October 2, 2025
Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 OIS review – big on zoom, small on size
Panasonic’s longest full-frame telephoto zoom brings 500mm reach in the size of a 400mm zoom. Andy Westlake finds out whether there’s a catch
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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 1, 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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September 25, 2025
Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS Sports review – fastest 200mm prime
Angela Nicholson tests the world's first 200mm full-frame f/2 prime lens for mirrorless cameras
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September 10, 2025
OM System 50-200mm F2.8 IS Pro review: top-notch telezoom
This high-end fast telezoom is an upgrade to a much-loved lens, but is it worth the extra money? Andy Westlake takes an in-depth look
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August 13, 2025
Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE review – Affordable portrait beast
Angela Nicholson tries out Viltrox’s first Pro-series full-frame lens, the AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE, that’s designed with portrait photographers in mind.
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August 4, 2025
Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR review: the most under-rated X system lens?
Fujifilm’s mid-range telephoto zoom is compact and affordable yet gives plenty of reach
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July 11, 2025
OM System 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS review – the ultimate lens for wildlife photography?
With a staggering 1200mm equivalent reach, could this be the ultimate wildlife lens? Andy Westlake finds out
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June 24, 2025
Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G review – a fast, compact ultra-wide prime
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.
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June 19, 2025
Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS review: the ultimate all-in-one zoom?
Wideangle, super-telephoto, close-ups… this lens can do it all. Andy Westlake puts it through its paces
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June 10, 2025
Panasonic Lumix S 24-60mm F2.8 – a fine, affordable standard zoom
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.