Tips on choosing a third-party lens for travel photos, portraits, landscape or weddings

Tips on choosing a third-party lens for travel photos, portraits, landscape or weddings

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Do you want to upgrade your kit lens to make photographs as portraits, wedding photos, landscape photos, family photos or to accompany you traveling? You can choose lenses made by a third party, such as a standard zoom lens made by Tamron or Sigma.

When you buy a DSLR cameras, particularly Canon or Nikon, usually you get a kit lens 18 - 55mm. Perhaps you want to have a lens that you can use to create portraits. Many people who advise you to choose a fixed lens. If you rarely use, I suggest you select a zoom lens 17-50mm f / 2.8. You can choose Tamron lens 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF or Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM.

Why is that?

 

Portrait photo by Tamron lens. Image: jonathanfleming.wordpress.com

It is true that a fixed lens such as 50mm version is very nice if you use to create portraits, such as graduation photo, photographing newlyweds or a family photo. You will get brilliant photos and sharp. Fixed lens made by Nikon or Canon are usually expensive. 

17-50mm F2.8 EX DC (OS) HSM by Sigma. Image: youtube.com

If you are a budding photographer, you should choose the lens 17 - 50mm f2.8. This lens is suitable for making photographs in various categories such as travel, landscape, wedding & events, family, and of course the portrait. Tamron and Sigma could be the right choice, besides the original lens from Canon or Nikon.

Tamron lens 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF manufactured is a sensible option upgrade. Why does it make sense? At the moment you do not need a Tele lens and still 'awkward' when you use a prime lens, then you need a standard zoom lens with a large aperture. Besides Tamron, you can also choose a lens 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC (OS) HSM made by Sigma.

 

Landscape photo by Sigma. Image: picture-power.com

The Tamron zoom lens bokeh with a focal length 17-50mm f / 2.8 is ideal for everyday shooting, but the resulting picture has a good quality and sharp, because this lens has a maximum aperture f / 2.8. A lens with a large aperture with such, you would normally find on a fixed lens. Standard zoom lens such as Tamron or Sigma production of this new lens is very flexible for a variety of everyday use, good for traveling, wedding photos or to make a portrait.

Meanwhile the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM is a perfect wide to standard zoom lens designed for APS-C DSLRs. Equipped with a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) and an Optical Stabilizer (OS), the 17-50mm boasts a large fixed 2.8 aperture throughout the entire zoom range. Sigma also claimed that the OS allows for easier handheld shooting while the HSM ensures quick, accurate and consistent.  Accordint to sigmaphoto.com, this lens is powered with FLD glass elements (with performance equal to fluorite) along with two glass mold elements and one hybrid aspherical lens provide excellent correction of aberrations and allow for incredibly sharp images with great contrast.

 

Tamron lens 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF. Image: karachicamera.com

Tamron lensa 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF has many excellent features that may not be owned by another lens manufacturer. Tamron seriousness to build 17-50mm lens f / 2.8 of this, it is evident there are some versions that are made compatible with various famous brands DSLR. In addition, there are also Tamron 17-50mm f / 2.8 with a complete stabilizer VC, of course the price is slightly more expensive than the version without stabilizer VC. Tamron also claims that the lens can be relied upon to produce bokeh photos or photos with a narrow depth of field. By setting the right focus, you can get a portrait photo with the background blurred, but the model will always look sharp, bright with natural skin tone.

You are free to choose one of the standard zoom lens, whether you will choose a Sigma or Tamron, so you have a companion lens besides the kit lens, which has been provided by Nikon or Canon. If you are curious you can compare with similar lenses manufactured by Tokina, Samyang, even by Canon or Nikon, although the specifications and features are somewhat different, and of course at varying prices. If you want, you can also choose the latest version of the standard lens zoom.

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Original Canon and Nikon lenses vs third-party lenses: myths and facts

Original Canon and Nikon lenses vs third-party lenses: myths and facts

By   5:16 PM   1 comment:

The photographers were not affected by the prices or models from Canon or Nikon DSLR camera, will argue that they are more concerned to invest their money on the lens, instead of prioritizing the camera body. Once they are confident with the choice of a DSLR camera, photography enthusiast then began to hunt an additional lens, instead of just relying on the default kit lens. They are trying to buy original Canon or Nikon lenses. They may not think to buy a third-party lens camera manufactured by Tamron, Sigma, Rokinon, Tokina or other brands.

There is also a growing myth that if you use the original lens, then you will get brilliant and sharp picture, even guaranteed to be accurate. Also believed that the original lens is much more expensive than lenses manufactured by third party companies such as Rokinon, Sigma, Samyang, Sigma, Tokina or Carl Zeiss lenses, and more. 

It turns out this myth is not always true, either on the accuracy and sharpness or brilliance of photographs that can be produced by a third-party lenses. If the disputed from the aspect of price, it turns out the original Canon or Nikon lenses could be cheaper than lenses made by Sigma or Tamron.

 

Tamron vs Canon vs Nikkor. Image: youtube.com

Tamron or Sigma has a long experience to make a good lens for Canon and Nikon DSLR. There are a lot of their production lenses that have better features than the original lens Nikon or Canon, for example, an image stabilizer technology, which is not found on certain types of lenses in Canon and Nikon lenses. Perhaps this is what makes third-party lens becomes more expensive for the same type than the original lens Canon or Nikon. However, you will enjoy the image stabilization, so that you believe yourself to shoot at certain conditions.

