plastic camera lenses
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Plastic lenses are made from high-quality materials and are designed to fit most DSLR cameras. They're also weather-resistant, so they can be used in all seasons. Browse the top-ranked list of plastic camera lenses below along with associated reviews and opinions.
RF 100-400mm f/5.6-I IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon RF Mount Cameras - Black
Model: 5050C002SKU: 6480917Top comment"Holding the camera with the lens is much more balanced and natural than with heavier lenses - this lens just feels perfectly balanced with the camera body. ...Nice lens for the price, All plastic but feels decent in the hand. ...Nice lens for the price...Fantastic Lens!"
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Perfect for wildlife, sports, travel and more, the RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is a compact, lightweight telephoto lens for EOS R Series cameras, offering a versatile zoom range that brings subjects closer with ease. The RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is similar in size to the EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 IS II USM lens, and not only reaches to 400mm, but also has fast Nano USM focusing and up to 6 stops of Coordinated IS when used in combination with an EOS R series camera featuring In-body Image Stabilization, like the EOS R5 and EOS R6, or 5.5 stops with an EOS R/RP camera. Using a single Ultra Low Dispersion lens element towards the front of the lens group corrects chromatic aberration throughout the entire zoom range, making your images look crisp and colorful with minimal color blur. The RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens can also accept both the RF1.4x and RF2x tele extenders giving you the effective maximum focal length of 560mm and 800mm respectively. With a control ring that allows for quick setting changes, including shutter speed and aperture, the RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens puts quality, convenience and control in your hands.Top comment"Holding the camera with the lens is much more balanced and natural than with heavier lenses - this lens just feels perfectly balanced with the camera body. ...Nice lens for the price, All plastic but feels decent in the hand. ...Nice lens for the price...Fantastic Lens!"
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Perfect for wildlife, sports, travel and more, the RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is a compact, lightweight telephoto lens for EOS R Series cameras, offering a versatile zoom range that brings subjects closer with ease. The RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is similar in size to the EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 IS II USM lens, and not only reaches to 400mm, but also has fast Nano USM focusing and up to 6 stops of Coordinated IS when used in combination with an EOS R series camera featuring In-body Image Stabilization, like the EOS R5 and EOS R6, or 5.5 stops with an EOS R/RP camera. Using a single Ultra Low Dispersion lens element towards the front of the lens group corrects chromatic aberration throughout the entire zoom range, making your images look crisp and colorful with minimal color blur. The RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens can also accept both the RF1.4x and RF2x tele extenders giving you the effective maximum focal length of 560mm and 800mm respectively. With a control ring that allows for quick setting changes, including shutter speed and aperture, the RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens puts quality, convenience and control in your hands.See all Mirrorless Lenses
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Standard Prime Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20102SKU: 6481069Top comment"Good lens value....Nice lens, very good value. The lens itself is mostly plastic....Great lens....The build quality isn’t on par with S lenses but it still is nice. Very quiet and quick focusing, almost instant on my Z5. "
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A compact, lightweight prime with a versatile 40mm view and fast f/2 maximum aperture. Wide enough for street work, landscapes and interiors. Tight enough for authentic portraits and candid shots. Excellent subject/background separation with a natural, soft bokeh. Fast, near-silent autofocus with close focusing capabilities. Your camera's ideal companion for all your creative journeys.Top comment"Good lens value....Nice lens, very good value. The lens itself is mostly plastic....Great lens....The build quality isn’t on par with S lenses but it still is nice. Very quiet and quick focusing, almost instant on my Z5. "
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A compact, lightweight prime with a versatile 40mm view and fast f/2 maximum aperture. Wide enough for street work, landscapes and interiors. Tight enough for authentic portraits and candid shots. Excellent subject/background separation with a natural, soft bokeh. Fast, near-silent autofocus with close focusing capabilities. Your camera's ideal companion for all your creative journeys.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Olympus - M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 R Telephoto Zoom Lens for Most Micro Four Thirds Cameras - Silver
Model: V315030SU000SKU: 5423311Top comment"Good quality plastic lens...Great lens...Lens works wonders but the plastic body does not have a premium feel. "
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Capture stunning images with this Olympus M.Zuiko digital ED lens that features a 40-150mm focal length and an f/4.0-5.6 maximum aperture for crisp photos that are full of detail. The lens is compatible with most cameras with a Micro Four Thirds mount.Top comment"Good quality plastic lens...Great lens...Lens works wonders but the plastic body does not have a premium feel. "
