Camera Lenses

Tamron's upgraded 70-200mm zoom is an excellent value for Canon and Nikon systems

A proper macro lens is designed to eliminate aberrations, focus colors and attain maximum sharpness on close-up subjects

With its built-in Macro Lite, the EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM for EOS M cameras is a unique option for exploring close-up photography

Our guide to wide-angle lenses, the most popular and useful optics for landscape photography

Wildlife photography with the SP 150-600mm Di VC USD G2

These compact, affordable lenses cover wide to telephoto focal lengths when you want to travel light

The latest models in the upgraded SP line offer sharp details and beautiful bokeh

The OP guide to telephoto optics for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras

The first two lenses in an upgraded SP series feature close-focusing capability and premium construction

Get close and go wide for dramatic landscape compositions

We look at the pros and cons of pro and non-pro lenses to help you make your decision on substance rather than a badge

You can get improved speed, sharpness and a compact size in prime lenses, but what do you give up? We look at the pros and cons of single-focal-length lenses.

Big telezooms get the glory and wide-angle models get the headlines, but the underappreciated middle child in a typical three-zoom kit may be your most useful lens. Learn how to choose the right one for you.

We decipher the technobabble behind these nature photography mainstays

Your favorite optics live again—in digital reincarnation

Consider the talents of a 90mm macro lens at both ends of the composition spectrum

How to save money and find the best lenses to match up with your shooting style

Think Differently…

For the occasional extreme telephoto shooter, an inexpensive mirror lens gives you a lot of reach for a low cost

These simple devices give you more reach with your telephotos for high-impact wildlife, macro and even landscape photography