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FEATURES FEATURES

01 Panning locks are fitted 01 A full 180-degree arc of
to both the main body of the rotation is enabled by the
ball head and to the upper centre column’s pivot
camera platform. mechanism.

02 A spring-loaded catch at 02 The spider incorporates
the top of each leg enables a bubble level and 3/8 inch
the selection of three locking threaded accessory socket.
leg angles.
03 Without swing-up legs,
03 The rubber foot pads it’s one of the longer tripods
can be pulled off to reveal on test, when folded.
metal spikes beneath.
Vanguard ALTA
Novo PRO 2+ 263CB £289/$299
Explora T5 £219/$286
A stylish conventional carbon tripod
An exceptional carbon tripod for the money

T his is the smallest, SPECIFICATIONS T his Vanguard carbon SPECIFICATIONS
lightest and most fibre tripod kit stands out
travel-friendly of Novo’s CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL from the crowd, with a CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
three Explora T-series kits. Even so, Carbon fibre smart gunmetal grey finish for both Carbon fibre
the large-diameter four-section ALTERNATIVE MATERIAL None the legs and head. Calibrated ALTERNATIVE MATERIAL
legs and robust ball head deliver an WEIGHT 1.43kg markings are featured for the Aluminum
impressive max load rating of 10kg. FOLDED HEIGHT 47cm four-angle leg locks, seven-angle WEIGHT 2.1kg
Novo only makes carbon fibre MAX, MIN OPERATING HEIGHT pivoting centre column, and FOLDED HEIGHT 71cm
tripods, but the price is competitive 161cm, 24.5cm (LAA) 360-degree panning head. MAX, MIN OPERATING HEIGHT
considering the construction and MAX MONOPOD HEIGHT 167cm The tripod looks slim and, 172cm, 17cm
top quality of the components. LOAD RATING 10kg indeed, the diameters of the MAX MONOPOD HEIGHT N/A
For a travel tripod, the design is BALL HEAD Novo CBH-34 three leg sections are modest at LOAD RATING 7kg
fairly conventional, with a QUICK-RELEASE PLATE 26/23/19mm. Even so, the max BALL HEAD BH-100
single-section centre column, three Arca-Swiss type load ratings of 7kg for the legs and QUICK-RELEASE PLATE
lockable leg angles and twist-action HEAD ADJUSTMENTS Lock, pan, 10kg for the head should be more Arca-Swiss type
clamps. As such, the folded size friction than enough. HEAD ADJUSTMENTS Lock, pan,
isn’t that small, being just a With legs that don’t swing friction
centimetre shorter than the Kenro But, as with the Benro ball head, upwards for stowage, and have
tripod on test, at 47cm. The max the bubble level is obscured by the three sections, the tripod is quick movement or rock-solid clamping.
operating height is generous at Arca-Swiss quick-release plate and easy to set up. The same The sliders for adjusting the leg
161cm, stretching to 167cm in when the camera is mounted. applies to the pivoting centre angles are well implemented, and
monopod configuration. As with column which, unlike those of the the ball head is solid.
the Kenro and Benro Mach3 VERDICT Kenro and Manfrotto 190 tripods,
tripods in the group, the Novo is can be locked at various angles VERDICT
supplied with a low angle adaptor, The Novo is chunkier than most through a complete 180-degree
which you can use in place of the travel tripods, but its carbon fibre arc. Another nice feature is that, There are some smart design
centre-column. This enables build makes it light and great value. there’s a 3/8-inch threaded socket flourishes and the fully pivoting
ultra-low shooting down to 24.5cm. on the spider for attaching centre column can be a big bonus.
FEATURES accessories like an LED light or
Performance BUILD & HANDLING microphone. FEATURES
PERFORMANCE BUILD & HANDLING
Performance of the legs is ace in all VALUE Performance PERFORMANCE
respects and the ball head is a OVERALL VALUE
thing of beauty, complete with two Operation of the twist-locks for OVERALL
independent panning locks and an extending the leg sections is good,
adjustable friction damper that’s with a quarter of a turn being all
built into the main locking knob. that’s needed for smooth

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AFFORDABLE TRIPODS

COMPARISON
TABLE

NAME SIRUI Benro Kenro Manfrotto Manfrotto Benro Novo Vanguard
T-005 Slim Travel Ultimate Travel Befree 2N1 190XPRO4 Mach3 Explora T5 ALTA PRO 2+
www.benro.com manfrotto.co.uk vanguardworld.
Contact sirui.com www.kenro.co.uk manfrotto.co.uk benroeu.co.uk novo-photo.com co.uk
Carbon fibre Aluminium Carbon fibre
Construction material Aluminium 32cm Aluminium Aluminium 57cm Aluminium Carbon fibre 71cm
48cm 41cm 60cm 47cm
Folded height 32cm 130cm, 31cm 190cm, 20.5cm 150cm, 40cm 175cm, 20cm 155.5cm, 31.5cm 161cm, 24.5cm 172cm, 17cm
(LAA) 156cm 172cm (LAA)
Max, min 141cm, 8cm 133cm 177cm 1.6kg N/A 2.42kg 167cm N/A
operating height (w/o column) 1.07kg 8kg 2.61kg 8kg 2.1kg
4kg 2.16kg 7kg 1.43kg 7kg
Max monopod height N/A 8kg 10kg
5/2 sections 4/1 sections 3/1 sections
Weight 1.1kg 22, 18, 15, 12,
9mm
Load rating 5kg 2 angles
Twist
Sections per leg/ 5/2 sections No (invert only) 4/2 sections 4/1 sections 4/1 sections 4/1 sections
centre column 0, 1 bubble

