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MFG# 600023617
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The Fujifilm GF 30mm f/5.6 T/S Lens delivers total tilt-shift control that gives photographers ±8.5° of tilt adjustment, shift movements up to ±15mm and up to ±90° of lens rotation. An integrated sensor even keeps track of shift and rotation adjustments, which makes post-production a breeze once the...
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MFG# 600023620
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The Fujifilm GF 110mm f/5.6 T/S Macro Lens offers tilt-shift control, and thanks to its 0.43m minimum focusing distance and 0.5x maximum magnification factor, it’s perfect for close-up photography that demands total control to produce results with little-to-no distortion. Optically, the lens comprises...
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The Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Lens takes your artistic visions to the limits. Whether shooting portraits, still life or cinema this lens adds dramatic and shallow depth of field with its large, circular edge-to-edge bokeh as well as flattering focal length for more natural-appearing p
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One of the most eye-popping new features on the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens is the improved size and weight. We've always known the Sony G Master glass to offer amazing image quality, but the set of f2.8 lenses hasn't quite been known for their compact weight and size. Many travel and outdoor...
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The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Nikon Z covers wide-angle through telephoto and is ideal for both travel and portrait photography. It is the first zoom lens for Nikon Z mount cameras to have a maximum wide-open aperture of F2. With high-level performance under a wide variety

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MFG# CP.HB.00000830.01
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Equivalent to a 22mm focal length, the Hasselblad XCD 28mm f/4 P Lens is only 245g, 43.5mm in length, and features an F4.0 aperture, making it ideal for street photography. With its superior optical design delivering outstanding image quality and precise focusing technology for instant shots,
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MFG# H-RSA100400
Samy's Part# S-079140
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Building off the success of its predecessor, this iteration of the mega-zoom, the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens
 features the ability to expand the zoom range when paired with the optional 1.4x and 2x teleconverters while shaving off more than a cen...
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MFG# AFA065S700
Samy's Part# S-079334
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The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens for Sony E is the “G2” 2nd-generation successor to the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056), a lens that won astounding acclaim from the marketplace and has been enjoyed by users around the world. The new model keeps its fast F2.8 aperture, while being

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MFG# H-ES35100
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The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 POWER O.I.S. Lens delivers brightness in all zoom ranges, allowing photographers to enjoy a wide range of photography, such as evening shots that make use of the F2.8 brightness and bokeh effects that are unique to telephoto zoom shots and help
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MFG# 750975
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The lens construction of the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary Lens for Fujifilm X comprises 16 groups and 22 elements, with one FLD and four SLDs used for the effective correction of aberrations and distortions. Built on the latest optical design technology and optimized for mirrorless

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MFG# 348975
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The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Fujifilm X is a wide-angle fast-aperture prime lens designed specifically for APS-C mirrorless system cameras (DC=APS-C, DN=mirrorless camera system design), delivering high resolution along with beautiful bokeh effects thanks to its F1.4 maximum
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MFG# 3792C002
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Designed to complement the EOS R system, this impressive L-series lens offers a long telephoto zoom focal length that
transports you closer to faraway subjects. As Canon’s lightest and shortest 70-200mm f/2.8 lens, the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens is engineered to travel with you, offering...
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MFG# SEL2470GM2
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The full force of Sony's latest lens technology brings stunning G Master resolution and exquisite bokeh together in the world's lightest Full Frame F2.8 constant aperture Standard Zoom lens. With significantly evolved AF performance, the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens can deliver the full po
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MFG# 20108
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Bird, wildlife, aviation and sports photographers, your moment of change has arrived. Experience the freedom of shooting at monumental distances without sacrificing mobility. Pack lighter and cover more ground. Shoot handheld while you're on the move. Track fast subjects with fluid precision and
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MFG# 20112
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Travel light and move fast. Comfortably shoot handheld with unwavering accuracy. Capture the sharpness and beautiful bokeh only a prime lens can deliver. The Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens is the super-telephoto prime for those who use agility and speed to nail decisive views of birds, w
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MFG# 20089
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MFG# 5175B002
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Meeting the ever-increasing demands on image quality that digital photography brings, the redesigned Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens is the latest update to the acclaimed L-Series of EF optics, re-establishing a new standard for superb optics, high-end durable construction and per...
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The high-resolution stage is set and Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR Lens is ready to perform. Its fast maximum aperture delivers precise control over depth-of-field and ensures beautiful bokeh effects, while its optical construction produces high resolution, aberration-free results packed with detail
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MFG# 3044C002
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A professional standard refined. The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens delivers outstanding performance and optics to help you reach new heights in high-level creative imaging. The lens's constant f/2.8 maximum aperture enables fast shutter speeds and beautiful background blur across its
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Equivalent to a full-frame 30mm focal length, the Hasselblad XCD 38mm f/2.5 V Lens is suitable for shooting documentary, street, or landscape photography. Include more environmental details when shooting in portrait or have the soft bokeh effect from the large f/2.5 aperture highlight the subject

