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A zoom lens is a must-have for any photographer, whether you're shooting sports, wildlife, or portraits. The ability to adjust your focal length quickly and easily can be the difference between a good shot and a great shot. Browse the top-ranked list of best standard zoom lens below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Fujifilm - XF 18mmF1.4R Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Model: 16673794SKU: 6464481Top comment"Great lens. Took a couple lens traveling and it was the only one I was using. ...Even when shooting wide open the lens is incredibly sharp....Great value for the quality of this lens...Sharp lens !"
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Get up close and wide open with Fujifilm’s versatile new prime lens – the high-quality, portable, and weather-resistant Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4R Standard Zoom Lens. With a focal length equivalent to 27mm, it’s the perfect choice for sprawling landscapes, the sights and sounds of the street, and everything else in between. Be ready for any creative outburst with lightning-fast autofocus, a wide F1.4 aperture, and weather resistance to allow for continued operation in dusty, moist, and freezing conditions. XF18mmF1.4 R LM WR is ready to be a constant companion, wherever your adventures take you, capable of extracting every last bit of detail from any X Series mirrorless camera.Top comment"Great lens. Took a couple lens traveling and it was the only one I was using. ...Even when shooting wide open the lens is incredibly sharp....Great value for the quality of this lens...Sharp lens !"
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Get up close and wide open with Fujifilm’s versatile new prime lens – the high-quality, portable, and weather-resistant Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4R Standard Zoom Lens. With a focal length equivalent to 27mm, it’s the perfect choice for sprawling landscapes, the sights and sounds of the street, and everything else in between. Be ready for any creative outburst with lightning-fast autofocus, a wide F1.4 aperture, and weather resistance to allow for continued operation in dusty, moist, and freezing conditions. XF18mmF1.4 R LM WR is ready to be a constant companion, wherever your adventures take you, capable of extracting every last bit of detail from any X Series mirrorless camera.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Tamron - 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount
Model: AFB070S700SKU: 6458609Top comment"THE ONLY ZOOM LENS YOU NEED...This lens is so versatile, it stays on my camera most of the time! ...A really well-built all around lens...In my opinion, it is the best zoom lens for the sony e mount (apsc) body."
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The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model AFB070S700) is a large aperture everyday zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Fast, sharp, quiet, and small—this new APS-C zoom lens is extraordinarily versatile and perfect for everyday photography. The lens was created to achieve a broad zoom range and excellent image quality. With a focal length range of 17-70mm (a full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm), it’s the world's first 17-70mm F2.8 standard zoom lens with a 4.1x zoom ratio for APS-C cameras. The 17-70mm F2.8 includes Tamron's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation). When shooting video, by utilizing AI technology, image stabilization performance improves compared to conventional models. Designed specifically for use with APS-C mirrorless cameras, the lens is light weight and compact, even with VC. Its small size and versatility make it a great choice for outdoor, travel and vacation photography, where compact camera bags are preferred, and of course for daily use. Additionally, photographers / users can take advantage of a close working distance. It features an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide-angle end and 0.39m (15.4 in) at the telephoto end. The lens is equipped with Tamron’s RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) AF drive system, a high-speed, precision stepping motor unit. It also incorporates a wide variety of other features, including Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for added durability. In your everyday life and on your trips to distant places, this lens captures all the excitement and discoveries with the finest possible detail.Top comment"THE ONLY ZOOM LENS YOU NEED...This lens is so versatile, it stays on my camera most of the time! ...A really well-built all around lens...In my opinion, it is the best zoom lens for the sony e mount (apsc) body."
