Essential Camera Lenses
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A camera lens is one of the most important parts of a camera. It's what captures the image and determines how it looks when you see it on your computer screen or print it out. A good lens will make a photographer more productive, and a great lens can make a photographer's work look professional. Browse the top-ranked list of essential camera lenses below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Nikon - NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ - Black
Model: 20127SKU: 6622079See all Mirrorless LensesYour price for this item is $2,599.95
XF 23mm f/1.4 Standard Prime Lens for Fujifilm X-Mount System Cameras - Black
Model: 16746539SKU: 6489812Top comment"perfect lens for everything....extremely great lens, quick to focus and very sharp. Fuji did well with this lens....Great portrait lens!...Lens is sharp and produces amazing image quality and colors."
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With XF 23mm f/1.4 Standard Prime Lens for Fujifilm X-Mount System Cameras, Fujifilm has created an essential lens, ideally suited to discerning street, wedding, editorial, and documentary photographers. The updated construction can resolve sensors up to 40 megapixels, ensuring superb results – both now and in the future – plus the all-metal construction is primed for years of daily use, thanks to its robust, weather-resistant construction. Precise manual focusing and the F1.4 maximum aperture provide total control when needed, with razor-sharp autofocus, and an inner focusing mechanism driven by a powerful linear motor. Technology-laden, perhaps, but this essential wide angle lens still weighs a very portable 380g (0.84lb) and measures 77.8mm (3.06in). XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR is set to become your new daily companion.Top comment"perfect lens for everything....extremely great lens, quick to focus and very sharp. Fuji did well with this lens....Great portrait lens!...Lens is sharp and produces amazing image quality and colors."
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With XF 23mm f/1.4 Standard Prime Lens for Fujifilm X-Mount System Cameras, Fujifilm has created an essential lens, ideally suited to discerning street, wedding, editorial, and documentary photographers. The updated construction can resolve sensors up to 40 megapixels, ensuring superb results – both now and in the future – plus the all-metal construction is primed for years of daily use, thanks to its robust, weather-resistant construction. Precise manual focusing and the F1.4 maximum aperture provide total control when needed, with razor-sharp autofocus, and an inner focusing mechanism driven by a powerful linear motor. Technology-laden, perhaps, but this essential wide angle lens still weighs a very portable 380g (0.84lb) and measures 77.8mm (3.06in). XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR is set to become your new daily companion.See all Mirrorless LensesYour price for this item is $899.99
Sony - E PZ 10-20mm F4 G APS-C constant aperture power zoom lens G lens - Black
Model: SELP1020GSKU: 6509495Top comment"Camera lens...Works well for sony mirrorless cameras. Bought 3 lenses, forgot which one this was...Perfect Vlogging Lens...THIS LENS IS PERFECT FOR VLOGGING. It gives me the range I need when I am out at games, shopping, or just simply talking to the camera at arms length. "
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E PZ 10-20mm F4 G - Sony Alpha APS-C constant-aperture ultra-wide-angle power zoom lens with excellent G resolution and bokeh with versatile power zoom optimized for still and movieTop comment"Camera lens...Works well for sony mirrorless cameras. Bought 3 lenses, forgot which one this was...Perfect Vlogging Lens...THIS LENS IS PERFECT FOR VLOGGING. It gives me the range I need when I am out at games, shopping, or just simply talking to the camera at arms length. "
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E PZ 10-20mm F4 G - Sony Alpha APS-C constant-aperture ultra-wide-angle power zoom lens with excellent G resolution and bokeh with versatile power zoom optimized for still and movieSee all Mirrorless LensesYour price for this item is $749.99
Canon - RF85mm F1.2 L USM DS Mid-Telephoto Prime Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras - Black
Model: 3450C002SKU: 6388023Top comment"The RF85mm should be an essential piece of glass to your bag, especially if you do portrait and weddings. ...I’ve had this lens for over a year now and it’s one of my favorite lenses. "
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Bring beautiful detail to your images with this Canon RF 85mm medium telephoto zoom lens. A maximum f/1.2 aperture provides clear, sharp results in low lighting conditions, and the DS coating makes adding bokeh effects simple. The responsive control ring allows for effortless setting adjustments. This Canon RF 85mm medium telephoto zoom lens features a fluorine coating and resistance to dust and water, providing an excellent choice for outdoor shoots.Top comment"The RF85mm should be an essential piece of glass to your bag, especially if you do portrait and weddings. ...I’ve had this lens for over a year now and it’s one of my favorite lenses. "
