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The affordable Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens goes wider than most alternatives and won't weigh you down, though a few optical flaws limit its appeal.

By Jim Fisher

If you've outgrown the kit lens that came with your camera, it can be difficult to decide what to get next. We walk you through everything you need to know before your purchase.

By Jim Fisher
4.5
Editors' Choice

The Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art's exceptionally bright aperture and impeccable picture quality make it a viable replacement for moderately wide to standard prime lenses.

By Jim Fisher
3.5

The TTArtisan 28mm F5.6 has appeal for Leica owners who want a lens that not only looks like a mid-century optic, but renders images like one, too.

By Jim Fisher
3.5

The pricey Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art lens captures the world with an especially wide perspective and features extra-bright optics for night sky photography.

By Jim Fisher

Fujifilm was one of the first camera makers to embrace mirrorless systems and has one of the most well-established lens libraries. These are the best we've tested.

By Jim Fisher
4.0
Editors' Choice

The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art II delivers the picture quality and fast autofocus response of professional f/2.8 zooms for less money than name-brand alternatives.

By Jim Fisher
4.0

The affordable Lensbaby Sweet 22 renders pleasing blur around a small area of focus and sees a wider view than any other lens of its type.

By Jim Fisher
4.0

The Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S lens uses phase fresnel optics to realize an ultra telephoto view, while costing and weighing less than competitors.

By Jim Fisher

The first autofocusing third-party lenses for Canon EOS R cameras are limited to APS-C sensors, but that's still good news for R10 and R7 owners.

By Jim Fisher
4.0
Editors' Choice

The Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena lens snaps incredibly detailed photos with buttery smooth backgrounds, making it ideal for bokeh and portraits.

By Jim Fisher

The Micro Four Thirds system invented modern mirrorless photography and, with more than a decade of lens development, has something for every photographer. These are our highest-rated lenses for a range of shooting conditions.

By Jim Fisher
3.5

If you can get past its meager zoom range, the well-built Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G lens rewards you with excellent low-light results at wide angles.

By Jim Fisher

If you're chasing an artsy look for your images, Lensbaby's Optic Swap system is a fine place to start. From the Composer Pro II to the Sweet 50, we detail all your best housing and lens options.

By Jim Fisher

Do you use a Canon EOS R mirrorless camera? From wide-angle to telephoto, these are the best lenses we've tested for the platform.

By Jim Fisher
3.5

For photographers just getting started with a crop-sensor Canon mirrorless camera, the RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens performs reasonably well and won't weigh you down.

By Jim Fisher
3.5

The Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z lens covers more angles than most bright standard zooms, but its oversized ergonomics make it better for rolling video from a tripod than taking handheld photos.

By Jim Fisher

Learn about the speed, image quality, and general performance tests we run on every digital camera and lens we review.

By Jim Fisher
3.5

The value-oriented Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8 standard zoom lens captures sharp images and easily blurs backgrounds, but newer, more capable alternatives lessen its appeal.

By Jim Fisher
4.0

Tamron's 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens doesn't cover the 24mm focal length like other standard zooms, but its f/2.8 optics, fast focus, and moisture-resistant construction make it a strong value.

By Jim Fisher