The Tokina 20mm f/2 MF FE might just be the ideal wideangle prime for Sony Alpha 7 users, says Andy Westlake
Andy Westlake
Review: Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6 G VR
Nikon's budget ultrawide is compact and lightweight, but optically flawed
Leica serves up Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH pancake
An ultra-compact wideangle prime lens for Leica mirrorless cameras
Leica CL mirrorless with built-in viewfinder
Leica finally gets mirrorless right with the Leica CL, a rangefinder-style mirrorless camera with a 24.2-million-pixel APS-C sensor and large 2.46-million-dot built-in electronic viewfinder.
Review: Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
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…
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