When buying a mirrorless or DSLR camera, there's an equally crucial side question: What lenses do I need for this thing? The glass you place in front of that sensor plays a key role in how your photos ...

The lens you get when you buy a DSLR—generally a standard 18-55mm zoom, or something like it—is designed for some level of versatility but not much beyond that. It doesn't capture particularly sharp ...

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Nikon once said that "a photographer is only as good as the equipment he uses, and a good lens is essential to taking good pictures." Not strictly true of course, someone with a good eye can work ...

Although vision correction is the main reason that contact lenses are worn, contacts can also be worn for cosmetic reasons; to change eye colour, as part of a costume, or even to sharpen the vision of ...

Your lens determines image sharpness, throw ratio, aspect ratio and maximum picture size. Fixed lenses are cheap and portable; zoom adds size flexibility; lens shift eases placement. Protect and clean ...