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If you’re one of those photographers that owns a Canon DSLR but is afraid to move to mirrorless, you’ve come to the right place. What we’re doing today is something just for you. Got an old Canon EF lens? Well, we’re feeding your intentions a bit more. If you’re wanting to adapt a lens to a Canon RF camera body, check this out. Similarly, if you’re bored and looking for another lens for Canon RF cameras, you’ll love this. Here are some of our favorite lenses to adapt to Canon RF cameras.

The Phoblographer’s various product round-up features are done in-house. Our philosophy is simple: you wouldn’t get a Wagyu beef steak review from a lifelong vegetarian. And you wouldn’t get photography advice from someone who doesn’t touch the product. We only recommend gear that we’ve fully reviewed. If you’re wondering why your favorite product didn’t make the cut, there’s a chance it’s on another list. If we haven’t reviewed it, we won’t recommend it. This method keeps our lists packed with industry-leading knowledge. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Pro Tips on Adapting Lenses to Canon RF Cameras

Here are some pro tips when using adapted lenses on cameras like the Canon EOS R5:

By far, Canon has the best manual focus system. It works kind of like a rangefinder system that tells you pretty much exactly when the lens is in focus. Granted, it does this when there are AF/AE contacts on the lens.

Canon has a few different lens adapters for Canon EF to Canon RF cameras. Our favorite has a special slit for lens filters.

Rest assured, if you’ve got a weather sealed lens, its will work just fine with Canon’s official EF to RF adapters.

Yes, these lenses work with Canon Eye autofocus algorithms. And they’re wonderful.

IRIX 150mm f2.8 Macro Dragonfly

In our review, we state:

“The IRIX 150mm f2.8 Dragonfly Macro Lens exhibits great image quality overall. The bokeh is just beautiful and the feeling of the images is very organic. There is no micro-contrast or trickery: it’s just the pop from the 11 aperture blades and the sharpness that the lens renders. The title of this piece calls this lens The Bokeh King, and it indeed really is. Photographers of all types will not only love the bokeh, but they’ll also appreciate the sharpness, color rendition, and how fun this lens can be. If you’re a Canon EOS R owner with the adapter, you’re in for a real treat.”

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Tamron SP 35mm f1.4 Di USD

In our review, we state:

“We’re happy to say that, in fairly low lighting, the Tamron SP 35mm f1.4 Di USD still performs admirably. It can acquire focus and track well if you fine tune the EOS R’s settings. For event work, it’s surely reliable enough. Though, for the record, it’s still not faster than Canon’s own 35mm f1.8 IS.”

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Canon 85mm f1.4 L IS USM

In our review, we state:

“I’m giving the Canon 85mm f1.4 L IS USM five out of five stars; it delivers in pretty much every way. This is a sign of a Canon that wants to compete more with Sony, Zeiss, and others in the lens world. The company has traditionally put a bigger emphasis on the quality of their zooms, but the Canon 85mm f1.4 L IS USM is a very solid prime lens offering. With great image quality, fast autofocus performance that can track eyes as they move on an animated model, weather sealing, and a small size, there is nothing to complain about with the Canon 85mm f1.4 L IS USM. I mean, aside from that price point.”

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Since we began the site, our objective here at The Phoblographer has been to help people feel good while educating them about the world and the photo industry. To achieve that, the team works hard to bring you its views, as well as the work of photographers within the community. It’s not always easy, but we think we do a good job. From using photography to boost mental health to using your skills to benefit society, there are many ways photography can provide positivity. Below are some perfect examples.

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Use Photography for Mental Health Stability

Back in June, yours truly wrote an article aiming to help photographers keep their mental health stable. I’ve written about my depression in the past, and how photography really helped save the day. In this piece, we cover six ways photography can help keep you happy and stronger to fight through difficult times. Read the full article here.

David Klammer Used Photography to Show Off a “Utopia”

Have you ever dreamt about living in a utopian society where everyone works together for the good of the community and the land? Well, there is a part of India that’s trying to achieve that. Auroville is a self-sustained city that focuses on green living and people supporting each other. Money doesn’t really exist. Instead, people do their part to keep things functioning. David Klammer has a 20-year relationship with the city and has been back to photograph it many times. Take a look here.

