Andy Westlake

In this guide we'll lead you step-by-step through the process of understanding the different kinds of lenses available for both DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, and choosing the right one for your needs.

Starting in October 2012, we've entered into a partnership with DxOMark to test and review lenses. In this article we'll explain how this collaboration works, how DxOMark tests lenses, and how we present the results in our lens review 'widget'.

We used the European Olympus OM-D E-M5 press event to get some shooting time with one of the most discussed cameras of 2012. We hit the streets of Amsterdam to find out how its features work in real-world use and how well the Art Filters and processing options help you get the photo you want.

Lensbaby's Edge 80 takes a distinctly different approach to the company's previous optics, behaving much more like a conventional tilt lens. Here we take a closer look at how it works, and the kind of images it can give you.

A quick overview of the Nikon 1 system, including comments from Masahiro Suzuki - General Manager, R&D dept., Development HQ at Nikon Inc Imaging Company.

Originally written in March 2009, a short article lamenting the lack of fast short-telephoto 'portrait' primes for APS-C systems.