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he holy trinity of lenses is
a playful way of describing
three lens categories that you
should own to be ready for all
photographic eventualities.
The trinity comprises an ultra-wide zoom
(16-35mm, say), a mid-range 24-70mm,
and the topic of this issue’s Group Test.
70-200mm zooms enable you to switch
quickly between focal lengths that are
frequently used for portraits, weddings,
sports, wildlife and more.
Our Group Test goes one better by looking
at 70-200mm zooms with a fast aperture,
making the eight lenses on test perhaps
the most versatile single design you can
own that still delivers reliable image quality.
We look at options for Canon, Nikon,
Sony and Panasonic on page 126.
Nikon has spent the past couple of years
developing its range of full-frame mirrorless
cameras, seen by many as the future of
high-quality photography. Now the company
is going back to where it started with the
Z 7II, a revised edition of its original flagship
for the range. Find out what’s changed, and
whether it’s a worthy upgrade (or switch),
on page 114. Rod Lawton
Given to the top
product in a
group test
Given to products
that offer superb
value for money
All products reviewed
in KitZone are tested
independently by
photographers with years
of experience, using lab
and real-world testing
For products
that receive five
stars overall
The awards bestowed by the Digital Camera lab... Ratings explained
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Nikon Z 7II Nikon’s flagship full-
frame mirrorless gets an update^118
GoPro Hero9 Black This new
action camera packs a punch
125
Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR
(^124) A standard zoom for Fujifilm X
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM An
essential and affordable nifty fifty
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120 Capture One 21 Pro
126 Group Test:
70-200mm f/2.8
telephoto lenses