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Explore the Best Locations for Tokyo Street Portraits
Capturing the Essence of Asakusa with a Vintage 135mm Lens
60 Minutes With a Vintage Lens in Akihabara
Exploring Vintage Nikon 135mm Lens in Ueno Market
Vintage Street Photography Lens Test in Tokyo
2026 Street Photography Roadmap: Tokyo Adventures Await
40 mm Lens Street Photography in Ueno Market
28mm Lens Street Photography in Tokyo’s Jimbocho District
40 mm lens Street Photography in Tokyo’s Kanda
Vintage 50mm F1.4 Sensoji Temple Photogrpahy
A 28 mm Leica Monochrome Tokyo Photo Walk
First Memory Card Failure in 20 Years of Digital Photography
Street Photography of Shiodome and Tsukiji Outer Market
Shiodome Shiosite, built in 2002, is a top street photography spot with steady crowds, futuristic architecture, trains, and excellent light and shadows—perfect for workshops.
How to Trust Your Creative Instincts on the Streets
Learn to Trust Your Creative Instinct
Why the 85mm Lens is the Best Street Photography Lens
In street photography, the 85mm lens is a popular choice for capturing compelling images.
35mm is the Best Lens for Street Photography
The 35mm lens suits diverse street photography, from lively scenes to intimate portraits. Its low-light performance allows shooting at dawn or dusk, while its compact size helps photographers stay unobtrusive. This makes it an ideal tool for capturing authentic, compelling stories.
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.
Tokyo Changes, Shoot It Before You Lose It.
Tokyo Changes
Cities constantly change. Tokyo, one of the largest and most vibrant cities, undergoes rapid and unpredictable transformations. A favourite shooting spot may disappear, then reappear later.
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.
What Is the Best Focal Length for Street Photography?
What is the best focal length? 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, wider, or longer? The answer: the one you carry and know well, fitting your vision.