Nilofer Khan

Mumbai

Writer | Editor | Photographer at Freelance

Managing Editor at The Phoblographer

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Canon Patents Affordable Lenses for Bird Photography

1 week ago | thephoblographer.com | Nilofer Khan

Canon has a variety of exceptional lenses in its massive portfolio. In fact, some of its telephoto lenses continue to be favourites of many photographers. For instance, Canon 100-400mm L IS II, the 300mm f2.8 L, or the 800mm f5.6 are some lenses that many wildlife and bird photographers absolutely adore. Since Canon moved to mirrorless mount, they have been engineering newer lenses, with some still in the research stage.
Our Favorite Telephoto Lenses from Sigma

1 week ago | thephoblographer.com | Nilofer Khan

Sigma’s evolution has been quite exciting to see. There was a point when third-party lenses were looked down upon by many photographers, but over the years, the quality, price, and performance have put third-party, particularly Sigma lenses, back on the map. With the company offering a wide portfolio to various genres of photographers, today, we take a look at some exceptional telephoto lenses, which many wildlife, bird, and macro photographers will appreciate.
The Voigtlander 28mm Lens is Perfect for Street Photography

1 week ago | thephoblographer.com | Nilofer Khan

Cosina’s Voigtlander has so far offered some great lenses for Leica M users. For instance, they recently launched Portrait Heliar 75mm f1.8, a lens that allows you to control the softness of the bokeh, which is ideal for a variety of genres. There is also the 110mm f2.5 Macro, which offers sharpness and character to modern lenses. Joining this exciting portfolio is a new wide-angle lens, which is perfect for street, events, and landscape photographers: Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 28mm f2 Aspherical VM.
A Silver Nikon Zf Would Be an Incredible Thing

1 week ago | thephoblographer.com | Nilofer Khan

Reports of Nikon launching a new camera have been going around for a while. It does come as a surprise since the company revealed they will be taking 2025 on a slower note. One of the reasons for this decision is the ability to meet the demands of the users by meeting the production rate and clearing any backlog.
The 3 Fujifilm Cameras With the Best Autofocus

1 week ago | thephoblographer.com | Nilofer Khan

Many photographers today wish to switch to Fujifilm. Why? Well, there is so much to like: the retro, rangefinder-style camera body, image quality, compactness, and film simulation, to name a few. The X series cameras, despite housing APS-C sensors, are still liked by serious enthusiasts and professionals. So, for those who want a smaller sensor camera but with blazing focus speed, we have a few options that you can choose from. Let’s have a look.
The Issues That Plague Photography Today

1 week ago | thephoblographer.com | Nilofer Khan

Photography has multiple challenges that it must face today. From social media to a general leaning toward videos, the medium is fighting a multifaceted battle. In an interview with Euro News, Magnum Photos President and photographer Cristina de Middel speaks about two prominent issues that plague the medium. This comes at a time when the photography industry is evolving rapidly, but there are some things that haven’t changed and some that are being accepted at an accelerated speed.
Will the Canon R7 II Omit This Feature from The Original?

1 week ago | thephoblographer.com | Nilofer Khan

Canon has been releasing new patents, which indicates how the company is trying to improve its portfolio. From fish-eye lenses to better autofocus, there are various aspects the company hopes to improve. Similarly, reports of Canon cameras have also been aplenty, with Canon R6 III and R7 II being the most talked-about models. While we have given you a gist of what can be expected, it now appears that the Canon R7 II will have a major difference from what we reported earlier.
Leica MONOPAN 50 is an Effort to Save Film Photography

1 week ago | thephoblographer.com | Nilofer Khan

The advent of digital cameras may have impacted film photography, but it did not, in any way, kill it. In fact, film went on to become a popular process for purists, who wanted to capture images as they were intended during the initial period of the medium. As film continues to play an integral part in the lives of many image-makers, Leica has decided to step into this market once again, with the launch of its very own black and white film. What could it offer? Let’s find out.
Canon has Reportedly Discontinued a Popular Lens

1 week ago | thephoblographer.com | Nilofer Khan

Canon’s DSLR range offered some of the most iconic cameras and lenses of its time. The Canon 5D series, the 7D, or popular APS-C models such as the Rebel series have each left an indelible mark on the photo community. Similarly, the iconic tilt-shift mechanism (unavailable for mirrorless at the moment), or models such as EF 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM, EF 85mm f1.4L IS USM, and EF 24-105mm f4L IS II USM, have been praised for their image quality and efficiency.
The 3 Best Alternatives to Photoshop

1 week ago | thephoblographer.com | Nilofer Khan

Photoshop has been one of the most popular and reliable software for photographers of various fields and expertise who wish to edit their images. From tools allowing cropping to color correction and retouching of skin, Photoshop became the answer to many post-processing needs. But in recent years, Photoshop has been getting pricier, along with the introduction of AI tools that many are set against.