Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens for Astrophotography
Adrian Alford evaluated the Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 zoom lens for astrophotography, specifically testing its performance on Milky Way shots.
Archive Edition
Sunday, July 19, 2026
The Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 zoom lens shows astrophotography potential, rivaling primes in corner sharpness. In industry news, the US Copyright Office will raise registration fees for photos to $85 in mid-November 2026, while Patreon's AI scraping blocks may be too late to fully protect creators. Also, Manfrotto's Uncover Messenger/Sling bags offer adaptable storage for gear and daily life. Watch for further analysis on how these industry shifts will impact creator income and gear choices.
Gear
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This Porsche-designed camera changed how we think about autofocus forever
The Carl Zeiss Contax G1 and G2 were advanced titanium film cameras designed by Porsche Design Group and built by Kyocera.
Camera Raw Enhances Masking and Color Grading Tools
Adobe Camera Raw has updated its masking tools with feather and edge sliders, enabling users to precisely expand or contract selections for more accurate edits.
Storm Chasers Fly Drones Into Tornadoes for Data and Footage
The OTUS Project, a team of storm chasers, is flying custom-built drones directly into active tornadoes to gather scientific data and unique first-person footage.
Reviews
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Sony FX5 vs. Nikon Z8 Cinema Camera Comparison
This content compares the Sony FX5 and the Nikon Z8 Cinema camera, exploring their capabilities and how they stack up against each other.
Kinefinity Vista Review
Matti Haapoja provides a hands-on review of the Kinefinity Vista camera.
Adaptable for Camera and Daily Use
Manfrotto's Uncover Messenger/Sling bags are designed for adaptability, featuring removable camera inserts that allow them to function as either dedicated camera bags or general-purpose daily carriers.
Lightroom Landscape Editing Tutorial
This tutorial from THAT ICELANDIC GUY demonstrates how to edit landscape photographs like a professional using Adobe Lightroom.
Nikon 300mm f/2.8 vs. 500PF
A practical comparison between two Nikon telephoto lenses: the 300mm f/2.8 and the 500PF.
Tutorials
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Common Beginner ISO Mistakes in Photography
Photographer Nigel Danson identifies two common ISO mistakes that beginner photographers often make.
Field Notes
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Mike Chudley's Dream Photography Trip to China
This video documents Mike Chudley's dream photography and videography trip to China.
Rumors
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Memory Card Prices May Not Drop Until After 2030
The global memory chip shortage, which has driven up prices for memory cards and SSDs for nearly a year, is projected to continue for an extended period.
Opinion
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Wildlife Photography as Self-Care for a Professional
Despite professional success in portrait and wedding photography, the author finds a unique form of self-care in wildlife photography.
Ansel Adams' Photos on Instagram
Adrian Vila proposes a thought experiment: would Ansel Adams' famous photographs gain traction on social media if stripped of his name and historical significance?
Guido Van De Water's Struggle Filming Fireflies
The difficulties encountered during the process of filming fireflies.
News
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Faintest Exoplanet Found in Old Telescope Data
Astronomers have directly imaged Beta Pictoris d, the faintest exoplanet ever detected from Earth.
Joel Meyerowitz's 'Cape Light' Reissued 50 Years Later
A new hardcover edition of Joel Meyerowitz's 1978 classic, 'Cape Light,' has been released by Aperture, featuring remastered images that redefined color photography.
Aerial Photographer Wins Award for Minimalist Drone Shot
German aerial photographer Aleksandra Wilk received the Above Snow Special Prize at the International Aerial Photographer of the Year (IAPOTY) 2026 Awards for a simple yet masterful drone composition.
Industry
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US Copyright Office Fee Hike Affects Photographers Mid-November
Copyright Office is set to implement a significant fee increase for photographers, with new rates taking effect in mid-November 2026.
Patreon Blocks AI Scrapers
Patreon has implemented network-level blocking with Cloudflare to prevent AI bots from scraping creator content for model training.