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Adorama Learning Center Top 20 Countdown 2011

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, December 29, 2011

Over five million people visited the Adorama Learning Center in 2011, an all-time high. Let's count down the Top 20 most popular articles and AdoramaTV videos of the year!  Read more

Tags:   DSLR,  tripod,  digital SLR,  lenses,  Lens advice,  Adorama TV,  Mark Wallace,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact 

Nikon Has Upgraded its Optics; Should You, Too?

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, September 14, 2010

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Nikon has just announced four lenses that are destined to be very popular additions to Nikon DSLR owners’ lens arsenals. Which lens might be your next one?  Read more

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DxOMark Launches Lens Test Database

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, June 22, 2010

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We here at the the Adorama Learning Center have long been big fans of DxOMark's RAW camera sensor tests and are very excited to now see lens ratings added to the mix.  Read more

Tags:   lenses,  DxOMark,  lens,  Product Review 

Rediscovering the fast normal zoom

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, June 11, 2010

Spending some time with the normal zoom lens has rekindled my excitement about this entire class of fast normal zoom lenses.   Read more

Tags:   portrait,  zoom,  zoom lens,  lenses,  people,  pet photography,  perspective,  lens 

Jack's Favorite Lenses: An Incomplete List

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, May 5, 2010

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In my career as a photographer and photography editor thus far, I've been lucky enough to own, borrow, and/or evaluate tons of different lenses. Here's a short list of some of my favorites.   Read more

Tags:   sigma,  lenses,  tilt-shift,  fisheye,  lens,  Lensbaby,  Sigmonster,  Sigma 300-800mm 

Canon adds three new-generation USM lenses

NewsAdorama News Desk - by Adorama News Writer, 3 days ago

Canon today announced three new versions of its most popular lenses, including a refresh of its popular high-end 24-70mm f/2.8 lens and stabilized versions of its 24mm and 28mm primes.  Read more

Tags:  canon,  zoom,  wide angle,  zoom lens,  lenses,  image stabilization,  lens 

Sigma shows world's first 1:1 180mm macro lens; 3 MILC lenses

NewsAdorama News Desk - by Adorama News Writer, January 10, 2012

Sigma today announced three new lenses—three designed for use on mirrorless interchangeable-lens compact cameras, and the world's first 1:1 180mm f/2.8 macro lens for DSLRs.  Read more

Tags:  sigma,  lenses,  micro four thirds,  lens,  Sony NEX,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  MILC 

FAQ: What does a more expensive lens really buy you?

A case study of a bargain vs. a pro lens with the same focal range

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Bob Atkins, December 5, 2011

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Everyone likes a bargain, so price is always a factor in choosing a lens. However, there can be very significant differences in prices between lenses which on first glance may appear to be very similar. 

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TAGS: nikon,  canon,  sigma,  lenses,  Lens advice,  lens,  Canon EOS 7D 

The best lenses for Photojournalists

Buying tips: When it comes to glass, get the finest you can afford

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, November 10, 2011

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Just is there’s no best camera for photojournalists, there is also no best lens. But there is a range of lens types that will give you a better chance at getting the shot.

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TAGS: nikon,  canon,  buying guide,  sigma,  tokina,  lenses,  buying tips,  Lens advice,  Tamron,  lens,  focus on photojournalism 

Leica M9-P and New Lenses—AdoramaTV

PhotoPlus 2011 Special Report

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Adorama Learning Center Editors, November 4, 2011

AdoramaTV reports from the floor of PDN PhotoPlus 2011. David Paul Larson talks with Christian Erhardt of Leica about its updated full-frame rangefinder, the M9-P.

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TAGS: Leica,  professional,  rangefinder,  lenses,  Leica M9 

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