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The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model AFB070S700) is a large aperture everyday zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Fast, sharp, quiet, and small—this new APS-C zoom lens is extraordinarily versatile and perfect for everyday photography. The lens was created to achieve a broad zoom range and excellent image quality. With a focal length range of 17-70mm (a full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm), it’s the world's first 17-70mm F2.8 standard zoom lens with a 4.1x zoom ratio for APS-C cameras. The 17-70mm F2.8 includes Tamron's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation). When shooting video, by utilizing AI technology, image stabilization performance improves compared to conventional models. Designed specifically for use with APS-C mirrorless cameras, the lens is light weight and compact, even with VC. Its small size and versatility make it a great choice for outdoor, travel and vacation photography, where compact camera bags are preferred, and of course for daily use. Additionally, photographers / users can take advantage of a close working distance. It features an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide-angle end and 0.39m (15.4 in) at the telephoto end. The lens is equipped with Tamron’s RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) AF drive system, a high-speed, precision stepping motor unit. It also incorporates a wide variety of other features, including Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for added durability. In your everyday life and on your trips to distant places, this lens captures all the excitement and discoveries with the finest possible detail.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom Lenses
Fujifilm - XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Model: 16443072SKU: 3722019Top comment"It's the almost the size of a full frame zoom. If the size doesn't bother you, then it's perfect...Great lens for Fuji cameras...I really enjoy using myfuififilm XM 16-55 r lm war standard zoom lens for fujifilm x mount cameras. It is really sharp for the landscape images that I shoot with it."
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This Fujifilm XF16-55MM telephoto zoom lens offers Nano-GI along with HT-EBC coatings across the surface of the lens to prevent ghosting and flaring from diagonal light. The Linear Motor offers fast, quiet autofocus.Top comment"It's the almost the size of a full frame zoom. If the size doesn't bother you, then it's perfect...Great lens for Fuji cameras...I really enjoy using myfuififilm XM 16-55 r lm war standard zoom lens for fujifilm x mount cameras. It is really sharp for the landscape images that I shoot with it."
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This Fujifilm XF16-55MM telephoto zoom lens offers Nano-GI along with HT-EBC coatings across the surface of the lens to prevent ghosting and flaring from diagonal light. The Linear Motor offers fast, quiet autofocus.See all Mirrorless Lenses
Canon - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM Standard Zoom Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras - Black
Model: 4111C002SKU: 6402249Top comment"It feels light and compact for a full frame zoom lens....Camera zoom lens...Get this zoom lens for the cannon camera , so so good."
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Capture clear shots consistently with this Canon RF standard zoom lens. Optical image correction provides up to five stops of shake correction for clean shots, and the Center Macro Focus helps capture photos as close as an inch away. This Canon RF standard zoom lens features an optical control ring that lets you quickly change the settings.Top comment"It feels light and compact for a full frame zoom lens....Camera zoom lens...Get this zoom lens for the cannon camera , so so good."
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Capture clear shots consistently with this Canon RF standard zoom lens. Optical image correction provides up to five stops of shake correction for clean shots, and the Center Macro Focus helps capture photos as close as an inch away. This Canon RF standard zoom lens features an optical control ring that lets you quickly change the settings.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom Lenses
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Standard Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20072SKU: 6292232Top comment"Lens is good but not worth the price....Better use a FTZ if you have a AF-S zoom lens lying around. I have a 18-105 AF-S lens old lens and I did not find much difference in photo quality unless you zoom and try to locate aberration which most average photographers don't do. ...Great everyday or travel lens...Solid construction and good feel. Smooth zoom action, very quiet auto focus. Paired with a Z5! "
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Capture everything from wide-angle views to close-ups with this 24-70mm Nikon NIKKOR Z zoom lens. A constant f/4 max aperture allows consistent exposure at any zoom setting, while the new optical formula provides faithful color reproduction with virtually no flare or chromatic aberration. This lightweight Nikon NIKKOR Z zoom lens is durable for everyday use.Top comment"Lens is good but not worth the price....Better use a FTZ if you have a AF-S zoom lens lying around. I have a 18-105 AF-S lens old lens and I did not find much difference in photo quality unless you zoom and try to locate aberration which most average photographers don't do. ...Great everyday or travel lens...Solid construction and good feel. Smooth zoom action, very quiet auto focus. Paired with a Z5! "
