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Best Nikon portrait lenses in 2026, for Z-series mirrorless and F-mount DSLRs
By Matthew Richards Last updated
Buying Guide Choose the best Nikon-fit lens for pictures of people, whatever your Nikon camera and budget

Best lenses for street photography in 2026: top options for every major camera mount
By Matthew Richards Last updated
BUYING GUIDE A 35mm prime (or thereabouts) is often considered best for street photography. Here are my picks for being discreet on the street

Best lenses for portraits in 2026: short-tele primes perfect for pictures of people
By Matthew Richards Last updated
Buying guide Check out these picture-perfect portrait primes for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Leica, and Sigma mirrorless cameras, plus independent budget-friendly alternatives

Best 50mm lens in 2026: 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 ring flash for macro photography in 2026: use a ring light for better close-ups
By Matthew Richards Last updated
Updated Get beautifully lit macro shots of insects, flowers, and anything small by using a dedicated ring flash

Fairy light portraits: How to create professional-looking, magical photos at home
By Kim Bunermann Published
HOW TO Learn how to use string lights, a fast lens, and simple editing tricks to turn everyday spaces into dreamy, eye-catching portrait backdrops

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 review: this next-gen alternative ‘trinity’ telephoto zoom has even more to offer
By Matthew Richards Last updated
review New and improved, the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD ‘Generation 2’ combines inherited finery with evolutionary features for Nikon and Sony shooters

The iPhone 18 could pack a radically different camera lens
By Ben Andrews Published
Fresh tip suggests Apple may be working on new camera hardware for its next iPhone
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