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Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS lens test: Best performing Micro Four Thirds model

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After evaluating Panasonic’s high-end Leica 15mm f1.7 Summilux lens, we’ve continued the theme by assessing the firm’s ultra-high speed stabilized 42.5mm f1.2 Nocticron model. Read on to find out if this new lens can ...

Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A Canon lens test: Art for Art’s sake?

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After the terrific performance of Sigma’s competitively priced 35mm f1.4 Art model, the new 50mm f1.4 version is finally here. Read on to find out if it can compare with the best of the ...

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH lens test: Prime performer

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Panasonic has introduced a high-speed Leica 15mm (30mm equivalent) f1.7 for everyday use. Read on to find out how well it performs. ...

Best Primes on a budget for the Nikon D3300

We’ve tested the new 24-Mpix Nikon D3300 with more than 140 Nikkor and third-party prime and zoom models to assess image quality. Read onto find out which of these lenses have the best image ...

Best lenses on a budget for the Nikon D3300: Best Zooms

We’ve tested the new 24-Mpix Nikon D3300 with more than 140 Nikkor and third-party prime and zoom models to assess image quality. Read onto find out which of these lenses have the best image ...

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS lens test: Classy contender

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One of the four lenses announced at the time of the introduction of the Sony A7 and A7R, this high-grade G-series telephoto zoom looks like a promising addition to the range. Read on to ...

Samyang 16mm F2.0 ED AS UMC CS Sony mount lens test: Performance on a budget

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After reviewing the intriguing Samyang APS-C only 24mm equivalent 16mm f2.0 in Canon mount we’ve moved our attention to the Sony Alpha mount model. Read on to find out how this version performs. ...

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C Canon mount lens test: Worthy upgrade?

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As part of new global update program, Sigma is revamping their complete range. Can this revised APS-C only all-in one compete with rival offerings from the camera maker’s? Read on to find out. ...

Samsung NX 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens test: Pick of the range?

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As one of the earlier adopters of the mirrorless design for compact camera bodies, Samsung has amassed a wide range lenses. The stabilized 18-200mm is one of their earlier models but does it have ...

Samyang 16mm F2.0 ED AS UMC CS lens test: A worthy contender

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Samyang is earning a reputation for good quality yet sensitively priced, high-speed full-frame manual focus primes. Can this new APS-C only 24mm equivalent model offer similar value and optical quality? Read on to find ...

Samyang 24mm F1.4 ED AS UMC (AE) lens test: Best 24mm lens for Nikon full-frame users?

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Following the recent review of the Canon mount model we’ve had the opportunity to test the Nikon mount version of ultra-high speed Samyang 24mm F1.4 prime. Unlike the Canon version this model has a ...

Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS lens test: Balanced performer

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Recently announced in a black finish, the original chrome-bodied version was the first telephoto zoom for the firm’s NEX mirrorless models and was intended to complement the 18-55mm kit lens.  Read on to find ...

Samsung NX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens test: Value option?

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Kit lenses aren’t the most exciting models in a maker’s line-up but, with its i-Function feature, this is one of the more interesting and better made of its type. But, how well does it ...

Samyang 24mm F1.4 lens test: Best 24mm lens for Canon full-frame EOS users?

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We’ve had the opportunity to test the new ultra-high speed Samyang 24mm F1.4 prime, and thought we would alter our usual review format to take a look at the best lenses for Canon full-frame ...

Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS lens test: Good value?

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As the first zoom offered for the new full frame A7r and A7 the mid-range moderate speed Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* 24-70mm f4 is a key lens for Sony. Read on to find out how ...

Best lenses for the 20-MPix Sony Alpha A3000: Primes and Zooms

Continuing our series of lens recommendations for new camera models, we’ve had the opportunity to assess the new entry-level Sony A3000 - the first of a new DSLR form-factor from the firm to adopt ...

Pentax HD DA 20-40mm f2.8-4 ED Limited lens test: Prime performance in a zoom

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When Pentax announced the revised HD Limited primes, the firm also revealed the first HD Limited zoom. Read on to find out how this exciting new addition to the range performs.  ...

Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 Di VC USD Canon mount lens test: New contender

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Tamron has released a new modestly priced, stabilized super-telephoto zoom for both full-frame and APS-C cameras, the SP 150-600mm f5-6.3 Di VC USD. How does this $1,100 model compare against the slightly shorter-range Sigma ...

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