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Tamron's new SP primes. Who will buy them?
Wayne Lorimer (wjlorimer)
I am sort of struggling with the latest lens releases from Tamron. As fantastic as I’m sure the lenses are – I think they’ve missed the point of the role a third-party lens manufacturer fulfils in the marketplace. Read more...

Nikkor AF 35-70/2.8D lens
Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs)
The Nikkor AF 35-70mm/2.8D is an old lens providing great value for money. It can meanwhile be had for 300 USD, sometimes even less. The optics are great. Read more...

Bookshelf 4: Black & White Photography
Here you find various recommended Black & White photography books. Read more...

Perspective from two lenses: 35mm and 85mm
Al Smith (sitney)
At one thread, a member asking the question as to "which lens to get next?" was offered many opinions. One possible answer to this recurrent question was a lens pairing with lenses a bit wider and narrower than a 50mm lens. The 35mm and 85mm combination came up as a good pair to start with. This article compares how these two lenses render the same object. Read more...

Great value in used Nikkors
Rick Walker (walkerr)
For those wishing to save a little money by purchasing used Nikkor lenses, well now is as good as ever to buy! The introduction of newer Autofocus (AF) designs has driven down the price of their predecessors, creating remarkable value in some cases. Even those using AF bodies can find some great bargains out there in lenses that are one or two generations back. Rick Walker shares his thoughts on what he perceives to be some of the better values out there. Read more...

Tamron SP AF 17-35 f2.8-4 Di LD IF Ultra Wide
Paul Fisher (Paul_Fisher)
The Tamron 17-35mm f.2.8~4 wide angle zoom lens is a recent addition to the Tamron line-up. This review arises from approximately two week's use of the lens in a wide variety of settings. Read about it's mechanical and optical performance here. Read more...
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