Top-rated products in the Lenses category
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
The EF 1:1.8/50mm STM has an improved technical design over its predecessor: Canon's Super Spectra coating reduces side-effects, Canon's 7-lamellar iris diaphragm produces soft blur, and Canon's Stepping Motor (STM) provides continuous and virtually silent autofocus. Compact, lightweight and affordable, the EF 1:1.8/50mm STM is a welcome addition to your camera bag.
The high speed of 1:1.8 allows precise control of the depth of field: it gives you the creative freedom to focus on the subject and immerse the rest of the image in a soft blur. This allows the viewer's gaze to be immediately directed to a specific area of the image. In addition, the lens with its large initial aperture is predestined for use in poor lighting conditions.
The lens with its focal length of 50 mm in combination with an EOS-DSLR with APS-C camera is very well suited for taking pictures of people with a typical portrait image. The EF 1:1.8/50mm STM is also a practical lens for full-frame cameras for a whole range of everyday tasks with a natural-looking angle of view and corresponding perspective.
The lens offers a close-up limit of only 35 cm. This allows you to get even closer to the subject and achieve a higher reproduction scale. The 7-lamella iris diaphragm provides attractive light reflections with a blurred image background. The improved image quality of the lens compared to the previous model is due to the Canon Super Spectra coating, which efficiently reduces aperture reflections and stray light.
The lens has a compact and lightweight design with a weight of only 160 grams. It fits easily into the camera bag without significantly affecting the overall weight of the equipment. The new design of the lens fits both the entry-level and the semi-professional EOS cameras and convinces with a metal lens bayonet for a robust connection to the camera body. In addition, the lens with its manual focusing ring allows the freedom to precisely control the focal plane.
2. Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
Although it is a full-size lens, this model is compact and weighs only 186 grams. Whether on the camera or in the bag, it will never be a burden and is always ready when it is needed. The size and weight of this lens are ideal for the compact models of the α7 series, thanks to its excellent portability and handling. The metallic strap gives it a sophisticated look and exceptional durability.
An updated Dual Gauss optical configuration with an aspheric element minimizes spherical and coma errors for a sharp, high-quality display in any image. This design also eliminates field curvature and distortion. A new, carefully designed and implemented DC motor drive system optimizes focusing speed and accuracy and ensures low-noise operation. This system provides the same fluid for automatic and manual focusing.
The large maximum aperture of F1.8 and the circular 7-blade aperture together provide an excellent bokeh effect in the background to highlight motifs. An ideal configuration for images with a nice impression of depth. This large F1.8 aperture is an advantage for shooting at night or in poorly lit interiors. In combination with a α series body with integrated image stabilizer, this lens offers the best quality in low light conditions.
3. Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
It offers a compact design that guarantees mobility, powerful optics and a large maximum aperture of F1.8 for exceptional image quality. Fixed focal length lens with superior performance: ED glass for fewer aberrations, 9-blade circular aperture and carefully controlled spherical aberration for superior sharpness and uniform bokeh. Mobile and easy to use for active shooting: The compact, lightweight design (371g) fits perfectly with the α7 series and offers a great combination of mobility and high image quality for portraits, events and more. Quiet and precise focusing: The dual linear motor drives the focusing mechanism of the lens without changing gears to ensure precise, quiet operation, which is essential for both film and photo shooting. High-quality integrated and versatile functions: An adjustable focus hold button, a wide and responsive focus ring, a dust and splash resistant design and other improvements contribute to exceptional quality and versatility.
4. Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX
Fall in love with the versatility of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G. A must-have for any DSLR shooter in DX format, this compact, lightweight prime lens will help you get great images at any level. The 35mm focal length is ideal for a classic "natural" viewing angle. With a fast aperture of f/1.8, you can focus on your subjects in low-light conditions and create beautiful, blurry backgrounds. The secret to creating beautiful blurry backgrounds in your photos and videos is to use a lens with a large maximum aperture. The maximum aperture of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G is f/1.8G, allowing full depth of field control to isolate your subject and create stunning portraits. A maximum aperture of f/1.8 is not only suitable for creating fuzzy backgrounds - it is also the key to exceptional performance in low light conditions. With the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G you can shoot from morning to night in more situations with only available light - inside or outside. The AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G delivers consistently good images. For DX-DSLR owners, the natural perspective offers enough angles to capture the subject together with part of the surroundings.
5. Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Two additional high-precision aspherical lenses for correction of imaging errors such as field curvature and distortion result in a significantly optimized imaging performance. Chromatic aberrations are not uncommon in wide-angle photography - two UD lenses in the EF 24mm f/1.4L II correct these aberrations and ensure a razor-sharp image from edge to edge.
6. Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
This powerful 24 - 105 mm G Lens with an F4 aperture throughout the zoom range offers consistently high image quality. In addition to outstanding optical performance, it features a compact, lightweight design that provides the premium portability and mobility that the E-Mount system deserves. Four aspherical elements minimize distortion, while ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements minimize chromatic aberration. A circular aperture and carefully controlled aberration shape provide more expressiveness with beautiful, smooth background bokeh and natural highlights that complement outstanding sharpness and clarity of focused areas. Despite excellent optical performance and a high zoom factor, the weight is only 663 grams (23.4 ounces). The compact, lightweight design also fits E-Mount lenses for outstanding system mobility and ease of use. With this one powerful lens, you can capture a wide variety of subjects and situations in the picture. A constant F4 aperture throughout the zoom range ensures brightness even when the focal length is changed. The Direct Drive SSM AF drive system enables fast, precise, quiet focusing. All these features make the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS an excellent choice for both photo and video recording. A fluorine coating on the front lens element prevents contaminants such as oil, dirt and water from accumulating on the lens. A dust- and moisture-resistant design as well as an individually adjustable focus hold button additionally contribute to professional reliability and operability.
7. Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G
Thanks to the high speed of 1:1.8, this lens offers a bright viewfinder image and is ideal for low-light or shallow depth-of-field shooting. The completely redesigned optical construction includes an aspherical lens for superior image quality. The Silent Wave Motor (SWM) also ensures virtually silent operation. Ideal for low-light shooting or portraits with smooth bokeh. Aspherical lens for superior image quality. Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast and quiet autofocus.
8. Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
With a length of only approx. 22.8 mm and a weight of only approx. 125 g, the L261 is extremely compact and therefore ideal if you always want to have your EOS with you. The particularly compact design also makes it extremely unobtrusive - particularly good for street photography.
When used with an EOS with APS-C sensor, the 24mm lens provides the same image detail as a 38mm lens on a full-frame DSLR. That's almost the angle the human eye sees, making your images look natural.
The ultra-quiet STM Focuses quickly when shooting photos and provides continuous focus when shooting video without the noise of the focus drive interfering with the shot.
A high light intensity of 1:2.8 allows a lot of light to reach the sensor, so that even in dark shooting situations you can work without flash. It is also ideal for use with an attractive background blur where a subject stands out against a blurred background.
The lens enables razor-sharp images from the center of the image to the edge and is particularly well equipped against lens reflections and color fringes. The close-up limit of only approx. 16 cm allows a particularly close view of the world of small motifs.
9. Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm, f/5.6E ED VR
High-performance telephoto zoom lens with long range. With a focal length of 200 to 500 mm and a continuous luminous intensity of 1:5.6, this lens for the FX format opens up a new level of versatility in supertele photography.
Whether you're shooting wildlife, birds, aeroplanes or action-packed sporting events, this lens delivers consistent performance. The focal length range of 200 to 500 mm gives the photographer an exceptional range.
The constant speed of 1:5.6 makes it possible to achieve uniform exposure times when shooting the same subject with different focal lengths.
Nikon's powerful image stabilizer allows camera shake-free shooting with up to 4.5 EV longer exposure times. The "Sport" VR mode provides a stable viewfinder image when tracking fast subject movements.
Electromagnetic aperture control has the advantage of higher exposure consistency, especially for fast continuous shooting.
10. Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
Increased range due to integrated stabilisation. Versatile telephoto zoom range from 200mm telephoto to 600mm super telephoto. Compatible with Sony 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters, extending the range to a maximum of 840mm at f-stop 9 or 1200mm at f-stop 13 with excellent picture quality and AF performance. Built-in optical stabilization with three different mode settings enables sharp and focused images with extended super telephoto focal lengths.
High resolution and superior sharpness over the entire zoom range. Five ED (Extra Low Dispersion) glass elements and one aspherical element arranged in a new optical design minimize chromatic aberration. 11 lamellas and a circular aperture stand for a beautiful bokeh. Sony's Nano AR coating reduces unwanted reflections, ghosting and lighting effects.
Fast, precise and quiet autofocus. Equipped with the DDSSM (Direct Drive SSM) focusing system, the new lens has the power and precision to move the elements inside it quickly and accurately for perfect focus. The advanced focusing system enables exceptionally quiet operation and avoids unwanted noises that can interfere with animal photography in particular.
Internal zoom mechanism for reliable and stable shooting in handheld mode. The total length of the lens remains constant during zooming, ensuring an even balance and distance between the front of the lens and the desired subject. The constant length structure with internal zoom mechanism is used to ensure high resistance to dust and moisture in difficult outdoor conditions. Fast zoom operation with slight zoom ring torque.
Precise control and high reliability in every application. Focus ring with linear responsive manual focus adjustment for precise and fast manual focusing. Three individually configurable focus hold buttons and the focus range limiter ensure maximum control when shooting. Dust and moisture repellent design and a fluorine coating that effectively protects the front panel against dirt and fingerprints.
