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AWARDS / 29
Cameras continued.
Lenses
BEST ZOOM LENS
BEST VIDEO-FOCUSED CAMERA
BEST CONTENT CREATOR CAMERA
WINNER: Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
WINNER: Panasonic Lumix S1 II
WINNER: Nikon Z 50II
Panasonic’s Lumix S1 II can thank its hybrid design and formidable video credentials for its win. Built around robust codecs, high bit-depth recording and advanced colour science, it provides outstanding image quality with huge flexibility in post. Features such as internal ProRes, high-frame-rate capture, professional monitoring tools and class- leading stabilisation make it a powerful all-in-one solution for solo shooters and production teams alike. With concrete reliability and a workflow tailored to serious video work, the S1 II continues Panasonic’s reputation for putting filmmakers first. Plus it’s a solid stills camera, perfect for hybrid shooters.
The Nikon Z 50II secures the best content creator camera award because of its expert balancing of portability, performance and affordability. With a responsive APS-C sensor at its heart, it delivers crisp stills, oversampled 4K video and Nikon’s latest subject-detection autofocus, so it is equally at home shooting photos, vlogs or social content. A vari-angle touchscreen and strong battery life make it easy to use on the move, while better colour science and more reliable exposure help creators get results straight out of camera. It’s a confidence- boosting tool for modern hybrid shooters. And its Z mount can be adapted to take pretty much any lens.
For photographers and content creators who want flexibility without compromise, Tamron’s zoom has become a modern classic. The 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD is named best zoom lens for redefining what a single lens can do. Covering everything from wide- angle to short telephoto, it combines an unusually fast aperture at the wide end with outstanding optical quality across the range. Sharp, versatile and brilliantly practical, it’s a favourite for weddings, portraits, events and travel work, where changing lenses isn’t always an option. Fast, accurate AF and excellent low-light performance make it a true all-in-one solution.
BEST WIDE-ANGLE LENS
BEST COMPACT CAMERA
BEST ANALOGUE CAMERA
WINNER: Samyang Prima AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE
WINNER: Fujifilm X100VI
WINNER: Leica M6
The Fujifilm X100VI is a runaway winner in the best compact camera category, mixing a classic design with a thoroughly modern performance. Its 40.2 -megapixel APS-C sensor gives stunning detail and dynamic range, while Fujifilm’s trusted colour science ensures beautiful results straight out of the camera. The fixed 23mm f/2 lens remains a perfect everyday companion, ideal for street, travel and documentary photography. And with in-body image stabilisation, fast AF and a refined hybrid viewfinder, the X100VI proves compact cameras can still offer a premium shooting experience without compromise. No wonder they are so hard to get hold of!
In our new category that recognises the resurgence in analogue photography, it’s a classic readers have voted for. The Leica M6 proves that photographic craft never goes out of style. Revered for its mechanical precision and minimalist design, the M6 offers a distraction-free shooting experience that rewards patience and intent. Its bright rangefinder, intuitive metering and legendary M-Mount lenses encourage image makers to slow down and engage with the scene. Decades after its original release, the Leica M6 – which has now been reissued for a new generation – remains the gold standard of 35mm film photography.
Offering a classic, versatile focal length with a fast f/1.4 aperture and full autofocus for Sony E-mount, the Samyang Prima AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE snaps up the best wide-angle lens award. It delivers premium performance at an impressively accessible price, excelling in everything from street photography and environmental portraits to landscapes and low- light work. Sharp wide open, beautifully controlled in colour and contrast and backed by fast, reliable autofocus, it punches above its weight. Compact, modern and optically refined, the Prima 35mm consolidates Samyang’s growing reputation for serious glass.
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