Lenses and Optical Items Reviews
Our lens reviews offer detailed information on sharpness, distortion, bokeh, and all the other important factors that go into making a lens great. Our reviews give you all the information you need to make the best choices, with full-size sample photos.
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The Highly Recommended Leica Super-Apo-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH Lens is thoughtfully reviewed by John Riley.
Read about the capabilities of the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Lens as reviewed by John Riley.
John Riley finds the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 110mm f/5.6 T/S Macro Lens has superb sharpness and detail. His informative review tells you more.
John Riley gives a thorough review of the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30mm f/5.6 T/S Lens. Read on to find out the verdict.
John Riley awards Editor’s Choice to the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 55mm f/1.7 R WR Lens. Read his review to see why.
John Riley reviews the handling and performance of the Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens, giving it an Editor’s Choice.
John Riley reviews a lens that combines excellent quality with a more affordable price tag. Read his full review of the Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens.
Are you looking to add to your lens collection? John Riley gives an informative review of the Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8S FE Lens.
John Riley gives a thorough performance review on the Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 FE Lens. Get informed on this latest offering from Samyang and decide if it's your next kit addition.
The Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8S Plena is an all-metal constructed lens that is straightforward to use. Offering beautifully smooth bokeh, see what else John Riley has to say about this premium quality lens.
This new ultrawide lens brings Canon's dedicated lenses for its APS-C format cameras up to four. Will Cheung got to enjoy an encounter with a pre-production sample so he could capture sample photos for you to peruse.