So I got a cheap lens (Phoenix 19-35mm f/3.5-5.6) at a thrift store, and also picked up a Tamron 24-80mm f/something (don't recall right now) Was going to keep only one, but would like to do a ...

Last month we tested the first of the new full-frame Zeiss Milvus lenses, the 85mm f/1.4, and loved its sharpness and lack of distortion. This month we test another one, the Zeiss Milvus Distagon T* ...

A 500mm lens for under $200? Believe it. Adorama’s ProOptic 500mm f/6.3 ($160, direct; www.adorama.com) shares all the strengths-and drawbacks- of inexpensive catadioptric lenses. Often called mirror ...

It’s not often that a lens grabs you by the scruff of the neck and demands attention, but that’s exactly what the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE does. This unassuming lens, which doesn’t benefit from ...

The 70-200mm market is crowded, but serious photographers looking for a good telephoto zoom lens should seriously consider Sigma's high-end but relatively affordable telephoto zoom. Stephen Shankland ...

Manual focus is an electronic affair. Turning the ring activates a motor that moves lens elements. It doesn't provide the same tactile feedback that you get from a purely mechanical manual focus lens ...

The Sonnar doesn't feature optical image stabilization—wide-angle primes seldom do. Its wide aperture and field of view lessen the need for stabilization for stills; you should be able to hand hold a ...