Your camera deserves great glass — here are 5 of the best new optics I've tested in 2026, from Canon, Sony,…
Any serious photographer knows the importance of great glass. And while I've had the personal pleasure of testing the best cameras for 2026 so far, innovative lenses get me even more excited.
Only a true macro lens can bring the insect kingdom to life, or a telephoto optic get you close to distant wildlife, or a fast prime bag you punchy portraits with dreamy bokeh.
With that in mind, I regularly review the latest lenses as well as cameras, and I've played with some real crackers this year. These include Sony's overdue macro lens upgrade, Sigma's world first 135mm with an f/1.4 aperture, Viltrox's impossibly tiny 28mm f/4.5, Canon's affordable f/1.2 prime, and Nikon's fabulous 70-200mm F2.8 Mark II.
Each of the above lenses serve different use cases, and they come in at varied price points, starting at just $99 / £90 / AU$169. Let's dive into...
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