Leg section diameters 22, 19, 16, 13, Pads 28, 25, 22, 19mm 23, 19, 16, 12mm 26, 22, 19, 16mm 29, 25, 22, 19mm 25, 21, 18, 14mm 26, 23, 19mm
10mm 3 angles 4 angles 3 angles 3 angles 4 angles
Unpadded bag 3 angles Twist Flip Twist Twist Twist
Locking leg angles 3 angles £119/$156 No (invert only) 0/90 degrees No (invert only) No (LAA, invert) 180 degrees
Twist None 1, 2 bubble 1, 3 spirit 0, 1 bubble 1, 2 bubble
Leg extension locks Twist 0/90 degrees Pads Pads Pads + spikes Pads + spikes Pads
(LAA, invert) Padded soft case No Padded soft case Padded soft case Unpadded
Pivoting centre No (removable) 0, 2 spirit £149/$219 £189/$339 £213/$260 £219/$286 £289/$299
column Pads (retractable
spikes)
Levels (legs, head) 1, 0 bubble Padded soft case

Feet Pads £145/$179

Case/bag included Unpadded bag
Target price £117/$119

FEATURES
BUILD & HANDLING
PERFORMANCE
VALUE
OVERALL

THE WINNER IS... KENRO KAROO ULTIMATE TRAVEL

The Kenro wins out for versatility and value. It’s a superb all-rounder

T he Kenro Karoo Ultimate Travel For an ultra-compact travel is our pick. It’s packed with flourishes, is
tripod kit has a modern design tripod, the Benro Slim Travel and well turned out, and has a pivoting centre
with swing-up legs that enables a SIRUI T-005 both fold down to just column that can lock at various angles.
compact carrying size. However, unlike 32cm in height, and they’re both The Benro Mach3 is impressive as a
most travel tripods that have a distinctly lightweight at just over a kilogram. traditional aluminium tripod with good
limited max operating height, the Kenro The SIRUI has a greater load rating build quality.
beats even the conventional ‘full-sized’ and max operating height, but the
tripods on test in this respect. Also, unlike Benro feels a bit more luxurious. The
the vast majority of travel tripods, it aluminium Manfrotto Befree 2N1 is
features a pivoting centre column, adding relatively poor value, while the bigger Novo
versatility. The aluminium version is great Explora T5 is great value. For full-sized
value, as is the dearer carbon fibre edition. tripods the Vanguard ALTA PRO 2+ 263CB

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cameras
DSLR CAMERAS
Canon splits its EOS DSLR lineup into entry-level,
enthusiast and pro ranges; the 4000D is the most
basic, the 800D and 77D for intermediates, the 80D
and full-frame 6D Mk II for more advanced
enthusiasts, while the 7D, full-frame 5D and 1D lines
have pro-level features. With more expensive
models, expect greater handling, more robust build
quality (weather-sealing and magnesium-alloy
shells), more advanced features, and full-frame
rather than APS-C image sensors. Over the page, we
also have the full-frame EOS R mirrorless cameras,
the EOS RP as an ‘entry-level’ and more affordable
option, the EOS R and R5 for serious photographers.
Plus not forgetting Canon’s smaller compact system
(also mirrorless) APS-C EOS M camera range.

PRICES QUOTED ARE BODY-ONLY UNLESS STATED

CANON EOS 4000D TESTED IN ISSUE 140 PRICE: £300/$N/A

CANON has stripped everything down to its bare Sensor 18Mp APS-C CMOS
essentials for the 4000D, and it’s a great if basic
DSLR for beginners, and at only £300 (body), it’s Viewfinder Pentamirror, 0.8x, 95%
the cheapest new EOS DSLR. Sadly, it’s let down ISO 100-6400 (12,800 exp)
by a cheap kit lens, that’s tough to tolerate, so AF 9-point (1 cross-type)
we suggest buying the better IS lens. LCD 2.7-in, 230k-dot
3fps
Max burst (buffer) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Memory card

CANON EOS 2000D (REBEL T7) TESTED IN ISSUE 149 PRICE with 18-55mm kit lens: £400/$450

ENTRY-LEVEL THE 2000D is a better-spec Canon camera than Sensor 24.1Mp APS-C CMOS
the 4000D, but comes with a step up at its RRP
current price. It’s arguably worth the extra, but Viewfinder Pentamirror, 0.8x, 95%
that puts it in a difficult spot, where another step ISO 100-6400 (12,800 exp)
up in outlay will get you an EOS 200D, which is AF 9-point (1 cross-type)
a far better overall DSLR camera. LCD 3-in, 920k-dots
3fps
Max burst (buffer) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Memory card

CANON EOS 250D (REBEL SL3) TESTED IN ISSUE 168 PRICE: £480/$649

THE new EOS 250D/Rebel SL3 is not Canon’s Sensor 24.1Mp APS-C CMOS
cheapest entry-level DSLR, but we think it’s the
best budget/beginner DSLR with the perfect Viewfinder Pentamirror, 0.87x, 95%
blend of power and value. This is the body that will ISO 100-25600 (51,200 exp)
take people from snapping on their smartphones, AF 9-point (1 cross-type)
to getting into the hobby. LCD 3-in vari-angle touch screen, 1040k
5fps
Max burst (buffer) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Memory card

CANON EOS 800D (REBEL T7i) TESTED IN ISSUE 149 PRICE: £600/$750

CANON has shoehorned much of the tech of the Sensor 24.2Mp, APS-C (6000x4000 pixels)
enthusiast-level 80D into a beginner body. The Viewfinder Pentamirror, 0.82x, 95%
800D inherits its bigger brother’s 24Mp Dual Pixel 100-25600 (51,200 exp)
sensor for superior Live View autofocus, uses the ISO 45-point (all cross-type)
same 45-point module for viewfinder autofocus, AF 3-in vari-angle touch-screen, 1040k
and betters its ISO performance. LCD 6fps (27 Raw/Unlimited JPEG)
Max burst (buffer) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Memory card

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BUYERS’ GUIDE CAMERAS

CANON EOS 77D TESTED IN ISSUE 156 PRICE with 18-135mm kit lens: £1030/$1400

THE key specs are identical to the 800D, but the Sensor 24.2Mp, APS-C (6000x4000 pixels)
extra top-plate LCD gives at-a-glance access to
vital shooting info, while a rear control wheel Viewfinder Pentamirror, 0.82x, 95%
makes dialing in exposure settings much quicker, ISO 100-25,600 (51,200 exp)
promoting it to Canon’s ‘enthusiast’ range. Super AF 45-point (all cross-type)
image quality – even at high ISOs. LCD 3-in vari-angle touch-screen, 1040k
6fps (27 Raw/Unlimited JPEG)
Max burst (buffer) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Memory card