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Capture everything from wide-angle views to close-ups with this 24-70mm Nikon NIKKOR Z zoom lens. A constant f/4 max aperture allows consistent exposure at any zoom setting, while the new optical formula provides faithful color reproduction with virtually no flare or chromatic aberration. This lightweight Nikon NIKKOR Z zoom lens is durable for everyday use.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom Lenses
Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Standard Zoom Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras - Black
Model: 20105SKU: 6486705Top comment"Amazing standard zoom. I have always felt a 24-70 to be a bit short for my style. ...Great lens. Zoom range cover most of amatorial use"
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Go from 24mm wide angle views to 120mm telephoto close-ups and everything in between with spectacular image quality. The NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S brings a versatile all-purpose zoom range together with premium S-Line optics, a constant f/4 aperture, close focusing, robust weather-sealing and superior resolution—all in a compact, travel-friendly package.Top comment"Amazing standard zoom. I have always felt a 24-70 to be a bit short for my style. ...Great lens. Zoom range cover most of amatorial use"
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Go from 24mm wide angle views to 120mm telephoto close-ups and everything in between with spectacular image quality. The NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S brings a versatile all-purpose zoom range together with premium S-Line optics, a constant f/4 aperture, close focusing, robust weather-sealing and superior resolution—all in a compact, travel-friendly package.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Tamron - 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount
Model: AFA063S700SKU: 6496074Top comment"The Tamron 28-75mm XD G2 Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount is a compact and versatile option for Sony Alpha cameras. ...Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard zoom l...I just bought this great lens Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard zoom lens for my new Sony a7iii camera. "
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The Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063) provides outstanding resolution and superb overall performance in a lightweight and compact zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. High definition and spectacular image quality are the key areas of advancements. The Model A063 features a redesigned optical system but maintains a size similar to its predecessor. The lens provides exceptionally strong optical performance, edge-to-edge across the frame, throughout the entire zoom range, along with the soft, beautiful bokeh effects that are distinctive to fast aperture lenses. The lens features Tamron’s VXD autofocus motor to enable high speed, high precision auto-focusing. Closeup shooting capabilities have also been improved and achieve an MOD of 7.1” at 28mm and a maximum image magnification ratio of 1:2.7. It is equipped with new, groundbreaking features that enable users to easily perform customization and firmware updates themselves. For example, users can reverse the direction of the focus ring for manual focus operation. Additionally, Tamron has adopted a new design with improved ergonomics and revised the exterior coating of the lens body to improve scratch resistance. The filter size is 67mm, which is standard among Tamron's fast aperture zoom lens series and enables the sharing of lens caps, filters, and other accessories. In addition to features such as Moisture-Resistant Construction and a protective Fluorine Coating, the lens supports various features built into Sony E-Mount cameras, including Fast Hybrid AF, Eye AF and in-camera lens corrections (shading, chromatic aberration, distortion).Top comment"The Tamron 28-75mm XD G2 Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount is a compact and versatile option for Sony Alpha cameras. ...Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard zoom l...I just bought this great lens Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard zoom lens for my new Sony a7iii camera. "
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The Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063) provides outstanding resolution and superb overall performance in a lightweight and compact zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. High definition and spectacular image quality are the key areas of advancements. The Model A063 features a redesigned optical system but maintains a size similar to its predecessor. The lens provides exceptionally strong optical performance, edge-to-edge across the frame, throughout the entire zoom range, along with the soft, beautiful bokeh effects that are distinctive to fast aperture lenses. The lens features Tamron’s VXD autofocus motor to enable high speed, high precision auto-focusing. Closeup shooting capabilities have also been improved and achieve an MOD of 7.1” at 28mm and a maximum image magnification ratio of 1:2.7. It is equipped with new, groundbreaking features that enable users to easily perform customization and firmware updates themselves. For example, users can reverse the direction of the focus ring for manual focus operation. Additionally, Tamron has adopted a new design with improved ergonomics and revised the exterior coating of the lens body to improve scratch resistance. The filter size is 67mm, which is standard among Tamron's fast aperture zoom lens series and enables the sharing of lens caps, filters, and other accessories. In addition to features such as Moisture-Resistant Construction and a protective Fluorine Coating, the lens supports various features built into Sony E-Mount cameras, including Fast Hybrid AF, Eye AF and in-camera lens corrections (shading, chromatic aberration, distortion).See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom Lenses
