
July 25, 2025
Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art review: the ultimate large-aperture zoom?
This is the largest-aperture zoom available for APS-C mirrorless cameras, but how does it measure up? Andy Westlake finds out.
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Lens reviews our expert reviewers, featuring camera lens tests, full-size sample photos, specifications, and our verdicts on whether you should buy these optics.
We look at a number of factors when testing lenses, including build quality; handling; autofocus performance; image stabilisation; and optical quality (sharpness, distortion, bokeh and background blur) and more. We share real life photos so that you can see which lens is best for you.
July 25, 2025
This is the largest-aperture zoom available for APS-C mirrorless cameras, but how does it measure up? Andy Westlake finds out.
July 11, 2025
With a staggering 1200mm equivalent reach, could this be the ultimate wildlife lens? Andy Westlake finds out
June 24, 2025
The Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G is billed as a petite powerhouse ultra-wide lens that delivers sharp results. Angela Nicholson takes a close look.
June 19, 2025
Wideangle, super-telephoto, close-ups… this lens can do it all. Andy Westlake puts it through its paces
June 10, 2025
Panasonic’s latest standard zoom brings a bright aperture at a relatively affordable price, but how does it measure up in terms of quality? Andy Westlake finds out.
June 9, 2025
Is it time to trade in your 70-200mm f/2.8 for Sony’s latest 50-150mm f/2? Dan Mold finds out.
May 19, 2025
It has a big body and a big price, too. But with equally impressive image quality and handling, this new sports and wildlife zoom is excellent value for money, says Damien Demolder
May 8, 2025
Andy Westlake tests the longest telephoto zoom available for Sony E-mount cameras, which uses a relatively small aperture to try and keep the size manageable
March 22, 2025
With superior optical excellence, is it worth lugging around this extra large 35mm lens? Amy Davies finds out more about it
March 7, 2025
It’s one of the cheapest autofocus lenses you can buy, but how does this APS-C prime measure up in real-world use? Andy Westlake takes a look
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