Lenses Buying Guides

Updated Shoot sports? You'll need one of the best lenses for sports photography – here are the best buys for Canon, Sony, L-mount, Nikon, Fujifilm, Pentax and Micro Four Thirds shooters

BUYING GUIDE Take control over perspective and depth of field with the best tilt-shift lenses, for architecture, landscapes and more.

UPDATED Here are the best macro lenses for extreme close-ups to fit your DSLR or mirrorless camera

BUYING GUIDE I pick the best budget telephoto zoom lenses for your camera system – big reach for a small outlay!

Buying guide The best fisheye lenses can show you a whole new ultra-wide-angle perspective of the world around you

Buying guide At around an inch thin – or even less – the best pancake lenses are downsized delights and ideal for traveling light

Buying guide Discover the best lenses for landscapes that capture the wider view, from rolling hills and rocky mountains to enchanted forests

BUYING GUIDE My pick of the best bargain lenses offers great performance and creative versatility without breaking the bank!

BUYING GUIDE The best 70-200mm f/2.8 or f/4 lenses combine a fast constant maximum aperture and top build quality, and are essential additions to any pro's kit bag

UPDATED Here's my choice of the best lenses for bokeh. Isolate your subject and make it stand out against a dreamy blurred backdrop