Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for manual zoom lens.
There are many types of camera lenses, but when it comes to versatility, it's hard to beat the manual zoom lens. This type of lens is ideal for photographers who want the flexibility to change their focal length depending on the subject they're shooting and the effect they want to achieve. Here are some of the best manual zoom lenses on the market today.
Sony - 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Power Zoom E-Mount Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Model: SELP18200SKU: 7961084Top comment"Fantastic Lens...Appreciated the ability to go manual or use the excruciatingly slow power zoom, which was great for videos but frustrating for trying to capture normal life. ...Perfect zoom lens...This has been a go to lens for my photography needs."
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This Sony SELP18200 OSS lens features built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and internal focusing for clear, smooth photos and video. The 18-200mm focal length (35mm equivalent 27-300mm) lets you compose shots at a wide range of distances.Top comment"Fantastic Lens...Appreciated the ability to go manual or use the excruciatingly slow power zoom, which was great for videos but frustrating for trying to capture normal life. ...Perfect zoom lens...This has been a go to lens for my photography needs."
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This Sony SELP18200 OSS lens features built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and internal focusing for clear, smooth photos and video. The 18-200mm focal length (35mm equivalent 27-300mm) lets you compose shots at a wide range of distances.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $1,199.99Sony - FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Full-frame constant-aperture standard zoom G Master lens - Black
Model: SEL2470GM2SKU: 6506900Top comment"Amazing overall lens!...My first lens and best overall lens! Zoom, Manual Focus and Oss with f2.8!...Best 24-70 zoom lens for e-mount system. And the law of diminishing returns is represented clearly here at this price point. "
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The full force of Sony’s latest lens technology brings stunning G Master resolution and exquisite bokeh together in the Full Frame F2.8 constant aperture Standard Zoom lens.Top comment"Amazing overall lens!...My first lens and best overall lens! Zoom, Manual Focus and Oss with f2.8!...Best 24-70 zoom lens for e-mount system. And the law of diminishing returns is represented clearly here at this price point. "
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The full force of Sony’s latest lens technology brings stunning G Master resolution and exquisite bokeh together in the Full Frame F2.8 constant aperture Standard Zoom lens.See all Mirrorless LensesYour price for this item is $2,299.99Sony - E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS All-in-One Zoom Lens for E-Mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL18135SKU: 6185339Top comment"My go to lens...I prefer the manual zoom over electronic for its speed....Very compact zoom lens, fast auto focus...I bought this 3 week ago because I needed to zoom lens and this did not disappoint. It is sharp, quiet and easy to carry. "
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Capture brilliant images with this Sony APS-C E-mount zoom lens. The compact, lightweight design makes your camera easy to carry and maneuver during shoots, while the optical SteadyShot image stabilization delivers sharp results for still shots and video capture. An AF/MF switch provides instant shifts from auto focus to manual focus. With 7.5x magnification zoom, this Sony APS-C E-mount zoom lens lets you capture the perfect shot even from a great distance.Top comment"My go to lens...I prefer the manual zoom over electronic for its speed....Very compact zoom lens, fast auto focus...I bought this 3 week ago because I needed to zoom lens and this did not disappoint. It is sharp, quiet and easy to carry. "
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Capture brilliant images with this Sony APS-C E-mount zoom lens. The compact, lightweight design makes your camera easy to carry and maneuver during shoots, while the optical SteadyShot image stabilization delivers sharp results for still shots and video capture. An AF/MF switch provides instant shifts from auto focus to manual focus. With 7.5x magnification zoom, this Sony APS-C E-mount zoom lens lets you capture the perfect shot even from a great distance.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $649.99Sony - FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS Power Zoom Lens for Full-Frame, APS-C and Super 35 E-Mount Cameras - Black
Model: SELP28135GSKU: 9250019Top comment"Great Cine lens for the Sony E-mount...This lens is also a parfocal lens so when you zoom in it will stay in focus on your subject. ...Great Lens for 4k Video and Stills...Pros: Great Zoom Range Sharp Lens Servo Zoom Large Focus Ring Parfocal Lens (Holds Focus through Zoom) Compact Light Covers Full Frame Manual Iris, Zoom, Focus Auto Focus Cons: Expensive $2,500 F4 (Not really a problem with A7s ii) 3.3ft close focus No macro E Mount Only"
