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Canon's budget telephoto lens tops Japan's sales charts – but this third-party standard zoom is the bigger success story
By Kim Bunermann Last updated
UPDATED Affordable zoom lenses are dominating Japan's camera market, with two standout optics proving you don't need to spend big – or carry heavy – to get great results

Tamron might be planning another lens with a weird focal range
By Ben Andrews Published
Because 24-70mm and 70-200mm are so last century

Sirui is teasing a new telephoto lens launch – but it is not giving much away!
By Chris George Published
Lens teaser Sirui is expanding its camera lens range on July 2 – here's what we know (and what we don't!)

An 85mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for just US$75? Details surface regarding TTArtisan's next Neo prime
By Mike Harris Published
News I knew that TTArtisan was following its ultra-cheap 50mm f/1.8 Neo with an 85mm – and finally more details have surfaced

Third-party camera lenses used to be popular for one key reason, but the latest trending lenses in Japan hint at an entirely different reason for buying non-native optics
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
TRENDS The most popular third-party lenses right now aren't just more affordable but cover an unusual focal length range

Do you wish your mirrorless was as small as a compact camera? With this ultra-slim pancake lens, it can fit in your pocket!
By James Artaius Published
Opinion This $50 pancake lens made my mirrorless camera the same size as my compact – and now it easily slips in my pocket

Leica launches world's smallest AF 50mm f/1.4 camera lens – and I got the chance to try it out
By Chris George Published
News New version of Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH L-mount lens is remarkably smaller than its predecessor

Leica unveils its first-ever macro lens for its SL mirrorless camera system – and I got to try it out!
By Chris George Published
News New Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100mm f/2.8 fills a significant hole in Leica's own L-mount lens range

Want a cheap and compact ‘holy trinity’ lens for Sony cameras? New LK Samyang/Rokinon AF 60-180mm f/2.8 FE is the final piece of the puzzle
By Mike Harris Published
News Samyang again teams up with German optical company Schneider Kreuznach to deliver AF 60-180mm f/2.8 FE, which joins 14-24mm f/2.8 and 24-60mm f/2.8 to complete budget ‘holy trinity’
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