Third party lenses. Image: billfortney.com

When you choose a superzoom lens or telephoto lens, it turns out you can get a longer zoom range on a third-party lens, even more affordable price. 

You can get this information from the online shops specialized in selling lenses and cameras. So that you are more confident, you need to look at the official website of Sigma, Tamron or Tokina, so you get more accurate information. Who knew you could find another lens with attractive offers such as a macro lens, wide angle lens or fixed lens.

Therefore, you need to see the catalog or information on the Internet, before you decide to buy a new lens for your DSLR camera. If you insist on buying original lens for Canon or Nikon camera, then you can buy a used lens. You can get a used lens in stores trusted in your town, if you have not got the guts to buy online. There is a community of photographers who are willing to share information about the lens used, you can even buy a lens that you dream to one of the members of that community.

Tokina, Tamron or Sigma? Image: keepsnap.com

Another way to get the original lens is to trade with your own lens. You can also buy original lens Nikon or Canon to pay in installments, of course with a credit card or other finance companies. If you have a steady income as an employee or have income from your online business, then you can realize your dream to get a telephoto lens or fixed lens. Make sure that you are wise you will not bother to pay off your credit card.

 

                                                                          Rokinon lens. Image: nofilmschool.com

My simple advice is, make sure beforehand about the type and model of the lens you need, not because it is affected by your friends or stuck on the original lens Canon or Nikon. Consider also the opinions or reviews of the camera lens in a leading photography magazine photographers or forum on the Internet. Hopefully this article can help you to get the best lenses for your photography activities. Because sharing is beautiful, please share this information with friends or family who have the same hobby with you, so that everyone can become a great photographer like you.

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A brief history of Canon in the midst of fierce competition in the field of photography

A brief history of Canon in the midst of fierce competition in the field of photography

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Canon is a company camera successfully entered the competition in the world of photography in the United States and Europe, was also successful in other continents, Asia, Australia and Africa. History and the Canon is also interesting as the competitors, Nikon. Canon's rival Nikon is not only successful, but also can make Kodak lost in its own country. As well as Nikon, Canon cameras favored not only by professional photographers, also used by the family and the novice photographer. Canon not only produce high-end camera or camera for photojournalists and professionals, but it is preferred by novice photographers.

The Kwanon - pre-Hanza Canon. Image: blog.f64.ro

In 1934 it produced the Kwanon, a prototype for Japan’s first-ever 35 mm camera with a focal plane based shutter. In 1947 the company name was changed to Canon Camera Co., Inc. shortened to Canon Inc. in 1969. 

According to en.wikipedia.org, Canon name has an interesting story, where the name comes from Buddhist bodhisattva Guan Yin  (Kannon in Japanese), previously transliterated as Kuanyin, Kwannon, or Kwanon in English. In 1935 the company files for registration of the "Canon" trademark, and in 1939 also started in-house production of Serenar Lens commences.

The Kwanon - pre-Hanza Canon key specs:

Camera Bodies:

A Series: AE-1 | AT-1 | A-1 | AV-1 | AE-1 Program | AL-1

T- Series: T50 | T60 | T70 | T80 | T90

F-1 | New F-1

Canon FL Resources

Pellix | FTQL

Lenses: FL | FD

The lightstalking.com also noted that by mid 1937 with good sales of the Hansa Canon, Precision Optical decided to start manufacturing their own lenses and by 1939 they were producing the Serenar series of lenses for their cameras. According to mir.com.my in the early development of cameras and lenses, Canon has not produced lenses as powerful or as sharp (precision) as Leica (Germany) and Contax, so their products remained relatively primitive. Of course, there was no competition in terms of price. The Leica was well beyond the reach of the masses. For example, the starting salary at a bank for a university graduate was 70 Japanese yen per month. The top locally made model, the Pearl spring camera, cost 49 yen. A D-model Leica with a 50mm f/3.5 lens was priced at 420 Japanese yen. Wow.

 

Canon's first digital camera, 1984. Image: slideshare.net

Canon never gives up the difference or gap occurs with Leica. With existing technology, and Leica makes the German company as a role model, Canon worked hard to make the lens and the camera at an affordable price, but high quality, precision and sharp as Leica production. The same spirit was also conducted by Nikon.

 The lightstalking.com also mentioned that as with Nikon, in the 1950’s Canon produced a product that raised it above the crowd. In Canon’s case it was the Serenar 50mm f1.8 lens. It was a lens that was way ahead of its era, effectively eliminating flare that was so prominent in many lenses of the day, and allowing Canon to lead the field in optical technology until now.

Canon's latest DSLR cameras, EOS 760D. Image: techradar.com 

As we know, Canon is not only successful in the field of the lens and the camera. Great company is also renowned for photo copy machine, printer, and so on. Photography enthusiasts can now enjoy a Canon camera in different models and segments. 

You can choose a compact camera (point to shoot), prosumer (bridge camera), DSLR camera in a variety of segments, both for beginners or entry level, middle-class, high-end and of course a full-frame camera.

As well as Nikon, Olympus, Pentax or Leica, Canon also have experienced the era of analog cameras. Now with more advanced technology in the world of photography, Canon will always compete with various famous brands, especially Nikon. Who knows when the end of the era of the Canon vs. Nikon or Nikon vs. Canon. 

Is Olympus or Panasonic, or perhaps Samsung could change the main battlefield changed the title to Canon vs Samsung vs Olympus or Canon? The photographers and camera consumers who will determine the direction of the camera in the future competition.

  

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