Finding a lens that can keep up with the stealth and speed required to capture fast-moving objects can prove challenging. When it comes to action photography, the XF100-400mm and XF70-300mm are always with me as they are renowned for their sharpness and clarity.” In April 2023, Sigma announced it would be making three of its “Contemporary” prime lenses available for the Nikon Z mount – the first Sigma lenses to do this. Amy Davies spent some time using the new lenses to see how well they work with Nikon Z. The above suggestions are what I consider to be the best all-around lenses that would see you well in most situations.

The good thing is that there are a variety of zoom lenses that can be set to 16mm. The bad thing is that for 16mm, you are mostly limited to zoom lenses. Regardless, don't be afraid to get much closer! This is where wide angle really shines. Just take extra care with the composition though; extremely close objects can move a lot inside the image due to camera movements of even a fraction of an inch. It can therefore become quite difficult to frame subjects the way you want. CONVERGING VERTICALSFocal lengths between 35mm and 24mm are considered standard wide angle. Between 24mm to 16mm is what we usually refer to when saying wide angle. Focal lengths below 16mm are considered ultra wide angles. What is 16mm focal length?

Silent operation combined with these stealthy looks makes the combination popular with street photographers and documentary wedding photographers who wish to remain unnoticed to capture moments candidly. Sharpness remains very good across the whole image frame, right into the corners (Image credit: Matthew Richards) Above: and finally for them both at f5.6 where I’d say the 16 continues to enjoy a minor lead. Note this test was made with a central focus point to evaluate the overall field flatness and you may enjoy sharper corners if you focus in the corner. With a lens of this focal length and a semi-fast f/2.8 aperture, it won’t be pleasing any of the bokeh-whores out there, but still, there’s enough subject separation to elevate your image from the smartphone shooters out there. The inbuilt image stabilisation of the 55-200mm f/3,5-4.8 is impressive, allowing the use of slow shutter speeds to prevent camera shake even when hand-holding in low light situations. Imagine being able to shoot 4 or 5 stops slower than you usually would with a long-range zoom lens and still have a sharp photo!Seeking the best printer for your business? Hit your productivity targets with inkjet and laser printers that are a perfect fit for any workspace – including home offices.