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Nikon Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1
Nikon Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 review: A lightweight standard lens that’s small in size and price, but goes relatively large on zoom range

By Matthew Richards Published

Review The Nikon Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 is the latest in a long line of Z-mount standard zooms, and it brings some travel-friendly, inexpensive glassware to the party

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Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro on Nikon Z fc camera
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro review: a go-faster portrait prime for APS-C format cameras

By Matthew Richards Last updated

Review The Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro ticks all the right boxes, as a portrait prime for APS-C format Fujifilm X, Nikon Z and Sony E mirrorless cameras

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LK Samyang / Rokinon AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE
LK Samyang / Rokinon AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE review: a downsized delight with a relatively fast and constant aperture rating

By Matthew Richards Published

Review The LK Samyang / Rokinon AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE is the second collaborative effort with input from Schneider-Kreuznach, putting a different spin on standard zooms for Sony cameras

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Panasonic Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8 product shot
Panasonic Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8 review: a compact and lightweight standard zoom for Panasonic S-system cameras, but with a ‘full-sized’ aperture rating

By Matthew Richards Published

Review The downsized Panasonic Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8 isn’t much more than half the weight of its S Pro 24-70mm sibling, making it an ideal travel companion

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Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 Lab Z product shot
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 Lab review: Viltrox creates something super-speedy and rather special in the lab

By Matthew Richards Last updated

Review The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 Lab is the second in the company’s exotic ‘Lab’ line-up of lenses for Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras

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The Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR on a gray wood-like surface
Fujifilm 23mm f/2.8 R WR review: This tiny pancake makes a mirrorless feel like a compact camera

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

REVIEW The Fujifilm 23mm f/2.8 R WR is so small, it makes a mirrorless feel more like the X100VI

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Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro hands on shot
Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro review

By Rod Lawton Published

Review This Laowa tilt shift lens can do things that regular lenses can't, if you have the time and patience to use it properly

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Canon RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM against a white background
Canon RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM review: Canon’s long-awaited portrait prime gets a hybrid makeover

By James Artaius Last updated

REVIEW The Canon RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM adds hybrid video performance to Canon's classic portrait lens

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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 review: this next-gen alternative ‘trinity’ telephoto zoom has even more to offer

By Matthew Richards Last updated

review New and improved, the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD ‘Generation 2’ combines inherited finery with evolutionary features for Nikon and Sony shooters

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Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS on a wooden surface
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS review: Trust me, this is the lens you've been waiting for

By James Artaius Published

REVIEW The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS is the first G Master macro lens – and it brings up to 2.8x magnification to your shots

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