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Best 50mm lens in 2026: which 'nifty fifty' is the right choice for you?
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated The best 50mm lens, or standard prime, is a great low-cost wide-aperture lens for bokehlicious portraits and shooting in low light

Best lenses for the Nikon Z6 III (and Z6 II and Z6) in 2026: quality glass for Nikon's enthusiast-level full-frame mirrorless line
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated The Z6 series of 24.5Mp mirrorless cameras needs good lenses at sensible price points to do them justice, and here are my top picks

The best lenses for Panasonic Lumix S5, S5 II, and S5 IIx cameras in 2026: ideal fits for size and price
By Rod Lawton last updated
Buying guide I pick out the best lenses for Lumix S5, S5 II and S5 IIx based on cost, size and performance, making them a perfect fit for these cameras

Best lenses for the Leica SL3 in 2026
By Rod Lawton last updated
Buying guide Leica’s 60MP flagship produces superb images that deserve the best glass – so what are the best lenses for the Leica SL3?

The best lenses for astrophotography in 2026: fast, wide glass to capture night skies
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED We pick the best lenses for astrophotography fans shooting a starry night sky, to suit a range of cameras and budgets

The best lenses for the Nikon Z8 and Z9 in 2026: top-flight lenses for these top-of-the-range cameras
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated It's a tough job, but I pick out the best lenses for the Nikon Z8 and Z9, Nikon's sensational high-res mirrorless flagships

The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5 in 2026: make the most of all those megapixels
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Updated Join me as I pick the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5, based on image quality, features, build and handling

The best Sony lenses in 2026: top E-Mount lenses for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras
By Matthew Richards last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best Sony lenses for the company's full-frame and APS-C format mirrorless cameras, covering everything from ultra-wide-angle to super-telephoto
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