Posts Tagged ‘ lens ’

New Nikon 50mm AF-S 1.8G Lens

Nikon Rumors is reporting a new 50mm f/1.8 from Nikon. 50mm lenses offer a low cost entry point to experiment with super shallow depths of field and give great low light performance.  Nikon and Canon both have 50mm f/1.8 lenses for under $150 (100 UK pounds).  The ‘f/1.8′ means the lens can be opened to [ READ MORE ]

Great Gift for Photographer Who Has Everything Else

It probably says a lot about me, but I think this mug is fantastic.  Its a thermos cup that looks exactly like a Nikon lens, complete with lens cap for a lid.   It even comes in an appropriately styled box.  A great present for your photographer friends. Order your own 24-70mm Nikon lens mug here[ READ MORE ]

Rebates for Canon and Nikon (US)

Nikon Rebates – ends March 27th Adorama, BandH and others are offering instant rebates when purchasing a popular selection of lenses with most camera bodies.  Just go to their websites and the saves are applied directly. 18-200mm – $250 instant rebate.  This is a great first lens (its what I started with and still what [ READ MORE ]

Three Day Weekend

If you’re stuck in a rut with your photography, there are lots of potential sources of inspiration (I’ll come back to this theme on more than one occasion). One simple way to get yourself off the couch and try some new things is to rent lens for the weekend. Try something wider (shorter focal length) [ READ MORE ]

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I started photography as a serious hobby only 18 months ago. Everything I know has been learned relatively recently and I'm still learning all the time. In this blog, I will pass on what I learn so that others starting out can get better at photography faster. My name is Jack Berglund and I'm a 30 year old Englishman living in New York.
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