What are the best value macro lenses?
September 22, 2021
Macro photography has got really popular this year as people take inspiration from their home and garden. We find the best-value macro lenses for a variety of mounts and budgets
Buying advice
Camera, lens and photographic gear buying advice, featuring guides on the best cameras, the best lenses, the best accessories, and more of the best kit we’ve found to buy, plus guides on how to choose new eqiupment, and technology guides.
Here is a highlight of some of our most popular camera buying guides: Best cheap full-frame cameras, Best DSLR cameras, Best camera phones for photography, Best cameras under £500, Smallest mirrorless cameras.
If you’re looking for a great lens, then here are some of our most popular lens buying guides: Best lenses for low-light photography, Best X-Mount lenses, Best Micro Four Thirds lenses, Best lenses for wildlife and nature photography.
Best Macro Lenses for Mirrorless and DSLRs 2021
September 16, 2021
We reveal the best macro lenses currently available for close-up shooting, for both mirrorless and DSLR cameras.
What are the smallest, most portable mirrorless cameras?
September 15, 2021
Mirrorless cameras were supposed to be lighter and smaller than DSLRs but this has been forgotten in the rush to squeeze in tech. If you don't need full-frame, however, you can still find small mirrorless cameras which are beautiful, as Angela Nicholson reveals
What are the best bridge cameras?
September 14, 2021
Changing lenses can be a faff and extra lenses pricey – so 'all in one' bridge cameras, or superzooms, still have a lot of fans. If you are in the market for one, here are our best buys, with prices starting from under £500
Canon EOS R3 Vs Sony Alpha 1 and A9 II
September 14, 2021
We compare the Canon EOS R3 Vs Sony Alpha 1 Vs Sony A9 II, three flagship mirrorless cameras, all designed for high-speed continuous shooting
What are the best cameras under £500
September 14, 2021
If you are looking for a new camera and don't want to spend more than £500, what are the choices? You have more options than you think, as our buyers guide reveals
What are the best mirrorless cameras you can buy?
September 13, 2021
If you’re in the market for a mirrorless camera, take a look at our pick of the best available - there are models to suit every budget and photographer
Best Camera For Street Photography
September 10, 2021
If you're looking for the best camera for street photography, then here are the the top choices from street photographer Damien Demolder
What are the best value DSLRs
September 8, 2021
We reveal the best cheap DSLRs that offer the most bang for your buck - read on for some guaranteed best buys that don't skimp on imaging quality
Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses 2021
September 7, 2021
If you're looking for the best Micro Four Thirds Lenses for your Olympus, Panasonic or other Micro Four Thirds camera, then this list is for you.
Best Compact Camera – Looking for better quality than your smartphone?
September 6, 2021
Our round-up of the best compact cameras available now, including the Panasonic TZ100, Fujifilm X100V, Ricoh GR III, Sony ZV-1, and more
What are the best cheap full-frame cameras
September 3, 2021
Just in time for Xmas! Here are the best value full-frame cameras - mirrorless and DSLR - under £1500. Read on to discover how to get high resolution without hammering your bank account
What are the best DSLRs you can buy?
September 2, 2021
Sticking with the DSLR system? We reveal the best-buy DSLR models for a wide range of budgets and genres
Best camera phones for photography
August 25, 2021
We find the best smartphones on the market for serious photographers - essential reading if you are confused about the best one to get
20 Best Travel Accessories For Photography
August 24, 2021
What photographic gear should you pack for the trip of a lifetime, without weighing yourself down?
What are the most unusual and interesting lenses?
August 11, 2021
From fisheye to tilt and shift to the just plain weird, our testing expert Andy Westlake reveals some of the most unusual and specialised lenses on the market
Which maker has the best range of full-frame mirrorless lenses?
July 17, 2021
There is a lot of competition in the full-frame mirrorless lens markets - so which maker offers the best range
Black and white film printing services
July 12, 2021
If you want to print black and white film but don't have a darkroom, what are the options - we reveal some of UK's best darkroom services
What are the best used cameras: Sony A7R II
July 9, 2021
Although it's no longer the new kid on the block, there is still plenty to like about Sony's high-resolution full framer from 2015
Best Fujifilm X-Mount Lenses: which maker has the best range?
July 3, 2021
We reveal which camera maker offers the biggest and best choice when it comes to APS-C mirrorless lenses