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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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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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 7, 2025
Best lenses for street photography in 2025: optics for urban life
Claire Gillo and the AP team's guide is here to help you find the best lens for street photography, including budget-friendly options.
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April 30, 2025
The best lenses for portrait photography – unlock crisp sharpness and lovely bokeh
For perfect people pictures, the best lenses for portrait photography are essential. Andy Westlake picks the best for each system.
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April 9, 2025
Best lens for landscape photography in 2025: our picks of wide-angle zooms
Find a top lens for landscape photography, with our run-down of the best wide-angle zoom lenses for mirrorless and DSLR cameras.
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March 24, 2025
Best budget portrait lenses in 2025
Want to shoot fantastic pictures of people without spending a fortune? Jeff Meyer and the AP team pick the best budget portrait lenses to buy.
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March 20, 2025
The best value macro lenses
The best value macro lenses are perfect for shooting close-up images without spending a fortune. We pick our favourites for all major mounts.
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March 19, 2025
Best lenses for low light, from just $129
For shooting in low light, particularly on grim days, a fast, wide aperture lens is a godsend. We find the best low light lenses, from just £129!
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March 13, 2025
Best lenses for Bokeh and beautiful background blur to make your subject pop
How do you get that lovely, creamy background blur in your photos? Rod Lawton explains the best lenses to buy to achieve it