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MFG# 1257B002
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The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Autofocus Lens is a peerless new standard lens featuring an ultra-large aperture for a narrow depth of field and soft background blur so loved by photographers everywhere. The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is suitable for any shooting situation; its lens coating and construction...
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MFG# 578965
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The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E is a large-aperture standard zoom for full-frame mirrorless camera systems and is available in Sony E-mount and L-mount. The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 offers best-in-class performance due to a sophisticated optical design that delivers high resolution

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MFG# 20105
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MFG# 4514C002
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Engineered specifically for full-frame EOS R series cameras, the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens is the world’s first medium telephoto macro lens delivering close-up imagery at up to 1.4x magnification with autofocus. Featuring a fixed 100mm focal length, a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture

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MFG# 9523B002
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The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens is a wide angle prime lens ideal for landscapes, portraits and low-light ambient photography. Designed for full frame Canon EOS digital SLRs, the maximum aperture of f/1.4 delivers impressive performance in low-light conditions and beautiful, soft backgrounds. The&nbs...
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MFG# 5054C002
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Capture the action with the Canon 
RF 600mm f/4L IS USM Lens that offers professional and advanced photographers the excellent image quality of a Canon L series super telephoto lens. Ideal for wildlife, motorsports, and more, the RF600mm F4 L IS USM provides up to 5.5 stops of shake correction,...
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MFG# 16746539
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With the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens, Fujifilm has created an essential lens, ideally suited to discerning street, wedding, editorial, and documentary photographers. The updated construction can resolve sensors up to 40 megapixels, ensuring superb results – both now and in the future –...
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MFG# 20097
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The views through the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens are simply epic. Ultra-wide perspectives that challenge our sense of scale. Clarity that transports you. A level of detail you have to see to believe. All in the shortest, lightest and most versatile 14-24mm f/2.8 constant aperture zoom available.
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MFG# 20063
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For years, Nikon's 70-200 f/2.8 lens has been the benchmark for fast telephoto zoom lenses, unrivaled for low-light, sports, wildlife, concerts, weddings, portraits and everyday shooting. This new version takes that legendary performance to the next level with the same jaw-dropping image quality that...
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MFG# 2963C002
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Ready for virtually any scenario, the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens pairs with the EOS R system for all-around impressive performance that's ideal for landscapes, portraits, travel and more. With its large, 54mm diameter, L series optics, a bright f/4 maximum aperture and compact size, the RF 24&ndas
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MFG# 2959C002
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The Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens delivers a remarkable level of image quality and superlative performance in an elegant design. Engineered expressly for Canon’s EOS R system, it has a large 54mm diameter, an extremely bright f/1.2 aperture and can focus as close as 1.31 ft./0.40m for excellent
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MFG# 20052
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The AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR improves upon nearly every aspect of its acclaimed predecessor—sharpness, speed, consistency, control and durability plus Vibration Reduction image stabilization technology—and the results are stunning.  A truly versatile wide-angle to short telephoto lens...
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The Canon RF 70-200mm f/4.0L IS USM Lens is a telephoto zoom lens delivering impressive image quality along with superb mobility as our shortest and lightest 70-200mm f/4 lens to date. Designed for the EOS R System, this lens takes advantage of the large diameter mount and short back focus distance
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Providing the ultimate combination of ultra wide-angle, L-series optics and compact construction, the Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens is an incredible complement to an EOS R series camera. This lens offers up to 5.5 stops of shake correction for sharp images (up to 7 stops of correction when used
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Sony's most advanced technology is packed into this high-performance E-mount lens, delivering eye-opening G Master resolution and bokeh with extraordinary AF speed and precision. For a large aperture 35-mm lens it is remarkably compact, and a great choice for applications where an ideal blend
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Camera lenses are vital to the process of capturing beautiful photographs and videos. Camera lenses for digital cameras harness the ability to capture light, focusing it onto an image sensor or film. The quality of the resulting photographs or video footage is heavily influenced by the photography lens.

