Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for smallest lens.
The lens is the most important part of a camera. It's what captures the image and determines how it looks when you see it on a screen or print it out. The smallest lenses are designed to be compact as well as lightweight, which means they're easier to carry around. Browse the top-ranked list of some of the smallest lenses for cameras below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Canon - EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Standard Lens for APS-C Cameras - Black
Model: 9522B002SKU: 9057096Top comment"Light weight and easy to switch on. Good for small gathering....This lens works fine. It doesn’t go as low as I would like....Good len"
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Capture stunning images of wide perspectives with this Canon 9522B002 EF-S wide-angle lens that features an aspheric lens element for high image quality from the center to the edges. The circular, 7-blade aperture delivers soft backgrounds.Top comment"Light weight and easy to switch on. Good for small gathering....This lens works fine. It doesn’t go as low as I would like....Good len"
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Capture stunning images of wide perspectives with this Canon 9522B002 EF-S wide-angle lens that features an aspheric lens element for high image quality from the center to the edges. The circular, 7-blade aperture delivers soft backgrounds.See all DSLR Prime LensesYour price for this item is $149.99NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Standard Prime Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20110SKU: 6470385See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $309.99Nikon - AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D Standard Lens - Black
Model: 2137SKU: 7650516Top comment"Lightest, smallest Nikon FX lens is sharp...Overall, though, a great value for a very sharp lens on my D750....The lens everybody needs...This 50mm lens is considered a "normal" lens on your full frame camera. "
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Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D Standard Lens: The wide-open aperture of this versatile Nikon lens allows you to capture photos in most situations without a flash. Whatever you're shooting, you'll get consistently sharp results at dusk, dawn or even in dim indoor lighting. Weighing just 5.5 oz., it makes a convenient carry-around lens for shooting stills and video.Top comment"Lightest, smallest Nikon FX lens is sharp...Overall, though, a great value for a very sharp lens on my D750....The lens everybody needs...This 50mm lens is considered a "normal" lens on your full frame camera. "
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Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D Standard Lens: The wide-open aperture of this versatile Nikon lens allows you to capture photos in most situations without a flash. Whatever you're shooting, you'll get consistently sharp results at dusk, dawn or even in dim indoor lighting. Weighing just 5.5 oz., it makes a convenient carry-around lens for shooting stills and video.See all DSLR Prime LensesYour price for this item is $101.99The regular price is $134.99Sony - 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Retractable Zoom Lens for Most NEX E-Mount Cameras - Black
Model: SELP1650SKU: 1687324Top comment"Replacement len...Last lens froze up. Had to replace it. Great camera and now with a new lens great pictures again....Only criticism is that lens is easily damaged. You must refrain from even the smallest bumps or risk lens malfunction. "
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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"Replacement len...Last lens froze up. Had to replace it. Great camera and now with a new lens great pictures again....Only criticism is that lens is easily damaged. You must refrain from even the smallest bumps or risk lens malfunction. "
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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 - 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens for Most NEX Compact System Cameras - Silver
Model: SEL30M35SKU: 4161537Top comment"Sweet lens!...Sweet lens! This is my go to lens for macro shots. It picks up the smallest details and pretty fast too. ...Great lens...This small lens is one of the best I have ever owned!"
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Designed for use with most Sony NEX compact system cameras with an E-mount, this Sony SEL30M35 30mm f/3.5 lens enables you to capture crisp, detailed macro photos and videos. DMF (direct manual focus) lets you attain precise focusing results.Top comment"Sweet lens!...Sweet lens! This is my go to lens for macro shots. It picks up the smallest details and pretty fast too. ...Great lens...This small lens is one of the best I have ever owned!"
