Macro Lenses and Photography

BUYING GUIDE The best point and shoot camera will be affordable, have the ability to shoot photos and videos, and be very compact

Updated The best close-up filters are a cheap and simple alternative to macro lenses. Here are the best examples at the best prices

UPDATED We pick the best Nikon lenses for all kinds of photography on Nikon F-mount DSLRs, including budget-friendly options.

Buying guide Explore inner space, educate your children, and shoot macro images with the best microscopes

Buying Guide A flashgun can be used for everything from filling in shadows on a bright day to lighting subjects in the dark, and here are the best Nikon-compatible options

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

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

BUYING GUIDE A 35mm prime (or thereabouts) is often considered best for street photography. Here are my picks for being discreet on the street

Updated Get beautifully lit macro shots of insects, flowers, and anything small by using a dedicated ring flash

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