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Lens reviews

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.

September 25, 2024

Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens review – perfect portraits?

: out of 5

Nikon’s “Plena” lens is sold on the idea of superb optical sharpness and is an ideal focal length for portraits – but is it worth the high price tag? Amy Davies finds out

by Amy Davies
September 5, 2024

Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art review – more light for your money

: out of 5

Sigma offers more light for your money with its latest lens, says Damien Demolder, as the new 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN comes in at a stop brighter than the competition for around the same price

by Damien Demolder
August 28, 2024

Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II review: perfect portrait prime?

: out of 5

For portrait photographers, the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II is a superb choice. Amy Davies finds out more

by Amy Davies
August 19, 2024

Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 Review – Brighter is not always better

: out of 5

Nikon’s first f/1.4 lens for Z mount should be ideal for street photography, portraits and low light. Amy Davies finds out more.

by Amy Davies
August 12, 2024

Sony E 11mm F1.8 Review – a versatile vlogging lens

: out of 5

Amy Davies discovers whether the Sony E 11mm F1.8 wide-angle lens for Sony APS-C cameras is a worthy investment

by Amy Davies
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August 7, 2024

Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM review – good lens, great value

: out of 5

It's the cheapest Canon RF-mount lens you can buy, but how does this little nifty fifty perform?

by Michael Topham
July 23, 2024

Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art Review – A trailblazing constant aperture zoom

: out of 5

Three prime lenses in one or a limited zoom? Angela Nicholson considers the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art

by Angela Nicholson
July 11, 2024

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art Review – Perfect zoom lens

: out of 5

The second generation of Sigma’s premium general purpose zoom brings faster focusing, better detail and a collection of neat handling features, says Damien Demolder

by Damien Demolder
June 24, 2024

Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD review – the perfect travel telezoom?

: out of 5

Is this the perfect travel telezoom for Sony users? Andy Westlake finds out

by Andy Westlake
June 11, 2024

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 review: an excellent lightweight fast telezoom

: out of 5

This large-aperture telephoto zoom offers a tempting feature set in a compact package. Andy Westlake finds out whether there are any disadvantages

by Andy Westlake