Zoom Lenses

Buying Guide The best spotting scopes offer higher magnification than a monocular but much more portability than a telescope

Buying Guide The best monoculars give you the same magnification as binoculars but in a smaller, simpler package

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

BUYING GUIDE Big image quality in a small package: here are the best compact cameras packing APS-C image sensors

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

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

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

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