Sony - E 16-55mm F2.8 G Standard Zoom Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL1655GSKU: 6375675Top comment"Sony Camera Lens...Exceptionally ggod Zoom Lens. I am very happy with it. It provides clarity and sharp color to my Photos....This lens is by far the best Standard Zoom for the Sony APS-C line of cameras, specially the a6600 which has in-body stabilization. "
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Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G Standard Zoom Lens Capture a wide range of subjects for stunning portraits and everyday shots with this Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G lens. The Nano AR coating is flare and ghost-resistant for high-resolution crisp contrast, while the nine-blade circular aperture adds a more natural bokeh effect to your photos. This Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G lens features a compact and lightweight design for easy carrying.Top comment"Sony Camera Lens...Exceptionally ggod Zoom Lens. I am very happy with it. It provides clarity and sharp color to my Photos....This lens is by far the best Standard Zoom for the Sony APS-C line of cameras, specially the a6600 which has in-body stabilization. "
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Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G Standard Zoom Lens Capture a wide range of subjects for stunning portraits and everyday shots with this Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G lens. The Nano AR coating is flare and ghost-resistant for high-resolution crisp contrast, while the nine-blade circular aperture adds a more natural bokeh effect to your photos. This Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G lens features a compact and lightweight design for easy carrying.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom Lenses
Canon - RF24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras - Black
Model: 3680C002SKU: 6382160Top comment"This is the essential and fantastic standard zoom lens. Super sharp, fast and great rendering. ...Canon - RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Standard Zoom Lens...Amazing lens. Super fast, super quiet, and tack sharp."
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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Standard Zoom Lens: Focus in and frame every detail with this Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 USM lens. Compatible with Canon EOS R mirrorless camera bodies, this lens delivers a fast, seamless fit for shooting on the fly. Near-silent auto-focus is ideal for video shooting, while the five-stop image stabilization technology on this Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 USM lens ensures a clear shot in any lighting condition.Top comment"This is the essential and fantastic standard zoom lens. Super sharp, fast and great rendering. ...Canon - RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Standard Zoom Lens...Amazing lens. Super fast, super quiet, and tack sharp."
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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Standard Zoom Lens: Focus in and frame every detail with this Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 USM lens. Compatible with Canon EOS R mirrorless camera bodies, this lens delivers a fast, seamless fit for shooting on the fly. Near-silent auto-focus is ideal for video shooting, while the five-stop image stabilization technology on this Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 USM lens ensures a clear shot in any lighting condition.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom Lenses
Nikon - AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Model: 2192SKU: 9542275Top comment"Very nice zoom lens...Great zoom lens for travel. I bought this lens to take on vacations because it covered such a wide range of focal lengths that it eliminated the need to carry multiple lenses with me....Great Lens...I believe that this is a great zoom lens for all around use as well."
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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II Standard Zoom Lens: This powerful and versatile Nikon standard zoom lens is a great one-lens solution for DX-format DSLRs. Its wide angle to telephoto focal range gives photographers a flexible tool to get the shot without having to switch lenses.Top comment"Very nice zoom lens...Great zoom lens for travel. I bought this lens to take on vacations because it covered such a wide range of focal lengths that it eliminated the need to carry multiple lenses with me....Great Lens...I believe that this is a great zoom lens for all around use as well."
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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II Standard Zoom Lens: This powerful and versatile Nikon standard zoom lens is a great one-lens solution for DX-format DSLRs. Its wide angle to telephoto focal range gives photographers a flexible tool to get the shot without having to switch lenses.See all DSLR Long-Range Zoom Lenses
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