Buying guides

Short, honest shortlists for common questions. Every pick is a real entry in our film, lens, and camera catalogs, chosen for one specific kind of shooting.

Film

The best film for portraits

8 picks

The best black and white film

9 picks

The best film for street photography

8 picks

The best slide film

7 picks

The best film for beginners

8 picks

The best cheap film

8 picks

The best film for low light

7 picks

Lenses

The best 50mm lenses

9 picks

The best fast prime lenses

9 picks

The best macro lenses

7 picks

The best budget vintage lenses

9 picks

Cameras

The best 35mm SLR for beginners

8 picks

The best rangefinder cameras

8 picks

The best medium format cameras

8 picks

The best point and shoot film cameras

8 picks