Use Positive Photography to do Charity Work

Being able to create photographs is a beautiful gift to have. Sure, you worked hard to perfect the craft, but some people just don’t have that creative flair, so be grateful that you do. With that, don’t just use it for your benefit. Use it also to uplift others. A helpful way to do that is to do charity work. Volunteer your photography skills to support a charity’s brand and the work they’re doing. I go into further detail here.

Sándor Kereki Kept His Photography a Secret

Sándor Kereki’s story spreads positivity because of how interesting it is. Similar to the story of Vivian Maier, it seems Kereki kept his photographs to himself for decades. He made photographs of the Hungarian revolution, and this year he released them to the online photo catalog, Fortepan. They’re wonderful and educational. See more of them here.

Greg Bowl Takes us Into The World of Professional Wrestling

Professional wrestling, although aggressive on the surface, is all about entertainment. Greg Bowl spent time photographing pro wrestling before it had really hit the mainstream. He has plenty of stories to tell. Imagine sitting by the fire, drinking hot cocoa, and listening to him go down memory lane. While that’s not possible, you can create the same ambiance by looking at his photographs and his interview here.

Yannick Schurwanz Lights up Atheletes

Yannick Schurwanz is a former athlete-turned photographer. He understands how athletes move, how they think, and how they utilize their bodies. Schurwanz also has a strong understanding of photography and lighting, which he uses to document current athletes creatively. He took us behind the scenes and showed us how he approaches his portraits, sharing what gear he uses. You can take a look here.

Send us Your Positive Photography

We desire more positive photography. If you have some, then please do send it in by using the above form. Also, if you think there’s a particular story or photographer we need to be aware of, let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading.

Lead photo by Yannick Schurwanz. All photos used with permission.

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Trust us, we’ve done the tests. When it comes to weather sealing tests on cameras, there’s arguably no better solution than the stuff that we’ve done to various cameras and lenses. We’ve actually gone out and used the cameras and lenses in the worst weather conditions. Our reviewers do this and a whole lot more. We push the gear to the edge because we know that you’ll want to. With all this said, we decided to talk about how to protect your camera. Here are the things we keep in mind before we go out.

What Qualifies Us to Talk?

For a number of years, we’ve really wondered about how durable cameras really are. Reps have told us that if you take a camera into the rain, that they’d be fine. But is that really the case? Some reps still say this. But only some cameras are advertisers as weather resistant. So over the years, we’ve routinely tested various cameras in the rain, snow, sand, etc. Our build quality tests are a major part of our reviews. And we’re committed to making the entire industry create cameras and lenses that can stand up to the elements.

Oh yeah, and we’ve heard Olympus uses this test of our every time they talk about weather sealing. If a brand is alright with it, then we are too! Trust us, we know how to protect your camera.

Is Your Camera Marketed as Weather Resistant?

First off, figure out if your camera is weather resistant. This is a big thing to figure out. Here’s a general guide, there could be more. But these cameras are the most popular.:

The Fujifilm X Pro 3, XT4, and the the entire GFX lineup are weather sealed. Here’s a guide to weather sealed Fujifilm lenses.

Every Canon RF camera body has weather sealing. Our Canon RF lens guide should help you.

Every Nikon Z full frame body has weather sealing. We’ve also got a guide to Nikon Z lenses.

Every Sony a7, a9, and a1 camera body have weather sealing.

Every Panasonic S series camera body has weather sealing.

If you’re going to use Olympus, do yourself a favor and just go for the Olympus OMD Em1 Mk III and the Olympus OMD EM1X.

The Leica SL2s and Leica SL2 are IP rated, and the Q2 is as well.

Protect Your Camera. Check All the Ports

It’s important to check all the ports on your camera. Make sure that they’re fully sealed. Check the USB ports, the battery ports, the SD card ports, the audio jacks, etc. If the doors are a little loose, don’t risk bringing your camera into the rain. It’s not worth it. Something else to consider looking at is the hot shoe. In the past years, manufacturers have sealed the hot shoe very well. But some cameras, notably Sony, don’t have as much sealing.

Your Lens

If you’re taking your camera out into the rain, you need to ensure the entire package is protected. Lenses are where it gets really, really difficult. Some brands will say their lenses are weather-sealed, but they’re not. Instead, there will be sealing right around the mount and maybe at a spot around the focusing ring. A few lenses are fully completing their weather sealing when you add a front lens filter. Other brands go above and beyond to fully weather seal the lenses.

