Helios 44-2 With A Diffusion Filter – Impressively Nostalgic
Shooting Japan Street Photography with a Vintage Masterpiece. The Helios 44-2. A 58mm f2 lens paired with a Hoya Black Mist No0.5 Filter.
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Nikon Z8 Street Photography – An Autofocus Review
Discover the incredible autofocus capabilities of the Nikon Z8 in this comprehensive review. See how this camera revolutionizes street photography!
Nikon Z 28mm f2.8 Review & Sample Photos
Get an in-depth look at the Nikon Z 28mm f2.8 lens with our review and sample photos here! See why this lens could be a great addition to your camera kit!
Tiffen Black Pro Mist Review – Is This The One?
Need help adding atmosphere to your shots? Check out our review of the Tiffen Black Pro Mist Filter and see how it helps you create atmosphere and character to any image!
Moment CineBloom Filter Review & Sample Photos
Achieve the ultimate cinematic effect with Moment's Cinebloom Filter! Here we feature a review, along with sample photos that show you exactly what this filter can do.
Kipon Ibelux 40mm f0.85 III Review & Sample Photos
Kipon is rolling out a new update to the Ibelux 40mm f0.85. A very interesting lens for the various APS-C systems and one of the fastest lenses on the market today.
Nikon Z 40mm f2 Review | The New Compact King
The Nikon Z 40mm f2 is one of the latest compact full-frame lenses for the Nikon mirrorless system, quickly becoming the go-to lens for photographers looking for a great lens in a smaller size. Especially street and casual photographers which will be the focus of this article.
Sony 50mm f1.8 Review | Extremely Underrated
The Sony 50mm f1.8 is one of their cheapest lenses, meant to give shooters a taste of what it's like to shoot with a fast prime on a lighter budget with a very classic style of rendering.
This lens has a cheap plastic construction and a clunky autofocus system but it is very small and very lightweight making it a great walk-around lens. There are a lot of technical issues but with the 6 element design, the lens produces some absolutely wonderful images with a more retro vibe.
Are Helios 58mm f2 Lenses Good?
The Helios lenses have really grown in popularity over the last few years for their classic rendering and crazy swirling bokeh. But are they really any good?
With all the awesome new third-party lenses out of China or Japan, the Helios lenses no longer get as much attention as they used to, but they're still fun lenses to shoot with if you can get a good copy.
K&F Concept Black Mist Filters Review
K&F Concept Black Mist filters are designed to diffuse the light and create a glowing misty effect. In bright lighting conditions, it will create a soft glow that is similar to the Orton effect, but in neutral lighting, it will diffuse the colors and smooth the contrast a little.