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60 Minutes With a Vintage Lens in Akihabara
Akihabara, Best Street Photography Lens, Vintage Lens Jeff Austin 2/6/26 Akihabara, Best Street Photography Lens, Vintage Lens Jeff Austin 2/6/26

60 Minutes With a Vintage Lens in Akihabara

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Vintage Street Photography Lens Test in Tokyo
Creative Process, Best Lens, Best Street Photography Lens Jeff Austin 2/3/26 Creative Process, Best Lens, Best Street Photography Lens Jeff Austin 2/3/26

Vintage Street Photography Lens Test in Tokyo

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40 mm Lens Street Photography in Ueno Market
Best Locations in Tokyo, Best Street Photography Lens Jeff Austin 11/27/25 Best Locations in Tokyo, Best Street Photography Lens Jeff Austin 11/27/25

40 mm Lens Street Photography in Ueno Market

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28mm Lens Street Photography in Tokyo’s Jimbocho District
Creative Process, Best Street Photography Lens, Best Locations in Tokyo Jeff Austin 11/24/25 Creative Process, Best Street Photography Lens, Best Locations in Tokyo Jeff Austin 11/24/25

28mm Lens Street Photography in Tokyo’s Jimbocho District

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40 mm lens Street Photography in Tokyo’s Kanda
Best Locations in Tokyo, Best Street Photography Lens Jeff Austin 11/24/25 Best Locations in Tokyo, Best Street Photography Lens Jeff Austin 11/24/25

40 mm lens Street Photography in Tokyo’s Kanda

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Capturing Ueno: Street Photography with a 50mm F1.4 Lens
Creative Process, Vintage Lens, Best Street Photography Lens, Best Locations in Tokyo Jeff Austin 11/19/25 Creative Process, Vintage Lens, Best Street Photography Lens, Best Locations in Tokyo Jeff Austin 11/19/25

Capturing Ueno: Street Photography with a 50mm F1.4 Lens

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Vintage 50 mm Lens Street Photography: Ikebukuro
Creative Process, Best Lens, Best Street Photography Lens Jeff Austin 11/17/25 Creative Process, Best Lens, Best Street Photography Lens Jeff Austin 11/17/25

Vintage 50 mm Lens Street Photography: Ikebukuro

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Why the 85mm Lens is the Best Street Photography Lens
Creative Process, Best Street Photography Lens, Gear Jeff Austin 3/13/25 Creative Process, Best Street Photography Lens, Gear Jeff Austin 3/13/25

Why the 85mm Lens is the Best Street Photography Lens

In street photography, the 85mm lens is a popular choice for capturing compelling images.

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Ultimate Zoom Lens for The Best Street Photography
Pre Visualization, Best Street Photography Lens Jeff Austin 2/26/25 Pre Visualization, Best Street Photography Lens Jeff Austin 2/26/25

Ultimate Zoom Lens for The Best Street Photography

I prefer prime lenses and have many, but also carry an old, heavy zoom daily in Tokyo. I don’t always use it, but it works well when I do.

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28mm Is  The Best Focal Length For Street Photography!
Creative Process, Leica, Best Street Photography Lens Jeff Austin 2/5/25 Creative Process, Leica, Best Street Photography Lens Jeff Austin 2/5/25

28mm Is The Best Focal Length For Street Photography!

Is 28mm the best focal length for street photography? Many say yes, and I often agree. But sometimes not. It’s tricky—neither wide-angle nor standard like 35mm or 50mm. This balance makes it popular: wide enough to capture scenes without distortion, yet distinct from typical lenses.

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