Best UV Protection Lenses for Everyday Smartphone Photography

Hazy landscape shots and the constant fear of scratching your $1,200 smartphone’s sapphire glass are the silent killers of a great photography outing. While most modern sensors handle internal processing well, they can’t physically protect themselves from abrasive pocket sand or the harsh ultraviolet glare of a high-altitude hike. I spent three weeks testing various…

Best OM System Micro Four Thirds Lens for Travel and Everyday Photography

Carrying a bulky full-frame kit through the cobblestone streets of Prague or up a misty trail in the Pacific Northwest is a recipe for a sore neck and missed moments. You need a lens that balances professional-grade optics with the portability that the Micro Four Thirds system promises, yet finding that “perfect” middle ground between…