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The best variable ND filters in 2025: fader filters for videography and photography
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Variable neutral density – or fader – filters are essential for filmmakers… and handy for stills photography, too

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 for the company's full-frame and APS-C format mirrorless cameras, covering everything from ultra-wide-angle to super-telephoto

The best lenses for the Canon EOS R8: Affordable lenses to make the most of this budget-friendly camera
By Rod Lawton last updated
Updated I choose the best lenses for the Canon R8, Canon's powerful but affordable full-frame mirrorless camera

The best close-up filters in 2025: macro photography on a budget
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Updated The best close-up filters are a cheap and simple alternative to macro lenses. Here are the best examples at the best prices

The best astrophotography filters in 2025: the best light pollution filters and more
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Updated Looking to capture the sky at night? These are the best filters to reduce light pollution and enhance the stars

The best protection filters for lenses in 2025: UV, skylight and clear filters
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated

The best filter holders in 2025: my pick of the best square slot-in filter systems
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated The best filter holder systems are easy-to-use, secure, and compatible with a wide variety of neutral density, ND grad, polarizer filters, and more…

The best extension tube sets in 2025: turn your standard lens into a magnifying glass and get a whole lot closer
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying Guide The best extension tubes are a cheap and effective way to convert a regular lens into a macro lens for close-ups

The best 100-400mm lenses in 2025: which is the best super-telephoto zoom for you?
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide 100-400mm zoom lenses are ideal for stretching your telephoto reach without piling on the pounds! I've hand-picked the best for whatever camera system you own…
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