2025 was such a strong year for new lenses - these were my 5 personal favorites

2025 was a good year for cameras, but it was even better for lenses - these are my 5 innovative new favorites Features (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Canon) (Image credit: Canon) (Image credit: Canon) (Image credit: Canon) (Image credit: Canon) (Image credit: Canon) (Image credit: Canon) Timothy Coleman published These Sony, Canon, Nikon, OM System and Viltrox lenses all impressed for different reasons As I look back over the past 12 months of camera gear and accessory launches, what strikes me is how strong a year this has been for new lenses. It's not like there's been a shortage of new cameras in 2025, but it's in the lens market that design innovation has impressed me the most, with multiple first-of-a-kind optics, and new players emerging as impressive alternatives to leading camera brands. I'm here to give some of the best new lenses for 2025 the recognition they deserve. After all, it's cameras that typically get most of the attention and fanfare, but as a photographer I know the importance of great glass. I've had the pleasure of testing many of the latest lenses from Sony , Canon , Nikon, OM System, Viltrox and more, and below I've listed my top five. Before we dive in, I must give honorable mentions to a few lenses from this year that I'm yet to try, and which didn't make the selection below. They are the Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 , Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary , Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR (for APS-C), Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG Art , Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM and Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM (for full-frame). Now, let's unpack my five personal favorites, and why they stood out. Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM Release date: April 22 Verdict: 5 / 5 I wasn't initially convinced by the specs of Sony's 50-150mm F2 GM, nor its premium price tag, but once it was in my hand I was so impressed that I awarded it five stars out of five in my in-depth review. It also took the title of the Best Camera Lens in the 2 025 TechRadar Choice Awards 2025 , scoring the...

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