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Capture stunning images with this Olympus M.Zuiko digital ED lens that features a 40-150mm focal length and an f/4.0-5.6 maximum aperture for crisp photos that are full of detail. The lens is compatible with most cameras with a Micro Four Thirds mount.See all Mirrorless Lenses
Tamron - 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 for Sony E-Mount
Model: AFF053S700SKU: 6424126Top comment"Great Lens for APS-C Cameras!!!...Clear, crisp, and handy!!! Nice Lens especially for my Sony a6500. Opens it up to the equivalent of a 50mm on a full frame camera. ...Great for beginners - fixed lens - slow autofocus...This lens is great for entry level photographer. I paired this lens with an a6000 and when matched with some good lighting it works wonders. "
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The Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is lightweight and compact. It is the ideal lens for any shooting situation. This slightly wide natural perspective is great for general photography and is a great first lens to have in your bag. The fast 2.8 aperture allows picture taking in low light and the use of low dispersion glass and glass molded aspherical lens elements provide outstanding optical performance. One of the key features is the ability to take pictures as close as 5.9 inches from your subject. This close-up feature will allow you to take pictures of small objects and fill the frame.Top comment"Great Lens for APS-C Cameras!!!...Clear, crisp, and handy!!! Nice Lens especially for my Sony a6500. Opens it up to the equivalent of a 50mm on a full frame camera. ...Great for beginners - fixed lens - slow autofocus...This lens is great for entry level photographer. I paired this lens with an a6000 and when matched with some good lighting it works wonders. "
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The Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is lightweight and compact. It is the ideal lens for any shooting situation. This slightly wide natural perspective is great for general photography and is a great first lens to have in your bag. The fast 2.8 aperture allows picture taking in low light and the use of low dispersion glass and glass molded aspherical lens elements provide outstanding optical performance. One of the key features is the ability to take pictures as close as 5.9 inches from your subject. This close-up feature will allow you to take pictures of small objects and fill the frame.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
XC35mmF2 Prime Lens for Fujifilm X-Mount System Cameras - Black
Model: 16647434SKU: 6400266Top comment"It's plastic - but great peformer at a great price...I do miss the aperture ring, but to save $200 it's worth it. Plus this lens is very light and fits into a coat pocket nicely. ...Nice lens for the price...I checked out the product specs for this 35mm lens and thought it would be good to have with the camera. "
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Take crisp still images with this Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 camera lens. The precise arrangement of the nine lens elements lets you capture stunning high-resolution pictures that look crisp and sharp from edge to edge. This Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 camera lens has an advanced autofocus system that operates silently and achieves optimal focus quickly.Top comment"It's plastic - but great peformer at a great price...I do miss the aperture ring, but to save $200 it's worth it. Plus this lens is very light and fits into a coat pocket nicely. ...Nice lens for the price...I checked out the product specs for this 35mm lens and thought it would be good to have with the camera. "
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Take crisp still images with this Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 camera lens. The precise arrangement of the nine lens elements lets you capture stunning high-resolution pictures that look crisp and sharp from edge to edge. This Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 camera lens has an advanced autofocus system that operates silently and achieves optimal focus quickly.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Sony - FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL50M28SKU: 5613814Top comment"Some will complain about the "cheap feeling" plastic body for for someone trying to keep the weight of their backpack down, the lighter weight of plastic is a plus....Two Great Lenses in One!...But this lens has the added benefit of being a macro as well. "
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FE 50 mm F2.8 Macro Lens:Equip your compatible Sony Alpha camera with this Sony 50mm f/2.8 macro lens. It lets you zoom into your subject so that you can enjoy outstanding detail in your photography, and it can also double up as a standard portrait lens. The wide f/2.8 aperture ensures this Sony 50mm f/2.8 macro lens is fast.Top comment"Some will complain about the "cheap feeling" plastic body for for someone trying to keep the weight of their backpack down, the lighter weight of plastic is a plus....Two Great Lenses in One!...But this lens has the added benefit of being a macro as well. "
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FE 50 mm F2.8 Macro Lens:Equip your compatible Sony Alpha camera with this Sony 50mm f/2.8 macro lens. It lets you zoom into your subject so that you can enjoy outstanding detail in your photography, and it can also double up as a standard portrait lens. The wide f/2.8 aperture ensures this Sony 50mm f/2.8 macro lens is fast.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Series Mirrorless Cameras - Black
Model: 20085SKU: 6385418Top comment"A good starter zoom lens...I have a Nikon Zfc and picked up this lens so I had more zoom than the kit lens that came with the camera. ...Very surprising zoom lens for the Z50!!...An great lens that is amazing for the price. It's made from high quality plastic, but the glass is great and produces excellent image quality for the price, weight, and size. "
