What is the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art? Since the inception of its premium Art range of lenses towards the end of 2012, Sigma has gone from strength to…
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Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV: Best all-in-one you can buy right now
What is the Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV? The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV is a premium all-in-one bridge camera with a 20-megapixel 1-inch sensor and a long-range 24-600mm equivalent zoom. Styled…
Behind the scenes: Building the Sony Alpha 9
Sony’s Alpha 9 is without doubt one of the most exciting cameras of the year. It’s a high-speed, full-frame, mirrorless model that challenges, and in many ways surpasses, pro-DSLRs in…
Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD review
What is the Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD? The Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Canon APS-C and Nikon DX format…
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM review
What is the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM? The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM is a mid-range telephoto zoom lens for Canon’s DSLR cameras, incorporating both…
Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 review: Tamron’s finest lenses yet?
What is the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2? The Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a telephoto zoom for Canon and Nikon DSLRs featuring…
Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT review: Great for landscapes and architecture
What is the Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT? The Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT is a fixed focal length, wide-angle lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, with entirely manual focusing and aperture…
Sony Alpha 7R III – a 42.4MP, 10fps mirrorless powerhouse
Sony has revealed the latest update to its high-resolution mirrorless full-frame Alpha 7R range, in the shape of the 42.4MP Alpha 7R II. This new model takes aim squarely at…
Sony reveals FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
Sony has announced the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS, a weather-sealed standard zoom that it claims is the lightest in its class, at 663g. It promises high image quality due…
Sony is developing a FE 400mm F2.8 lens for summer 2018
In one of the least surprising photo gear announcements of recent times, Sony has revealed that it’s working on a 400mm f/2.8 telephoto prime designed to match the high-speed Alpha…
Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE review
What is the Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE? The Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE is an autofocus fast prime for Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras that costs around £450. With a…
Zeiss Milvus Distagon T* 25mm f/1.4 review
Check out the full review of Zeiss's latest premium wideangle lens - the Milvus Distagon T* 25mm f/1.4
Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS review
What is the Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS? The Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS is an optically stabilised long-telephoto zoom, designed to work with the firm’s full-frame E-mount…
Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE: great for Sony full-frame users
What is the Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE? The Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE is a moderate wide-angle autofocus prime designed for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. It costs £280. Since…
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G: Good for Sony full-frame mirrorless users
What is the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G? The Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G is a premium, ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Sony’s full-frame mirrorless Alpha 7-series and Alpha 9…
8 affordable telephoto lenses for wildlife photography
You don’t necessarily need a huge telephoto prime to photograph wildlife. Andy Westlake is your guide to some affordable alternatives
Sony Alpha 9 – an astonishing mirrorless model
What is the Sony A9? The Sony Alpha 9 (or A9 for short) is a high-speed full-frame mirrorless camera that’s designed to go head to head with Canon and Nikon’s…
Nikon D7500 – a solid all-rounder for enthusiast photographers
What is the Nikon D7500? The Nikon D7500 is a DSLR designed for enthusiast photographers. With a 20.9-megapixel DX format sensor and 8fps shooting, it sits between the D5600 and…
Glass from the past: Using classic lenses
It’s now easier than ever to use old manual-focus lenses on your camera. Andy Westlake talks you through how to get the most out of them, from shooting to image…
Sirui W-1204 tripod review
Andy Westlake tests a versatile, full-sized, carbon-fibre tripod with waterproof legs