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Tamron Lenses—AdoramaTV

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ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, November 28, 2011

Adorama Photography TV presents Tamron Lenses: 70-300mm f/4-5.6, 18-270mm f/3.5-f/6.3, and 60mm f/2.

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TAGS: macro,  portrait,  zoom lens,  Lens advice,  Tamron,  lens 

Product Review: Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZ

The World’s Smallest, Lightest 15X Zoom for APS-C DSLRs

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Jason Schneider, April 18, 2011

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Tamron lowers size and weight and ups the ante on what may be the ideal travel photography lens.

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TAGS: zoom lens,  lenses,  Tamron,  lens 

FAQ #1: One long zoom lens or two shorter zooms?

Frequently Asked Questions About Camera Gear and Photography

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, February 3, 2011

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Welcome to the first of an ongoing series where we dig deep to answer your questions about photo gear and taking pictures. Today, we'll look at whether it makes more sense to buy two shorter zooms or a single long zoom lens that covers the entire focal range.

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TAGS: telephoto,  zoom lens,  lenses,  FAQ,  Frequently Asked Questions 

Normal Zoom vs. Normal Prime Lens, Part I

Are kit zooms ready for prime time?

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, January 27, 2011

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50mm prime lenses rock…but how do they compare to those inexpensive normal “kit” zoom lenses? Here’s a case study.

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TAGS: nikon,  zoom,  zoom lens,  DxOMark,  lens,  50mm 

Lenses: Product Reviews

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ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, August 26, 2010

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AdoramaTV presents Lenses. This week Mark was asked if he could buy only one lens what would it be. So Mark explains why the Canon 24-70mm Lens is his favorite as well as some other options if you don't have a Canon.

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TAGS: zoom,  zoom lens,  advice,  lenses,  lens,  Adorama TV 

Product Review: Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM Zoom Lens

An ultrawide that takes it all in

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, August 4, 2010

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I consider ultrawide zoom lenses to be primarily special-effects tools and the Sigma 8-16mm  certainly falls into this category. Let’s take a close, undistorted look at its features and abilities.

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TAGS: sigma,  wide angle,  zoom lens,  ultrawide 

Buying Guide: Choosing a Lens

The best lens might not always be the right lens for you

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Bob Atkins, June 28, 2010

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Choosing a lens for your DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera can be a difficult task, not because there are so few choices, but because there are often so many.

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TAGS: adorama,  digital,  camera,  buying guide,  DSLR,  beginner,  wide angle,  zoom lens,  bob atkins,  lens 

In praise of kit lenses

You can go a long way, photographically, with a budget-priced starter zoom lens

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, June 2, 2010

I come to you today to sing the praises of the kit lens--that humble midrange zoom that is often bundled with starter and intermediate-level SLR cameras.

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TAGS: budget,  digital camera,  DSLR,  zoom lens,  kit lens 

Shooting Pro Football, Gene Lower — Adorama Photography TV

How'd They Do That?

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, May 18, 2010

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Mark Wallace talks to Gene Lower, the official photographer of the Arizona Cardinals. Gene shares some of his tips for shooting sports.

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TAGS: canon,  zoom,  telephoto,  zoom lens,  action,  sports,  sports photography,  fisheye,  Sports Illustrated,  lens,  sportsshooter 

Aperture Values – Adorama Photography TV

Digital photography One on One

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, May 17, 2010

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In this episode, Mark explains why f/2.8 is a large aperture opening and f/22 is a small aperture opening. Mark also discusses the meanings of the numbers on many lenses.

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TAGS: nikon,  canon,  photography,  zoom lens,  aperture,  Lens advice,  lens,  focal length 

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