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

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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 ...

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

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Best lenses for the Olympus E-PL7: 36 lens round-up

If you’re in the market fora new lens to go on the Olympus E-PL7, our best lenses review has all the info you need to know. Analysing results for eighteen prime and eighteen zoom ...

Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM lens test: Thrifty fifty

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As the successor to the EF 50mm f1.8 II, this upgraded model features a new exterior design in keeping with other recent EF and EF-S models and a metal mount. It also adopts a ...

Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A Nikon lens test: Best model for Nikon users?

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Initially launched with a Canon EF mount, the high-end Art series Sigma 24mm f1.4 DG HSM is now available in Nikon F mount. Read on to find out how well this new wide-angle model ...

Best lenses for the Canon EOS 7D Mark II: Part 2 – Prime Lenses

In Part 2 of “Best lenses for the EOS 7D Mark II,” we’re looking at the performance of primes on Canon’s flagship APS-C sensor.We’ve analyzed over 300 fixed-focal-length lenses on the EOS 7D Mark ...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 lens recommendations: Best-performing lenses in our database

The Micro-Four-Thirds 16-Mpix Panasonic DMC-GM5 is a rangefinder-style mirrorless model with an attractive feature set, including a high-resolution EVF and some advanced video functionality — as well as, of course, access to a large ...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8E FL ED VR lens test: Revised design

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Back in 2013, Nikon introduced its first AF super-telephoto with fluorite to reduce the weight while also suppressing color blurring with the 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR. The 400mm f2.8 is the second model ...

Best lenses for the Canon EOS 7D Mark II: Part 1 – Zoom lenses

The EOS 7D Mark II is Canon’s flagship APS-C sensor DSLR, boasting a 20Mp resolution and a host of high-end features. It’s a popular choice for many serious enthusiasts and semi-pro photographers, so we’ve ...

Sony Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II lens test: Solid Choice

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In addition to revamping the premium-quality Zeiss-branded Vario-Sonnar 16-35mm f2.8 ZA SSM, Sony took the opportunity to do the same with its 24-70mm f2.8 sibling. Read on to find out how well this updated ...

Sony Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II lens test: Competitive performer

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Although Sony has concentrated on the E-mount lens range for their mirrorless Alpha range, it hasn’t entirely forgotten the A-mount lens range. This lens is an update to the highly-regarded Zeiss-designed full-frame 16-35mm f2.8 ...

Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM lens test: Ultra-wide champ

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Launched at the same time as the 50-MPix EOS 5DS and 5DSR DSLRs, the EF 11-24mm f4L USM is the widest rectilinear lens for photographers in the world. Read on to find out how ...

Sony FE 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS lens test: Outstanding optical performance

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Sony has started to round out the E-mount lens range for their innovative full-frame A7 bodies and APS-C format cameras, and this new 1:1 stabilized macro lens looks to be a promising addition.  Read ...

Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM test: Worthy upgrade?

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The original stabilized EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM was a favorite of wildlife and action photographers, but as one of Canon’s oldest telephoto zoom models, a replacement was well overdue. Announced towards the end ...

Best lenses for the Nikon D750: Best Prime

In Part 2 of “Best lenses for the Nikon D750” we’re looking at the performance of primes on Nikon’s latest full-frame DSLR. We’ve analyzed over 60 fixed-focal-length lenses on the D750, including Nikon’s own ...

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