<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar in Camera-lenses ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I tested the Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, and it's flawless — now I’m desperate to upgrade from my trusty DSLR original ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/nikon-z-70-200mm-f-2-8-vr-s-ii-review xnZTj2PMoHBzRDRT2x8Yie Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Panasonic’s tiny f/2 lens — and it’s just what its full-frame Lumix cameras needed, except for one thing ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/panasonic-lumix-s-40mm-f2-review KJADR6vn98Zrt7vakKULEc Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:06:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ A new dawn of affordable zoom lenses is here — the first Chinese autofocus zoom has been spotted, and that’s a big deal ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/is-the-new-lens-making-superpower-here-first-chinese-zoom-lens-with-autofocus-spotted-and-i-expect-others-to-follow TPq6kTDPfBq3mq8n5hYCfk Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:47:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'My dream travel lens’ — Fujifilm asked which lens it should make next, and you voted for this wide-aperture zoom ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/my-dream-travel-lens-fujifilm-asked-which-lens-it-should-make-next-and-you-voted-for-this-wide-aperture-zoom JnHbP4iCFv6BecjBHkzgcF Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:08:46 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:56:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We’d love to make lenses like these' — Fujifilm wants you to vote on the three 'dream lenses' it could make in the future. Here's how to have your say ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/wed-love-to-make-lenses-like-these-fujifilm-wants-you-to-vote-on-the-three-dream-lenses-it-could-make-in-the-future-heres-how-to-have-your-say or6xKbLBbRjxkXmURBvnaY Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:58:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Canon could launch a game-changing f/1.4 zoom lens this year — but with one likely catch ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/canon-could-launch-a-game-changing-f-1-4-zoom-lens-this-year-but-with-one-likely-catch UefHtRYjfLsJbPSqVXKuv9 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:53:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Exclusive: ‘I don’t think it would be good for Sigma to just chase a trend we don’t know could end in 6-12 months’ says CEO on its plans for compact cameras ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/exclusive-i-dont-think-it-would-be-good-for-sigma-to-just-chase-a-trend-we-dont-know-could-end-in-6-12-months-says-ceo-on-its-plans-for-compact-cameras mg9jpMrQoYGLJHwPHJJ8Y6 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the super affordable Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM — it's a 'beautiful mess of a lens' that I can't help but love ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/i-tested-the-super-affordable-canon-rf-45mm-f1-2-stm-its-a-beautiful-mess-of-a-lens-that-i-cant-help-but-love K54QEhWs6R7xrCJWPKUFiZ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:35:22 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I gave my vintage lens collection a new lease of life with cheap lens adapters — here are my 9 favorites, starting from as little as $9 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-accessories/i-gave-my-vintage-lens-collection-a-new-lease-of-life-with-cheap-lens-adapters-here-are-my-9-favorites-starting-from-as-little-as-usd9 X42xLv3poJzxzriu6gk26W Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ CP+ 2026 live: we're at the world’s biggest photography show, with the latest news from Canon, Sigma and more ]]> https://www.techradar.com/news/live/cp-2026-live 5qSPLxfaGKDQ6FjGWEvADA Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:10:45 +0000 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:05:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nikon reveals new 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom for its Z-series mirrorless cameras — and it might just be the perfect second lens ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/nikon-reveals-new-70-200mm-f-2-8-zoom-for-its-z-series-mirrorless-cameras-and-it-might-just-be-the-perfect-second-lens jnkTjgyscqtiXzENWsZqHJ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:21:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenses too expensive? This lesser-known brand makes awesome, cheap Sony, Nikon, and Fujifilm-fit primes, and these are my favorites ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/lenses-too-expensive-this-lesser-known-brand-makes-awesome-cheap-sony-nikon-and-fujifilm-fit-primes-and-these-are-my-favorites SBbMzbCzSjfA9kDLUfRTMW Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:54:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 Pro for two months — here's why this classic portrait lens beats pricey first-party glass ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/viltrox-af-85mm-f1-4-pro-review cWNrEcfnnez7dxPjdMhvuZ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Sony A7 V is still topping best-selling camera lists – here are 9 perfect-match lenses I recommend for it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/mirrorless-cameras/the-sony-a7-v-is-still-topping-best-selling-camera-lists-here-are-9-perfect-match-lenses-i-recommend-for-it R2d2ij674qG2mq6bV8gGoN Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:40:22 +0000 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:40:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB for two months – photo assignments will never be the same again ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/i-tested-the-viltrox-35mm-f-1-2-lab-for-two-months-photo-assignments-will-never-be-the-same-again 74mU6xd8qHwG5ZTiqAXaPG Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Canon’s RF 14mm F1.4L VCM is exceptionally lightweight, fast and wide — it’s the dream lens for astrophotographers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/canons-rf-14mm-f1-4l-vcm-is-exceptionally-lightweight-fast-and-wide-its-the-dream-lens-for-astrophotographers