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  • Lens Test: Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

    Nikon's DX Lens with FX aspirations

    In both capability and cost, this close-up lens is a gift to DX-format (APS-C-sensor) Nikon shooters. A full-frame equivalent of 60mm, it delivers a lot for its meager $280 street price: 1:1 macro shooting, a fast f/2.8 aperture, metal lensmount, and great optics. The closest Nikkor with 1:1 subject magnification, the full-frame 60mm f/2.8, costs nearly twice as much.

  • Lab Test: Canon EOS Rebel T3i

    Canon's latest Rebel offers an articulated screen and wireless TTL control for off-camera flashes, a Rebel first.

    It wouldn't be spring without our heralding the arrival of a breakthrough Canon Rebel. This year, though, we have a slightly different message. Because, even though we do think the new T3i is the best Rebel ever, we know that what rings our chimes doesn’t necessarily ring everybody’s.

  • Lens Test: Canon 70-300mm F/4-5.6L IS USM

    Canon's newest big boy offers users of their L line of lenses even more reach.

    Canon has five 70–300mm and 75–300mm zooms in its catalog, including this new full-framer, the first L-series lens in the class. It’s for serious Canon shooters who want a longer, lighter, and less-expensive alternative (though it’s still $1,600, street) to the 70–200mm f/2.8L IS zoom. With two UD elements for reduced chromatic aberration and increased sharpness, this 112–480mm equivalent (on APS-C bodies) sports O-rings and seals for dust- and water-resistance, a new fluorine coating on the front element to fend off smudges, and Canon’s quiet USM focusing motor.