Four third-party Nikon Z lenses matched to what you shoot
Four third-party Nikon Z lenses, from a 90 g pancake-style 40mm to a $1,249 tilt-shift, compared on weight, price, filters and the job each one suits.
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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.
Best portrait lenses for Fujifilm X, from 171 g to 575 g
Five 85mm-equivalent portrait lenses for Fujifilm X cameras compared on weight, filter size, sealing and autofocus, with a short checklist for matching one to your shooting.
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.
Choosing a one-lens everyday carry: fast zoom or ultralight pancake?
A practical guide to picking one lens to leave on your mirrorless body, comparing two fast APS-C zooms against two autofocus pancake primes.
Picking a fast APS-C standard zoom: Tamron 16-50mm vs the rivals
A matchmaking guide to APS-C’s fast standard zooms, weighing the new Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 against Sigma, Fujifilm and Sony options by mount and budget.
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.