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Bring beautiful detail to your images with this Canon RF 85mm medium telephoto zoom lens. A maximum f/1.2 aperture provides clear, sharp results in low lighting conditions, and the DS coating makes adding bokeh effects simple. The responsive control ring allows for effortless setting adjustments. This Canon RF 85mm medium telephoto zoom lens features a fluorine coating and resistance to dust and water, providing an excellent choice for outdoor shoots.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $3,099.99
Tamron - SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Zoom Lens for Canon DSLR cameras - Black
Model: AFA032C700SKU: 6031800Top comment"Very satisfied with this wide angle lenses! I am an amateur but this came very highly recommended and I still have to learn but it is a very nice lense....Great lens!...I've been using the Tamron 24-70mm lens, and it's truly impressive. This lens has become an essential part of my photography gear. "
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Expand your photography skills with this advanced Tamron 24-70mm zoom lens. Made to fit Canon cameras with an EF mount system, this lens provides mid-range zoom functionality and uses Tamron’s unique eBAND coating technique for optimal image quality. Built-in vibration compensation technology helps you get a great shot every time with this Tamron 24-70mm zoom lens.Top comment"Very satisfied with this wide angle lenses! I am an amateur but this came very highly recommended and I still have to learn but it is a very nice lense....Great lens!...I've been using the Tamron 24-70mm lens, and it's truly impressive. This lens has become an essential part of my photography gear. "
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Expand your photography skills with this advanced Tamron 24-70mm zoom lens. Made to fit Canon cameras with an EF mount system, this lens provides mid-range zoom functionality and uses Tamron’s unique eBAND coating technique for optimal image quality. Built-in vibration compensation technology helps you get a great shot every time with this Tamron 24-70mm zoom lens.See all DSLR Short-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $1,199.99
Sigma - 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Standard Zoom Lens for Canon - Black
Model: 210101SKU: 4730000Top comment"The lens lets me zoom in with a fixed aperture which is essential when filming videos for film and YouTube....Tremendous lenses...Matching this lense to the t6i sensor makes it phenominal. Saves $3k++ over a full frame canon & L lense with very similar output"
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Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 Art DC HSM Zoom Lens: This zoom lens fits select Canon DSLR cameras and features a hypersonic motor for fast autofocusing and low operating volume. The zoom lens style captures detailed photos in a variety of settings.Top comment"The lens lets me zoom in with a fixed aperture which is essential when filming videos for film and YouTube....Tremendous lenses...Matching this lense to the t6i sensor makes it phenominal. Saves $3k++ over a full frame canon & L lense with very similar output"
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Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 Art DC HSM Zoom Lens: This zoom lens fits select Canon DSLR cameras and features a hypersonic motor for fast autofocusing and low operating volume. The zoom lens style captures detailed photos in a variety of settings.See all DSLR Short-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $639.99Save $160The comparable value price is $799.99
Sigma - Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Wide-Angle Lens for Select Sony E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: 402965SKU: 6194918Top comment"Vlogging Essential!...Awesome lens...It is one of the most highly recommended lenses for the E Mount cameras and is part of the so called Trifecta of best lenses Sigma put out. "
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Customize your camera setup with this Sigma 16mm contemporary lens for Sony E mirrorless cameras. The wide-angle design features a 24mm equivalent focal length, capturing your subjects beautifully while enhancing the perspective of each shot. A multilayer coating prevents ghosting and flares, providing crisp image capture, while the dust- and splash-resistant design is ideal for outdoor use. With its ultra-fast aperture, this Sigma 16mm contemporary lens excels in low lighting conditions.Top comment"Vlogging Essential!...Awesome lens...It is one of the most highly recommended lenses for the E Mount cameras and is part of the so called Trifecta of best lenses Sigma put out. "
