It's simply the best all-in-one zoom available for each system for which it's made [...]
It's simply the best all-in-one zoom available for each system for which it's made [...]
OM System's M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II lens wins us over with its wildlife-friendly focal length, fully weather-sealed construction, and reasonable carry weight, all of which make it a worthwhile addition to a Micro Four Thirds kit.
If you're up to the challenge, the Sigma 300-600mm F4 rewards you with exquisite images.
The Canon EOS R1 is a fantastic camera made for a clear audience: Creative professionals who point their lens at fast-moving subjects and are expected to deliver a clear, sharp image for publication.
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.
The Nikon Nikkor Z DX 24mm F1.7 is a small prime lens that captures a ton of light to get better-looking pictures in dim conditions and more noticeable blurred backgrounds than your camera's bundled zoom.
The Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR is a useful wide-angle zoom lens for photographers and vloggers who want to fit more of the world in a single frame.
[...] 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.
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II delivers reliable autofocus and pro-grade f/2.8 optics.
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 OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8 II is a tiny lens with a big feature set, including snappy autofocus, IPX1 drip resistance, and a useful moderately wide angle of view.
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 Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 is among the most affordable autofocusing lenses you can get for a full-frame camera, and while it omits some creature comforts, it offers impressive picture quality for the price.
The Nikkor Z 35mm F1.4 snaps pictures with ample background blur and characterful bokeh while offering dust and splash protection, an uncommon feature among affordable full-frame lenses.
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 RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM succeeds on several fronts: It cuts weight versus the SLR edition to better balance with mirrorless cameras, includes vastly upgraded autofocus, and is razor sharp, with a corresponding razor-thin depth of field when used at its widest aperture.
The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a bright, crisp, standard-angle lens for most mirrorless camera systems.
