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LENSES

Camera Lenses Reviews and Articles


With a variety of camera lenses on the market, how do you choose the one that's best for your outdoor camera? Check out our digital camera lens reviews. From wide-angle lenses and telephoto zooms, trust advice from the experts.



Short Report: Tamron AF18-250mm ƒ/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
September 2007
Closer than ever to “one lens does it all”
By Mike Stensvold
Short Report: Tokina AT-X 107 DX AF 10-17mm ƒ/3.5-4.5 Fish-Eye
August 2007
A creative approach to nature photography provided by this ultra-wide-angle zoom
By Dave Willis
Short Report: Sigma APO 50-150mm ƒ/2.8 EX DC HSM
June 2007
This fast, versatile tele-zoom lens adds to your shooting options in the field
By Harlon Mitchell
Small-Format Wide-Angle Zooms
April 2007
You don’t need a “full-frame”-sensor D-SLR to do wide-angle photography
By Mike Stensvold
Image Stabilization
March 2007
When you can’t or won’t use a tripod, these technologies steady your hand
By Mike Stensvold
Sigma APO 70-200mm ƒ/2.8 EX DG Macro HSM
December 2006
A new lens with macro capability and high image quality
By Ibarionex R. Perello
Choosing An Interchangeable Lens
Buyer's Guide 2006
Complement Your Digital Cameras With The Range, Speed And Affordability Of Today’s High-Tech Optics
By William Sawalich
Selective Focus Made Easy
July 2006
Lensbabies create a distinctive look with your digital SLR
Text And Photography By Kevin Spreekmeester
Tokina 100mm ƒ/2.8 Macro: Short Report
December 2005
Put some distance between you and your macro subject
By Ibarionex R. Perello
Take It In Wide
November 2005
Expand your image-making possibilities with a wide-angle lens
By Maura C. Lanahan
Tamron SP AF90mm ƒ/2.8 Di Macro 1:1: Short Report
July 2005
High-quality optics give you a sharp view of tiny subjects
By Zachary Singer
Sigma 105mm ƒ/2.8 DG Macro & EF-500 DG Super Flash: Short Report
April 2005
This macro lens and electronic flash make a great combo for close-ups
By Rob Sheppard
Canon EF 70-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6: Short Report
March 2005
Great quality in a small package
By Ibarionex R.Perello
Sigma 80-400mm OS Zoom: Short Report
December 2004
Sigma enters the image-steadying realm with its affordable OS zoom
By Rob Sheppard
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di: Short Report
July 2004
Wide-angle zoom for digital and film cameras
By Zachary Singer

Zeiss F-Mount Lenses
December 2007
A trio of new high-quality optics are available for the Nikon line of cameras
By Jim Clark
Tilt Toward Macro
July 2007
Tilt-shift lenses provide faster shutter speeds and wider apertures for close-up photography
Text And Photography By Marv Binegar
Does Lens Speed Matter?
May 2007
Pros love their fast glass. Maybe they’re onto something.
By Mike Stensvold
Sigma Macro 70mm ƒ/2.8 EX DG
April 2007
A versatile lens with a fast aperture and popular focal length for D-SLRs
By Rob Sheppard
Lensbaby 3G
March 2007
Change the qualities of focus for repeatable and dynamic results
By Ibarionex R. Perello
Going Tele: A Complete Guide
November 2006
What you need to know about buying and shooting with long lenses
By Mike Stensvold
Telephoto Zooms
July 2006
Sorting through the myriad features that differentiate one lens from another
By Mike Stensvold
Teleconverters: Gadget Bag
April 2006
Increase the focal length of your telephoto lenses
By Ibarionex R. Perello
What's New With Zooms
December 2005
The latest in lens technology
By Maura C. Lanahan
Tamron SP AF11-18mm Zoom: Short Report
September 2005
Gain added wide-angle capability for your small-format digital SLR
By Rob Sheppard
Tokina AT-X 124 AF Pro DX: Short Report
July 2005
A wide-angle zoom with a fixed aperture delivers digitally
By Ibarionex R. Perello
New Lenses In A Digital Age: Gadget Bag
March 2005
The latest designs bring true wide-angle capability and more to the digital format
By Zachary Singer
Tamron SP AF200-500mm Di LD (IF): Short Report
January⁄February 2005
Enjoy super-telephoto focal lengths at an affordable price
By Ibarionex R. Perello
Top Lens Choices For Digital Cameras
September 2004
Specially designed optics optimize your camera’s performance
By Zachary Singer
Lenses [And The Landscape]
August 2004
Film Vs. Digital | Zooms | Wide-Angles | Telephotos | Zooms Vs. Fixed
By Ibarionex R. Perello
Tokina 17mm Wide-Angle: Short Report
June 2004
A high-quality super-wide-angle at a moderate price
By Rob Sheppard




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