Personally speaking, if I’m buying a modern lens, there’s no way I’m not going to buy a lens that isn’t fully weather-sealed. Constantly cleaning a camera sensor is a major annoyance that’s avoided with just a few extra bucks.

Extra Ways to Protect Your Camera

There are a bunch of other options to keep your camera protected. For example, you can cover your camera with a plastic bag and ensure that the entire thing is fully protected. There are also things like camera skins. Alternatively, if you’re outside, an umbrella helps a lot.

“When you want something from the bottom of your heart, the Universe will show you a way,” says Romanian photographer Cristina Venedict about her path to photography. She loves using primary complementary colors in her portrait work, which allows her soul to speak to the viewer using styles learned from art school. But her path to discovering photography wasn’t all that straightforward.

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It’s only the lucky among us who genuinely find what our calling in life is. Many of us are stuck in mundane 9-to-5s, wishing we had an outlet to express our creative thoughts (me, for almost 15 years of my life). And yet, many others stuck in that same rut are still wondering what they could possibly do creatively. Despite going to art school, Cristina took a few years to realize what she really loved doing. Step by step, she began bringing her imagination to photography and gradually taking it to higher levels of artistry. Her portraits have bagged her 1st place in the Romanian category at the World Photography Awards on two occasions now.

The Essential Photo Gear Used by Cristina Venedict

Cristina told us:

Fujifilm XT-3

Fujifilm XT-4

Fuji GFX 50S II

Lensbaby lenses and optics:

Twist 60

Burnside 35

Velvet 85

Obscura

Sweet 35

Sweet 80

Edge 80

Omni

Composer Pro II

I was always amazed by dreamy images. When I started with photography I wasn’t fully satisfied with the lenses that were on the market. I couldn’t create my desired images. Searching for new lenses, I stumbled upon Lensbaby. It was love at first sight!

The Phoblographer: Hi Cristina. Please tell us about yourself and how you got into photography.

Cristina Venedict: I have never dreamed nor thought I would be a photographer. I graduated from an art school, and I studied psychology at university. But all my life, I was fascinated by people. I love people, and I could spend hours looking at them and observing their gestures, unique features. I even make up my own impression about them just for the fun of it.

After I graduated from university, I practiced for a while as a psychologist. During that time, I was very upset because I felt I was not doing something that represents me. I felt I wasn’t true to myself. I know that during that time, all I wanted was to do something I loved. And when you want something from the bottom of your heart, the universe will show you a way. I remember one day I was chatting online with a friend, and she showed me a picture taken by her brother. When I saw it, I smiled and thought to myself that I could do better, and I felt that that was what I want to do: photography.

Then I started to create my own world and express myself through the images I created. It was like I was making for myself a universe made of dreams. It was a new wonderful feeling; I felt at peace with myself, I felt happy. With the help of my camera, I went from the surreal world to the real one.

The Phoblographer: You use your mobile phones a lot when shooting portraits. Not exactly the first choice of gear for a portrait photographer. How do you deal with optical issues like distortion etc when doing this?

Cristina Venedict: At first, I was challenged by how I could handle taking pictures with a phone. But more recently, I photographed an entire session with just the phone. And I can say that it was a delight for me.

I like the format 3:4 and the wide lens; it makes it easier for you to get into the soul of the subject and find more creative angles. I like that I can take photos in raw format and be able to edit them later, just like a professional camera.

The Phoblographer: How did you get those slivers of red light when using the smartphone cameras?

Cristina Venedict: I use a led focusing light and some crystal from Lensbaby Omni. (See the bottom of the page for a video about this)

The Phoblographer: Reds and browns feature prominently in your work. Tell us what influences thi...

Tamron’s lens deals are still here and going on! And lucky for you, we’ve reviewed the vast majority of the lenses currently experiencing savings. Considering getting one of their great prime lenses? Or what about their convenient and incredible f2.8 zoom lenses? Well, we invite you to dive into this guide. You’ll see prices and links to our original reviews. Take a look!

This piece is presented in partnership with TAMRON. We’ve independently and ethically reviewed all the products in this round-up already without sponsorship. And we worked with them to recommend a few key gems to you.