n6T8EbjYnN6pSbSkzzkna Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:59:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Lightweight, razor-sharp, and budget-friendly' — why I’m not taking the Viltrox 85mm f/2 EVO off my camera ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/lightweight-razor-sharp-and-budget-friendly-why-im-not-taking-the-viltrox-85mm-f-2-evo-off-my-camera vc43H3aXVjPdrEfSYbm748 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'The tiniest autofocus lens I've played with in over 15 years of testing camera gear' – the cheap Viltrox body cap full-frame lens is surprisingly sharp and has bags of character ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/viltrox-af-28mm-f-4-5-review nvYbyGrKBXqvgYvsDsDm5U Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the world’s first f/1.4 135mm prime, and it’s a portrait photographer’s dream ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/sigmas-135mm-f-1-4-dg-art-review 3D9kaUd2PWcmJx6NVZa9aF Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Leica finally made a 35mm Noctilux — and it's a dreamy compact M-series lens for street photographers, with a shocking price tag ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/leica-finally-made-a-35mm-noctilux-its-a-dreamy-compact-m-series-lens-for-street-photographers-with-a-shocking-price-tag yN9qjwYFhtS9rZuMuPnNAE Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:02:02 +0000 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:55:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I’ve always tried to walk the road Leica walked” — Light Lens Lab founder finally opens up on painstakingly recreating rare $25k Leica lenses you could actually afford ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/ive-always-tried-to-walk-the-road-leica-walked-light-lens-lab-founder-finally-opens-up-on-painstakingly-recreating-rare-usd25k-leica-lenses-you-could-actually-afford Kiy6p4dEsQs6FU2u9BD4DE Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the world's fastest 12mm lens – should you buy the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC | C lens? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/sigma-12mm-f-1-4-dc-c-review 44nPEykXeuNEzDsx8SPweG Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Sigma's superb 17-40mm f/1.8 DC for a month – it's the ultimate zoom lens for APS-C cameras, and prime lens killer ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/sigma-17-40mm-f-1-8-dc-art-review KKvmZPJcar9w7PBXQkLJsk Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ World's largest camera store reveals its surprising best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025 — and it was a great year for compacts and zoom lenses ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/worlds-largest-camera-store-reveals-its-surprising-best-selling-cameras-and-lenses-for-2025-and-it-was-a-great-year-for-compacts-and-zooms ywTpXFJCfNDKRowCKvpttS Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is Nikon pulling a Canon? What the Viltrox lawsuit rumors mean for the future of Z-mount lenses ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/is-nikon-pulling-a-canon-what-the-viltrox-lawsuit-rumors-mean-for-the-future-of-z-mount-lenses 9z2xPtQLBhbm2jexKpnCEZ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:07:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've waited 10 long years for the Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS, and it's the 5-star optic to delight Sony macro photographers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/ive-waited-10-long-years-for-the-sony-fe-100mm-f-2-8-macro-gm-oss-and-its-the-5-star-optic-to-delight-sony-macro-photographers LxQeJqqTLUDLstasdCqoFU Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:04:04 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nikon's affordable travel zoom looks like a no-brainer for full-frame first timers – here's what it can do ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/nikons-affordable-travel-zoom-looks-like-a-no-brainer-for-full-frame-first-timers-heres-what-it-can-do eH86jaPVjjUGFiqXXVCjRR Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:09:24 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:46:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ I review camera gear for a living — here are 9 things I want to see from the photo industry in 2026 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/i-review-camera-gear-for-a-living-here-are-9-things-i-want-to-see-from-the-photo-industry-in-2026 YnVH8nrpVdujsbLK2REEYY Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 2025 was a good year for cameras, but it was even better for lenses – these are my 5 innovative new favorites ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/2025-was-a-good-year-for-cameras-but-it-was-even-better-for-lenses-these-are-my-5-innovative-new-favorites z3ek93hhm3iMAyekTfDpeU Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My dream Nikon lens has finally landed – an affordable 35mm f/1.2 prime ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/my-dream-nikon-lens-has-finally-landed-an-affordable-35mm-f-1-2-prime mPHsPUSNVauXEy4PpgTiRC Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:32:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Sony, Fujifilm, and Nikon – this brand makes the best affordable lenses, and they're 20% off for Black Friday ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/forget-sony-fujifilm-and-nikon-this-brand-makes-the-best-affordable-lenses-and-theyre-20-percent-off-for-black-friday ioLwLtwKwTTwCMvsdCuqVY Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:05:37 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:27:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Nikon's updated 24-70mm f/2.8 pro zoom for a month, and it's a 5-star lens by every metric ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/nikon-z-24-70mm-f-2-8-s-ii-review E6ydigrTDHrUcRK3pPVfd4 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:26:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget cheap Chinese lenses – Canon just launched a surprisingly affordable f/1.2 prime of its own ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/forget-cheap-chinese-lenses-canon-just-launched-a-surprisingly-affordable-f-1-2-prime-of-its-own Ge94dBqioJn3FHTebYQQJj Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:43:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nikon finally