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Best Sony video lenses for vlogging and filmmaking
By Rod Lawton last updated
Buying guide What are the best Sony video lenses for vloggers and filmmakers? Here are my top picks

7Artisans launches two full-frame primes at mega-low prices
By Ben Andrews published
New affordable ultra-wide and portrait lenses have arrived for Canon, Nikon, Sony and L-mount shooters

The best lenses for the Nikon Z7 II (and Z7): make the most of all those megapixels with quality glass
By Rod Lawton last updated
Updated I think these are the best lenses for the Nikon Z7 II and original Z7 right now, blending versatility, performance, and value

A 3D-printed lens with only two elements shouldn't look this good
By Ben Andrews published
Forget the nifty fifty - meet the Simple 90: a home-made lens you can actually buy, and for less than $100

Best lenses for bokeh in 2026: fast primes for brilliant background blur
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED Here's my choice of the best lenses for bokeh. Isolate your subject and make it stand out against a dreamy blurred backdrop

Best lens for street photography in 2026: top options for every mount
By Matthew Richards last updated
BUYING GUIDE A 35mm prime (or thereabouts) is often considered best for street photography. Here are my picks for being discreet on the street

Best lens for portraits in 2026: short-tele primes perfect for pictures of people
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide Check out these picture-perfect portrait primes for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Leica, and Sigma mirrorless cameras, plus plenty of budget-friendly alternatives

What is aperture in photography? The "f-number" is actually key to taking better photos
By Lauren Scott, Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
TUTORIAL What is aperture in photography? Here's what you need to know – and how it affects your images
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