Photography Buying Guides
The best cameras, lenses, flashes, tripods and accessories — every guide written by photographers who use the gear in the field.

High-resolution sensors with fast burst and IBIS — the best mirrorless and DSLR cameras for insect, flower and product macro.

Fast AF, deep burst buffers and weather sealing — the best cameras for birds, mammals and fast-moving wildlife ranked.

1:1 and beyond — working distance, IS and sharpness compared across Canon, Sony, OM System and Laowa macro lenses.

300mm to 800mm telephoto lenses tested for autofocus speed, image stabilisation, and sharpness on birds in flight.

Carbon fibre and aluminium tripods from Gitzo, Benro and 3 Legged Thing tested for stability, pack size, and ballhead quality.

Backpacks, shoulder bags and rollers from Lowepro, Peak Design and f-stop tested for camera protection, organisation, and comfort.