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Sigma factory tour: We go behind the scenes to find out how some of the world’s greatest lenses are made
By Dan Mold published
FACTORY TOUR We flew to Aizu, Japan to find out how some of the world’s best and most popular lenses are made at Sigma's one and only factory

The best Nikon standard zooms: everyday lenses for Nikon mirrorless cameras and DSLRs
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide Upgrade your kit lens and invest in one of the best standard zooms for your Nikon Z-mount or F-mount camera

The best Sony lenses: top E-Mount lenses for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras
By Matthew Richards last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best Sony lenses, including Sony and third-party lenses for both full-frame and APS-C cameras

The best portrait lenses in 2025 for Nikon Z-series mirrorless cameras and DSLRs
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying Guide Choose the best Nikon-fit lens for pictures of people, whatever your Nikon camera and budget

The best superzooms for Nikon cameras in 2025: all-in-one lenses ideal for travel
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated The best Nikon-fit superzoom lenses give you ultimate convenience and versatility, stretching from wide-angle to super-telephoto for shooting just about anything

The best 50mm lens: 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

The best camera for portraits in 2025: cameras that are perfect for people pics
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Updated The best camera for portraits needs to capture perfect facial perspective and beautiful background blur

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 review
By Matthew Richards last updated
review The Olympus M.Zuiko17mm f/1.8 is a super-teeny Micro Four Thirds lens with real bite
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