For photographers looking for maximum reach without moving into the realm of prime (fixed focal length) super-telephoto lenses, the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS offers impressive versatility and performance.
For photographers looking for maximum reach without moving into the realm of prime (fixed focal length) super-telephoto lenses, the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS offers impressive versatility and performance.
[T]he OM-3 is a robust powerhouse that puts creative control at your fingertips.
The Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM balances a compact design with an attractive feature set, making it an appealing choice for enthusiast photographers wishing to avoid the cost of an L-series lens.
Its blend of stills and video functionality, combined with user-friendly features like direct file transfer and a Vlog mode, and its excellent image quality, make it an appealing choice, especially given its competitive starting price.
Sony’s FE 28-70mm F2 GM is a powerful addition to the G Master series, combining excellent sharpness, a constant f/2 aperture and advanced handling features. It looks set to become a workhorse lens for photographers and videographers who can accept the high price.
It’s particularly appealing for women photographers and hybrid creators who need a versatile, compact prime that performs just as well for video as it does for stills.
The Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM is a versatile, weather-sealed lens that offers enthusiast photographers a significant upgrade from kit lenses such as the RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM.
The Sony A9 III is a powerhouse for professional sports and action photographers. Its groundbreaking full-frame global shutter sensor sets it apart, allowing for high-speed shooting without the distortion typically caused by rolling shutters.
The Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB N FE is a large and heavy 35mm prime lens, but it rewards the effort of carrying it with very sharp images, smooth background blur and reliable focusing.
The Canon EOS R1 is designed to be the ultimate tool for professional photojournalists and news-gathering photographers.
The Canon R5 Mark II’s refined handling, aligning more closely with the R6 II, makes it a versatile, advanced camera for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
The Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art impresses with its outstanding optical quality, delivering sharp, detailed results with minimal vignetting, distortion, and aberrations.
There’s plenty more testing to be done, but the Nikon Z6III already seems like a class-leading camera with exciting features for photographers and videographers or hybrid shooters.
The Fujifilm X-Txx series of small APS-C format mirrorless cameras have always punched above their weight but the Fujifilm X-T50 takes a major step up with the switch to a 40MP sensor and an excellent subject detection system.
Thanks to its upgraded features and performance compared with its predecessor, the Canon EOS R6 II is likely to encourage more photographers to move from DSLRs to a mirrorless camera system.
It’s a winning combination with excellent focusing and an impressive array of features in a weather-sealed body.
The OM System OM-5 Mark II is a welcome update that keeps the spirit of the OM-5 alive while smoothing out a few of its rougher edges. It’s ideal for photographers who value compact size, durability and accessible creativity.
For photographers wanting high-quality portraits without a sky-high price tag, it’s an excellent option. Viltrox has delivered an impressive full-frame portrait lens in the AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE.
Sony has done a very good job with the FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS. It takes the FE 90mm Macro G OSS as a starting point and improves on it in several worthwhile ways.
