Lenses Reviews

Review The Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF combines powerful telephoto reach and a fast aperture with a comparatively lightweight yet sophisticated build, complete with autofocus

REVIEW This K-Mount workhorse, the Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR, is now 10 years old – can it still hold up to modern scrutiny?

Review The Nikon Z 24‑70mm f/2.8 S II builds on the smart specs, fab features, and delectable design of the original, and takes everything to a whole new level. The Mark II is a marque of distinction

REVIEW Extreme close-ups, extreme performance! The Zhongyi Optics Mitakon 55mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro offers 5:1 reproduction, pristine quality and even a screw-on LED light

Review This lightweight and compact superzoom comes with very little compromise

Review The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. reprises one of the most popular telephoto zoom ranges from bygone times, in a thoroughly modern design

Review If you’ve got a full-frame Nikon Z or Sony E mount full-frame camera, the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air gives a massively ultra-wide-angle view from an unfeasibly compact and lightweight lens

Review The Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air is one of the latest additions to the ‘Air’ line-up, this one catering to APS-C format Fujifilm X, Nikon Z and Sony E mount mirrorless cameras

REVIEW You’ll be in for a long stretch with the Tamron 18-300mm Di III-A VC VXD for Sony and Fujifilm APS-C cameras

REVIEW The OM System M.Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro sets new standards for telephoto zooms with outstanding reach and quality