CANON EOS 90D TESTED IN ISSUE 168 PRICE: £1199/$1199

THE Canon 90D is a heavyweight replacement for Sensor 32.5Mp, APS-C (6960x4640 pixels) ENTHUSIAST
the 80D, and this decathlete crop-camera comes Viewfinder Pentaprism, 0.95x, 100%
with a new 32.5Mp sensor, super-quick 10fps 100-25,600 (51,200 exp)
continous shooting and 4K video, plus improved ISO 45-point (all cross-type)
handling. This camera is an ideal APS-C camera AF 3-in vari-angle touch-screen, 1040k
upgrade for enthusiasts and beyond. LCD 10fps (25 Raw/58 JPEG)
Max burst (buffer) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Memory card

CANON EOS 7D Mk II TESTED IN ISSUE 159 PRICE: £1350/$1650

HERE’S the king of action-packed APS-C format Sensor 20.2Mp, APS-C (5472x3648 pixels)
cameras. A long-overdue revamp of the original
7D, it has 65-point AF with advanced tracking, Viewfinder Pentaprism, 1.0x, 100%
10fps continuous drive, dual DIGIC 6 processors ISO 100-16,000 (51,200 exp)
and GPS, all wrapped up in a tough, weather- AF 65-point (all cross-type)
sealed magnesium alloy shell. LCD 3-in, 1040k dots
10fps (31 Raw/Unlimited JPEG)
Max burst (buffer) CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC
Memory card

CANON EOS 6D Mk II TESTED IN ISSUE 168 PRICE: £1349/$1349

THE world’s smallest full-frame DSLR – with Sensor 26.2Mp, full-frame (6240x4160 pixels)
a vari-angle touchscreen LCD – gets a major
upgrade over the original 6D with improved speed Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 98%
and performance rather than outright image ISO 100-40,000 (50-102,400 exp)
quality. It’s a great all-rounder now thanks to an AF 45-point (all cross-type)
improved AF system and burst rate. LCD 3-in vari-angle touch-screen, 1040k
6.5fps (21 Raw/150 JPEG)
Max burst (buffer) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Memory card

CANON EOS 5D Mk IV TESTED IN ISSUE 168 PRICE: £2789/$2499

A SUPERB all-rounder, the pro-level weather- Sensor 30.4Mp, full-frame (6720x4480 pixels)
sealed full-frame 5D Mk IV combines a stunning Viewfinder Pentaprism, 0.71x, 100%
hi-res 30Mp sensor with a swift 7fps frame rate. 100-32,000 (50-102,400 exp)
Its impressive specs list includes 4K video, a ISO 61-point (41 cross-type, 5 dual-cross)
touchscreen LCD, Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity, and AF 3.2-in touch-screen, 1620k dots
GPS to automatically geotag images. LCD 7fps (21 Raw/Unlimited JPEG)
Max burst (buffer)

Memory card CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC

CANON EOS 5DS (5DS R) TESTED IN ISSUE 148 PRICES: £2349/$3700 (£2500/$3899) PROFESSIONAL

THE world’s first 50Mp full-frame DSLR delivers Sensor 50.6Mp, full-frame (8688x5792 pixels)
huge and amazingly detailed hi-res images. The Viewfinder Pentaprism, 0.71x, 100%
higher-cost 5DS R adds a ‘low-pass cancellation 100-6400 (50-12,800 exp)
filter’ for marginally sharper shots. As expected ISO 61-point (41 cross-type, 5 dual-cross)
with such a high-res sensor, max ISO and drive AF 3.2-in, 1040k dots
rate are lower than with the 5D Mk IV. LCD 5fps (14 Raw/510 JPEG)
Max burst (buffer) CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC
Memory card

CANON EOS-1D X MARK III TESTED IN ISSUE 164 PRICE: £6500/$6500

THE Canon EOS-1D X Mark III is the ultimate hybrid Sensor 20.1Mp full-frame (5472x3648 pixels)
DSLR/mirrorless machine, with superb low-light
performance up to ISO102,400, expandable to Viewfinder Pentaprism, 0.76x, 100% coverage
819,200, Deep Learning AF and 5.5K Raw video. ISO 100-102,400 (exp 50-819,200)
It can also capture up to 20fps in Live View mode AF 191-point (155 cross-type)
making it a dream to shoot any action. LCD 3.2-inch touchscreen, 2.1million dots
20fps (1000 Raw/Unlimited JPEG)
Max burst (buffer) 2xCFexpress 1.0 Type B
Memory card

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BUYERS’ What to
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mirrorless cameras
MIRRORLESS CAMERAS
When it comes to choosing mirrorless EOS cameras
over DSLRs, there are pros and cons to consider.
Canon’s full-frame EOS R cameras are packed with
the very latest tech including IBIS, Animal AF and
20fps via the electronic shutter in both the EOS R5
and R6. Without the mirror, R bodies are smaller
than their DSLR equivalents (but only a fraction
lighter). Compared to Optical Viewfinders on DSLRs,
using an R’s Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) is slower to
focus due to lag and refresh rates, yet focusing via
Live View with AF points all over the touchscreen is
better. EOS R cameras can also use the next gen
Canon RF lenses and their superior image quality
(and superior size), but most R cameras and RF
lenses are, currently, a lot more expensive.

