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Nikon AF-S 18-70mm G ED IF

Nikon AF-S 18-70mm G ED IF

Not many years ago it would have been pure fancy to propose a £200 lens that featured ED glass, an aspherical element, internal focusing and instant manual intervention in AF mode yet that is precisely what Nikon offers in its 18-70mm zoom.......

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Olympus Zuiko Digital 12-60mm f/2.8-4

Olympus Zuiko Digital 12-60mm f/2.8-4

Boasting a 5x zoom range and an f/2.8 maximum aperture the 12-60mm zoom looks impressive with its extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and responsive, fast-focusing Sonic-Wave Drive...

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Olympus Zuiko  14-42mm f/3.5-5.6

Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6

On paper, the focal range of this 14-42mm lens makes it just slightly less capable than the pricier 14-54mm alternative from Olympus. In practice, though, the two zooms could hardly be more different....

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Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Boasting an impressive 5x zoom range this is a versatile lens....

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Canon EF-S 18-55mm  f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon's new 18-55mm zoom is an attractive proposition thanks to its relatively cheap price and the inclusion of image stabilisation......

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Pentax DA 35mm f2.8 Macro

Pentax DA 35mm f /2.8 Macro

Pentax has given its 35mm f/2.8 Macro a Limited Edition designation, which indicates that it ought to be something a bit different....

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Olympus Zuiko 25mm f /2.8

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f /2.8

If compact proportions are of paramount importance then the 'pancake' Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 would be the easy winner in any comparison....

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Sigma AF 30mm f/ 1.4 DC EX HSM

Sigma AF 30mm f/ 1.4 DC EX HSM

With a price-tag that is only just shy of £300, Sigma's 30mm optic is on the pricey side for a 'standard' lens – and with good reason since it comes with an exceptionally fast f/1.4 maximum aperture....

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Nikon Nikkor AF-D 35mm f/ 2

Nikon Nikkor AF-D 35mm f2

Nikon's AF-D 35mm f/2 predates digital photography, and, as a result, it was designed to cover the full 35mm film area. As such it can easily accommodate both full-frame and DX sensors, making it just as useful on a D80 as it would be on the D3.....

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Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon's EF 35mm f/2 adheres to a traditional film-camera focal length while at the same time attempting to meet the demands of digital photography....

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OlympusZuiko ED 7-14mm f4

Olympus Zuiko ED 7-14mm f/4

Formidable quality – but it comes at a price..............

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Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR

Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR

Nikon's new 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR zoom has Vibration Reduction..........

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Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

It covers an impressive focal range... but is this the ideal Alpha lens?.....

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Samsung 12-24mm f/4 ED AL

WDC checks out the latest super- wide zoom offering from Samsung...

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Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II IF

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II IF

Available in Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sony mounts, this optic features 15 elements in 13 groups and includes Extra Refractive Index (XR) glass..

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Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD IF

Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD IF

When we originally tested this lens back in June of last year it was the longest of its type, though Pentax has caught up..

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Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Features a pair of sensors that compensate for camera shake and automatic detection of camera movement when panning...

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Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC

This is one of the cheapest lenses in this category and is available in Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sigma and Sony mounts..

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Pentax 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED A

Pentax 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED A

Designed for Pentax DSLRs, but also compatible with Samsung models, this lens boasts 16 elements in 13 groups ....

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Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR

Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR

When this lens was first reviewed in November 2006, it was pretty much in its own niche. Now though, there's more competition....

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