Photography Equipment Reviews

Sigma's 105mm Macro offering has an enviable reputation and is a very popular optic as a result. Does it deserve such popularity? Here we take a close look.

Ian Andrews takes a look at the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX CG Macro.

My Nikon 105mm 2.8G lens gives a 1:1 magnification which is very good for macro work. Andy Cundell looks at the options available.

This short telephoto lens can be highly recommended on optical performance alone and it is suitable for full-frame and APS-C DSLRs.

Canon's first macro lens with image stabilisation. Here we see whether it's one 'L' of a lens.

Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED review.

A popular professional-level standard zoom covering a 4.4x zoom range with image stabilisation and an ultrasonic motor.

Gary Wolstenholme gives us a World Exclusive first review of the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro VC USD lens.

A compact standard zoom for APS-C digital SLRs with a fast variable aperture, optical stabilisation, a silent focusing motor and an interesting close focus capability.

The Nikon Coolpix L310 is a budget super-zoom digital camera with a 14 megapixel sensor. Daniel Bell reviews.

Nikon have decided enough is enough with cameras that only suit one type of photographer at a time and have produced a camera that everyone can use. Matt Grayson thinks it's about time as he was getting bored waiting.

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

Canon ramp up the specification with the Canon EOS 550D. With an 18Mp CMOS sensor, +/- 5EV exposure compensation and SDXC memory card support. It promises a great deal and we see if it delivers in this test

See the first full review of the K-x, the new DSLR from Pentax.

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

Being the market leader in the fastest growing sector of the photographic market is a tough title to hold on to, especially with most major camera manufacturers announcing new entry-level products this year. Can Canon's latest entry-level offering, the EOS 400D, retain this position in the face of such fierce competition? In this review Gary Wolstenholme takes a look whether if anyone can, Canon can.

Matt Grayson saw the new Pentax K-7 DSLR. But is it any better than the K20D?

The Pentax WG-3 GPS is waterproof to 14m, shock resistant to 2m and freeze resistant to -10°C. Daniel Bell reviews.

The Sony Cybershot DSC-HX50 Review is the World's smallest 30x optical zoom camera, it also has a 20.4 megapixel sensor and built-in Wi-Fi.

We test the latest GPS Travel zoom, the Sony Cybershot HX9v vs Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR vs Canon Powershot SX230 HS vs Panasonic Lumix TZ20.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the brand new Panasonic Lumix G X VARIO 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH. Micro Four Thirds lens for Panasonic and Olympus cameras.

This top end lens from Nikon is another that looks like it requires a pilot’s licence to operate it! Bristling with knobs, buttons and switches, it takes a long study just to see them all. But are they of any use? We take a look.

The Sony NEX-5R has a 16.1 megapixel sensor, Wi-Fi and tiltable LCD screen. Daniel Bell reviews.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the new compact Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN lens for Micro Four Thirds and NEX systems.

Sample photos from the new 16.1 megapixel Mirrorless Sony NEX 5N - the camera features a new touch screen. Sample video added.

We compare the new Nikon D7100 against the previous version, the Nikon D7000, and find out if it's capable of delivering a noticeable improvement?

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the new compact Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN lens for Micro Four Thirds and NEX systems.