The Phoblographer’s Cheap Photo deals posts are designed to focus on giving you some of the best deals on photography gear we find. We spend a literal business day sometimes, researching the most attractive camera deals, lens price drops, and all other sales we can find. Some of the gear is brand. But other times we’ll serve you used or refurbished products at good prices. Our Cheap Photo deals are different from the Phoblographer’s thoroughly researched Feature Roundups. If we’ve tested a unit, we may link to our reviews and coverage in our Cheap Photo roundups. With our feature roundups, we’re guaranteed to have used the product — often exhaustively. The site may receive affiliate commission payments if you make a purchase. These help us keep the staff fairly compensated, the server bill paid, and us continually delivering content.

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Tamron 150-500mm f5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

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Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 Di III RXD

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Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di III RXD

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Tamron 70-300 f4.5-6.3 Di III RXD

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Tamron 18-400mm f3.5-6.3 Di-II VC HLD

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Tamron 20mm f2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

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While the nifty fifty gets all the attention, a 90mm prime brings that bokeh in closer. The Leica M-mount system doesn’t have any shortage of 90mm options. The Leica Summicron M 90mm f2 is brighter than the company’s Macro f4, yet less than half the price of the Summilux M 90mm f1.5 ASPH. It brings a classic Leica look to a longer prime with still excellent bokeh and a durable, yet compact build.

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So where does the Leica Summicron M 90mm f2 stand in the M mount system? I shot portraits with both the 90mm f2 and the Macro 90mm f4 to see how these two telephoto primes compare. Both lenses are a treat — but there are a few differences for M mount shooters to weigh.

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Leica Summicron M 90mm Pros and Cons

Pros

Cons

Gear Used

Innovations

Leica Summicron M 90mm Tech Specs

Ergonomics

Build Quality

Focus

Ease of Use

Image Quality

Bokeh

Sharpness

Lens Character

Color Rendering

Extra Image Samples

Edited

Unedited

Leica Summicron M 90mm f2 v.s. Leica Macro M 90mm f4

Conclusions

Likes

Dislikes

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The Leica Summicron M 90mm f2 creates a superb blend of sharpness and creamy bokeh. The colors and contrast are fantastic and lens flare also adds more character. It’s expensive and requires patience, but is capable of capturing some fantastic images.

Leica Summicron M 90mm Pros and Cons

Pros

Metal build

Built-in hood

Bright aperture

Lovely colors

Sharp subjects melt into great bokeh

Flare adds lots of character

Cons

Softer edges when wide open

Like all M mount lenses, there’s no weather-sealing, stabilization, or autofocus

Expensive

Gear Used

I used the Leica Summicron M 90mm f2 with the Leica M10R and a Leica 55 UVa II filter. Some of the sample images were also shot with a shoot-through reflector.

Innovations

The Summicron M 90mm f2 is Leica’s first M series lens with both apochromatic color correction and aspherical lens elements. It’s designed for high-resolution performance wide open.

Leica Summicron M 90mm Tech Specs

Lensrentals lists the following tech specs for the 90mm f2:

Angle of View27 degreesAperturef2-16AutofocusManual Focus OnlyBrandLeicaDiameter2.5″DimensionsLength: 3.1″Filter Size55.0mm (nonrotating)Filter StylenonrotatingFocal Length90.0-90.0Groups/Elements5/5Hood IncludedNoImage StabilizationNoItem TypeLensLens TypeNormal RangeMax Aperture2.0Maximum Magnification.11xMinimum Aperture22.0Minimum Focusing Distance3.3feetMountLeica MWeight1.1 lb

Ergonomics

The Leica Summicron M 90mm f2 is surprisingly small. It’s a narrow lens that doesn’t widen from the size of the M-mount, taking 55mm filters at the front. The lens takes up just a three-inch narrow slot in a camera bag. In fact, I carried three Leica M lenses — the 90mm f2, the 90mm f4, and the 135mm — in a tiny fanny pack style pouch.

Despite the metal build, it doesn’t weigh a whole lot more than a pound. It’s still well-balanced and comfortable to carry around for long stretches on the M10R. I can feel that it’s a metal lens, but it’s not over the top. It’s about twice as heavy as the Leica Macro M 50mm f4.

Despite the narrower width, the front of the lens is taken up by mostly glass. There’s no plastic buffer around the front. Up next is a built-in metal hood that slides out from the body.

The aperture ring is a thin band, about the width of a lens filter. It’s textured everywhere except where the labeled numbers are and turns with a satisfying click.

