Four compact tripods to consider, from 270 g to 1.6 kg
A spec-led guide to four compact tripods: Peak Design, Manfrotto Befree Advanced, Sirui Traveler 5C and the new Sirui TC50 + BH-19, with load ratings, weights and picks by use.
Gear
Buying guides for lenses, filters, tripods, lights, microphones, batteries and memory cards.
Five compact 35-40mm autofocus primes for full frame, 2026
Five small full-frame autofocus primes from US$149 to about US$400 at launch, compared on weight, filter size, sealing and mount, with picks by budget and use.
Four 32-bit float wireless mic kits compared for camera video
Sony’s new ECM-W5 joins the DJI Mic 3, Rode Wireless PRO and Hollyland Lark Max 2. Specs, weights, range, backup storage and launch prices compared, with picks by use.
Compact TTL flashes worth buying in late 2026
Five Godox flashes compared on guide number, watt-seconds, battery life and weight, including the new TT350II and iT32, with picks by budget and use.
Best full-frame standard zooms for Sony E-mount in 2026
Five full-frame standard zooms for Sony E-mount compared on weight, aperture, filter thread and launch price, from a 375 g Sigma 20-60mm to a 735 g Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8.
Wireless mic kits compared: Sony’s ECM-W5 and four rivals
Sony’s new ECM-W5 wireless mic joins DJI, Rode and Hollyland kits at similar prices. Here’s how range, battery and storage actually compare.
Pocket LED lights in 2026: Talon, Aputure MC Pro and the rest compared
A new folding light from Michael the Maven has arrived on Kickstarter. Here’s how it stacks up against Aputure, Godox and Lume Cube’s pocket-sized LEDs.
Five f/2.8 standard zooms worth your money right now
A fresh wave of fast standard zooms, led by Tamron’s new 16-50mm f/2.8 A, makes this the best time in years to buy one.