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Is Canon cooking up more compact pancake lenses? New patent hints at more compact f/2.8 prime lenses
By Alan Palazon published
NEWS There’s a new Canon patent detailing a series of f/2.8 wide-angle lenses, but the camera giant may have already released one of them

Best lenses for the Nikon Z30 in 2026: sensibly small lenses for Nikon's compact mirrorless DX camera
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated It's Nikon's cheapest mirrorless camera and a great way to get into vlogging, but what are the best lenses for the Nikon Z30?

Best lenses for the Nikon Z fc in 2026: my top picks for Nikon's mini modern classic
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated These are my favorite lenses for the Z fc, Nikon's compact retro-style mirrorless camera, and a cult classic in the making

Samyang's new 35mm lens is slower than its sibling – but that's the whole point
By Tom May published
News Less aperture can mean more freedom

Best standard zoom lenses in 2026: fast everyday zooms for mirrorless cameras
By Matthew Richards last updated
BUYING GUIDE Here's my pick of the very best standard zooms to replace your kit lens for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, L-mount, and MFT cameras

Best Nikon wide-angle zoom lenses in 2026: top options for seeing the bigger picture
By Adam Waring last updated
Buying guide The best Nikon-fit Z-mount and F-mount ultra-wide zooms will widen your horizons, ideal for everything from architectural interiors to sweeping landscapes, cityscapes, and the night sky

Best Nikon standard zooms in 2026: top zoom lenses for everyday shooting
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide The best standard zooms have a useful range for day-to-day shooting, and these are the best buys for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras and F-mount DSLRs

Ultra-wide lenses are usually massive. Researchers just built one thinner than a penny using inspiration from a parasite
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
SCIENCE Researchers have built an ultra-wide lens that's less than 1mm thick using inspiration from the eyes of a parasite that feeds on paper wasps

Best 100-400mm lenses in 2026: which is the best super-telephoto zoom for your needs and camera system?
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 out the best options for whatever camera system you own…
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