Your effort will be rewarded, however. The X5 is expensive, but if you're looking for a versatile action and 360-degree camera with endless creative potential, you'll be hard pressed to find a better option for the price [...]
Your effort will be rewarded, however. The X5 is expensive, but if you're looking for a versatile action and 360-degree camera with endless creative potential, you'll be hard pressed to find a better option for the price [...]
From a technical standpoint, the FE 50-150mm F2 GM is a notable achievement.
Ultimately, its control scheme is the only thing preventing the 35mm F1.2 Lab FE from earning our top recommendation, as its aperture ring proves to be less than useful, and its function buttons are a little too squishy for a marquee optic.
The Google Pixel 9a delivers flagship-level performance, terrific camera quality, and long-term software support, making it the best midrange Android phone you can buy.
[...] I had a good time using it, and I adore the color profiles Sigma uses in its JPG engine, but battery life is too much of a sticking point for the BF to earn top marks.
Nowadays, most mirrorless cameras are about the same size as an old DSLR, so having a slim option with modern sensor tech, class-leading video features, and a broad library of small, high-quality lenses is a breath of fresh air.
We continue to recommend the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports as our [...] telezoom for Sony cameras as it comes in at about half the price and provides similar picture quality, albeit with slower autofocus.
Wide zooms like the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G have a more versatile, changeable field of view, but creators who prefer the wide aperture that comes with a prime will get great results from the FE 16mm F1.8 G [...]
The phone lags behind Google and Samsung in terms of software support, camera quality, AI, and 5G radio support, which makes the Pixel 9 Pro XL your best bet, while the forthcoming Galaxy S25 might be worth holding out for.
The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH7 camera puts most of its eggs in the video basket with support for 5.7K ProRes recording internally, and improves upon the GH6's autofocus and still picture chops.
The Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD is a convenient all-in-one zoom for Sony systems, but dim optics and so-so resolving power prevent it from earning top marks.
The Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III VXD Macro is one of the better values we've tested, and certainly has more marks in its favor than against. Its optics are sharp, autofocus is responsive, and 1:1 focus is ideal for photos of flowers, insects, jewelry, and other classic macro subjects.
The Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD is a good lens regardless of your camera system choice, but it's especially appealing for Canon EOS R7 owners who want a weather-protected wide zoom.
The Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 FE Lab lens combines a sturdy build with fast focus and background-blurring optics, but its questionable ergonomics, tendency to flare, and faulty firmware are tough to overcome.
If you already own compatible lenses, it's the high-resolution camera to get [...]
The Nikon Z6III proves to be a fantastic do-it-all camera, a benefit for pros who are tasked with providing both stills and videos to clients, as well as photo enthusiasts, indie filmmakers, and vloggers.
The Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art has ample appeal for photographers who have long sought the extra telephoto reach of lenses like the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS but still need the background-blurring power of f/2.8 optics in dim environments.
Photographers who want a short telephoto prime with loads of background-blurring power for portraits, fast focus performance for high-speed action photography, exceptional optical performance, and a carry-friendly design should look no further.
The Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro might come from a value brand, but it's worthy of its Pro moniker. The APS-C prime impresses us with its outdoor-ready construction, a quality set of on-barrel controls, and of course, excellent resolution and rendering wide open.
The compact Sony ZV-E10 II camera helps content creators without extensive tech knowledge produce pro-quality video and sound, but its rear display could be better.
The Kodak Ektar H35N brings some thoughtful upgrades that make it a worthwhile splurge over its predecessor, the H35.
An especially good purchase in a kit, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR has better build quality and optics than most starter zooms.
The Fujifilm X-T50 camera makes it easy to swap between the company's Film Simulation profiles and has plenty of old-school charm, but its small battery and lack of weather protection limit its appeal.
The Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art lens is a one-of-a-kind for both L-Mount and Sony E cameras. It puts the exquisite, bright optics of a prime into a zoom design that covers a reasonable focal range.
