Complete Guide To Choosing Lenses - Our Tele Zoom Picks

Nikon: AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED

‘Focusing speed is not only blisteringly quick but also very reliable. The results are not simply good but, to all intents and purposes, perfect.'

Canon: 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM

‘An ergonomic delight. It sits comfortably in the hand and its controls all fall naturally within fingertip reach.'

Sigma: 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM II

‘An attractively priced, well-performing alternative to the manufacturers' own versions.'

Olympus: 70-300mm f/4-5.6

‘A good-value lens offering the 35mm equivalent of up to a whopping 600mm telephoto.'

Pentax: 50-200mm f/4-5.6

‘A reasonably priced starter lens for KA mount users.'

Sony: 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT SAM

‘New version with smooth built-in AF motor.'

Tamron: 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF

‘Has a friendly feel and is one of the least expensive options, but lacks Image Stabilisation.'

Tokina: 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6

‘Impressively long range.'

MFT: Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6

‘Equivalent to 90-400mm in 35mm SLR terms.'