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An L-mount alongside the rear of an L-mount lens, with graphic merging the two together

Praise be – Viltrox joins L-mount, bringing its incredible cheap lenses to Leica, Panasonic, Sigma cameras and more

By Timothy Coleman published

Expect high-quality L-mount optics by Viltrox, for a fraction of the price of brand-own versions

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Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens in the hand

I've relied on the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 pro lens for years – now the new mark II version beats it in every way and I have to upgrade

By Timothy Coleman published

Nikon upgrades its pro 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens with a mark II version that's lighter, has 5x faster autofocus and is the only lens of its kind with an internal zoom.

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Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary lens on a dark gradient background

Sigma reveals super-bright lens for astrophotography fans – plus a new world-first for pro sports shooters

By Timothy Coleman published

Sigma reveals two superb-looking lenses; the 12mm F1.4 for APS-C mirrorless cameras, plus the 200mm F2 for full-frame, with sales starting on September 4.

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Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE attached to a Sony A7R V

Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE review: supreme optics, affordable price tag

By James Abbott published

The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE is an impressive lens in every way, and comes in at an amazingly attractive price you may not be able to resist.

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Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE attached to a Sony A7R III view from above

Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 FE review: a dream ultra-wide lens for landscape and astrophotography

By James Abbott published

The Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE is an impressive ultra-wide-angle prime lens that offers pro-grade performance and image quality at an affordable price.

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Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens attached to a Canon EOS R100, on a wooden surface with floral backrop

Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary review: a portrait master for crop-sensor cameras

By Timothy Coleman published

It's tiny, lightweight, and ideal for portraiture

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PolarPro LightLeak Lens, 28mm, attached to a Nikon mirrorless camera

Fabulous flare, light leak and dreamy soft edges – I tested PolarPro's unique lenses, and they’re so bad they’re good

By Timothy Coleman last updated

PolarPro’s Light Leak lenses for mirrorless cameras feature a unique trick for analog-style photos, and I’m hooked.

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Viltrox 135mm F1.8 Lab lens for Nikon Z-mount, in the hand, attached to a Nikon Z6 II

Is it time for you to try third-party Chinese lenses? I’m on my third for Sony and Nikon mirrorless cameras, and couldn’t be more impressed

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Low price or high-quality? You can now get both!

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Viltrox AF 50mm F2 Air lens in the hand

Viltrox AF 50mm F2 Air review: a true nifty fifty for mirrorless cameras

By Timothy Coleman published

Viltrox's 50mm f/2 Air is tiny, light, and delivers performance that belies its price – it's a true nifty fifty for enthusiasts seeking their first prime for mirrrorless.

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Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art lens on a grey background

Sigma just reinvented a classic lens loved by indie filmmakers like me – and it has one big improvement

By Timothy Coleman published

Twelve years after the legendary Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 lens for DSLRs, Sigma delivers its mirrorless successor, the new 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art.

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