Lenses & Filters

As Pentax moves towards more APS-C lenses, Pentax system users who want backwards compatibility with their film bodies will be well-served by this lens, assuming the body in question allows the setting of the lens aperture. I would speculate...

1 expert reviews | 3 user reviews

This is one HUGE hunk of glass! But, what do you expect for a 105mm f/2.8 Full Frame lens? Its both long (when extended) and wide. It is also quite heavy. It does focus slowly, which is more the norm for something this big and heavy (exactly how...

4 user reviews

Perhaps now we should describe the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens as a wolf in sheep's clothing, as its unassuming exterior houses a superb compact lens that really delivers the goods. Even without considering the price, the lens is an absolute gem. The modest...

41 expert reviews | 1485 user reviews

I bought this mark2 lens to replace my original mark1 which was damaged. I like the smaller size when locked which packs more easily and is very useful.

14 expert reviews | 579 user reviews

Among Panasonic’s updated LUMIX G lenses, this fast 12-35mm offers silent operation via its inner focus drive system plus smooth brightness changes when zooming or panning due to a micro-step drive system in the aperture control. Another advantage is...

38 expert reviews | 141 user reviews

Upon first contact, we were positively surprised about the high build quality of the Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS - an all-metal lens body are fairly rare these days. This is certainly a wise move by Sony because you are impressed when handling their...

6 expert reviews | 101 user reviews

For most people, spending £700 of your hard-earned cash on a lens is not something you would do without good reason. The good news is that the price of this lens is not that high when you consider the alternatives, like the f/1.4 Nikon that comes in at...

7 expert reviews | 68 user reviews

Very sharp in the centre of the frame, Silent focusing, Low distortion, Very low CA, Highly resistant to flare, Durable weather-sealed magnesium construction

13 expert reviews | 56 user reviews

Conclusions Recent lenses for the Fuji X system have been consistently excellent, but the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is more down to earth. If you're expecting an optically perfect gem, you'll be disappointed. But when compared...

6 expert reviews | 41 user reviews

Designed to meet the needs of the most demanding sports and wildlife photographers, both lenses offer breakthrough performance, delivering consistently high-quality images and incredible mobility, according to the firm.

5 expert reviews | 38 user reviews

The Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary lens impresses with its petite form, wide angle coverage, and exquisite aluminum finish.

7 expert reviews | 20 user reviews

Although it offers a lot of camera for the money, with good build quality and stylish design, the Samsung PL55 has too many faults and problems, particularly the slow and unreliable AF system and the poor final image quality.

4 expert reviews | 16 user reviews

I recently bought the Nikon D80, which includes this lens as a kit lens. I've also got the D40, with the 18-200mm VR. So, I swapped 'em out, and the 18-135mmG ED is a great match with the D40. Makes for a nice, light weight running around camera. The...

8 expert reviews | 16 user reviews

Image Quality and Conclusions I used Imatest to see how sharp the lens is when paired with the 36-megapixel Nikon D810 . At t/1.5 it scores 1,957 lines per picture height on a center-weighted sharpness test. That's better than the 1,800 lines that we...

1 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

Two questions, this test should give answers to, concern the cost-effectiveness of changing the kit lens 18-55 mm for Pentax 17-70 mm and a choice between the Pentax and the Sigma with the same focal length range. To tell you the truth non of these...

2 expert reviews | 11 user reviews

John Riley reviews the SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC, a weather resistant, compact lens.

4 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

The Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR offers a good focal range, built-in VR (Vibration Reduction) and sturdy build-quality.

1 expert reviews | 11 user reviews

A better short lens than a long one, with low resolution and fringing at the 300mm end

1 expert reviews | 6 user reviews

Imatest showed the Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-150mm lens to be a good all-round performer and revealed only minimal edge softening at all focal length settings. Highest resolutions were obtained at wide apertures and wider angles of view, with a gradual...

1 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

The Canon EF 20-35mm f/2.8 L may be old, even ancient by consumer electronics standardsbut it's still capable to deliver high quality images specifically regarding resolutionand low vignetting (on APS-C DSLRs) whereas distortions, field curvature and...

2 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

Nice filter, just what I need to protect my old film lens. Price was right and it works very well.

2376 user reviews

The Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR may shine with glory on APS-C DSLRs but it has found its master within the full format scope. The border resolution is generally soft at f/2.8 and you need stop down a bit in order to get a decent image quality across...

15 expert reviews | 1227 user reviews

A compact standard zoom lens for APS-C digital SLRs from Sigma with a bright constant f/2.8 aperture, optical stabilisation and a silent focusing motor.

13 expert reviews | 927 user reviews

I bought three, 37mm, 52mm and 58mm, to cover and protect the lenses that came with a recent purchase of an Olympus OM-EM5. They have good threads and fitted with no problems. The UV element seems to work fine in cutting down glare although my main...

732 user reviews

Good sharpness in the centre at maximum aperture, Outstanding sharpness when stopped down, A good value used buy, Decent enough build quality

14 expert reviews | 690 user reviews