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Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM review: a ‘trinity’ standard zoom for the masses
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM redresses the balance of trinity standard zooms, with a relatively compact, lightweight and affordable package.

OM System M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 II review: The must-have "nifty fifty" finally gets weather sealing
By James Artaius published
REVIEW After 17 years, the brilliant OM System M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 II adds the one trick it was missing

Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM review: yet another Canon RF wide-angle zoom, how does it compare?
By Matthew Richards last updated
Review The Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM is a lightweight alternative to a ‘trinity’ wide-angle zoom, adding yet more choice to Canon’s extensive range of wide-angle lenses for EOS R system cameras.

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II review: a new standard – smaller, lighter, better
By Matthew Richards published
Review After nine years, the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II replaces the original range-topping X-mount standard zoom with an eye on weight-saving, downsizing and superior performance.

SLR Magic MicroPrime Cine 50mm T1.2 review
By Paul Burrows published
Not yet ratedreview SLR Magic’s fully manual primes are all about creating an atmospheric cinematic look and feel… which, incidentally, works for photography too.

Blazar Cato Anamorphic lenses review: quality full frame anamorphic lenses on a budget
By Rob Redman published
Review Affordable but with great build quality – there is a lot to like about these full-frame anamorphic lenses from Blazar

Samyang Remaster Slim review: This 3-in-1 pancake is the most unique lens you'll ever use
By James Artaius published
The Samyang Remaster Slim is part pancake lens, part Lensbaby Optic and part Lomography Neptune – and I LOVE it

Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 review: effectively a neat ‘nifty fifty’ for APS-C format mirrorless cameras
By Matthew Richards published
Review The speedy Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 Air delivers a standard perspective for crop-sensor cameras, equating to a touch over 50mm in full-frame terms

Laowa FFII TS 100mm F2.8 Macro 1X review: a real do-it-all lens with tilt, shift and full 1:1 macro
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Venus Optics Laowa FFII TS 100mm F2.8 Macro 1X delivers a veritable feast of tilt, shift and macro shooting options for wide-ranging mirrorless full-frame and medium format camera systems.
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