PRICES QUOTED ARE BODY-ONLY UNLESS STATED

CANON EOS R5 TESTED IN ISSUE 169 PRICE : £4199/$3899

THE Canon EOS R5 is deserving of the hype: it’s Sensor 45Mp full-frame CMOS
the perfect amalgamation of the R’s full-frame Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5690k dots
form, the 5D’s function, the pro-grade autofocus 100-51,200 (50-102,400 exp)
of the flagship 1D X Mark III DSLR, plus with ISO 5940 Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
near-medium format resolution, 20fps burst AF 3.15-in articulating touch-screen, 2100k dots
speeds and mirrorless magic like IBIS and LCD 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
amazingly-intelligent Animal AF. Max burst (buffer)
CFexpress type B, UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Memory card

CANON EOS R TESTED IN ISSUE 168 PRICE: £1999/$1799

FULL-FRAME EOS R THE full-frame mirrorless Canon EOS R boasts Sensor 30.3Mp full-frame CMOS
the new RF mount and fully articulated Dual Pixel Electronic viewfinder 0.5-in EVF, 3.69million dots
AF touchscreen with 5655 AF points. Equivalent 100-40,000 (50-102,400 exp)
in many specs to the EOS 5D Mark IV, it’s an ISO 5655 Dual Pixel AF points
attractive way for those looking to experience AF 3.2-in fully articulating touchscreen
mirrorless photography. LCD Approx. 8fps (47 Raw, 100JPEG)
Max burst (buffer) 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-II
Memory card

CANON EOS R6 TESTED IN ISSUE 170 PRICE: £2499/$2499
CANON EOS RP
THE R6 is built for speed, ideal for enthusiast and Sensor 20.1Mp, full-frame CMOS
semi-pro sports and wildlife photographers, it can
shoot up to 20fps with amazing Deep Learning AF Viewfinder 0.5-in EVF, 3690 million dots
and insanely handy IBIS. Plus with magnificent ISO 100-102,400 (50-204,800 exp)
build, all weather sealed, and a fast and bright AF 6072 Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
EVF, the R6 is an impressive upgrade. LCD 3-in vari-angle touch-screen, 1040k
12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Max burst (buffer) 2x UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Memory card

TESTED IN ISSUE 168 PRICE: £1299/$999

CANON is catering to crop-sensor CSC M or EOS Sensor 26.2Mp, full-frame CMOS
DSLR users looking for a full-frame upgrade that
won’t break the bank. The EOS RP is strong spec Viewfinder 0.39-in EVF, 2.36 million dots
package that’s notably smaller, lighter and ISO 100-40,000 (50-102,400 exp)
cheaper than almost all its rivals, and ideal as AF 4779 Dual Pixel AF positions
an ‘entry-level’ full-frame camera. LCD 3-in vari-angle touch-screen, 1040k
5fps (50 Raw/Unlimited JPEG)
Max burst (buffer) SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-ll
Memory card

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CANON EOS M200 TESTED IN ISSUE 160 PRICE with 15-45mm kit lens: £450/$500

CANON’S EOS M200 is aimed at attracting Sensor 24.1Mp APS-C CMOS
Instagramers and smartphone upgraders to
Canon’s mirrorless M range, and has an appealing Viewfinder No
spec list including its 24Mp sensor and plenty of ISO 100-25,600 (51,200 exp)
easy-to-use features for beginners. It shoots 4K AF 143-point AF
video to slea the deal. LCD 3-in tilting touchscreen, 1040k dots
6.1 fps
Max burst (buffer) SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-1
Memory card

CANON EOS M50 TESTED IN ISSUE 168 PRICE: £500/$579

THE M50 produces the same quality and Sensor 24.2Mp, APS-C CMOS APS-C EOS M
performance as the more expensive M5. Viewfinder OLED EVF, 2,360k dots
Its features probably won’t tempt any Canon 100-25,600
DSLR users to the mirrorless camp, but for new ISO 143/99-point (1 cross-type)
users looking for a smaller body and trying to get AF 3-in vari-angle touch-screen, 1040k
into photography, it’s a marvellous route inside LCD 10fps, 7.4fps with autofocus
the Canon system. Max burst (buffer)

Memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-1

CANON EOS M6 MARK II TESTED IN ISSUE 164 PRICE: £800/$850

THE EOS M6 Mark II is Canon’s new compact, yet Sensor 32.5Mp APS-C CMOS
powerful mirrorless camera designed to deliver Viewfinder No
sharp images for amateurs always on the move. 100-25,600
It has the same 32.5Mp APS-C sensor as the new ISO 143/99-point
Canon EOS 90D DSLR, but it’s able to shoot in AF 3-in tilting touchscreen, 1040k dots
14fps blasts, and even 30fps Raw image bursts, LCD 14fps (23 Raws, 54 JPEGs)
plus ‘uncropped’ 4K video. Max burst (buffer)

Memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-1

CANON EOS M5 TESTED IN ISSUE 168 PRICE with 15-45mm kit lens: £599/$579

AS Canon’s flagship mirrorless M camera for Sensor 24.2Mp APS-C CMOS
enthusiasts, the EOS M5 really opens up the
DSLR vs CSC debate. It shares much of the tech Viewfinder OLED EVF, 2.36 million dots
as the 80D, but swaps the optical viewfinder for ISO 100-25,600
an electronic version, making this compact AF 49-point AF
system camera a pocket rocket. LCD 3.2-in tilting touchscreen, 1620k dots
9fps
Max burst (buffer) SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-1
Memory card

BUYERS’ Choosing lenses
GUIDE
Key factors to watch out for
With more than 150 lenses for Canon EOS cameras, picking
the best for the job can be a minefield. Here’s the lowdown THE MAIN factors to consider in a lens are its focal length,
maximum aperture, and whether or not it’s full-frame compatible.
We’ve categorized lenses by focal length range – from wide-angle to
telephoto. The larger a lens’s maximum aperture, the ‘faster’ it’s
considered to be. Zooms are more flexible than primes, but tend not
to have such fast maximum apertures. Full-frame lenses will also
work with ‘crop-sensor’ EOS DSLRs, but crop-sensor lenses aren’t
compatible with full-frame cameras. For Canon EOS R System
mirrorless cameras you need dedicated Canon RF lenses.

