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Best lens for sports photography in 2025: telephoto zooms to get closer to the action
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated Shoot sports? You'll need one of the best lenses for sports photography – here are the best buys for Canon, Sony, L-mount, Nikon, Fujifilm, Pentax and Micro Four Thirds shooters

Schneider-Kreuznach makes a return to photography lenses with a surprising partnership with Samyang
By Kalum Carter published
News The Samyang X Schneider-Kreuznach AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE was displayed at CP+ 2025 and marks a return for Schneider-Kreuznach

If you’re looking for a kit lens upgrade, you NEED to add Sigma’s 16-300mm superzoom to your kit bag!
By Dan Mold published
Opinion I used to be adamantly opposed to ‘superzoom’ lenses, but on a recent trip to Japan I had Sigma’s new 16-300mm firmly glued to my camera. Here’s why…

One lens to rule them all: Why I think supertelephoto zooms are the future of sports photography
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I shot primes all my life, but super-zooms are the future of pro sports coverage

Best lenses for the OM System OM-1 II
By Rod Lawton published
Buying guide What are the best lenses for the OM System OM-1 II? It’s a great camera for nature and wildlife, but does so much more

First there was the ‘Sigmonster’ now there’s the ‘Sigmungandr’, I think the Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports is a mythological BEAST of a lens
By Mike Harris published
Opinion The Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports puts fast 600mm lenses firmly in the ballpark of the enthusiast photographer. We truly are in a golden age of long lenses for mirrorless cameras

The best 50mm lens: which 'nifty fifty' is the right choice for you?
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated The best 50mm lens, or standard prime, is a great low-cost wide-aperture lens for bokehlicious portraits and shooting in low light

The new Viltrox AF 25mm F1.7 AIR is a light and portable lens with a fast aperture and a budget price
By Gareth Bevan published
NEWS Viltrox unveils the latest lens in its lightweight and compact APS-C Air Series at CP+
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