While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

Apple's latest non-Pro iPhone is superb - it's just that it's strikingly similar to last year's effort.

Still an incredible smartphone, Brilliant battery life gets a bit better, Excellent camera system gets a bit better

Last year’s Pro hardware, Wireless charging slow by modern standards, No USB-C; it’s now well overdue

This lens stands alone among all Sony E-mount APS-C lenses. It's so good, it actually gives full-frame equivalent lenses a run for their money!

Incredible image quality, Fast aperture for zoom range, Highly portable, Good build quality, Impressive autofocus speed & reliability, Incredible value

17mm, not 16mm, on the wide end of zoom range, No AF/MF switch or L-Fn button

The Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD continues the company's tradition of combining optical versatility with great value. A wide zoom range makes this lens great for travel, and it's bright enough to blur backgrounds and snap sharp nighttime photos, thanks also to its vibration compensation. Sharpness and autofocus are excellent, while bokeh, distortion, flare and color fringing could be improved.

Those seeking a great walk-around, travel, or general purpose lens. Videographers.;

Pros and advanced amateurs aiming for the absolute best image quality;

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 Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD ($799.99) is an exciting lens for photographers using Sony's APS-C camera system. It delivers the premium optics you expect from an F2.8 zoom, along with speedy focus and an all-weather build, for fewer dollars than Sony's high-end E 16-55mm F2.8 G ($1,399.99). The 17-70mm skips on-lens controls, but does include optical stabilization. It's a stunning performer all around and a good enough value to earn our Editors' Choice award, even if it's a bit large to pair with Sony's smaller cameras.Made for APS-C Sony's full-frame a7 camera series garners a lot of attention and is quite popular among pro photographers, but the company offers lower cost APS-C sensor models, too. Cameras like the a6100 and a6400 are lighter and more affordable than full-frame options, but still benefit from quality lenses. If you're using a basic starter lens like the E 16-50mm or the discontinued E 18-55mm, an F2.8 zoom like the 17-70mm or Sony E 16-55mm is a serious...

Tamron's 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens upgrades your Sony APS-C mirrorless to net shots with blurred backgrounds and outstandingly sharp results.

Outstanding resolution; F2.8 optics; Dust, splash, and fluorine protection; Quick, quiet autofocus; Minimal focus breathing; Focuses close

A little bulky; Shows some flare; So-so manual focus experience; Exclusively for Sony cameras

As a lens, the new Tamron is splendid. In common with many mirrorless lenses some of the parameters, such as distortion and CA, are controlled in conjunction with the camera to get the best results, but the lens on its own is still an excellent overall performer.

Excellent central sharpness, Excellent edge sharpness, Nice bokeh, Excellent CA control centrally, Fast, accurate and silent AF, Moisture resistance, Effective Vibration Compensation, 5 Year Guarantee

Lens enormous compared to camera body, Edge CA obvious (correctable), Visible distortion (correctable)

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