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Best lenses for the Canon EOS 70D: Part 2 – Best performing Primes and Zooms

In part II of our comprehensive lens recommendations for the Canon EOS 70D, we’ve looked at the best performing prime and zoom models, regardless of focal length. Read onto find out which lenses are ...

Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN A Sony E mount lens test: reliable performance, accessible price

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Sigma’s range of DN A lenses have been designed for mirrorless cameras using both MFT and APS-C sensors, albeit with different mounts. As the equivalent to a 45mm on an APS-C camera we’ve tested ...

Best lenses for the Canon EOS 70D

Introduced in July this year, the EOS 70D at first sight seems like a regular update to the maker’s mid-range EOS 60D model. It shares a number of features with the firm’s existing SLR ...

Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM lens test: good performance, bargain price

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When launched, the EOS-M complete with the EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM zoom was $899, but the kit can now be had for as little as $345. With lens available separately for $269 that ...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R lens test: Sharp, but not without some compromise…

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Following the separate assessment of the modified sensor in Sony’s special edition RX1R high-end full-frame compact we’ve now analyzed its fixed focal length Carl Zeiss Sonnar 2,0/35 lens. Sony claim this new model has ...

Best lenses for your Olympus PEN E-P5: Zooms and Primes

The depth of high quality primes and zooms for the PEN is, arguably, the most compelling reason to invest in the Micro Four Thirds system over rival mirrorless camera offerings. If you’re already a ...

Best lenses for your Pentax K-50: Pentax lens overview

Announced in June this year, the K-50 is an accessibly priced environmentally sealed DSLR featuring a built-in stabilization and a 16-MPix APS-C size CMOS sensor. As Pentax has yet to introduce a full-frame DSLR ...

Sigma APO 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Nikon mount lens test: solid performance, accessible price

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Sigma’s range of telephoto zooms can put the premium marques to shame in terms of choice, and this one is not only hugely versatile but can boast stabilization and a ultrasonic type motor while ...

Best lenses for your Olympus OMD E-M5 / Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

As with previous guides, this review is intended to help you make the right choice when selecting lenses, in this instance, for the micro Four Thirds Olympus OMD E-M5 and the rival offering from ...

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 DN A MFT mount lens test: Accessibly priced, compact and a good performer?

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Sigma’s range of DN lenses are specifically designed for mirrorless cameras. The 30mm f/2.8 is the equivalent to a 60mm on a MFT camera and has recently been updated but, at $199, the price ...

Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN A MFT and NEX mount lens tests: High performance, accessible price

As a short telephoto prime for Sony NEX and Olympus and Panasonic cameras, the re-categorized A series Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN prime fills a gap not yet occupied by the camera maker’s own models. ...

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II lens test: Updated design and new lower price

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As the equivalent to a 150-600mm this lens perhaps more so than any other in the range demonstrates just how much smaller MFT mount lenses can be compared with APS-C format offerings. Read on ...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II lens test: Versatility and solid image performance

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As arguably the most versatile model in Nikon’s range of telephoto lenses, the 200-400mm f/4 is very popular with professional users and enthusiasts alike. At a shade under $7,000, however, it’s quite a substantial ...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2.0G ED VR II lens test

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Nikon has had a 200mm f/2 in its range since 1977 and has been regularly updated over the years to maintain its position as one of the highest performing lenses in the maker’s range. ...

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD Nikon mount lens test: can this updated lens outperform its legendary predecessor?

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Tamron has an excellent reputation for macro lenses and their 90mm focal length is practically legendary. The latest version has a new state of the art optical design and adds image stabilization (vibration reduction) ...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm and 400mm f/2.8G ED VR lens tests: legendary performers in the range

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After the publishing the test results on the Nikon 500mm and 600mm f/4 super-telephoto lenses, we’ve now turned our attention to the 300mm and 400mm f/2.8 versions.  Read on to see how well these ...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II lens test: does it live up to the Zeiss name?

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After analyzing the sensor performance of the new Sony RX100 II we’ve now had the opportunity to assess its Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-100mm (equivalent), f/1.8-4.9 zoom.  Read on to see how well the ...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 lens test: first 1/1.7inch format lens tested

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Featuring a 12-Mpix back-illuminated 1/1.7inch type CMOS sensor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 is highly portable compact camera with a hugely versatile, image stabilized 28-200mm (equivalent) f/2.0-5.9 zoom. This is our first lens test on ...

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