October 6, 2025
These are the best used prime lenses to buy in 2025
Don’t pay off-the-shelf prices for lenses – there are tons of fantastic primes on the second-hand market. Jon Stapley rounds up the best bargains
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Lens round ups
We round up all of the best lenses on the market, broken down into lens type, model, and a range of other criteria, if you’re looking for a new lens for your camera, check out our lens round ups to help you decide what lens to buy.
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September 13, 2025
Second-hand DSLR lenses: ultimate 2025 buying guide
Audley Jarvis and the AP team head to the used photo gear markets to hunt down the best second-hand DSLR lenses to buy in 2023.
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September 12, 2025
Best Fujifilm X-mount lenses in 2025: get the most from your Fujifilm camera
We pick the ultimate of X-mount: our comprehensive guide to the best Fujifilm X-mount lenses we've reviewed and tested.
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September 11, 2025
Best lenses for astrophotography – galactic glass for night skies
Tim Coleman and the AP team guide you through the best lenses for astrophotography, with options for full-frame, APS-C and Micro Four Thirds.
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August 13, 2025
The best budget telephoto lenses for wildlife photography in 2025
You don’t need a huge telephoto prime lens to photograph wildlife. Andy Westlake is your guide to some affordable zoom alternatives
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August 1, 2025
Our best Nikon lenses for F-mount – Nikon’s top DSLR optics
We pick the best Nikon lenses to buy for F-mount DSLRs – which can be adapted to fit Nikon Z mirrorless cameras, too.
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July 24, 2025
Best Z Mount lenses for Nikon in 2025: high-quality Nikon mirrorless lenses for all budgets
UPDATED: If you're looking for the best Z-Mount lenses for Nikon's Z-series mirrorless cameras, then this guide is essential for you before delving into your wallet
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July 17, 2025
Best macro lenses for mirrorless and DSLRs: a close-up look
We reveal the best macro lenses currently available for close-up shooting, for both mirrorless and DSLR cameras.
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May 28, 2025
Best Micro Four Thirds lenses for Olympus and Panasonic in 2025: optics for every occasion
Here are the best Micro Four Thirds lenses for use with Panasonic, Olympus or OM System camera, including budget-friendly options.
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May 26, 2025
Best EF-mount zoom lenses for Canon DSLRs: more scope, less glass
Using a zoom lens gives you a range of shooting options. Here we reveal some of the best EF-mount zoom lenses for Canon DSLRs
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May 24, 2025
Best zoom lenses for Nikon DSLRs in 2025
We pick the best zoom lenses for Nikon DSLRs, from wide-angles for landscapes and buildings to super-telephotos favoured by wildlife shooters