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.

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

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

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

A standard zoom for full frame camera bodies with a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the range and silent HSM focusing.

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.

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.

We test the third generation of the Sigma 50mm macro having first been introduced in 1990

A telephoto macro lens capable of life-sized magnification from a distance of 30cm.

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

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 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 shoots 3D images and pictures which can be viewed on the cameras screen. Daniel Bell reviews.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews this bright NEX 50mm lens from Sony with optical image stabilisation.

Samsung GX-1S Digital SLR Review

This new compact camera from Sony features an 8x optical zoom lens and colourful rear screen. Daniel Bell reviews.

The Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR bridge camera features a 42x optical zoom lens, manual controls, and SLR styling, but how does it perform?

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

Gary Wolstenholme reviews Phase One Capture One 7 Pro, the latest version of Raw image editing from Phase One.

Hasselblad XPan II test

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

The pocketable Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ40 has a 20x optical zoom lens and built-in Wi-Fi. Daniel Bell reviews.