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Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM lens attached to a Sony A9 III, in the hand
I tried the world’s first f/2 telephoto zoom lens – here’s why the Sony 50-150mm is now my dream event photography lens

By Timothy Coleman Published

Sony's premium and pricey fast aperture FE 50-150mm F2 GM zoom pairs with the FE 28-70mm F2 GM lens, with a focal length overlap.

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Canon RF 20mm F1.4L VCM lens on a wooden table, alongside three other Canon hybrid prime lenses
Canon’s new 20mm f/1.4 lens could be the ultimate wide-angle prime for astro photography and video work, but its pricey

By Timothy Coleman Published

The new Canon RF 20mm F1.4L VCM lens is Canon's fourth hybrid prime lens, with the widest focal length

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Viltrox 135mm F1.8 Lab lens for Nikon Z-mount, in the hand, attached to a Nikon Z6 II
Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 LAB review: supreme optics, for less

By Timothy Coleman Published

Viltrox unveils its first professional LAB lens for Nikon Z-mount, the 135mm F1.8, and it's super-impressive.

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Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G lens indoors
Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G review: a fast and light super wide-angle prime lens

By Chris Rowlands Published

Shoot wide views and blurred backgrounds with this tidy prime

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Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 lens
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS review: a great long telephoto zoom for wildlife photography

By Chris Rowlands Published

The Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS is a big but manageable telephoto zoom for wildlife photography, although a slow maximum aperture limits its potential for sports.

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Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS indoors
Sony unveils its first lens with a massive 800mm reach – and it could be a dream optic for wildlife photography

By Timothy Coleman Published

Double delight: Sony unveils the FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS and FE 16mm F1.8 G lenses for its full-frame mirrorless cameras.

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Sigma
I’ve tested all 4 of Sigma’s bargain f/1.4 primes for Canon cameras – here’s how to decide which one to buy

By Timothy Coleman Published

When Canon finally opened its lens mount to third parties, Sigma was the first to deliver, and I've been testing the 16mm F1.4, 23mm F1.4, 30mm F1.4 and 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary prime lenses.

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Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S in the hand in front of gray slatted backdrop
Nikon's first 35mm f/1.2 looks like my dream prime lens – apart from the price tag

By Timothy Coleman Published

Nikon finally unveils its long awaited Z 35mm f/1.2 S, and it's Nikon's third f/1.2 lens following the 50mm and 85mm primes.

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Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM attached to a Canon EOS R1
Canon's hefty ultra-wide zoom lens for pros doesn't disappoint, but its excellence relies heavily on lens corrections

By James Abbott Published

The Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM is an impressive professional lens, but it's also expensive, heavy and relies on lens corrections.

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Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM lens in the hand
Canon's new RF 16-28mm F2.8 wide-angle zoom lens impressed me, but I'm not convinced we need it

By Timothy Coleman Published

The new Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM ultra-wide zoom lens is a smaller and cheaper alternative to Canon's pro L-series lenses, ideal for enthusiast cameras like the EOS R8.

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