Camera Lenses

Pros + Compact build suits Nikon’s mid-range cameras + Useful f/1.4 maximum aperture + Relatively affordable Cons – Fussy bokeh – Not officially weather-sealed – Minimal external controls Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more […]

The original Sony FE 85mm F1.4 G Master lens was so good it was pretty hard to fault; but it was launched back in 2016, and a lot has happened in lens design since then. As a result, the new Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II is a long way from just a simple makeover.

Panasonic’s new 7x zoom is remarkable, as it is both the smallest and lightest full-frame lens available to date. Its compact size and dust/weather-resistance make it an excellent option for those who are looking for a durable, do-it-all lens to keep glued to their cameras all holiday long. It makes some significant sacrifices when it

With the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G you’ve got to be pretty clear about what you’re gaining – and losing. This is a much smaller, much cheaper alternative to the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master II, normally the go-to super-wide-angle zoom for Sony users. But it also sacrifices a lot of focal length at

The Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is an attractive multi-purpose lens for amateurs and enthusiasts, with its wide-angle-to-super-telephoto focal range making it suitable for a wide variety of subjects. It delivers consistently good image quality throughout its focal range, and paired with the full-frame Nikon Z f it captured images containing bags of detail, with

Nikon’s entry-level prime combines a pocket-friendly price and form factor with surprisingly good optical performance. The lens exhibits some idiosyncrasies with corner sharpness and coma but makes up for it with a robust lightweight build, great center sharpness, and rare splash resistance at this price point. If you want to round out your kit with

The Canon RF 10-20mm F4L IS STM is a spectacular lens. This focal range would be ultra-wide on an APS-C camera, but this is a full frame lens with specifications and an angle of view that leave you rubbing your eyes. There are some compromises. First, this is an f/4 lens, not an f/2.8. Another