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Expand your photographic options with this NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens. The telephoto capability lets you get closer to the action and capture sports, concerts and wildlife shots and takes closeup portraits without distortions against a soft background. This NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens integrates Vibration Reduction image stabilization system to deliver non-shaky videos and sharp, clear photos.Top comment"A good starter zoom lens...I have a Nikon Zfc and picked up this lens so I had more zoom than the kit lens that came with the camera. ...Very surprising zoom lens for the Z50!!...An great lens that is amazing for the price. It's made from high quality plastic, but the glass is great and produces excellent image quality for the price, weight, and size. "
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Expand your photographic options with this NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens. The telephoto capability lets you get closer to the action and capture sports, concerts and wildlife shots and takes closeup portraits without distortions against a soft background. This NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens integrates Vibration Reduction image stabilization system to deliver non-shaky videos and sharp, clear photos.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom Lenses
Canon - EF-M18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS M Series Cameras - Black
Model: 1375C002SKU: 5623279Top comment"Fast zoom lens...Very good lens for this M6 camera. Of course, even though it is small and Light compared to EFS lenses, it is very big compared to the body of the M6....This lens was a great addition to my Canon EOS M50 camera. "
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Canon EF-M18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Telephoto Zoom Lens: Cover wide-angle to telephoto lengths with this Canon 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS lens. It's designed for crop sensor Canon DSLRs, delivering an effective focal length of 28.8-240mm so that you can get closer to your subjects when needed. Silent autofocus and powerful image stabilization ensure you get the best shots from this Canon 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS lens.Top comment"Fast zoom lens...Very good lens for this M6 camera. Of course, even though it is small and Light compared to EFS lenses, it is very big compared to the body of the M6....This lens was a great addition to my Canon EOS M50 camera. "
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Canon EF-M18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Telephoto Zoom Lens: Cover wide-angle to telephoto lengths with this Canon 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS lens. It's designed for crop sensor Canon DSLRs, delivering an effective focal length of 28.8-240mm so that you can get closer to your subjects when needed. Silent autofocus and powerful image stabilization ensure you get the best shots from this Canon 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS lens.See all Mirrorless Lenses
Nikon - AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Telephoto Lens for DX SLR Cameras - Black
Model: 2190SKU: 1434407Top comment"I have an old Minolta Maxxum 650si that is my favorite camera but all these lenses are actually better than my old Minolta lenses, even if the camera body is not. ...Great lens...This lens is amazing. My daughter is learning so much about her camera using this and it does everything it says it does. "
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This camera lens features a 5.8x zoom ratio with Nikon Vibration Reduction for sharp images and videos. The Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers optimal color consistency and reduced flare. Learn about different types of lenses ›Top comment"I have an old Minolta Maxxum 650si that is my favorite camera but all these lenses are actually better than my old Minolta lenses, even if the camera body is not. ...Great lens...This lens is amazing. My daughter is learning so much about her camera using this and it does everything it says it does. "
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This camera lens features a 5.8x zoom ratio with Nikon Vibration Reduction for sharp images and videos. The Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers optimal color consistency and reduced flare. Learn about different types of lenses ›See all DSLR Prime Lenses
Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens - Black
Model: 2182SKU: 1434392Top comment"Sharpest lens made!!...I bought this to complete the "Trilogy" of lens and am I glad I did... You will not go wrong with this lens, especially for landscape, but it is also great for a walk around lens also....What I don't like about it is the plastic feel compared to the more solid 12-24. On the other hand it makes the lens lighter. "
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This camera lens features a 5.8x zoom for enhanced clarity and sharpness. The Nikon Silent Wave Motor enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.Top comment"Sharpest lens made!!...I bought this to complete the "Trilogy" of lens and am I glad I did... You will not go wrong with this lens, especially for landscape, but it is also great for a walk around lens also....What I don't like about it is the plastic feel compared to the more solid 12-24. On the other hand it makes the lens lighter. "
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This camera lens features a 5.8x zoom for enhanced clarity and sharpness. The Nikon Silent Wave Motor enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.See all DSLR Short-Range Zoom Lenses
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