Slightly better cameras but otherwise, not much of an update - buy the iPhone 14 Pro or switch to Android instead

Better low-light photography, Slightly longer battery life, Action mode gives super stabilised video

The same performance as the iPhone 13, No Dynamic Island or Always-On display, 60Hz screen

The iPhone 14 comes to market with the same launch price as the previous generation. At the same time, iPhone connoisseurs were more than disillusioned after the presentation of the new smartphone. Apple leaves large parts of the hardware unchanged and does not dare to change the design.

Top performance level despite last year's chip, Very high quality workmanship, Improved image and video quality, Excellent battery life

Hardly any innovations, Charging takes too long for 2022

A slight camera upgrade, new emergency features, and... not a whole lot else

Better selfie camera, Good battery life, Crash detection and satellite SOS are neat

It’s more like an iPhone 13S, Display is still 60Hz, eSIM transition will be easy for most but painful for some

It’s a great handset, but the improvements are so iterative that most of you will hardly notice what’s new.

Action mode offers truly superb video stabilization. eSIM makes it easy to switch phones (with other iPhones). Satellite SOS and Crash Detection add peace of mind.

Many of the specs remain the same as on the iPhone 13. Small battery gains. Photonic Engine isn’t as revolutionary as suggested.

The Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM ($2,099.99) is another entry in the company's top-end line of lenses, the G Master series. As with other G Master lenses, the 135mm F1.8 is built to professional specifications, with exotic lens elements, weather-sealed construction, and exceptional resolution. Its focal length makes it a bit of a specialized tool for portraiture, but it also gets quite close for macro shots, and focuses quickly enough to keep up with fast action. It's one of the pricier entries in Sony's catalog, but if a 135mm prime is a tool you use for portraits and other photographic disciplines, rest assured that it backs the price up with exceptional image quality. G Master Design The FE 135mm F1.8 GM doesn't stray from the blueprint that Sony has established for the G Master lens series. It's about average size for a lens of this type (5.0 by 3.5 inches, HD) and 2.1 pounds. It's a little smaller and lighter than the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art (5.6 by 3.6 inches, 2.6 pounds), whic...

Sony's pricey FE 135mm F1.8 GM lens incorporates the latest optical and focusing technologies to deliver sharp, crisp images.

Bright aperture; Fast autofocus; Classic portrait focal length; 1:4 macro magnification; Weather sealing and fluorine coating; Declickable aperture ring

Pricey; Omits optical stabilization

Sony camera owners enjoy access to one of the earliest, and most well established, made-for-mirrorless lens libraries. With all of the basic optics covered, there's room to explore more exotic, niche designs. The FE 14mm F1.8 GM ($1,599.99) captures an ultra-wide angle and has an extra-bright aperture, a real benefit for night sky photography. It's smaller and lighter than zoom lenses, making it a better fit for use on a gimbal or drone, and a lot easier to carry than the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art, a lens first made for SLRs that is available in E-mount.Mirrorless Optics Cut Down Size Many tout the smaller size and weight of mirrorless camera systems as the big reason to move away from an SLR. There's not always a dramatic difference—most full-frame cameras are sized and shaped similarly to comparable SLRs out of ergonomic necessity, as tiny cameras make too many sacrifices in handling. But for wide lens designs, the benefits are palpable. Optical designers have the freedom to p...

The Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM lens captures ultra-wide photos with a bright aperture to defocus backgrounds. It's smaller than a zoom, a plus for use on drones and gimbals.

Excellent optical performance; Light, compact build for drones and gimbals; Dust, splash, and smudge protection; Bright aperture for low-light work; Rear filter support

Some focus breathing visible; Not as versatile as a wide zoom

If you love ultra-wide lenses, then this could well be the one that will hit the spot. The dynamic compositions that are possible are unique to this type of optic, and on top of that, we have an absolutely superb optical performance, far in excess of what the first lenses that I have mentioned were...

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