Lenses and Optical Items Photography Equipment Reviews

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Samsung 85mm lens, with a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture and silent focusing motor.

We have a look at the new Sigma Artisan 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens, as well as the Sigma USB lens mount.

We have a look at the new Schneider Kreuznach Micro Four Thirds lenses.

We go hands on with the new Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD lens and post sample photos.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4.0-5.6 lens for Micro Four Thirds system cameras.

We take a look at the Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.

We take a look at the new Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm f/0.95 Micro Four Thirds lens.

We go hands-on with the new Samsung NX 45mm and 12-24mm lenses, designed for the Samsung NX system.

We go hands on with the new Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD - the new telephoto zoom from Tamron.

We go hands-on with the new 17mm f/1.8 lens, and the new 15mm f/8 lens body cap for Micro Four Thirds cameras.

We go hands on with the new Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm Macro lens and post sample photos.

We go hands-on with a pre-production Panasonic Lumix G Vario X 35-100mm f/2.8 lens, as well as post sample photos.

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 Macro DC lens test

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC review.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the brand new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 VC USD Lens with Vibration Correction and UltraSonic Silent Drive.

A newer, compact revision of their 18-270mm super-zoom lens that sports an improved vibration compensation system and a piezo ultrasonic motor.

Once more into the breach dear friends, once more; Or, in this case, onto the mount of Ian Andrews camera for a shakedown of this new lens from Sigma.

A compact macro lens for EF-S compatible Canon SLRs which provides life-size magnification at its closest focus.

Gary Wolstenholme gives a World Exclusive first review of the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C lens for APS-C format cameras. It is available to fit Canon, Nikon and Sigma cameras and costs around £350.

Gary Wolstenholme tests the Samsung 60mm f/2.8 NX i-Function macro lens.

Full size sample photos from the new Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12mm T* lens for mirrorless cameras.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the wide-angle zoom Sony SEL 10-18mm f/4 OSS lens for Sony NEX cameras.

Full size sample photos from the Carl Zeiss Touit 1.8/32mm T* lens designed for mirrorless cameras.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Sony SEL P 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS lens designed for use with Sony NEX system cameras.