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This Sony FE PZ SELP28135G 28-135mm f/4 G OSS power zoom lens features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and a SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) drive system, so you can capture clear images with your full-frame, APS-C or Super 35 E-mount camera.Top comment"Great Cine lens for the Sony E-mount...This lens is also a parfocal lens so when you zoom in it will stay in focus on your subject. ...Great Lens for 4k Video and Stills...Pros: Great Zoom Range Sharp Lens Servo Zoom Large Focus Ring Parfocal Lens (Holds Focus through Zoom) Compact Light Covers Full Frame Manual Iris, Zoom, Focus Auto Focus Cons: Expensive $2,500 F4 (Not really a problem with A7s ii) 3.3ft close focus No macro E Mount Only"
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This Sony FE PZ SELP28135G 28-135mm f/4 G OSS power zoom lens features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and a SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) drive system, so you can capture clear images with your full-frame, APS-C or Super 35 E-mount camera.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $2,499.99Tamron - 17-28mm f/2.8 DI III RXD Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount - Black
Model: AFA046S700SKU: 6392524Top comment"It’s bigger and heavier than my other lenses, but that was expected since it’s a full frame. Manual focus ring is smooth. Zooms in and out easily as well. ...Great Lens...A bit pricey but overall Great product ! Zooms out far enough to capture it all !!"
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Capture clear shots with this Tamron E-Mount lens. The Broad-Band Anti-Reflection coating minimizes internal reflections and flare for quality color fidelity in strong lighting conditions, while the f/2.8 maximum aperture provides brightness all-through the zoom range. This Tamron E-Mount lens features Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive technology for quiet and smooth focusing when taking videos and pictures.Top comment"It’s bigger and heavier than my other lenses, but that was expected since it’s a full frame. Manual focus ring is smooth. Zooms in and out easily as well. ...Great Lens...A bit pricey but overall Great product ! Zooms out far enough to capture it all !!"
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Capture clear shots with this Tamron E-Mount lens. The Broad-Band Anti-Reflection coating minimizes internal reflections and flare for quality color fidelity in strong lighting conditions, while the f/2.8 maximum aperture provides brightness all-through the zoom range. This Tamron E-Mount lens features Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive technology for quiet and smooth focusing when taking videos and pictures.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $799.99The previous price was $899.00Sony - FE 12-24mm f/4 G Ultra-wide-angle Zoom Lens for E-mount Cameras - black
Model: SEL1224GSKU: 5895508Top comment"Sony is the world leader in lens...Had this Len for bout 2 months all i can tell you is......it is wide catch detail like no other lens . check out my gallery on Instagram @trapboifuse...Excellent super wide zoom lens...This is a light weight super wide zoom lens which has good sharpness at the centre once stopped down.This is excellent as a general purpose wide zoom lens when you do occasional astro photography as well as landscape and travel shots. "
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FE 12-24mm f/4 G Ultra-wide-angle Zoom Lens:Capture the greatest spaces with this Sony FE 12-24mm ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, and leave nothing behind as you frame your shot. Ideal for landscapes or cityscapes, the lens is compatible with E-mount cameras and offers corner-to-corner G-lens resolution at any aperture setting. This Sony FE 12-24mm ultra-wide-angle zoom lens is incredibly lightweight without giving up any function.Top comment"Sony is the world leader in lens...Had this Len for bout 2 months all i can tell you is......it is wide catch detail like no other lens . check out my gallery on Instagram @trapboifuse...Excellent super wide zoom lens...This is a light weight super wide zoom lens which has good sharpness at the centre once stopped down.This is excellent as a general purpose wide zoom lens when you do occasional astro photography as well as landscape and travel shots. "
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FE 12-24mm f/4 G Ultra-wide-angle Zoom Lens:Capture the greatest spaces with this Sony FE 12-24mm ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, and leave nothing behind as you frame your shot. Ideal for landscapes or cityscapes, the lens is compatible with E-mount cameras and offers corner-to-corner G-lens resolution at any aperture setting. This Sony FE 12-24mm ultra-wide-angle zoom lens is incredibly lightweight without giving up any function.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $1,774.99Sony - E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL70350GSKU: 6375673Top comment"Good zoom lens...Works great, takes good pictures. It has a great zoom....A great lens that's a bit pricey....This is a great lens. It's very sharp to almost full zoom and lightweight considering how far out it reaches. "