gives its beginner mirrorless cameras a boost with two excellent new lenses, including its first crop sensor macro ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/nikon-finally-gives-its-beginner-mirrorless-cameras-a-boost-with-two-excellent-new-lenses-including-its-first-crop-sensor-macro QH3TxGDD3unxxBuiqFaxxS Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:57:21 +0000 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 08:41:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Panasonic's new 100-500mm is a five-star ultra-telephoto zoom that fills a key gap in its lens range ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/panasonic-lumix-s-100-500mm-f5-7-1-o-i-s-review HMizJ3ZoEfkWYyKpa8aGzA Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:26:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Transcending the limits of traditional macro photography’ – Sony unveils its first ever pro-level G Master macro lens ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/transcending-the-limits-of-traditional-macro-photography-sony-unveils-its-first-ever-pro-level-g-master-macro-lens tATKPWDLMS7eWySR9ytpc Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:01:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Panasonic unveils its first L-mount zoom lens that reaches 500mm, with industry-leading stabilization performance ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/panasonic-unveils-its-first-l-mount-zoom-lens-that-reaches-500mm-with-industry-leading-stabilization-performance EkBtmLg6DCjKfmdvskFKzd Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:12:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget full-frame – OM System's latest telephoto zoom proves that Micro Four Thirds is a top choice for macro and wildlife photography ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/forget-full-frame-om-systems-latest-telephoto-zoom-proves-that-micro-four-thirds-is-a-top-choice-for-macro-and-wildlife-photography ja2Geup4FGZKbfaTrwdBNW Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 22:57:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested OM System's portable 50-200mm F2.8 zoom – and it's instantly one of my favorite wildlife lenses ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/om-system-m-zuiko-digital-ed-50-200mm-f2-8-is-pro-review QVSejJrKiBBviYUoBFa8V3 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:25:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Canon's new RF 85mm F1.4 VCM is a pin-sharp and dreamy portrait lens, at a much lower price than the 85mm F1.2 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/canons-new-rf-85mm-f1-4-vcm-is-a-pin-sharp-and-dreamy-portrait-lens-for-a-much-lower-price-tag-than-the-85mm-f1-2 APi42Nie6gad5pFZef7EXm Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 05:19:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sigma announces four new lenses – including a world-first superzoom that could be the only travel lens you need ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/sigma-announces-four-new-lenses-including-a-superzoom-that-could-be-the-only-travel-lens-you-need a6yXNosjnC6WMLV56kW9KS Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:22:25 +0000 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:29:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Praise be – Viltrox joins L-mount, bringing its incredible cheap lenses to Leica, Panasonic, Sigma cameras and more ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/praise-be-viltrox-joins-l-mount-bringing-its-incredible-cheap-lenses-to-leica-panasonic-sigma-cameras-and-more JHCaAh3wKBirDD6xYGaf27 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:04:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/ive-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 ynEhBBgWuKDM5oqbZCnNPH Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:42:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sigma reveals super-bright lens for astrophotography fans – plus a new world-first for pro sports shooters ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/sigma-reveals-super-bright-lens-for-astrophotography-fans-plus-a-new-world-first-for-pro-sports-shooters jKCYzX52xeqvtcARMbZqBN Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:55:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the surprisingly cheap Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB lens for Sony cameras, and it's made me fall in love with the 35mm focal length ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/viltrox-af-35mm-f1-2-lab-fe-review LpmEyGUshgRvFcF3JV8ig9 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:24:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Viltrox 16mm F1.8 and it's now my go-to ultra-wide prime for landscape and astrophotography ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/i-tested-the-viltrox-16mm-f1-8-and-its-now-my-go-to-ultra-wide-prime-for-landscape-and-astrophotography ACf3LgweiJzD4KR84UHwmb Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:55:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sigma’s 56mm F1.4 is a superb crop-sensor lens for Canon, Sony and more – it’s the best portrait lens I’ve tested in this format ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/sigma-56mm-f1-4-dc-dn-contemporary-review 2Ne4g7yheXFBC3GEtHNCEc Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:24:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/is-it-time-for-you-to-try-third-party-chinese-lenses-im-on-my-third-for-sony-and-nikon-mirrorless-cameras-and-couldnt-be-more-impressed jmQSjHFXrZc4zXiHrtbKtV Sat, 21 Jun 2025 11:30:00 +0000 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 14:20:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Viltrox’s low-cost 50mm prime, and it's high time we started talking about Chinese lenses ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/viltrox-af-50mm-f2-air-review TQzinZ4Bno4h3Nsrtc2VAF Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:24:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sigma just reinvented a classic lens loved by indie filmmakers like me – and it has one big improvement ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/sigma-just-reinvented-a-classic-lens-loved-by-indie-filmmakers-like-me-and-it-has-one-big-improvement bFtLFnW8qRG58vJfDmtcdP Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:40:57 +0000