Tag: Camera Lenses

“I’ve always tried to walk the road Leica walked” — Light Lens Lab founder finally opens up on painstakingly recreating rare $25k Leica lenses...

First video interview with Light Lens Lab founder Mr ZhouThe 20-minute discussion unpacks the stories of popular...

I tested the world’s fastest 12mm lens – should you buy the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC | C lens?

Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC | C: One-minute reviewThe Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC | C is the latest,...

I tested Sigma’s superb 17-40mm f/1.8 DC for a month – it’s the ultimate zoom lens for APS-C cameras, and prime lens killer

Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Art: One-minute reviewCast your mind back to 2013 and Sigma had just...

World’s largest camera store reveals its surprising best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025 — and it was a great year for compacts and zoom...

Yodobashi Camera has shared its best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025The shortlists are dominated by compact cameras...

Is Nikon pulling a Canon? What the Viltrox lawsuit rumors mean for the future of Z-mount lenses

Nikon is rumored to be suing cheap Chinese lens maker ViltroxThe legal action relates to alleged Z-mount...

I’ve waited 10 long years for the Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS, and it’s the 5-star optic to delight Sony macro photographers

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS: One-minute reviewSony launched its original FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G...

Nikon’s affordable travel zoom looks like a no-brainer for full-frame first timers – here’s what it can do

Nikon unveils the Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 zoom for full-frame camerasIt costs $549 / £529 / AU$899...

2025 was a good year for cameras, but it was even better for lenses – these are my 5 innovative new favorites

As I look back over the past 12 months of camera gear and accessory launches, what strikes...

My dream Nikon lens has finally landed – an affordable 35mm f/1.2 prime

Viltrox's second professional 'LAB' series lens lands for Nikon Z camerasThe AF 35mm F1.2 LAB prime was...

Forget Sony, Fujifilm, and Nikon – this brand makes the best affordable lenses, and they’re 20% off for Black Friday

Viltrox has rightly built up an excellent reputation as a high-quality and affordable third-party alternative to proprietary...

I tested Nikon’s updated 24-70mm f/2.8 pro zoom for a month, and it’s a 5-star lens by every metric

Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II: one-minute reviewNikon's Z-mount mirrorless cameras system has come of age –...

Forget cheap Chinese lenses – Canon just launched a surprisingly affordable f/1.2 prime of its own

Canon unveils the affordable and lightweight RF 45mm F1.2 STM lensIt's Canon's first-ever 'non-professional' f/1.2 prime lensIt...

Nikon finally gives its beginner mirrorless cameras a boost with two excellent new lenses, including its first crop sensor macro

Nikon announces two new Z-mount lenses for its APS-C camerasThese are both firsts for the 'DX' range...

Panasonic unveils its first L-mount zoom lens that reaches 500mm, with industry-leading stabilization performance

Panasonic's longest-reaching telephoto zoom, up to 500mmWorks with 1.4x and 2x teleconverters, extending reach up to 1000mmIndustry-leading...

I tested OM System’s portable 50-200mm F2.8 zoom – and it’s instantly one of my favorite wildlife lenses

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS Pro: two-minute reviewHaving shot with the OM System 50-200mm...

Sigma announces four new lenses – including a world-first superzoom that could be the only travel lens you need

Sigma reveals four upcoming L- and E-mount lenses35mm F1.2 II, 135mm F1.4 and 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 coming September...