Price
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WIDE-ANGLE ZOOMS £1120/$1250 Yes 1.9x No f/4 540g 0.15m 0.34x None 7 90 ++++
£195/$279 No 1.8x Yes f/4.5-5.6
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM £500/$650 No 2.2x No f/3.5-4.5 240g 0.22m 0.15x 67mm 7 167 ++++ O
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM £2700/$2800 Yes 2.2x No f/4
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM £2330/2300 Yes 2.3x Yes f/2.8 385g 0.24m 0.17x 77mm 6 131 +++
Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM £1849/$1899 Yes 2.2x No f/2.8
WIDE-ANGLE ZOOMS Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM £829/$999 Yes 2.2x Yes f/4 1180g 0.28m 0.16x None 9 131 ++++
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM £720/$750 Yes 2.4x No f/4
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM £600/$800 No 2.0x No f/4.5-5.6 840 0.28m 0.21x 82mm 9 159 ++++
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM £330/$400 No 2.0x No f/3.5
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM £1400/$1600 Yes 2.0x No f/4 790g 0.28m 0.22x 82mm 9 155 ++++
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM £1129/$1199 Yes 0.19x No f/2.8
Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM A £760/$900 Yes 1.5x No f/2 615g 0.28m 0.23x 77mm 9 167 +++++ O
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM A £425/$499 No 0.19x Yes f/3.5-4.5
Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM A £930/$1100 Yes 2.0x Yes f/2.8 500g 0.28m 0.24x 77mm 7 113 ++++
Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD £1279/$1299 Yes 2.0x Yes f/2.8
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD £480/$500 No 1.8x No f/2.8 555g 0.24m 0.13x None 7 143 ++++
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 £499/$449 No 1.43x No f/2.8
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO DX II £450/$400 No 2.3x No f/4 520g 0.24m 0.15x 82mm 7 143 ++++
Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO DX £699/$699 Yes 1.8x No f/2.8
Tokina 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX £570/$450 Yes 2.1x No f/4 1150g 0.24m 0.2x None 9 143 ++++
Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 FF
Tokina 17-35mm f/4 AT-X PRO FX 1150g 0.26m 0.19x None 9 167 +++++ O

940g 0.28m 0.23x 77mm 7 113 +++

440g 0.24m 0.19x 77mm 7 167 +++++ O

1100g 0.28m 0.2x None 9 143 ++++

1110g 0.28m 0.2x None 9 155 ++++

560g 0.28m 0.12x 77mm 9 87 +++

560g 0.28m 0.12x 82mm 9 167 ++++

530g 0.25m 0.2x 82mm 9 116 ++++

940g 0.28m 0.19x 82mm 9 154 ++++

600g 0.28m 0.21x 82mm 9

TELEPHOTO ZOOMS

Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM £249/$349 No 3.6x Yes f/4.5-6.3 260g 1.0m 0.21x 52mm 7 163 ++++
No 4.5x Yes f/4-5.6 375g 0.85m 0.29x 58mm 7 163 +++
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM £299/$299 Yes 2.9x Yes f/2.8 1480g 1.2m 0.21x 77mm 8 151 ++++
Yes 2.9x No f/2.8 1310g 1.5m 0.16x 77mm 8 64 ++++
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM £2099/$2099 Yes 2.9x Yes f/4 780g 1.0m 0.27x 72mm 9 151 ++++
Yes 2.9x Yes f/4 760g 1.2m 0.21x 72mm 8 151 ++++
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM £1330/$1250 Yes 2.9x No f/4 705g 1.2m 0.21x 67mm 8 163 ++++
Yes 4.3x Yes f/4-5.6 630g 1.5m 0.26x 58mm 8 123 +++
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM £1299/$1299 Yes 4.3x Yes f/4-5.6 710g 1.2m 0.25x 67mm 9 163 ++++
Yes 4.3x Yes f/4-5.6 1050g 1.2m 0.21x 67mm 8 163 ++++
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM £899/$1099 Yes 4.3x Yes f/4.5-5.6 720g 1.4m 0.19x 58mm 6 90 +++
Yes 4.0x No f/4-5.6 480g 1.5m 0.25x 58mm 7 15 +++
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM £589/$599 Yes 4.0x No f/4-5.6 480g 1.5m 0.25x 58mm 7 70 +++
Yes 4.0x Yes f/4.5-5.6 1640g 0.98m 0.31x 77mm 9 152 ++++
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM £400/$650 Yes 2.8x Yes f/4 3620g 2.0m 0.15x 52mm 9 152 ++++
No 2.0x None f/1.8 1490g 0.95m 0.15x 82mm 9 151 ++++
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM £449/$499 Yes 10.0x Yes f/4.5-6.3 1970g 0.5-1.8m 0.32x 95mm 9 130 +++ O
Yes 10.0x Yes f/4.5-6.3 2700g 0.6-2.6m 0.3x 105mm 9 152 ++++
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM £1199/$1349 Yes 2.9x Yes f/2.8 1430g 1.4m 0.13x 77mm 9 137 ++++ O
Yes 2.9x Yes f/2.8 1805g 1.2m 0.21x 82mm 11 151 +++++ O
TELEPHOTO ZOOMS Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM £1380/$1400 Yes 4.3x No f/4-5.6 545g 0.95m 0.5x 58mm 9 123 +++
Yes 4.3x No f/4-5.6 550g 0.95m 0.5x 58mm 9 137 +++ O
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III £210/$200 Yes 4x Yes f/5-6.3 1160g 1.6m 0.26x 67mm 9 163 ++++ O
Yes 2.5x Yes f/2.8 3390g 1.5-2.5m 0.12x 105mm 9 151 ++++ O
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM £260/$190 Yes 4.0x Yes f/5-6.3 1930g 2.8m 0.2x 95mm 9 152 ++++ O
Yes 4.0x Yes f/5-6.3 2860g 2.6m 0.2x 105mm 9 152 +++++
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM £1950/$2050 Yes 2.9x No f/2.8 1320g 0.95m 0.32x 77mm 9 137 ++++
Yes 2.9x Yes f/2.8 1500g 0.95m 0.16x 77mm 9 151 +++++
Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x £11,000/$11,000 Yes 2.9x Yes f/4 860g 0.95m 0.32x 67mm 9 151 ++++
Yes 4.3x No f/4-5.6 458g 0.95m 0.5x 62mm 9 137 +++
Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM A £949/$1099 Yes 4.3x Yes f/4-5.6 765g 1.5m 0.25x 62mm 9 163 ++++
Yes 4x Yes f/4-5.6 1135g 1.5m 0.28x 67mm 9 163 ++++
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM £1160/$1660 Yes 4.0x Yes f/5-6.3 1951g 2.7m 0.2x 95mm 9 130 +++
Yes 4.0x Yes f/5-6.3 2010g 2.2m 0.26x 95mm 9 152 ++++
Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport £1899/$1999