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Customize your camera setup with this Sigma 16mm contemporary lens for Sony E mirrorless cameras. The wide-angle design features a 24mm equivalent focal length, capturing your subjects beautifully while enhancing the perspective of each shot. A multilayer coating prevents ghosting and flares, providing crisp image capture, while the dust- and splash-resistant design is ideal for outdoor use. With its ultra-fast aperture, this Sigma 16mm contemporary lens excels in low lighting conditions.See all Mirrorless LensesYour price for this item is $439.99Save $50The comparable value price is $489.99
Canon - EF-M22mm F2 STM Standard Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Model: 5985B002SKU: 6499937Top comment"Love this lens!...Great all around lense! Love the quality and captures some amazing pictures!...Essential Lens For Canon M50...Perfect lens for walking around it’s compact and photos are extremely crisp, over all an amazing lens for street photography and product shots. "
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Capture high-quality shots with your Canon EOS M DSLR camera using this Canon 5985B002 EF-M lens that features an f/2 aperture for stunning image capture, even in low-light conditions. The stepping motor offers smooth and quiet continuous autofocus.Top comment"Love this lens!...Great all around lense! Love the quality and captures some amazing pictures!...Essential Lens For Canon M50...Perfect lens for walking around it’s compact and photos are extremely crisp, over all an amazing lens for street photography and product shots. "
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Capture high-quality shots with your Canon EOS M DSLR camera using this Canon 5985B002 EF-M lens that features an f/2 aperture for stunning image capture, even in low-light conditions. The stepping motor offers smooth and quiet continuous autofocus.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $249.99
XF 35mm f/2 R WR Standard Lens for Fujifilm X-Mount System Cameras - Black
Model: 16481878SKU: 4900933Top comment"I love this lens. Fujifilm never fails to make good quality lens...Amazing lens. Great for everyday use. It’s an essential for me....Amazing everyday lens...Lenses"
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Add a powerful prime lens to your mirrorless X-series camera with this Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens. A wide aperture allows you to take flawless shots even in lower light conditions, and the fast autofocus motor means you'll never miss a shot. The Nano-GI coating on this Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens reduces ghosting and flare.Top comment"I love this lens. Fujifilm never fails to make good quality lens...Amazing lens. Great for everyday use. It’s an essential for me....Amazing everyday lens...Lenses"
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Add a powerful prime lens to your mirrorless X-series camera with this Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens. A wide aperture allows you to take flawless shots even in lower light conditions, and the fast autofocus motor means you'll never miss a shot. The Nano-GI coating on this Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens reduces ghosting and flare.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $399.99
Sony - E 11mm F1.8 APS-C ultra-wide-angle prime lens - Black
Model: SEL11F18SKU: 6509496Top comment"Great lense wrong size...I got this lenses not realizing that it was an APC lens. But it worked great on my A7vi with the crop in 4k 60. ...11mm Sony wide angle lens...Best wide angle lenses for Apsc cameras I’ve had it for 1 month and I love it"
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This incredibly compact and lightweight ultra-wide-angle 11mm APS-C prime offers dynamic perspectives, corner-to-corner sharpness, naturally rendered bokeh and large F1.8 aperture. Fast, precise, quiet AF, optical design for refined movies shooting and rugged reliability make it ideal for still and video content creators alike.Top comment"Great lense wrong size...I got this lenses not realizing that it was an APC lens. But it worked great on my A7vi with the crop in 4k 60. ...11mm Sony wide angle lens...Best wide angle lenses for Apsc cameras I’ve had it for 1 month and I love it"
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This incredibly compact and lightweight ultra-wide-angle 11mm APS-C prime offers dynamic perspectives, corner-to-corner sharpness, naturally rendered bokeh and large F1.8 aperture. Fast, precise, quiet AF, optical design for refined movies shooting and rugged reliability make it ideal for still and video content creators alike.See all Mirrorless LensesYour price for this item is $549.99
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