The focus ring is wider, so it’s easier to tell the difference between the two without looking at them. The ring turns smooth. Like other M-mount lenses, the lens has the focal distance in both meters and feet and a depth of field scale. The lens is not internal focusing and the length changes slightly as you focus.

Build Quality

Leica’s lenses are one of my favorite optics to hold. The barrel is all metal, as is the built-in hood. It feels like it could take some ...

Pretty to look at and added drop protection don’t always go hand in hand when it comes to backpacks. The Manfrotto Pro Light Flexloader backpack exemplifies both. It is an attractive, mid-sized camera backpack that looks like it was made for the city. It’s designed to accommodate a 16″ laptop as well as a 3-axis gimbal stabilizer. It can double as a regular backpack when you remove the internal dividers. The backpack is built to absorb impact. Is it comfortable? Keep reading to find out.

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Pros and Cons

Pros

Cons

Tech Specs

Gear Used

Innovations

Ergonomics

Build Quality

Ease of Use

Conclusions of the Manfrotto Pro Light Flexloader Backpack Review

Likes

Dislikes

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The Manfrotto Pro Light Flexloader is functional and durable. It’s a comfortable backpack that is designed to accommodate a 16″ laptop and a 3-axis gimbal stabilizer. The attractive pack looks like it was made to be worn in the city. And the padded shoulder straps and waist straps do provide sufficient comfort for long commutes. However, the sternum strap placement isn’t ideal for many women.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Comfortable shoulder straps, back panel, and waist strap

Attractive design

Carries a lot of gear

Fits both a 16” MacBook Pro and a gimbal stabilizer

It fits both a 16” MacBook Pro and a gimbal stabilizer

Water repellent

Trolley pass-through

Side handles are convenient when traveling

Cons

Sternum strap is too low for some women

Zippers are not waterproof, although it does have a waterproof cover

Cannot remove the TSA lock and place it inside

You cannot remove the TSA lock and place it inside

Tech Specs

All tech specs are from the manufacturer.

Weight: 6.61 lbs

Minimum Weight: 6.61 lbs

Internal Dimensions: 10.24 x 5.91 x 18.50 in

Camera Insert Dimensions” 10.24 x 5.91 x 18.50 in

External Dimensions” 14.17 x 13.78 x 22.05 in

Color: Black

Volume: 26.5 L

Tripod Connection: Yes

Laptop Compartment Dimensions: 10.63 x 0.98 x 18.11 in

Material: Nylon, Synthetic Fabric

Number Of Lenses: 8

Types Of Gear: DSLR, DSLR with grip, Tripod, Foldable drone, Mirrorless with grip, Modular Camcorder, DSLR/mirrorless handheld gimbal

Type Of Bag: Backpack

Water Repellent: Yes

Price: $329.99

Gear Used

We tested the Manfrotto Pro Light Flexloader with a Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 85mm f1.2 lens and 50mm f1.2 lens, Hasselblad 501cm, and a 3 Legged Thing Billy 2.0 Tripod.

Innovations

The Manfrotto Pro Light Flexloader isn’t revamping the tried and true backpack design. Manfrotto is anticipating accidents that photographers have and built this accordingly. Extra shock and drop protection have been added with their MGuard divider system. The backpack is expandable to meet your needs. It has memory foam and extra structural reinforcement. There is a handle on each side for easy stowaway when traveling. The backpack also has an adjustable torso height harness. Again, it’s not really doing anything innovative.

The Manfrotto Pro Light Flexloader isn’t revamping the tried and true backpack design. Manfrotto is anticipating accidents that photographers have and built accordingly. Extra shock and drop protection have been added with their MGuard divider system. The backpack is expandable to meet your needs. It has memory foam and extra structural reinforcement. There is a handle on each side for easy stowaway when traveling. The backpack also has an adjustable torso height harness. Again, it’s not really doing anything innovative.

Ergonomics

Here is the front of the backpack. The first thing you will notice is the grab handle on top. Also, a TSA-compliant lock is located on the top left. And a mid-sized, zippered pocket is located on the front of the Manfrotto Flexloader.

Here is the front of the backpack. The first thing you will notice is the grab handle on top. A TSA-compliant lock is located on the top left. A mid-sized zippered pocket is located on the front of the Manfrotto Flexloader.

The laptop compartment is located in the top rear ...

