Leica’s 24mm f/1.4 Summilux is one of only two such lenses in production—the other one is the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II. How does this fast wide angle lens fare?

As Leica proudly proclaims, the 21mm f/1.4 Summilux is indeed the fastest 21mm lens ever produced. Let's take a closer look.

For well over half a century, one of the chief attractions of the venerable Leica M rangefinder system has been its acclaimed line of interchangeable Leica lenses. This week, we look at three of the latest.

Zeiss has recently introduced a series of spare-no-expenses, top-quality manual-focus lenses optimized for today’s digital SLR cameras. Let’s put one of them through its paces.

It has a desirable focal range and a very tempting price tag, but can the Sony 75-300 f/4.5-5.6 Macro deliver good enough quality?

Made exclusively for Sony DSLRs with APS sensors, the Sony 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 has the Minolta DNA. Does it deliver what digital shooters need?

A professional sports photographer takes this $1,000 lens on assignment to a football game to see if can capture the action.

Will photographers pony up more than a grand for this jewel of a lens? We put it through its paces.

If you’re buying your first Micro Four Thirds camera, this may be the first lens you’ll use. Can it deliver quality images throughout its full 10x range?

If you’re getting serious about portrait photography, consider investing in a moderate telephoto lens. Here’s a round-up of the best.