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Best lenses for the Nikon D5300: Part 1 – concise overview of primes and zooms

Following the lens recommendations for Nikon D7100 and entry-level D3200, we’ve now turned our attention to the new mid-range D5300. We’ve tested the camera with more than 140 Nikkor and third-party prime and zoom models ...

Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 ZE Canon mount lens test: Ultra-high performer

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After reviewing the Nikon mount ZF.2 version of the Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/135 we’ve now analyzed the Canon ZE mount model. Read on to find out how well it performs. ...

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lens test: Popular high-performance option

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Although overshadowed by its more glamorous sibling, as a moderately priced, highly portable ultra-wide zoom, the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM is a hugely popular model. Read on to find out how well it performs in ...

Pentax HD DA 21mm f3.2 AL Limited lens test: Enhanced image quality

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Pentax has revamped the DA Limited lens range adding a rounded diaphragm opening and new HD coatings for improved rendering, transmission and lower ghosting and flare. Read on to find out how well the new ...

Canon EOS M2 test: Incremental upgrade

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Canon was the last maker to introduce a mirrorless camera to the market and after something of a false start with EOS M, the company has released an update with the same Hybrid CMOS II ...

Best lenses for street photography

Street photography is an appealing genre for many photographers, and has become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to the proliferation of small high quality digital cameras and lenses. We’ve put together a concise round ...

The best lenses for Pentax K-3: Recommended wide angle, telephoto and standard lenses

Continuing our series of evaluation of lens systems we’ve assessed a modest range of Pentax and third-party lenses for their optical quality on the firm’s new flagship Pentax K-3 model. As the replacement for the ...

Best lenses for the 24-MPix Pentax K-3: Recommended primes and zooms

Continuing our series of evaluation of lens systems we’ve assessed a modest range of Pentax and third-party lenses for their optical quality on the firm’s new flagship Pentax K-3 model. As the replacement for the ...

Pentax HD DA 15mm f4 Limited lens test: Compelling choice

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As a 23mm equivalent the Pentax 15mm f4 Limited is the firm’s premium quality wide-angle choice, and like the rest in the series it’s serious compact. Read on to find out how well this newly ...

Pentax HD DA 40mm f2.8 Limited lens test: Compelling choice

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The Pentax 40mm f2.8 Limited is one of two pancake type lenses from the firm and although this model is just 15mm in length it’s actually the larger of the pair. Read on to find ...

Samsung NX1000 & NX1100 test: Sensitively priced but modest in performance

Intended as entry-level models with ease of sharing in mind the NX1100 and the NX1000 feature proprietary 20-Mpix APS-C CMOS sensors, built-in Wi-Fi and an unusual super-wide video option. Read on to find out how ...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 test: Ultimate everyday point and shoot?

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Intended for travel photography or everyday use, the 16-Mpix Panasonic DMC-FZ70 features a optical stabilized lens with an astonishing 60x zoom range. Read on to find out how this compact ‘super-zoom’ model performs. ...

Pentax HD DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited lens test: Discerning choice

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Pentax’s new owners have refreshed the brand’s Limited lens range adding a rounded diaphragm opening and new HD coatings for improved rendering, transmission and lower ghosting and flare. Read on to find out how well ...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 test: The definitive bridge camera?

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Following the firm’s successful RX100 II model Sony has introduced the RX10, a bridge type camera featuring a 20-Mpix 1-inch format sensor with a constant f2.8 aperture 24-200mm equivalent from Zeiss. Read on to find ...

Nikon 1 AW1 test: 1 system reborn

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After the initial euphoria of the Nikon 1 V1 it’s probably true to say subsequent models failed to capture the imagination in quite the same way. Now with the introduction of the waterproof AW1 Nikon ...

LG G2 overview: Ambitious challenger

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Announced in August, the LG G2 is the firm’s new flagship smartphone and the first to feature an 13-Mpix camera with a built-in optical image stabilizer. It also features a large 5.2-inch Full HD (423ppi) ...

Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM A Canon mount lens test: A new standard?

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As a more modestly priced alternative to the EF 24-70mm f2.8L II USM and with a longer reach than the newer stabilized EF 24-70mm f4L IS USM, the similarly stabilized EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM ...

Best lenses for the 16-MPix Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7: Part 2 – primes and zooms in depth

We’ve had the opportunity to analyze the image quality of Panasonic’s high-end 16-Mpix Lumix DMC-GX7 mirrorless camera with over 70% of the native mount lenses that are currently available (for it). We’ve scrutinized a total ...

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