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Dec 6, 2024 | 
shotkit.com | Lens Guides |Jeff Collier
Whether you’re a street photographer, a traveling filmmaker, or just someone who likes to take professional pictures anytime, anywhere, you’ve likely faced one common dilemma:Having limited space in your camera bag for your gear! Not to mention the weight of it all. This is especially true if you prefer prime lenses but your shoots often require a range of different focal lengths, which means you’ll have to carry around a bunch of lenses. Such a hassle, right?
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
shotkit.com | Lens Guides |Greg Cromie
In this guide, we’ll help you understand the essential features of pro-grade portrait lenses and list the six best lenses for headshots. Headshot photography is in high demand, with more and more people seeking professional portraits that accurately capture their likeness. Headshot images are essential for establishing a professional presence across social media platforms, corporate settings, and websites. If you want a comprehensive masterclass in headshot photography, check out this guide.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
shotkit.com | Lens Guides |Greg Cromie
In this guide, I’ll cover everything you need to know about the best lenses for architectural photographers. If you want to elevate your interior or exterior architectural photography game, you deserve better than half-measures. I’ll go over the best lens types, including primes, zooms, and tilt-shift options, perfect for shooting architecture. If you’re also keen to learn more about real estate lens choices, check out our guide.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
shotkit.com | Fujifilm Lens Guides |Lens Guides |Greg Cromie
In this article, we’ll explore the Fujifilm X Series lenses to discover some of the recent additions to the wide-angle photography range. Of course, I’m a big advocate for taking any photo with any Fuji lens you already have. However, we’ve got you covered if you’re specifically looking for recommendations on the newer X Mount lenses for landscape, architecture, and creative photography.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
shotkit.com | Lens Guides |Jeff Collier
This guide will help you find the best lenses for jewelry photography. Making jewelry is work that needs specialized tools, and taking photographs of that jewelry is no different. So what macro lenses do you need? In this article, you’ll find out. Table of ContentsToggleWhat Are the Best Lenses for Jewelry Photography in 2024?
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Jun 9, 2024 | 
shotkit.com | Fujifilm Lens Guides |Lens Guides |Greg Cromie
In this Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 WR lens review, we’ll examine what makes this tiny little lens such a compelling option for your Fujifilm kit. Although it’s a compact and lightweight lens, the popular pancake prime punches well above its weight class. It’d be a mistake to discount it as a great lens choice. It’s also essential to distinguish between this version of the Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 WR and the original model.
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May 19, 2024 | 
shotkit.com | Lens Guides |Jeff Collier
This guide will explore the best lenses for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. It’s one of the best compact cameras for filmmakers out there, and to get the most out of it, you’ll need some serious glass. The good news is there are great lenses out there for every budget. We’ll give you our top picks, and also answer some of the questions you might have. Table of ContentsToggleWhat Are the Best Lenses for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k in 2024?
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May 17, 2024 | 
shotkit.com | Lens Guides |India Mantle
This guide will walk you through the best lenses for boudoir photography on the market today. Given its intimate nature and setting and the fact that it generally uses natural light, boudoir photography requires lenses with specific features. In this article, we’ll look at what those features are and which lenses possess them. Something for you to note: Canon lenses are the default in this guide, but we have provided links to lenses for other brands.
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May 11, 2024 | 
shotkit.com | Lens Guides |Greg Cromie
This article will help you understand why I don’t use third-party lenses for Fujifilm X Series cameras – even though there’s much to like about some of the non-Fuji options available today. I recall my first trip to Tokyo in 2015 when I stepped inside the photography icon Yodobashi Camera in Shinjuku West. Yodobashi is a department store chain, and the Shinjuku site hosts multiple buildings with one whole six or seven-story building dedicated to photography.
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May 5, 2024 | 
shotkit.com | Lens Guides |Jeff Collier
This guide will help you discover the best lenses for night photography. Night photography presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities, requiring careful consideration of equipment choices. Those choices can often be overwhelming, which is why we’ve put together this article to help you with one of the most important choices: lenses. Let’s get started. Table of ContentsToggleWhat Kind of Lens Is Best for Night Photography?
