Photographing life on Earth, our home on the outer rim of the Milky Way
In this article I talk about our favorite gear, some of which has helped shape our world of landscape astrophotography. Check out what we’re looking to buy this holiday season and why.
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Sony just released their most affordable full frame prime lens for their E-mount cameras: the Sony FE 28mm f/2. In this short review, we test it out for use with astrophotography along with its accessory SEL075UWC Ultra Wide Angle and SEL075FEC Fisheye conversion lenses.
There’s a new nifty 50 in town. In this short review we test out the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM, Canon’s latest iteration of their affordable 50mm lens. At about $125, it’s the cheapest Canon prime lens available, making it an attractive addition to any Canon kit. Let’s see how it does with astrophotography.
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The very best lenses for my personal favorite compact camera system for astrophotography: the Fuji X-Series.
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The most common question asked on Lonely Speck answered for Canon shooters!
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Here’s a quick review of the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8, arguably the best, most affordable lens for astrophotography.