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM £900/$1300

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM S £1349/$1499

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro £130/$140

Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro £180/$180

Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM C £679/$609

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM S £2700/$3400

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM C £790/$1000

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM S £1330/$1800

Tamron SP AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro £630/$770

Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 £1289/$1299

Tamron 70-210mm f/4 DI VC USD £599/$699

Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro £130/$145

Tamron SP AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD £329/$449

Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD £699/$799

Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD £830/$870

Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 £1129/$1299

BUYERS’ GUIDE LENSES

KEY: O BEST VALUE AWARD O BEST ON TEST AWARD
Price
STANDARD ZOOMS Full-frame
Max zoom
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM IMmaaxgeasptearbtiluirzeation
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Weight
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Min focus distance
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Max magnification
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Filter size
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Iris blades
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM IRsastiunegreviewed
Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM Awards
Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM £690/$799 No 5.7x Yes f/3.5-5.6 575g 0.35m 0.21x 72mm 7 142 ++++ O STANDARD ZOOMS
Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM £790/$549 No 3.2x Yes f/2.8 645g 0.35m 0.17x 77mm 7 142 ++++ O
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM £170/$200 No 3.1x Yes f/3.5-5.6 200g 0.25m 0.34x 58mm 6 110
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C £214/$106 No 3.1x Yes f/3.5-5.6 205g 0.25m 0.36x 58mm 7 162 +++
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM A £1740/$1599 Yes 2.9x No f/2.8 805g 0.38m 0.21x 82mm 9 162 ++++
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM A £2329/2299 Yes 2.9x Yes f/2.8 900g 0.21x 0.30x 82mm 9 162 ++++
Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM A £800/$849 Yes 2.9x Yes f/4 600g 0.38m 0.7x 77mm 9 162 +++++
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC £2500/$3200 Yes 2.9x No f/2 1430g 0.39m 0.18x 95mm 9 ++++
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 £579/$599 Yes 4.4x Yes f/3.5-5.6 525g 0.4m 0.3x 77mm 7 162
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di £998/$1099 Yes 4.4x Yes f/4 795g 0.45m 0.24x 77mm 10 127 ++++ O
£1119/$1099 Yes 4.4x No f/1.2 700g 0.40m 0.19x 77mm 9 162 ++++ O O
£330/$370 No 2.9x Yes f/2.8 565g 0.28m 0.2x 77mm 7 127 ++++
£350/$500 No 4.1x Yes f/2.8-4 465g 0.22m 0.36x 72mm 7 142 +++
£650/$800 No 1.9x No f/1.8 810g 0.28m 0.23x 72mm 9 90 ++++
£1200/$1200 Yes 2.9x Yes f/2.8 1,020g 0.38m 0.2x 82mm 9 142 +++++
£600/$900 Yes 4.4x Yes f/4 885g 0.45m 0.22x 82mm 9 127 +++++
£420/$650 No 2.9x Yes f/2.8 570g 0.29m 0.21x 72mm 7 142 ++++
£1250/$1200 Yes 2.9x Yes f/2.8 905g 0.38m 0.2x 82mm 9 142 +++
£450/$500 Yes 2.7x No f/2.8 510g 0.33m 0.26x 67mm 7 57 ++++
+++
f/3.5-5.6
SUPERZOOMS f/3.5-5.6
f/3.5-5.6
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM £429/$449 No 7.5x Yes f/4-6.3 480g 0.39m 0.28x 67mm 7 153 ++++ SUPERZOOMS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM £449/$339 No 7.5x Yes f/3.5-5.6
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS £470/$700 No 11.1x Yes f/3.5-6.3 515g 0.39m 0.28x 67mm 7 162 ++++
Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM £899/$1150 Yes Yes f/3.5-6.3
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM £2289/$2450 Yes 10.7x Yes 595g 0.45m 0.24x 72mm 6 128 +++
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C £279/$400 No 11.1x Yes f/3.5-6.3
No 13.9x Yes f/3.5-6.3 750g 0.5m 0.26x 72mm 7 159 +++++
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM £350/$350 16.7x f/3.5-6.3
No 18.8x Yes f/3.5-6.3 1760g 0.7m 0.30x 77mm 8 153 ++++
No 11.1x Yes f/3.5-6.3
No 15x Yes 430g 0.39m 0.33x 62mm 7 153 ++++
No 22.2x Yes f/2.8
No Yes f/4 470g 0.35m 0.34x 62mm 7 92 +++++ O
f/2.8
Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C £370/$399 Yes f/2 585g 0.39m 0.33x 72mm 7 153 ++++ O
Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro £499/$629 Yes f/1.4
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC £199/$199 Yes f/2.8 540g 0.39m 0.34x 67mm 7 153 ++++
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD £300/$450 No f/2.8
Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD £650/$650 Yes f/3.5 400g 0.49m 0.25x 62mm 7 153 ++++ O
Yes f/1.8 450g 0.49m 0.26x 62mm 7 128 +++
No f/2.8 710g 0.45m 0.34x 72mm 7 153 ++++
Yes f/1.4
WIDE-ANGLE PRIMES Yes f/1.8
Yes f/2
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM £2000/$2100 Yes None No f/4 645g 0.2m 0.15x None 6
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L (tilt & shift) £2000/$2150 Yes None No f/2.4
Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM £450/$540 Yes None No f/3.5 820g 0.25m 0.14x 77mm 8 90 +++++
Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM £195/$230 Yes None No f/2.8
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM £1500/$1550 Yes None No f/3.5 405g 0.25m 0.14x 72mm 5 114 +++
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM £519/$550 Yes None Yes f/2.8
Yes None No f/2.8 105g 0.15m 0.21x 43mm 7 158 ++++
No None No f/2.4
No None No f/2 650g 0.25m 0.17x 77mm 8
Yes None Yes f/1.4
Yes None No f/3.5 280g 0.2m 0.23x 58mm 7 158 ++++
No None Yes f/1.4
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM £155/$130 Yes None Yes f/2.8 125g 0.16m 0.27x 52mm 7 158 ++++ O
Yes None No f/3.5
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II (tilt & shift) £1690/$1900 Yes None No f/2.8 780g 0.21m 0.34x 82mm 8
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM £420/$510 No None No f/1.8
Yes None No f/2.8 310g 0.25m 0.18x 58mm 7 67 +++
No None No f/1.4
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM £390/$500 Yes None No f/1.4 260g 0.23m 0.2x 58mm 7 114 ++++
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM £1650/$1650 Yes None No f/1.4
Yes None No f/1.4 760g 0.28m 0.21x 72mm 9 141 ++++
Yes None No f/1.4
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS Macro STM £495/$450 Yes None No f/1.4 305g 0.17m 0.5x 52mm 9 158 +++++ O
Yes None No f/1.8
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM £520/$550 Yes None No f/2.8 335g 0.24m 0.24x 67mm 8 158 ++++
Irix 11mm f/4 Blackstone £609/$650 Yes None No f/3.5
Irix 15mm f/2.4 Blackstone £574/$675 Yes None No f/2.8 790g 0.28m 0.13 None 9 167 ++++ WIDE-ANGLE PRIMES
Peleng 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye £250/$215 Yes None No f/2 685g 0.25m 0.11x 95mm 9
Peleng 17mm f/2.8 Fisheye £290/$290 Yes None No f/2
Samyang 8mm f/3.5 IF MC CSII DH Circular £240/$260 Yes None No f/1.4 400g 0.22m 0.13x None
Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS £379/$399 Yes None No f/2
Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Diagonal £360/$470 Yes None No 630g 0.3m N/S None
Samyang XP 14mm f/2.4 £899/$999 Yes None No
Samyang 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC CS £330/$360 Yes None No 435g 0.3m N/S None 6 ++++
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC £480/$470 None No 590g 0.25m N/S None 6 167
Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC (tilt & shift) £680/$760 None No
None Yes 530g 0.2m N/S None 7 ++++
None No 791g 0.27m 0.08x None 9 167
None No
None No 590g 0.2m N/S 77mm 8
None No
680g 0.25m N/S 77mm 8
None No
680g 0.2m N/S 82mm 8 90 ++++
None No
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC AE £489/$499 660g 0.3m N/S 77mm 8 158 ++++
None No
Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye £700/$900 470g 0.14m 0.17x None 6 87 ++++

Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye £700/$900 400g 0.14m 0.22x None 6 87 ++++ O

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Diagonal Fisheye £600/$600 475g 0.14m 0.11x None 7 87 ++++
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM | A £1299/$1399
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye £600/$610 1170g 0.27m 0.19x None 9 155 ++++
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN I C £449/$400
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM A £700/$900 370g 0.15m 0.26x None 7 44 ++++

405g 0.25m 0.1x 67mm 9 161 ++++

950g 0.28m 0.14x 77mm 9 114 +++++

Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM A £650/$850 665g 0.25m 0.19x 77mm 9 114 +++++ O

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN I C £329/$339 270g 0.3m 0.14x 52mm 9 161 ++++
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A £650/$700
665g 0.3m 0.19x 67mm 9 158 ++++

Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN I C £349/$429 280g 0.5m 0.14x 55mm 9 166 ++++ O

Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD £899/$899 480g 0.2m 0.4x 67mm 9 166 +++++
Zeiss Milvus 15mm f/2.8 ZE £2330/$2700
947g 0.25m 0.11x 95mm 9
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE £1090/$1395 510g 0.3m 0.08x 82mm 9 44 +++++ O

Zeiss Milvus 21mm f/2.8 ZE £1400/$1850 851g 0.22m 0.2x 82mm 9

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE £1270/$1700 600g 0.25m 0.17x 67mm 9

Zeiss Distagon T* 28mm f/2 ZE £980/$1285 580g 0.24m 0.21x 58mm 9

Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 ZE £3500/$5000 1350g 0.3m 0.2x 95mm 9
702g 0.3m 0.19x 58mm 9
Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/2 ZE £935/$1120 141 ++++

BUYERS’ Contacts Sigma www.sigma-imaging-uk.com
GUIDE Tamron www.tamron.co.uk
Canon www.canon.co.uk Tokina www.tokinalens.com
Peleng www.digitaltoyshop.co.uk Voigtlander www.robertwhite.co.uk
Samyang www.samyang-lens.co.uk Zeiss www.zeiss.co.uk
Schneider www.linhofstudio.com

Price
Full-frame
Max zoom
IMmaaxgaepsetratbuirliezation
Weight
FiMMliatnxefromsciazugsenidfiisctaatinocne
Iris blades
IRsastiunegreviewed
Awards
KEY: O BEST VALUE AWARD O BEST ON TEST AWARD

STANDARD PRIMES STANDARD PRIMES £200/$180 Yes None No f/2.8 130g 0.3m 0.18x 52mm 7 141 ++++
£1200/$1400 Yes None No f/2.8
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM £1370/$1350 Yes None No f/1.2 645g 0.4m 0.16x 72mm 8 ++++
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 (tilt & shift) £385/$350 Yes None No f/1.4 +++
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM £99/$125 Yes None No f/1.8 580g 0.45m 0.15x 72mm 8 103 +++
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM £2349/$2299 Yes None No f/1.2 ++++
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM £310/$350 Yes None No f/1.4 290g 0.45m 0.15x 58mm 8 146
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM £349/$499 No None No f/1.4 ++++
Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC £600/$950 Yes None No f/1.4 160g 0.35m 0.21x 49mm 7 166 ++++
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM A £480/$400 Yes None Yes f/1.8 ++++ O
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM A £879/$949 Yes None No f/1.4 950g 0.40m 0.15x 77mm 10 146 ++++
Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD £1000/$1200 Yes None No f/1.4 ++++
Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF £560/$725 Yes None No f/1.4 575g 0.45m N/S 77mm 8
Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 £2700/$3990 Yes None No f/1.4
Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE 435g 0.3m 0.15x 62mm 9 166
Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4
815g 0.4m 0.18x 77mm 9 140

