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Best zoom lenses on the Sony A7R II

For photographers working in fast-paced environments or after the convenience of a multi-purpose optic, zoom lenses are often a versatile option. Image quality on zooms has improved across many lenses, too, which in some cases ...

Sony FE 70-300mm F/4.5 5.6 G OSS test: Compact package

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Sony has been very busy introducing new lenses for their mirrorless models. Announced alongside the FE 50mm F1.8, this lens — the stabilized FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS — is a tele-zoom lens initially designed ...

Meizu Pro 6 Mobile test

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Equipped with a 21Mp 1/2.4”-type sensor (5312x3984 pixels) and a 31mm f/2.2 lens, the Meizu Pro 6 achieves an overall DxOMark mobile score of 74. With a Photo sub-score of 78, highlights for still photography ...

Qiku Q Terra Mobile test: Super stills

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The Q Terra Smartphone from Chinese manufacturer Qiku (pronounced “cheeku”) achieves an overall DxOMark Mobile score of 73 points for its still photo and video performance. Featuring a 13Mp (4160 x 3120 pixel) front camera, ...

Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM test: Otus-grade performance

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One of three new lenses announced as part of Sony’s new no-compromise G Master series for full-frame a models, the new FE 85mm f1.4 GM sounds highly promising. Though it carries a hefty price premium ...

Sony FE 50mm F1.8 test: Affordable choice

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After introducing the new no-compromise G Master series for full-frame Alpha mirrorless cameras, Sony announced an inexpensive FE 50mm f/1.8 to add to the lineup. At $249, the new lens is much more accessibly-priced than ...

Sony A7R II: Best prime lenses test

Featuring a whopping 42.4Mp resolution, the Sony A7R II mirrorless camera is one of the highest-resolution consumer cameras currently available. It’s also currently the only camera to feature a full-frame 35mm BSI (backside illuminated) sensor ...

Sony Xperia X Performance Mobile test: Impressive results

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Achieving an overall DxOMark mobile score of 88 points, the Sony Xperia X Performance smartphone offers excellent results for both still photography and video capture. Featuring a 23Mp 1/2.3”-type Exmor sensor and wide-angle 24mm f/2 ...

Sony SLT Alpha 68 sensor test: Incremental advances over the high-end Alpha 65

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Although the firm’s mirrorless models are popular, Sony hasn’t given up on its SLT - translucent mirror cameras. Introduced late last year, the SLT Alpha 68 adopts a 24-Mpix APS-C CMOS sensor sitting behind a fixed ...

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX10 III sensor test: Family perks

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Sony’s latest iteration of the RX10 is much more than a simple update. While it includes the same Bionz X level processor and what looks on paper at least to be the same or a ...

Panasonic Lumix GX80/GX85 sensor test: Diminutive design

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Panasonic’s latest small and compact GX80/85 mirrorless hybrid boasts 4K video and a 16Mp MFT sensor with the OLPF removed. ...

Moto Z Force Droid Mobile test

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Achieving an excellent DxOMark overall mobile score of 87 points, the Moto Z Force Droid captures still images with very high levels of detail, making it a good choice for smartphone photographers shooting landscape, architectural, ...

Moto Z Droid Mobile test: Solid performer

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The Moto Z Droid achieves a respectable DxOMark mobile score of 84 points, producing well-exposed images that boast a pleasant overall feel, with a good range of tones and nice color rendering. Featuring a lower-resolution ...

Huawei P9 vs. P8 Mobile test: Good improvement for the latest device

With a DxOMark Mobile score of 80, the Huawei P9’s dual 12Mp RGB and monochrome sensors provide solid results. Our tests showed a nice improvement over its predecessor, the P8, which scored 74 overall, with ...

Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM C Pentax lens test: Convenient choice

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Our comprehensive review analyzes the scores of Sigma’s most versatile and best-performing super-zoom for Pentax APS-C DSLRs ...

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM A Canon lens test: Picture-perfect

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Roundup of the top image quality scores for the widest f/1.4 aperture lens currently available. ...

Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 PRO FX Nikon lens test: Top performer

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The Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 PRO FX (Tokina 24-70mm f/2.8) is a wide-angle to short telephoto, fast-aperture standard zoom for use on full-frame Canon or Nikon DSLRs. Great lens metric scores from Tokina’s latest affordable, pro-grade, standard zoom for Nikon full-frame DSLRs. ...

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM test: Best zoom in the range

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Announced as one of a trio of lenses in the new G Master series, the new FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM boasts some pretty advanced technology to complement future sensor and camera designs. The G Master ...

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