Centre resolution is very good but corner sharpness is disappointing....
Lens Reviews
Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Review
With its loud AF motor, this lens can be rather distracting to the photographer.
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR DI 11 LD (IF) Review
Tamron was quick to take up the digital optimisation mantle; constantly updating its range as well as adding new lenses into the line-up....
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro Review
If you're looking for something a little more than just a standard zoom, Sigma offers a few lenses with macro capabilities built in...
Pentax SMC DA 16-45mm f/4 ED AL Review
This model comes from Pentax's KB range, and the DA mark denotes its digital dedication...
Nikon AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF DX Review
Nikon's 17-55mm lens is designed for Nikon DX (APS-C) sized sensors. With a fast continuous aperture of f/2.8...
Nikon AF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Review
With a 35mm equivalent focal length range of 27-202mm, this might appeal to Nikon DSLR users.
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Di Review
Tamron has formulated this lens to be suitable for digital cameras and film cameras, with an imaging circle covering the 35mm sized frame...
Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Review
This lens is a continuation of the old Konica Minolta line, so it can still be used on any old Minolta film camera bodies you may have knocking about...
Olympus Zuiko Digital 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Review
Because Olympus adopted the Four-Thirds system, the company developed a completely new lens system to everybody else. The smaller sensor means that focal length values need to be multiplied by…
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Review
Coming from Sigma's DG range, this 70-300mm optic is suitable for film and digital sensors up to 35mm in size...
Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Review
The notable thing at first sight is the plastic mount, which we don't have a problem with, but we know from anecdotal evidence that others have......
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Review
The question is, does the 75-300mm lens make the grade on the APS sensor?......
Nikon AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR DX Review
This Nikon lens features 15 elements in 11 groups, including one ED element. The main difference from the non-VR lens lies in the way the VR works...
Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Review
If you need a lens with a really wide focal range, this one looks like it might fit the bill...
Pentax DA 50-200mm 4-5.6 ED Review
With Pentax now incorporating shift CCDs into its cameras, there's no need to add stabilisation to their lenses so the 50-200mm uses a standard Pentax KAF mount......
Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM Review
Canon's EF 55-200mm digital SLR lens has an Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for fast and quiet autofocus and provides an imaging circle suitable for full frame and APS-C sensors.
Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di-II LD Macro Review
Tamron's 55-200mm lens is designed specifically for smaller digital sensors. Made from 13 elements in 9 groups, the optical train features one Low Dispersion element (LD) and also features macro
Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC Review
For those on a budget, the Sigma is well worth a look, with an average street price of £109, though the Nikon fit has a Hypersonic Motor (HSM) adding another…
Samsung Schneider D-XENON 100mm f/2.8 Macro Review
Want a true 1:1 macro for close-ups? This might fit the bill...