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Viltrox reportedly readying a cheap yet fast 50mm AF lens for Sony and Nikon cameras
By Ben Andrews published
New Viltrox Air lens looks like a potential bargain 'nifty fifty'

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

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

Best Leica camera alternatives in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide These are the best Leica alternatives to take your street or reportage photography to the next level

The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5: make the most of all those megapixels
By Rod Lawton last updated
Updated Join me as I pick the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5, based on image quality, build quality, features and handling.

Best lenses for bokeh: these fast primes are great for blurring backgrounds
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED These are the best lenses for bokeh, for pin-sharp focus and beautifully blurred backgrounds

Viltrox's super-slim 'chip' lens is now available for Fujifilm X-mount cameras
By Ben Andrews last updated
The AF 28mm F4.5 is so thin Viltrox reckons you can compare it to potato chip. Just don't try eating it

The best Canon superzoom lenses: supersized zoom range for Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras
By Jon Stapley last updated
Updated We pick the best Canon superzoom lenses for Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras – single lenses to replace two or three!
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