Photography Equipment Reviews

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.

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

A compact standard zoom lens for APS-C digital SLRs from Sigma with a bright constant f/2.8 aperture, optical stabilisation and a silent focusing motor.

A fast aperture standard zoom with Vibration Compensation for Nikon or Canon APS-C sensor digital SLR cameras.

Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at this popular lightweight ultra-wide angle zoom lens.

Sigma's first optically stabilised 70-200mm f/2.8 promises much. Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at whether it delivers.

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

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?

We have a look at the new Nikon 1 J1 and V1 and see what the differences are and compare them to the Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1.

We have a look at the new multi coloured compact cameras from Nikon, the Nikon Coolpix S2600, S3300 and S4300.

Canon's latest DSLR aimed at advanced enthusiasts boasts a high resolution 18Mp CMOS sensor, Full HD video recording and an articulated swivel screen for live view shooting from any angle.

Here is yet another lens in Sigma’s drive to produce lenses suitable for today’s modern photographer. At 70mm, the focal length is ideal for cropped sensor cameras yet the lens is still suitable for full frame. We take a look at how it performs.

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.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the compact new Panasonic Lumix G VARIO 14-42mm II lens.

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

The Sony Cybershot DSC-HX300 has a 50x optical zoom lens and a 20.4 megapixel sensor. Daniel Bell reviews.

We look at the new Collapsible Lightsphere from Gary Fong.

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