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Designed for use with most Sony NEX compact system cameras with an E-mount, this Sony SEL30M35 30mm f/3.5 lens enables you to capture crisp, detailed macro photos and videos. DMF (direct manual focus) lets you attain precise focusing results.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $299.99Canon - RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS R Cameras
Model: 3792C002SKU: 6388022Top comment"This is the best lens I have used in a very long time ! Smallest , lightest, and sharpest...Great lens for mirrorless...This lens is small compared to EF lens and great to use"
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Capture stunning images from far away with this Canon RF 70-200mm long telephoto lens. Nano USM technology delivers up to five stops of shake correction and smooth, high-speed autofocus for clear picture quality, and the f/2.8 aperture ensures beautiful results in a range of lighting conditions. A compact, lightweight design keeps your camera easy to handle. Equipped with a thoughtfully positioned control ring, this Canon RF 70-200mm long telephoto lens offers effortless setting adjustments.Top comment"This is the best lens I have used in a very long time ! Smallest , lightest, and sharpest...Great lens for mirrorless...This lens is small compared to EF lens and great to use"
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Capture stunning images from far away with this Canon RF 70-200mm long telephoto lens. Nano USM technology delivers up to five stops of shake correction and smooth, high-speed autofocus for clear picture quality, and the f/2.8 aperture ensures beautiful results in a range of lighting conditions. A compact, lightweight design keeps your camera easy to handle. Equipped with a thoughtfully positioned control ring, this Canon RF 70-200mm long telephoto lens offers effortless setting adjustments.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $2,799.00Sony - G Master FE 24mm F1.4 GM Wide Angle Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL24F14GMSKU: 6303075Top comment"24mm f1.4 G master is excellent prime Len...It’s small light weight sharpness bokeh also fit right on my a7iii and my bag for travel perfect for landscape vacation photography I’m so in love with 24mm f1.4 G master....It is my smallest and lightest camera lens in my bag. But it looks so strong. "
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Take your photography to new heights with this Sony 24mm lens. Two precision XA elements minimize sagittal flare to produce natural-looking images, and the DDSSM system delivers fast, precise autofocusing to optimize your shooting experience. This Sony 24mm lens has a light, compact design so you can take it on location.Top comment"24mm f1.4 G master is excellent prime Len...It’s small light weight sharpness bokeh also fit right on my a7iii and my bag for travel perfect for landscape vacation photography I’m so in love with 24mm f1.4 G master....It is my smallest and lightest camera lens in my bag. But it looks so strong. "
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Take your photography to new heights with this Sony 24mm lens. Two precision XA elements minimize sagittal flare to produce natural-looking images, and the DDSSM system delivers fast, precise autofocusing to optimize your shooting experience. This Sony 24mm lens has a light, compact design so you can take it on location.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $1,399.99Sony - Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS Wide Zoom Lens for E-Mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL1635ZSKU: 9249003Top comment"I use this lens for both a walk around lens and when I shoot video reviews in a small space. ...Amazing lens...I got this len for my girl as a gift and she loves it. The picture quality that it takes is amazing."
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Capture clear images and video footage with this Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE SEL1635Z wide zoom lens, which attaches to your Sony E-mount camera and features 5 aspherical lenses and 3 extra-low dispersion elements for sharp, vibrant shots.Top comment"I use this lens for both a walk around lens and when I shoot video reviews in a small space. ...Amazing lens...I got this len for my girl as a gift and she loves it. The picture quality that it takes is amazing."
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Capture clear images and video footage with this Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE SEL1635Z wide zoom lens, which attaches to your Sony E-mount camera and features 5 aspherical lenses and 3 extra-low dispersion elements for sharp, vibrant shots.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $999.99Nikon - AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Macro Lens - Black
Model: 2160SKU: 8003634Top comment"Great Macro and Portrait Lens...Can't say enough about this lens, it's fun to be able to get close up on the smallest detail, but also have a fantastic portrait lens. ...Great camera len, I love it....I have been thinking to buy the camera len for a long time, I finally bought it, it is amazing Len, great quality."
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Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Macro Lens: Let every detail speak for itself with a Nikon 105mm macro lens that delivers stunningly intricate close-up images of flowers and insects, as well as beautiful portraits. Vibration Reduction technology eliminates blurring caused by camera shake, and the Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, silent and precise autofocusing.Top comment"Great Macro and Portrait Lens...Can't say enough about this lens, it's fun to be able to get close up on the smallest detail, but also have a fantastic portrait lens. ...Great camera len, I love it....I have been thinking to buy the camera len for a long time, I finally bought it, it is amazing Len, great quality."
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Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Macro Lens: Let every detail speak for itself with a Nikon 105mm macro lens that delivers stunningly intricate close-up images of flowers and insects, as well as beautiful portraits. Vibration Reduction technology eliminates blurring caused by camera shake, and the Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, silent and precise autofocusing.See all DSLR Prime LensesYour price for this item is $899.99Sony - G Master FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Wide Angle Zoom Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL1635GMSKU: 5895510Top comment"Great lens...The lens is great except that occassionally the wide angle can distort the picture if it is a closed area and the room is small...By default, when the lens is in its smallest form factor it is 35mm. "
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FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Wide Angle Zoom Lens:Create expressive shots that focus on your subject with this Sony FE 16-35mm wide-angle lens. F2.8 close-up shots incorporate soft backgrounds with bokeh without distorting the focus of your shot, and a circular 11-blade aperture provides the effect you're looking for. This lightweight Sony FE 16-35mm wide-angle lens stows easily with the rest of your gear.Top comment"Great lens...The lens is great except that occassionally the wide angle can distort the picture if it is a closed area and the room is small...By default, when the lens is in its smallest form factor it is 35mm. "
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FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Wide Angle Zoom Lens:Create expressive shots that focus on your subject with this Sony FE 16-35mm wide-angle lens. F2.8 close-up shots incorporate soft backgrounds with bokeh without distorting the focus of your shot, and a circular 11-blade aperture provides the effect you're looking for. This lightweight Sony FE 16-35mm wide-angle lens stows easily with the rest of your gear.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $2,199.99