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The best lenses for bird photography and wildlife: these lenses really go the distance
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated The best lenses for bird photography will help you get close to birds and wildlife from a distance, and there are some great options to snap up

The best lenses for astrophotography: these fast ultra-wide lenses can pull in the night sky
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated We pick the best lenses for astrophotography fans shooting a starry night sky, to suit a range of cameras and budgets

The best lenses for the Sigma fp and fp L in 2025
By Rod Lawton published
Buying Guide They are unique amongst full frame cameras, but how do you choose the best lenses for the Sigma fp and fp L?

Best Sony video lenses for vlogging and filmmaking
By Rod Lawton last updated
Buying Guide What are the best Sony video lenses for vloggers and filmmakers? Here are our top picks

Best lenses for the Sony A7S III (and A7S II)
By Rod Lawton published
Buying Guide The A7S III was launched back in 2020 and a lot has happened since – so what are the best lenses for the Sony A7S III today?

The best 150-600mm lenses: super-telephoto zooms to get close to the action
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated These are the best 150-600mm lenses for getting super telephoto shots of sports and wildlife from afar

The best protection filters for lenses: UV, skylight and clear filters for cameras
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Updated The best protection filters may have no optical effect at all – but it's cheaper to replace a cracked filter than a cracked lens!

The best lenses for food photography
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying Guide The best lenses for food photography will help you take mouth-wateringly good photos of your favourite meals
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