Complete Guide To Choosing Lenses - Our Superzoom Picks

Tamron: 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD

‘Featuring the world's longest zoom range for a DSLR (15x), and one of the most effective Image Stabilisation systems.'

Sigma: 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

‘The built-in stabilisation and superior image sharpness make it a strong contender for  anyone considering an all-in-one superzoom lens.'

Olympus: 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 ED

‘Very compact for the range it offers.'

Canon: 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6

‘Canon's recent entry into the superzoom sector.'

Nikon: 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR

‘A nice, quiet lens with good chromatic aberration control.'

Pentax: 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED A

‘Average performance throughout the range, though with some edge fall-off.'

Sony: 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DT

‘A nice lens that performs best at the wide end.'

MFT: Pansonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/4-5.8 HD ASPH

‘Super-quiet 10x zoom designed for use with HD video. Sold as the kit lens with the Lumix GH1.'