Landscape photography is fun for both the consumer and the creator. The consumer gets to enjoy remote parts of the world they may not have otherwise seen. And the creator gets to have the thrill of adventure and the sense of tranquility that often comes with this type of photographic practice. Of course, we’ve shared plenty of stunning images made by the best landscape photographers around, and in this article, we’re going to celebrate our favorites.

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Cath Simard Turns Her Landscape Photography into NFTs

Cath Simard joined us as a guest on Inside The Photographer’s Mind. She’s an introvert who loves going on long hikes alone and creating images that are nothing short of mindblowing. She’s used her photographic style to tap into the NFT market. In this podcast, she told us she’d made more money through NFTs than her whole photography career combined. Check out her story here.

Caitlin Fullam Creates Surreal Landscape Photography

Beyond the joys of landscape photography, Caitlin Fullam has a deeper motive to go out and create. “These photos were an escape for me during a dark time,” she told us in a recent interview. She aimed to create out of this world images that made her feel like she was escaping the world she felt trapped within. She certainly accomplished her goal, not just with herself, but for us too. Spending time with her photography lets us forget reality, even only for a fleeting moment. Check it out here.

Alicja Zmysłowska Combines Dogs And Landscape Photography

Love dogs? Mesmerized by landscapes? If yes, you’re going to love the photography of Alicja Zmysłowska. She finds the most beautiful locations and places everyone’s domesticated pet in the center of them. She doesn’t Photoshop the dogs into her landscape photography. Instead, she allows the human to stay with them (with a leash) and then Photoshops them out. Zmysłowska has a range of cameras and lenses at her disposal, turning to the Canon 5D Mark III, the Canon 5D Mark IV, and the Canon EOS 5DS for her bodies, and the Canon 16-35mm 2.8L, the Canon 135mm 2.0L for her glass. Check out her full story here.

Paolo Pettigiani Landscape Photography Goes Infrared

Peru and Bolivia are home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in all of Latin America. So many photographers hit these spots to create landscape photography. Because of that, Paolo Pettigiani decided to put his own twist on things. Opting to shoot with Kodak Aerochrome, a now-discontinued infrared film roll, Pettigiani made a series of images that stand out on their own. We’re glad he still had access to the film roll! Check out his here.

Ludwig Favre Makes Haunting Images

Ludwig Favre began his journey in photography at the tender age of six years old. It’s a passion that’s stayed with him ever since. He shoots his haunting, mysterious landscape photography in Oregon, a part of the States known for its glorious nature. Favre uses a Panasonic Lumix S1R and pairs it with the Panasonic Lumix 16-35mm F4 to make most of his work. However, he also uses the DJI Mavic 2 Pro to offer a different perspective. You can see his work here.

Send us Your Landscapes!

We would love to see your landscape photography if you feel it’s worth our attention. You can send it in using the form below. If we like it, then we’ll be in touch about giving you a feature.

Which was your favorite landscape photographer from the selection above? What gear do you enjoy using when out making landscape images? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading.

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Lead image by Caitlin Fullam. All images used with permission.

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There’s a spot in this round-up where you can probably insert DEM TONEZ or something like that. But in reality, portrait lenses for Fujifilm cameras will give you beautiful results. All of these lenses have a few great qualities: nice bokeh, adequate sharpness, and a nice render when it comes to portraiture. What’s more, we’ve tested all of these independently in our own reviews. So we’re giving you only the best!

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The Phoblographer’s various product round-up features are done in-house. Our philosophy is simple: you wouldn’t get a Wagyu beef steak review from a lifelong vegetarian. And you wouldn’t get photography advice from someone who doesn’t touch the product. We only recommend gear that we’ve fully reviewed. If you’re wondering why your favorite product didn’t make the cut, there’s a chance it’s on another list. If we haven’t reviewed it, we won’t recommend it. This method keeps our lists packed with industry-leading knowledge. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Pro Tips in Using Portrait Lenses for Fujifilm Cameras

Check out these tips before you hammer the shutter:

In this round up, we’re focusing on Portrait lenses for Fujifilm cameras of the X-series. That means that we’re APS-C format. We’ve tested all of these independantly.

Fujifilm’s lenses create their best image quality when combined with the right film simulation. You don’t need to spend hours in post-production. You might not even need to do any edits at all.

Some cameras have cool features like skin smoothing and clarity adjustments. Give them a try to give portrait lenses like these a bit more of a boost.

Be sure to use face and eye detection when using portrait lenses for Fujifilm cameras.

