Cameras Buying Guides

UPDATED Also known as 3-way heads, the best pan-and-tilt tripod heads offer extra precision over a ball head

buying guide A special super-strength neutral density for your camera (or telescope or phone) is an essential purchase if you want to photograph the sun or a solar eclipse

UPDATED We pick the best Nikon lenses for all kinds of photography on Nikon F-mount DSLRs, including budget-friendly options.

UPDATED Only the very finest lenses will get the best out of the Nikon D850's high-res, full-frame sensor. Here are my top picks...

Updated It's Nikon's cheapest mirrorless camera and a great way to get into vlogging, but what are the best lenses for the Nikon Z30?

Updated These are my favorite lenses for the Z fc, Nikon's compact retro-style mirrorless camera, and a cult classic in the making

BUYING GUIDE Here's my pick of the very best standard zooms to replace your kit lens for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, L-mount, and MFT cameras

Buying guide The best Nikon-fit Z-mount and F-mount ultra-wide zooms will widen your horizons, ideal for everything from architectural interiors to sweeping landscapes, cityscapes, and the night sky

Buying guide The best standard zooms have a useful range for day-to-day shooting, and these are the best buys for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras and F-mount DSLRs

Buying guide 100-400mm zoom lenses are ideal for stretching your telephoto reach without piling on the pounds! I've hand-picked out the best options for whatever camera system you own…