Scores, Reviews & News

Zeiss Loxia 2/50 Sony E-mount lens test: High-grade manual focus option

45
lens

Designed exclusively for Sony E-mount cameras and the full-frame A7 series models in particular, the Zeiss Loxia 2/50 (50mm f/2), like the Otus ZF models, deliberately avoids AF in favor of a mix of manual ...

Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM Art Canon mount test: Redefining expectations

36
lens

After releasing high-speed 35mm and 24mm primes, Sigma has turned its attention to more moderate f/2-speed models. But rather than competing head-on with fixed focal length models, the company has introduced a high-grade f/2 zoom ...

Motorola Droid Turbo 2 Mobile test: Challenging for the top

84
mobile

With the ink barely dry on the press release for the Motorola Droid Turbo 2 smartphone launched on the October 26, 2015, we’re delighted to bring you our full analysis of its photographic capabilities.Yes, our ...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Review: Top-ranking Four-Thirds sensor

75
sensor

Launched in July 2015, the $1,198 GX8 is Panasonic’s latest Micro-Four-Thirds mirrorless hybrid camera. Announced as an update to its predecessor, the GX7, the GX8 becomes the highest-resolution Micro-Four-Thirds offering in the Panasonic lineup, featuring ...

Tamron 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III Micro-Four-Thirds mount lens test: Accessibly-priced addition to the range

14
lens

The 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III is the first super-zoom from Tamron designed exclusively for Micro-Four-Thirds cameras. Read on to find out how well this new model performs. ...

Apple iPhone 6s test: Solid and compelling performance

82
mobile

UPDATE: We have updated the color shading measurement of the iPhone 6s after we found an error due to an invalid exposure lock during shooting in our lab. The review has been updated accordingly: the ...

Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO (Model B016) Sony mount lens test: Super-zoom reimagined

12
lens

Tamron’s super-zoom series has seen several revamps over the years, but the latest iteration, the equivalent to a 24-450mm, is something of a pioneer. Read on to find out how well this class-leading new model ...

Samsung NX500 sensor test: New leader for hybrid APS-C sensor image quality

87
sensor

Packing a 28.2Mp BSI CMOS sensor, the Samsung NX500 is one of the highest-resolution APS-C hybrids cameras currently available. Wasting no time after posting scores for its sister model, the NX1, our latest review analyzes ...

Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM lens test: Attractive high-speed offering

23
lens

Although it’s not a new lens by any stretch, we’ve taken a look at Sony’s DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM, a high-speed 24-75mm equivalent designed for the maker’s APS-C-format SLT cameras. Read on to find out ...

Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD Nikon- mount lens test: Tempting option?

32
lens

Tamron’s popular 24-70mm f2.8 VC model, the maker has added a high-speed ultra-wide 15-30mm f2.8 version, complete with stabilization and a sonic-type AF motor. Read on to find out how well this new model performs. ...

Panasonic LUMIX G MACRO 30mm F2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S lens test: Versatile addition

25
lens

As the equivalent to a 60mm on a full-frame camera, and with a 1:1 magnification focusing down to just 4.1 inches (15mm), the new 30mm macro looks perfect for normal shooting as well as for ...

Best lenses for the Pentax K-S1: Prime and zoom lenses put through their paces

If you’ve outgrown the standard kit lens for your new entry-level DSLR, a second lens can add a new dimension to your photography. With a plethora of options available, picking out the right one can ...

Sony Xperia Z5 Mobile test: Best mobile photo & video scores to date

87
mobile

Sony has certainly got the traditional camera market talking with their innovative range of cameras breaking new ground for image quality. Can this success trickle down to the cameras on their Smartphones, too? We aim ...

Google Nexus 6P test: Serious contender for mobile photography

84
mobile

Today Google unveiled the Nexus 6P. Having partnered with manufacturer Huawei to build this latest device, the Nexus 6P is the first to run Google’s most up-to-date version of its Android operating system — Android ...

Canon EOS 750D / 760D lens recommendations: Part II – Zooms

Launched side-by-side, the EOS 760D and EOS 750D (aka T6s and T6i in North America, respectively) share a lot in common, including the same high-resolution 24.2-Mpix APS-C CMOS sensor complete with Canon’s Hybrid CMOS AF ...

LG G4 Mobile test: A new contender in the top 3

83
mobile

Launched in April 2015, the latest iteration in LG’s flagship Smartphone series, the G4, looks to be an exciting proposition for cameraphone photography enthusiasts. ...

Canon EOS 750D / 760D lens recommendations: Part I – Primes

Launched side-by-side, the EOS 760D and EOS 750D (a.k.a. T6s and T6i in North America, respectively) share a lot in common, including the same high-resolution 24.2-Mpix APS-C CMOS sensor, complete with Canon’s Hybrid CMOS AF ...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 sensor test: Few pixels equals better dynamics?

44
sensor

With a 24-720mm equivalent zoom and built-in electronic finder housed in a pocket-friendly body, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 occupies what manufacturers call the “travel zoom” compact category. At first sight these models look promising, but ...

Be the first to know when rankings change.

Subscribe to our newsletter, receive tech news and our latest updates.