Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Review
A sub-£200 optic with Optical Stabilisation and a Hyper-Sonic Motor - too good to be true or an absolute steal?
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Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED-IF VR Review
An update to an already good performer, is this the ideal all-purpose lens for Nikon bodies?
Sigma APO 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 EX DG OS HSM Review
An impressive 10x zoom range for just over £1100, but has Sigma been a little over-ambitious with this superzoom optic?
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Review
With Image Stablisation, UD elements and an Ultrasonic Motor, is this feature-filled objective the perfect kit-lens replacement?
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Review
Half the price of the Nikon equivalent, but this optic proves that it can still hold its own
Nikon AF-S 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR DX Review
With a second-generation VR system and handy focal range, is this the ideal all-purpose lens for Nikon DX-format bodies?
Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Review
The price tag might not suit everyone's budget, but this optic's performance is hard to argue with
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Review
Far cheaper than Canon's f/1.2 equivalent, but still a mighty good performer for a more than reasonable price
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR Review
With plenty of functionality delivered at a reasonable price, what's not to like about this Nikon optic?