The Nikkor Micro 60mm f2.8 is a high quality close-up lens which will work on both DX and FX bodies. The maximum reproduction is 1:1, allowing you to capture subjects at actual size for excellent close-ups, while the f2.8 aperture enables blurred backgrounds. Mounted on a DX body it also makes a good portrait option.…
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The Nikkor DX 17-55mm f2.8 is the general-purpose zoom for anyone who loves to shoot portraits or work in low light; note as a DX model, it’s not compatible with FX cameras. The constant f2.8 aperture doesn’t come cheap, but it allows the lens to gather plenty of light and deliver nice blurred backgrounds. It’ll…
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The Nikkor 28-300mm brings super-zoom convenience to full-frame FX-format bodies, taking them from wide-angle coverage to respectable telephoto in a single lens. This means you’ll rarely miss a moment due to changing lenses and also minimise dust entering the body. The 28-300mm will also focus quickly and quietly on any Nikon body and features Vibration…
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If 18-200mm isn’t sufficiently long for you, then how about the 18-300mm? This DX-format lens boasts a 16.7x optical zoom, making it the longest range in the Nikon catalogue, not to mention many others. It’s noticeably chunkier than the DX 18-200mm and much heavier too, so you may think twice about ordering it on the…
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The Nikkor DX 10-22mm is a great-quality ultra-wide-angle lens designed for use on DX-format bodies only. Mounted on a DX body, the equivalent range of 15-36mm is ideal for capturing expansive landscapes, cramped interiors, large buildings or big group shots, and it’ll also autofocus on all DX bodies including entry-level models. If you own a…
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The Nikkor DX 55-300mm VR extends the reach of the popular DX 55-200mm by 50%, while crucially costing less than most 70-300mm models. Like the model above, it’s designed for DX-format bodies and picks-up where the DX 18-55mm kit lens stops, but this time extends the equivalent reach to a considerable 450mm. It’ll also autofocus…
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Our first zoom for portrait and low-light work is the DX 17-55mm f2.8G. As a DX model, this will only work on DX bodies, where it delivers an equivalent focal length of 26-83mm – ideal for capturing group shots and single portraits. The f2.8 aperture may not be as large as the primes above, but…
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The Galaxy S4, or GS4 for short, is Samsung’s flagship smartphone. Announced in April 2013, it’s the successor to the hugely popular Galaxy S3, or GS3, and like that model showcases the best of the Android platform. The handset is roughly the same size as the GS3, yet thanks to a thinner bezel, enjoys a…
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Canon’s EOS 100D / Rebel SL1 is a very compact DSLR with 18 Megapixels and a touchscreen. A fun step-up from entry-level models.…
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Canon’s EF 500mm f4L IS USM is a super-telephoto lens adored by wildlife and sports photographers alike. The 500mm focal length, equivalent to 800mm when mounted on a cropped-frame body, delivers decent-sized images of distant subjects, while the f4 maximum aperture allows you to isolate them with a very shallow depth-of-field. As one of Canon’s…
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