The original edition of this lens was something of a kit zoom classic but left plenty of room for improvement. With its redesigned optical layout, improved build quality and uprated image stabilizer, the Mark II is a much more appealing proposition [...]
If you can see further than the eye-watering price tag, this lens is a real heavyweight in terms of performance as well as physical construction. It has a 200-400mm zoom range in standard trim with a built-in 1.4x tele-converter or ‘extender’, boosting maximum reach to 560mm.
For a rectilinear rather than fisheye lens, this full-frame compatible zoom takes viewing angles to the extreme.
From the design to the shiny new interface, other than an initial hot flush when setting up the phone, it kept its cool, lasted all day, performed well, and looked excellent in the process.
All in all, it’s a high-performance lens with a strong set of features and a very good buy at the price.
It’s certainly not an inexpensive lens but its versatility, performance and robust, weather-resistant build quality make it a great buy at the price.
This is the professional camera of the future – and it's here now.
As a full-frame compatible portrait lens for Canon and Nikon DSLRs, this Sigma is a heavyweight contender in every way.
The simple design gives this 50mm lens an approachable user experience - it's uncomplicated and functional, which is what most of the target usership will be looking for, when seeking to buy.
The Mark II edition of Canon’s classic 100-400mm IS USM lens is an ideal choice for sports, action and wildlife photography.
The latest and by far the greatest in a long line of Canon budget telephoto zooms for full-frame SLRs, the Mark II represents a major upgrade over the first ‘IS USM’, with much higher-performance autofocus and image stabilization systems, plus a multi-function electronic display.
Yes, the Leica Q2 is expensive – but if you want the absolute in luxury cameras, this is it. It is equally at home as a fully manual street camera, or as an automatic point-and-shoot.
The Z 100-400mm is a fabulous lens that combines rapid autofocus and highly effective 5.5-stop VR with superb image quality.
Building on bygone popularity, the Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S is a mirrorless version of a somewhat classic 5x standard zoom for F-mount DSLRs.
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is an excellent camera phone for imaging enthusiasts. It takes natural-looking photos, and offers no less than three unmatched manual camera apps.
Image quality and all-round performance are excellent in all respects, while build quality and handling are very good, making the lens excellent value for money.
It’s great to see the Fujifilm X-T30 II continue, even if it is just a tiny refresh.
It’s great to see the Fujifilm X-T30 II continue, even if it is just a tiny refresh.
Bridging the gap between standard zoom and ‘superzoom’, this is the Z DX mirrorless makeover of Nikon’s popular AF-S DX 18-140mm VR lens, originally created for APS-C format DSLRs.
While we would in no way recommend upgrading to the Canon EOS M50 Mark II if you own the original camera, if you're coming to the system afresh there are a lot of things to like about it.
[T]he Nikon D3500 does have its limitations, obviously, because of its price and its intended audience, but we think it's easily the best DSLR for beginners right now – and because mirrorless cameras with viewfinders tend to cost more [...]
A little lens with a big heart, the Z 40mm is a truly versatile prime with a focal length and viewing angle that work really well for street photography, portraiture, architectural shooting and more besides.
The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM, like the RF 35mm, 50mm and 85mm primes before it, makes a convincing case for leaving a standard zoom lens out of the shooting equation and sticking to prime numbers.
The RF 100-400mm is about the same size and weight but gives extra telephoto reach, coupled with a rapid autofocus system, 5.5-stop image stabilization and impressive all-round performance and image quality.
