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Third-party camera lenses used to be popular for one key reason, but the latest trending lenses in Japan hint at an entirely different reason for buying non-native optics
TRENDS The most popular third-party lenses right now aren't just more affordable but cover an unusual focal length range
The best lenses for the Nikon Zf in 2026: high-performance yet stylish glass
Updated I think that the best lenses for the Nikon Zf need to fit with its retro-styling but match its full-frame performance
Leica launches world's smallest AF 50mm f/1.4 camera lens – and I got the chance to try it out
News New version of Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH L-mount lens is remarkably smaller than its predecessor
Leica unveils its first-ever macro lens for its SL mirrorless camera system – and I got to try it out!
News New Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100mm f/2.8 fills a significant hole in Leica's own L-mount lens range
Want a cheap and compact ‘holy trinity’ lens for Sony cameras? New LK Samyang/Rokinon AF 60-180mm f/2.8 FE is the final piece of the puzzle
News Samyang again teams up with German optical company Schneider Kreuznach to deliver AF 60-180mm f/2.8 FE, which joins 14-24mm f/2.8 and 24-60mm f/2.8 to complete budget ‘holy trinity’
Best Nikon Z lenses in 2026: the top buys for your Nikon Z-series mirrorless
Buying Guide Here's my pick of Nikon's best Nikkor Z-mount lenses for the Nikon Z5, Z5 II, Z6, Z6 II, Z6 III, Z7, Z7 II, Z8, Z9, Zf, Z50, Z50 II, Z30 & Z fc
Photographers are still using 20-year-old lenses as an unexpected zoom tops Japan’s list of the trendiest retro lenses, proving that some camera tech ages differently
TRENDS A camera marketplace app in Japan tallied a list of the most popular lenses that are at least 15 years old, and one category dominates the list
The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 is finally coming to the Canon RF and Nikon Z camera mounts – and I’m predicting this rare all-in-one constant aperture zoom is going to be incredibly popular
NEWS Canon and Nikon’s crop sensors have few f/2.8 zoom options – but that’s changing as Tamron brings a popular all-in-one zoom to Canon RF and Nikon Z
