March 18, 2023
Samyang/Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS review
Samyang’s/Rokinon’s standard prime, manual focus lens comes with a super-fast f/1.2 aperture and it sells at a competitive price. Michael Topham gives it a run-out on the AP test bench
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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.
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March 15, 2023
Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C Review
Angela Nicholson reviews the Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C, a wide-angle lens for full-frame E-Mount and L-Mount cameras - read our review
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March 13, 2023
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Review
Richard Sibley tests the full-frame Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens for Sony Alpha 7-series cameras
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March 10, 2023
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R WR Review
Is this the perfect portrait and still-life lens for Fujifilm users? Amy Davies puts the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R WR to the test.
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March 8, 2023
Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro Review
This ultra-wide Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 MACRO zoom lens is a flexible option for lots of subjects, finds Amy Davies
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March 8, 2023
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Review
Nikon DSLR owners demanding a top drawer performance need look no further than this fast aperture, flagship standard zoom. Phil Hall gets to try it out
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March 7, 2023
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Review
Angela Nicholson reviews the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, Canon’s most affordable full-frame ultra-wide-angle zoom lens in RF mount
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March 3, 2023
Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X review
This short telephoto prime is a lovely affordable portrait lens for Fujifilm X users. Andy Westlake tries it out
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February 28, 2023
Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 Asph Power OIS review
A lens that carries all the glamour of the 85mm f/1.2, but with the ease of construction of the 50mm standard is an exciting prospect. Damien Demolder tests Panasonic’s Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 Asph…
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February 20, 2023
OM System M.Zuiko ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO Lens Review
For extreme close-ups, especially those captured outdoors, the M.Zuiko ED 90mm is superb. Amy Davies discovers more.
