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FAST TELEPHOTO LENSES

A genre that has been around for

over a century, reportage is the act of

capturing ‘happenings’ as they unfold

in front of you. Because it’s a way to

tell a story, those who are in the know

love lenses that offer context to the

shot, so you’ll see plenty of 35mm

and 50mm optics pop up on our list –

staples of greats such as Robert Capa

and Sir Don McCullin.

Photographers who trade in this

style, such as photojournalists,

wedding photographers and even

documentarians will also often favour

prime glass that gives a good mix

of sharpness, discretion and wide

apertures to deal with any potential

dark and dingy locations. These are

our ten favourite reportage optics.

IN THE TEST

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM.................................£2329 ......P102
Tamron 70-20mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2.................£1149 .......P102
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G.....................................£375.........P103
Panasonic Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7........£1799.......P103
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.8 ............£379.........P104
Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD .............................£879.........P104
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 G Master...............................£1295.......P105
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S.................................£519.........P105
Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR....................................£429.........P106
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art.............................£599 ........P106

HOW WE TESTED
THE LENSES

IMAGE SHARPNESS
Each lens has been tested
for image quality, including
sharpness and chromatic
aberration while shooting at
the widest aperture. They’ve
been used in real-world
testing to ensure they have
what it takes to stand out.

QUALITY AND VALUE
Shooting reportage is quick and often over in
a blink, so we have looked at any features that can help you
get the edge on your settings. However, we have also put
a high priority on value and versatility to ensure that you
won’t have to break the bank for a great lens.

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