Lenses
Canon RF 600 mm F4 L IS USM lens
Canon's flagship 'big white' telephoto lenses come with a formidable reputation and this recent addition to the RF range is one of the best...
26/12/2023
Lenses
Getting the right lens is essential to make the most of your bird photography. Read our expert reviews for advice and specifications.
Photography
Olympus OM-1 digital camera and M.Zuiko 150-400 mm f4.5 lens
With its emphasis on 'reach' and portability, Olympus's Micro Four Thirds system has won many followers in recent times. Kit Day tested out...
18/04/2023
Lenses
Sigma 60-600 mm f4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM zoom lens
Steve Young is impressed by the performance of this versatile new zoom lens from Sigma.
15/06/2019
Lenses
Canon reinvents the telephoto zoom
A long-awaited update on the original version, Dominic Mitchell puts Canon’s new 100–400 mm zoom lens through its paces, and finds it has...
26/12/2015
Lenses
Sigma 120-300 mm F2.8 EX DG OS lens
Steve Young tested Sigma's latest high-end lens offering and found much to like about it.
17/07/2012
Lenses
Nikon 300 mm f2.8 ED AF VR II lens and 2x converter
Steve Young reviews Nikon's new lightweight but professional quality 300 mm lens.
27/07/2011
Lenses
Sigma APO 50-500 mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM zoom
A reasonably priced, good quality zoom lens aimed for the wildlife market makes David Callahan consider an upgrade.
16/06/2011
Lenses
Nikon 28-300 mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II lens
A new zoom lens that covers a wider range than usual could put an end to carrying several lenses, says an impressed Steve Young.
11/04/2011
Lenses
Samyang 500 mm F6.3 and 800 mm F8 mirror lenses
It's been more than 20 years since Steve Young last used a mirror lens, so how did he get on with these two models from Samyang?
24/01/2010
Lenses
Sigma 150-500 mm f5.6-6.3 DG OS HSM
A unique zoom range, a host of useful features and some great shots – Steve Young finds much to praise in Sigma’s latest lens.
19/02/2009
Lenses
Nikkor 300 mm AF-S?VR f2.8 G IF-ED telephoto lens
While testing the new 300 mm f2.8 lens from Nikon – and discovering the delights of vibration reduction – Steve Young finds that hand...
22/11/2007
Lenses
Sigma 300 mm f2.8 APO DG HSM telephoto lens
A telephoto lens with a fast maximum aperture is ideal for bird photography, especially in dull weather conditions. Steve Young put Sigma’s...
18/10/2007
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