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Reviews of camera lenses, from bright prime lenses for portraits and low light to versatile zooms and specialist telephoto and macro glass. We explain what each focal length and aperture actually does for your photography.

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Canon RF24-105mm F4-7.1 is STM (4111C002)
Review · 4.4 out of 5

Canon RF24-105mm F4-7.1 is STM (4111C002)

The Canon RF24-105mm F4-7.1 is STM is a lightweight, compact standard zoom for full-frame mirrorless...

Sigma 30mm f1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens
Review · 4.4 out of 5

Sigma 30mm f1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens

The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 Contemporary DC DN lens for Sony E mount is a versatile prime designed for APS-...

VILTROX AF 13mm F1.4 E Mount Lens
Review · 4.4 out of 5

VILTROX AF 13mm F1.4 E Mount Lens

The VILTROX AF 13mm F1.4 is an ultra-wide-angle autofocus prime for Sony E-mount APS-C cameras, offe...

K&F CONCEPT 58mm MCUV Lens Protection Filter Ultra Slim 18
Review · 4.4 out of 5

K&F CONCEPT 58mm MCUV Lens Protection Filter Ultra Sli...

The K&F CONCEPT 58mm MCUV filter is a solid choice for photographers who want to shield their lens f...

PolarPro 82mm Peter McKinnon VND Camera Filter - 2-5 Stop
Review · 4.4 out of 5

PolarPro 82mm Peter McKinnon VND Camera Filter - 2-5 S...

The PolarPro Peter McKinnon Signature Edition II VND offers precise haptic stops and cinema-grade gl...

Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 is USM Telephoto Lens
Review · 4.4 out of 5

Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 is USM Telephoto Lens

The Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 is USM is a lightweight telephoto zoom designed for Canon's mirrorles...

Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II Lens - E Mount
Review · 4.4 out of 5

Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II Lens - E Mount

The Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II is a lightweight telephoto zoom that delivers excellent reso...

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Review · 4.4 out of 5

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S is a fast prime lens designed for Z mirrorless cameras. It promises...

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Review · 4.4 out of 5

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S is a compact, constant-aperture zoom lens designed for Z mirrorless...

Fujifilm Fujinon XF35mmF2 R WR - Silver
Review · 4.4 out of 5

Fujifilm Fujinon XF35mmF2 R WR - Silver

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF35mmF2 R WR is a weather-resistant prime lens designed for X-series cameras....

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens Sony E-Mount
Review · 4.4 out of 5

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens Sony E-Moun...

The Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary is a compact, fast-aperture zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS...

Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary Lens
Review · 4.4 out of 5

Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary Lens

The Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary Lens for Sony E-Mount is a compact telephoto zoom...

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard Zoom Lens
Review · 4.4 out of 5

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard Zoom Lens

The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is a compact, fast-aperture standard zoom designed for Sony f...

Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Telephoto Lens
Review · 4.4 out of 5

Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Telephoto Lens

The Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD is a compact telephoto zoom designed for Sony E-mount camer...

Samyang SYIO12AF 12mm F2.0 AF Ultra Wide Lens
Review · 4.4 out of 5

Samyang SYIO12AF 12mm F2.0 AF Ultra Wide Lens

The Samyang SYIO12AF is a 12mm f/2.0 autofocus prime designed for Canon RF-S mirrorless cameras. It...

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
Review · 4.7 out of 5

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

The native mirrorless version of the classic nifty fifty: a compact, lightweight 50mm prime with a b...

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
Review · 4.8 out of 5

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

The famous nifty fifty: a compact 50mm prime lens with a bright f/1.8 aperture that creates beautifu...