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Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens Expand the capabilities of your APS-C camera with this Sony E70-350mm camera lens. The 70-350mm zoom range extends your subject coverage to include landscapes, wildlife and sporting events, while the built-in Optical SteadyShot technology lets you take blur-free images even at super telephoto lengths. This Sony E70-350mm camera lens has an AF/MF focus switch that easily switches between auto and manual focus.Top comment"Good zoom lens...Works great, takes good pictures. It has a great zoom....A great lens that's a bit pricey....This is a great lens. It's very sharp to almost full zoom and lightweight considering how far out it reaches. "
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Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens Expand the capabilities of your APS-C camera with this Sony E70-350mm camera lens. The 70-350mm zoom range extends your subject coverage to include landscapes, wildlife and sporting events, while the built-in Optical SteadyShot technology lets you take blur-free images even at super telephoto lengths. This Sony E70-350mm camera lens has an AF/MF focus switch that easily switches between auto and manual focus.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $999.99Panasonic - Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. Zoom Lens, H-FS45150K - black
Model: H-FS45150KSKU: 4411800Top comment"Nice zoom lens...A good zoom lens with nice range. good sharp and nice bokeh....Great zoom lens...Outstanding zoom lens for the money. Due to he crop factor, this really has great focal length."
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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. Zoom Lens: Capture subjects and scenes in sharp detail with this 45-150mm zoom lens, which works with most Panasonic Lumix G compact system cameras with a Micro Four Thirds mount. The Mega O.I.S. (optical image stabilizer) helps keep your shots steady to minimize blurring.Top comment"Nice zoom lens...A good zoom lens with nice range. good sharp and nice bokeh....Great zoom lens...Outstanding zoom lens for the money. Due to he crop factor, this really has great focal length."
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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. Zoom Lens: Capture subjects and scenes in sharp detail with this 45-150mm zoom lens, which works with most Panasonic Lumix G compact system cameras with a Micro Four Thirds mount. The Mega O.I.S. (optical image stabilizer) helps keep your shots steady to minimize blurring.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $149.99The previous price was $249.99Sony - 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Retractable Zoom Lens for Most NEX E-Mount Cameras - Black
Model: SELP1650SKU: 1687324Top comment"Only concern is that the motor for zoom control might wear out in time. But good thing you still can control the zoom manually....Great compact lens...A slide on the side of the lens can be used to zoom in either focus mode."
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This compact, lightweight Sony SELP1650 16-50mm zoom lens features a retractable mechanism that is ideal for on-the-go photography. The electrically driven POWER ZOOM mechanism extends the lens when the camera is powered on for immediate shooting.Top comment"Only concern is that the motor for zoom control might wear out in time. But good thing you still can control the zoom manually....Great compact lens...A slide on the side of the lens can be used to zoom in either focus mode."
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This compact, lightweight Sony SELP1650 16-50mm zoom lens features a retractable mechanism that is ideal for on-the-go photography. The electrically driven POWER ZOOM mechanism extends the lens when the camera is powered on for immediate shooting.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $299.99Sony - FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom G Master E mount Lens - White
Model: SEL70200GM2SKU: 6484729Top comment"This Sony lens totally met my expectations. It is very sharp across the zoom range and offers a fast and accurate auto focus. ...70-200 F2.8 Zoom, expensive but worth the price...Great lens! The only downside is that it is expensive but being that it is fairly light and small for a 70-200 F2.8 zoom it is worth the price."
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Sony Alpha full-frame constant-aperture telephoto zoom lens with excellent G MASTER resolution and bokeh with next-generation autofocus performance optimized for still and movieTop comment"This Sony lens totally met my expectations. It is very sharp across the zoom range and offers a fast and accurate auto focus. ...70-200 F2.8 Zoom, expensive but worth the price...Great lens! The only downside is that it is expensive but being that it is fairly light and small for a 70-200 F2.8 zoom it is worth the price."
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Sony Alpha full-frame constant-aperture telephoto zoom lens with excellent G MASTER resolution and bokeh with next-generation autofocus performance optimized for still and movieSee all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $2,799.99