The $60 Lens That Destroys The 18-55mm Kit Lens: Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 Review

If you are a beginner photographer, chances are you are sticking with the lens that came with your camera. You know the one—the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6. It does the job, sure, but it often leaves you wanting more. More light, more background blur, more… “pop.” Usually, the advice is to go buy a “Nifty Fifty” (50mm … Read more

Is the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 Still Worth Buying? A Budget Wide-Angle Gem Review

If you are a photographer shooting on a crop sensor (APS-C) DSLR, you know the struggle: finding a truly wide-angle lens that doesn’t cost a fortune is difficult. Kit lenses usually start at 18mm, which isn’t quite wide enough for dramatic landscapes or tight interior shots. Enter the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM. Released … Read more