Photography Equipment Reviews

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

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.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Nikon AF-s DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G telephoto macro lens.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, a popular all-in-one lens covering a massive 11x zoom range.

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.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews Nikon's 60mm f/2.8G macro lens which replaces the old D version and adds a silent wave focusing motor and internal focusing.

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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 has a 16 megapixel sensor, 4.6x optical zoom and is waterproof to 13m. Daniel Bell reviews.

Daniel Bell reviews the MacPhun FX Photo Studio HD iPad app.

Elinchrom’s Ranger Quadra portable flash aims to fill the gap between a traditional TTL flashgun and studio flash.

The Nikon Coolpix A is Nikon's new APS-C compact camera with a 28mm equivalent lens and a pocketable body, how does it perform and is it worth the premium price?

A test of the Tiffen Variable ND filter.

Daniel Bell reviews the Olympus SP-720UZ, a digital camera with a 26x optical zoom lens.

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

We test the aluminium Manfrotto 390 Series MK393-H Photo / Movie Kit QR Tripod to see how this tripod performs.

John Riley reviews a compact zoom lens from Pentax.

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.