540g 0.29m 0.29x 67mm 9 146

950g 0.4m 0.18x 72mm 9 148

922g 0.45m 0.15x 67mm 9 146

380g 0.45m 0.15x 58mm 9

1030g 0.5m 0.15x 77mm 9

TELEPHOTO PRIMES £1849/$1999 Yes None No f/1.2 1025g 0.95m 0.11x 72mm 8 166 ++++
£1369/$1499 Yes None Yes f/1.4
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM £365/$369 Yes None No f/1.8 950g 0.85m 0.12x 77mm 9 166 +++++
Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM £2799/$2699 Yes None No f/1.2
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM £1240/$1400 Yes None No f/2.8 425g 0.85m 0.13x 58mm 8 159 ++++
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM £410/$500 Yes None No f/2
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 (tilt & shift) £940/$1000 Yes None No f/2 1195g 0.85m 0.12x 82mm 9 166 +++++ O
Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM £5400/$5700 Yes None Yes f/2
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM £700/$750 Yes None No f/2.8 565g 0.5m 0.29x 58mm 8 46 +++++
Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM £5800/$6100 Yes None Yes f/2.8 460g 0.9m 0.14x 58mm 8
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM £1140/$1350 Yes None Yes f/4
TELEPHOTO PRIMES Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM £9900/$10,000 Yes None Yes f/2.8 750g 0.9m 0.19x 72mm 8 98 +++++
Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM £7000/$6900 Yes None Yes f/4 2520g 1.9m 0.12x 52mm 8 98 ++++
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM £1180/$1180 Yes None No f/5.6 765g 1.5m 0.16x 72mm 8 54 +++++
Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM £8400/$9000 Yes None Yes f/4 2400g 2.0m 0.18x 52mm 9 117 ++++
Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM £11,350/$11,500 Yes None Yes f/4 1190g 1.5m 0.24x 77mm 8 54 +++++
Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM £11,900/$13,000 Yes None Yes f/5.6 3850g 2.7m 0.17x 52mm 9
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM £319/$379 Yes None No f/1.4
Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM £599/$699 Yes None No f/1.4 2100g 3.3m 0.13x 52mm 9 117 +++
Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 RF £370/$530 Yes None No f/2 1250g 3.5m 0.12x 77mm 8
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 EF £125/$150 Yes None No f/6.3
Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC £899/$1199 Yes None No f/1.4 3190g 3.7m 0.15x 52mm 9
Samyang 500mm MC IF f/6.3 Mirror £2600/$3400 Yes None No f/2.8
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM A £3600/$4400 Yes None No f/4.5 3920g 4.5m 0.15x 52mm 9
Sigma APO 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM £5000/$6000 Yes None Yes f/4
Sigma APO 500mm f/4.5 EX DG HSM £5000/$6600 Yes None No f/5.6 4500g 6.0m 0.14x 52mm 8 159 ++++ O
Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM S £750/$750 Yes None Yes f/1.8 730g 1.1m 0.09x 72mm 8 159 ++++
Sigma APO 800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM £1380/$1800 Yes None No f/1.4 485g 0.9m 0.11x 77mm 9
Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD £1900/$2200 Yes None No f/2
Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 ZE 830g 0.8m N/S 77mm 9
Zeiss Milvus 135mm f/2 ZE f/3.5
f/2.8 705g 2.0m N/S 95mm 0
f/2.8
f/2.8 TBA 0.85m 0.12x 86mm 9 159 ++++
f/2.8
f/2.8 2400g 2.5m 0.13x 46mm 9 98 ++++
f/3.5
f/2.8 3150g 4.0m 0.13x 46mm 9
f/1.4
f/2.8 TBA 3.5m 0.15x 46mm 9 9
f/2.8
f/2.8 4.9kg 7.0m 0.11x 46mm 9 21 ++++
f/2
f/2.8 700g 0.8m 0.14x 67mm 9 159 ++++
f/2.8
f/3.5 1280g 0.8m 0.14x 77mm 9
f/2.8
f/2 1123g 0.8m 0.28x 77mm 9

MACRO £269/$249 No None Yes 130g 0.097m 1.2x 44.8mm 7 164 ++++
£369/$299 No None Yes
Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM £399/$350 No None No 190g 0.13m 1.0x 56mm 7 164 ++++
Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM £980/$1050 Yes None No
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM £448/$599 Yes None No 335g 0.20m 1.0x 52mm 7 164 +++
Canon MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro £899/$750 Yes None Yes
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM £1330/$1400 Yes None No 710g 0.24m 5.0x 58mm 6 50 ++++
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM £439/$469 Yes None No
MACRO Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM £1199/$1599 Yes None No 600g 0.31m 1.0x 58mm 8 164 ++++
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG macro Art £359/$469 Yes None Yes
Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art £780/$1100 Yes None Yes 625g 0.3m 1.0x 67mm 9 164 ++++
Sigma Macro 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM £1250/$1700 Yes None Yes
Sigma APO Macro 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM £350/$525 No None No 1090g 0.48m 1.0x 72mm 8 69 ++++
Sigma APO Macro 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM £350/$500 Yes None No
Tamron SP AF 60mm f/2 Di II LD (IF) Macro £649/$649 Yes None Yes 515g 0.26m 1.0x 49mm 9 164 ++++
Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro £800/$740 Yes None No
Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Macro £350/$410 Yes None No 1645g 1.0m 0.12x 105mm 9 166 ++++
Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di Macro £1300/$1840 Yes None No
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO Macro 725g 0.31m 1.0x 62mm 9 164 ++++ O
Zeiss Milvus Makro Planar 100mm f/2 ZE
1150g 0.38m 1.0x 72mm 9 138 ++++

1640g 0.47m 1.0x 86mm 9 102 ++++

350g 0.23m 1.0x 55mm 7 138 +++

400g 0.29m 1.0x 55mm 9 102 +++

610g 0.3m 1.0x 62mm 9 164 +++++ O

985g 0.47m 1.0x 72mm 7 69 +++

540g 0.3m 1.0x 55mm 9 118 ++++

843g 0.44m 0.5x 67mm 9 50 ++++

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