But if you're in the market for a 50mm for the Z, the 50mm f/1.8 S delivers fantastic results at a price that is more midrange than high-end. It's not perfect; I would have liked to see Nikon include fluorine protection, and the control ring is currently something I'm not happy with in any Z lens.

Super sharp; Bright f/1.8 design; No visible distortion; Dust and splash protection

Sensitive control ring; No fluorine coating; Vignette at wide aperture

Make no mistake about it, the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S ($599.95) is a serious lens. It may not have a sexy f/1.2 aperture—a Z 50mm f/1.2 S is coming in 2020—but its photographic chops are legitimate. It captures incredibly sharp images, even when shot wide open, and boasts speedy autofocus and protection from dust and splashes. It's not an absolutely perfect performer—there's a bit of a vignette and no protective fluorine coat on the glass—but given its overall quality, and exceedingly reasonable price tag, we're awarding the Z 50mm f/1.8 our Editors' Choice. Basic Black The Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S's aesthetics are purely understated. The lens is finished in matte black, with all functions and branding presented in a simple white typeface. The lens itself is sized in line with similar optics, measuring 3.4 by 3.0 inches (HD), tipping the scales at 14.6 ounces, and offering support for 62mm front filters. Compare this with the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 for Sony mirrorless cameras, which i...

The Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S is a bright, sharp, fast-focusing standard prime lens for Z mirrorless cameras, and a serious value for the price.

Super sharp; Bright f/1.8 design; No visible distortion; Dust and splash protection

Sensitive control ring; No fluorine coating; Vignette at wide aperture

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

“The iPhone 14 isn't a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor. But with a great design, screen, performance, and cameras, that's far from a bad thing at all.”

Comfortable, high-end build, OLED screen looks fantastic, A15 chip performs great, Good camera upgrades, Dependable battery life, Helpful safety features

60Hz display, No telephoto camera, eSIM might be a pain for some

The iPhone 14 isn’t much of an upgrade over the iPhone 13, but it’s still a great device and an upgrade for anyone coming from the iPhone 11 or older.

Great camera, Good battery, Emergency features are cool, Still excellent performance

Display could use some upgrades

Apple has given select media outlets and YouTubers access to the new iPhone 14 ahead of when it begins arriving in customers' hands on Friday, September 16. There are two models of the ‌iPhone‌ 14, the standard 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 and the larger 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus.

More like an iPhone 13S. The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only true innovation happens inside the iPhone 14 Pro series.

excellent OLED display, dust- and waterproof, fast Wi-Fi, wide range of supported frequencies, great camera, very fast performance, good battery life

display limited to 60 Hz, charging rate limited to 20 watts, no macro lens, wide notch

The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S is a powerful standard lens for the Z system, offering outstanding sharpness and full-aperture performance. There are better 50mm lenses on the market for portraiture, but none that are sharper or so well-corrected for coma and longitudinal chromatic aberration when shot wide open.

Low light photography, where edge-to-edge sharpness at wide apertures is hugely beneficial.;

Portraiture, where the slightly harsh bokeh can be distracting in some situations;

The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S is a powerful standard lens for the Z system, offering outstanding sharpness and full-aperture performance. There are better 50mm lenses on the market for portraiture, but none that are sharper or so well-corrected for coma and longitudinal chromatic aberration when shot wide...

Low light photography; where edge-to-edge sharpness at wide apertures is hugely beneficial.

Portraiture; where the slightly harsh bokeh can be distracting in some situations.