts you at a great advantage when trying to produce great photographs. Arguably, how light interacts with your lenses is...

The temptation is always there and I will readily admit to falling victim to the siren call of new equipment. It's shiny. It's unknown. It has to be better...