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The Lensbaby Velvet 56: Another Niche Lens Part 1

NOTE:  You can click on the images to see them enlarged! I was asked why I like specialty lenses.  Well, I’ve written before about the conflict of clichés having to do with equipment.  It is of significant educational value to … Continue reading

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Lens Review: Sigma 50-500mm f4.5

Some of you may recall the review of the Rokkinon 650-1300 super telephoto (you can search for it using those terms).  It turned out, to my complete surprise, that the Rokkinon was a far better lens than the ridiculously low … Continue reading

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Rokinon Super Telephoto: Great Deal or Gigantic Dud?

Let’s face it, EVERY photographer would secretly love to have a gigantic telephoto lens, even if they are not quite sure what they would ever do with it other than fondle it and show it off to turn friends green … Continue reading

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Lens Review 24mm TSE

San Diego — I have been toying with a Canon 24mm TSE lens, thinking it would be a good one to take on theLandscape Class’s Field Trip to Alabama Hills next weekend.  My impressions of the lens are that it … Continue reading

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