November 17, 2014
Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 Review – Hands On
Michael Topham gets hands on with Olympus’s telephoto zoom for enthusiasts and pros using the OM-D E-M1, the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 Pro
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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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October 28, 2014
Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6R LM OIS WR Review
Fujifilm’s latest zoom is designed to match the much-lauded X-T1 compact system camera. Andy Westlake examines whether it lives up to expectations in our Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6R LM OIS WR review
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August 8, 2014
Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM|A review
In our Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM|A review, Andy Westlake tests, the latest lens in Sigma’s Art series – a general-purpose image-stabilised zoom that’s designed for use on full-frame DSLRs
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July 31, 2014
Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R review
Damien Demolder tests Fujifilm’s new wide-aperture portrait lens for the X series – a lens with a focal length that emulates the legendary 85mm
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June 18, 2014
Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro review
If you are on the lookout for a single lens that features a focal length for any photographic occasion, Tamron’s 16-300mm 18.8x zoom might be the answer to your prayers. Damien Demolder tests one of…
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May 21, 2014
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM | A review
Out of Sigma’s freshly reorganised lens line-up comes a new ‘Art’-branded 50mm f/1.4 with claims of superb design and image quality. Richard Sibley puts it through our rigorous testing procedure to discover what truth these…
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March 20, 2014
Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 VC USD review
The Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 VC USD is a specialist optic that doesn't break the bank
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July 23, 2013
Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC review
Andrew Sydenham tests a 24mm tilt-and-shift lens, which seeks to deliver the technical advantages of a perspective control lens with focus tilt-and-shift in an affordable package
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October 27, 2012
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC review
Tim Coleman finds out if the optical quality of the manual-focus Samyang 24mm f/1.4 lens can match comparable own-brand versions costing two-thirds more. Read the Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC lens review...
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September 15, 2012
Sigma APO Macro 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM review
If you photograph sensitive macro subjects, the Sigma 180mm f/2.8 Macro lens, with its minimum focus distance of 47cm, 1:1 reproduction and optical stabilisation, could be the one for you. Read the Sigma APO Macro…
