by Jim McGee I've been getting more serious about photography so I'm upgrading my camera and I want to upgrade to some better lenses. The reason I'm writing is that I'm not sure what zoom to buy. I looked at the 80-200mm f2.8 and the 70-300mm f4-5.6. The 70-300mm is a ...

by Vivid Light Staff The one question we receive more than any other is "what camera should I buy?" Let's face it, for someone new to "serious cameras" the market is pretty damn confusing right now. There are numerous manufacturers, each with multiple models, and every model has dozens of features. Everyone ...

by Gary Stanley Tokina AT-X242AF At a Glance Filter Size: 72mm Lens Hood: included Weight:  24.1oz Dimensions: 3.2" x 3.5" Front Rotate w/Focus: No Groups/Elements: 15/13 (2 SD) Close Focus: 2.9 feet Macro: No Mounts: Canon EOS, Minolta AF, Nikon-D, Pentax AF Other: Soft case included Verdict: Thumbs Up I’ve been shooting Tokina's ATX series of lenses for many years. ...

by VividLight Staff Price Comparison  Minolta $4,000  Nikon $4,600  Sigma $2,200  Tokina $2,200 For this article in our ongoing pro series we shot the X Games in Philadelphia using several 300mm f2.8 pro lenses.  So how did those lenses stack up when we put them to the test? Overall Every lens has strengths and weaknesses that make it better suited for ...

In this installment in our "pro series" we give you a feel for what it's like to shoot this kind of major sporting event. by VividLight Staff I think every photographer who enjoys watching sports has wondered what it's like to actually be one of the photographers on the sidelines, in ...