‘The tiniest autofocus lens I’ve played with in over 15 years of testing camera gear’ – the cheap Viltrox body cap full-frame lens is surprisingly sharp and has bags of character

I paired the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 lens with a full-frame Nikon mirrorless camera, and was surprisingly fond of the tiny and cheap optic
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‘Lightweight, razor-sharp, and budget-friendly’ — why I’m not taking the Viltrox 85mm f/2 EVO off my camera

The Viltrox 85mm f/2 EVO is another outstanding lens – I sincerely hope Nikon doesn’t ban the upstart brand from the Z Mount.
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I tested the world’s first f/1.4 135mm prime, and it’s a portrait photographer’s dream

The Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG | A is the world’s-first 135mm prime with an f/1.4 aperture and replaces its nearly decade old predecessor.
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Leica finally made a 35mm Noctilux — and it’s a dreamy compact M-series lens for street photographers, with a shocking price tag

Pushing the limits of luxury, the highly anticipated Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH costs $9,650 / £7,700.

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“I’ve always tried to walk the road Leica walked” — Light Lens Lab founder finally opens up on painstakingly recreating rare $25k Leica lenses you could actually afford

In a first video interview, Light Lens Lab founder talks remaking classic Leica lenses and his plans for future projects – it’s a video that Leica fans will want to watch.
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I tested the world’s fastest 12mm lens – should you buy the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC | C lens?

The Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC | Contemporary is the only mirrorless APS-C lens to simultaneously boast a wide 12mm focal length and bright f/1.4 maximum aperture – all wrapped up in a light and portable package.
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I tested Sigma’s superb 17-40mm f/1.8 DC for a month – it’s the ultimate zoom lens for APS-C cameras, and prime lens killer

The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Art builds on the success of the 18-35mm f/1.8 which made its debut back in 2013 and improves on it in virtually every way.
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World’s largest camera store reveals its surprising best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025 — and it was a great year for compacts and zoom lenses

Yodobashi Camera, Japan’s largest camera store, has revealed its best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025, and the 20 product-strong shortlists show some surprising trends.
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Is Nikon pulling a Canon? What the Viltrox lawsuit rumors mean for the future of Z-mount lenses

Rumors suggest that Nikon has started legal action against the Chinese lens maker Viltrox, over alleged Z-mount patent infringements. Here’s what that could mean moving forward.
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I’ve waited 10 long years for the Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS, and it’s the 5-star optic to delight Sony macro photographers

The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS is the update to its 10-year-old predecessor, and it’s the lens Sony macro lovers have been dreaming of.
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