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Prime Lens

A prime lens, also known as a fixed focal length lens, is a single lens that cannot be zoomed. It is usually the first lens you buy if you are serious about photography. Here are some of the best prime lenses on the market today.

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  1. Canon - EF50mm F1.8 STM Standard Prime Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Black

    SKU: J7C86SLPV4

    Best lens...Best lens for cheap. Love it. Depth of field. Great....Great Product...Canon make the best product. I love this lense. It takes great pictures.

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    A black standard prime lens offering smooth background blur, fast f/1.8 aperture, and quiet STM autofocus.
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    Your price for this item is $169.00
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    The previous price was $169.99

  2. Sony - FE 50mm f/1.8 Standard Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

    SKU: J7XSRH4W43

    Great lens for close ups...Best go to lens. We use the lens often for films and all footage. Love sony!...Best for portraits shots and reaching that depth of field. Love this nifty fifty!!

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    A lightweight black prime lens offering sharp images, fast f/1.8 aperture, and E-mount compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $249.99

  3. Sony - 35mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for Most NEX E-Mount Cameras - Black

    SKU: J7XSRHT477

    It works great with my Sony a6500. The photos are so crisp and clear....I love the bokeh in the background as well...produces such a soft beautiful look....Best purchase ever....Great Lens...This is a...

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    A fast black prime lens with f/1.8 aperture and Optical SteadyShot for sharp, low-light photos.
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    Your price for this item is $599.99

  4. Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

    SKU: J7XSRH4WZF

    Best portraits...Love the lens so far. Light, compact, fast to focus and great results.

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    A black telephoto prime lens delivering sharp portraits, smooth bokeh, and quiet, precise autofocus for E-mount cameras.
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    Your price for this item is $699.99

  5. Canon - EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens - Black

    SKU: J7C86P42GJ

    Best lens...Great for portraits...Love working with it! Universal, comfortable and not heavy! Great for all reason, highly recommend!

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    A black telephoto prime lens with f/1.2 aperture and in-lens image stabilization for low-light photography.
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    Your price for this item is $1,349.00
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    The previous price was $1,399.00

  6. Sony - FE 20mm f/1.8 G Ultra Wide Angle Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

    SKU: J7XSRH4QZT

    Sharp images and its also great for astrophotography! I love this lens and glad that I bought it....I’ve used the lens for low light and some astrophotography, property/land photography and love it!

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    An ultra-wide black prime lens delivering sharp images, fast f/1.8 aperture, and smooth autofocus for E-mount cameras.
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    Your price for this item is $999.99

  7. Sony - 35mm f/1.8 FE Wide-Angle Lens for Select E-Mount Cameras - Black

    SKU: J7XSRH4QZP

    Great lens! So sharp and worth the money! I love how sharp it is and the bokeh is beautiful!...One of the best lens on the market! Sony or otherwise!...Best mid Tier Prime lens...At great price on best...

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    A compact black wide-angle prime lens offering sharp images, fast autofocus, and smooth manual focus switching.
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    Your price for this item is $799.99

  8. Sony - E 11mm F1.8 APS-C Ultra-Wide-Angle Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

    SKU: J7XSRH5J4Y

    Love this 11mm...This lens is great and Best Buy made it easy for me to purchase and pick up....Great wide-angle lense for vloging and travel vids...Great wide-angle lense for my ZVE-10 ii. Best lense...

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    An ultra-wide-angle black prime lens with fast F1.8 aperture, sharp autofocus, and smooth bokeh.
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    Your price for this item is $549.99

  9. Sony - G Master FE 85 mm F1.4 GM Full-Frame Mid-range Telephoto Lens for E-Mount Cameras - Black

    SKU: J7XSRHZGSK

    It was, by far, the best piece of glass I’ve ever used.

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    A black mid-range telephoto lens with F1.4 aperture, smooth bokeh, and Sony E-mount compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $1,498.00
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  10. FE 14mm F1.8 GM Full-frame Large-aperture Wide Angle Prime G Master Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras - Black

    SKU: J7XSRH5JPX

    BEST WIDE ANGLE EVER...LOVE THE QUALITY A1. VIDEO SHOW SO CLEAR... LOVE IT...I have never seen a sharper 14mm (or wider) lens and the F1.8 max aperture along with many other great

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    A lightweight black ultra-wide angle prime lens offering sharp resolution, beautiful bokeh, and excellent low-light performance.
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    Your price for this item is $1,699.99
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A prime lens is a camera lens with a fixed focal length, meaning it does not zoom in or out. Prime lenses are known for their sharp image quality, wide apertures, and compact design, making them popular among photographers for portraits, low-light photography, and creative effects.

Prime lenses typically offer better image quality, larger maximum apertures for improved low-light performance and background blur, and lighter, more compact construction compared to zoom lenses. These features make prime lenses ideal for capturing sharp, vibrant photos with beautiful background separation.

Yes, prime lenses are often used for video because of their sharpness and ability to create a cinematic look with shallow depth of field. Their wide apertures allow for excellent performance in various lighting conditions, making them a great choice for filmmakers and content creators.

Prime lenses are available for most major camera brands, but compatibility depends on the lens mount. Always check that the lens mount matches your camera body, or use an appropriate adapter if available.

Prime lenses are versatile and can be used for many types of photography, including portraits, street photography, landscapes, and low-light scenes. Their wide apertures and sharp optics make them especially popular for portrait and artistic photography.