Want the pastel look? Try the Classic Negative or Pro Negative High Contrast look and overexpose by at least a stop of light. You’ll love the look.

Fujifilm 50mm f1 R WR

Tech Specs

F1 aperture

Weather sealing

Metal body

9 aperture blades

Close focusing of 0.7 meters (2.29ft)

77mm filter thread

12 elements in 9 groups

1 Aspherical element

2 ED elements

In our review, we state:

“The Fujifilm 50mm f1 R WR is an easy lens to use, especially when paired with an IBIS infused Fujifilm camera. The lens is not stabilized at all, so keep this in mind. Still, follow the reciprocal rule, and you’ll be okay. Thanks to advances in autofocus and tracking, shooting at f1 is a piece of cake. Gone are the days where you’d have to take 10 shots to get one with eyes in focus. This was an all too familiar scenario when we used the old Canon EF 85mm f1.2 on DSLRs. Now you just point, half-press, and the camera sticks to your subject’s eyes like glue. On Fujifilm’s APS-C cameras, this lens has an equivalent focal length of 75mm. It’s a little odd, but you quickly get used to it.”

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Fujifilm 90mm f2

Tech Specs

PerformanceFocal Length90mmComparable 35mm Focal Length: 137 mmApertureMaximum: f/2Minimum: f/16Camera Mount TypeFujifilm X mountFormat CompatibilityAPS-CAngle of View17.9°Minimum Focus Distance1.97′ (60 cm)Magnification0.2xElements/Groups11/8Diaphragm Blades7, Rounded

FeaturesAutofocusYes

PhysicalFilter ThreadFront:62 mmDimensions (DxL)Approx. 2.95 x 4.13″ (75 x 105 mm)Weight1.19 lb (540 g)

Packaging InfoPackage Weight2.2 lbBox Dimensions (LxWxH)9.6 x 6.2 x 4.8″

In our review, we state:

“Considering that this lens is a 90mm offering and renders a 135mm field of view approximately, it’s bound to have great bokeh, right? Good news: it does. Then consider the fact that this is an APS-C sensor with a 1.5x crop and you’ve got the field of view and depth of field of a 135mm f3.5 lens when shooting wide open.”

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Fujifilm 33mm f1.4 R WR LM

Tech Specs

Angle of View. Aperture Blades. Aspherical Elements. Autofocus. Brand. Diameter. Extra Low-Dispersion Elements. Filter Size. Focal Len...

The Fujifilm 23mm f1.4 R has a bit of a classic look to it! Check it out in our review! Fujifilm has some great discounts available on both lenses and camera bodies. In fact, there are a lot of very stellar camera bodies available right now until December 26th that you’ll want to check out. Better yet, the majority of them are weather-resistant. What’s more though, you’ll probably really like some of the lenses on discount or even the return of the GFX 50R rebate. Take a look at the rebates after the jump.

The Phoblographer’s Cheap Photo deals posts are designed to focus on giving you some of the best deals on photography gear we find. We spend a literal business day researching the most attractive camera deals, lens price drops, and all other sales we can find. Some of the gear is brand. But other times we’ll serve you used or refurbished products at good prices. Our Cheap Photo deals are different from the Phoblographer’s thoroughly researched Feature Roundups. If we’ve tested a unit, we may link to our reviews and coverage in our Cheap Photo roundups. With our feature roundups, we’re guaranteed to have used the product — often exhaustively. The site may receive affiliate commission payments if you make a purchase. These help us keep the staff fairly compensated, the server bill paid, and us continually delivering content.

These Instant Rebates last from November 22nd, 2021 until December 26th, 2021.

Fujifilm XT4 in Silver: $200 off

Fujifilm XT4 in Black: $200 off

Fujifilm XT3 Silver: $400 off

Fujifilm XT3 Black: $400 off

Fujifilm XT3 Silver with 18-55mm: $400 off

Fujifilm XT3 Black with 18-55mm: $400 off

Fujifilm XT3 Silver with 16-80mm: $400 off

Fujifilm XT3 Black with 16-80mm: $400 off

Fujifilm XT30 Silver: $100 off

Fujifilm XT30 Black: $100 off

Fujifilm XT30 Charcoal Silver: $100 off

Fujifilm GFX 50R: $1,500 off

Fujifilm 23mm f1.4 R: $200 off

Fujifilm 50mm f1 R WR: $200 off