Designed with specific arrangements of glass or plastic elements to produce the desired optical properties, photography lenses control the direction of light rays to focus the image accurately onto the camera's sensor and correct optical aberrations. The term "maximum aperture size" in digital camera lenses refers to the largest opening through which light can pass. Different lenses have different maximum apertures, and this variation influences how much light can enter the lens, impacting image brightness and depth of field.

Additionally, the focal length of a camera lens, which is essentially the distance between the lens and the image sensor, determines the field of view and the lens's magnification or zoom capabilities. Shorter focal lengths yield a wider field of view, capturing more of the scene in a single frame. Conversely, longer focal lengths provide more magnification, allowing for a zoomed-in view of the subject, but at the cost of a narrower field of view.

Types of Photography Lenses:

There are many types of lenses for cameras, each made to suit different needs and types of shoots.

  • Wide Angle Lenses - capture a broad field of view and are commonly used in landscape photography and architectural photography.
  • Fisheye Lenses - are ultra-wide-angle lenses designed to capture images around 180 degrees and provide a curved and distorted visual image resembling a fisheye. These camera lenses are used for underwater photography, landscape photography, and artistic photography.
  • Normal Lenses - offer a focal length of 35mm to 50mm. Normal lenses are closest to how the human eye perceives the world. These camera lenses are often used in documentary videography, portrait photography, and low-light photography.
  • Macro Lenses - use short focusing distances and allow photographers to capture close-up images of small subject matter. These camera lenses are used in close-up photography, product photography, artistic photography, nature photography, and science and medical photography.
  • Telephoto Lenses - provide a narrow field of view and capture subject matter from a distance. Telephoto lenses are ideal for wildlife photography or sports photography.
  • Zoom Lenses - have the ability to magnify the subject matter by varying their focal length. The angle of view can be adjusted without changing the camera lens. A zoom lens is commonly used in event photography, cinematography, travel photography, wildlife photography, sports photography, and photojournalism.
  • Tilt-Shift Lenses - allow for control of perspective and depth of field. Photographers can tilt and shift the lens elements independently. Tilt-shift lenses are used in landscape photography, architectural photography, and artistic photography.
  • Creative Effects Lenses - are specialized camera lenses designed to produce creative and artistic effects in photos and videos. These camera lenses are ideal for capturing artistic photography, portrait photography, landscape photography, fine art photography, and more.

Many photographers and videographers carry different types of photographic lenses with them on shoots and use them interchangeably in different scenarios to capture their desired photos and videos. Camera lenses provide the ability to achieve compositions, perspectives, different characteristics, and creative effects, especially when paired with one of our camera lens filters.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Do DSLR Lenses Work on Mirrorless Cameras?

Yes! With the right lens adapters, photographers can use DSLR camera lenses on mirrorless cameras. Always check compatibility between the DSLR lens and the camera to ensure functionality before you are ready to start shooting. In some cases, autofocus and other features could be unavailable depending on the models of photography lenses and digital mirrorless cameras that are combined.

Are Camera Lenses Waterproof?

No. Photography lenses are not waterproof. Some camera lenses have rubber seals that make them water-resistant to protect parts of the lens, but they are not fully waterproof. These types of water-resistant lenses protect the camera lens's internal components to some degree from dust and moisture, but they can still be damaged when fully submerged in water. It's important to be mindful of this when using your camera and photo lens in environments where water is present.

Are Camera Lenses Concave or Convex?

Photography lenses can be both concave and convex. Most camera lenses are made up of a combination of convex lenses and concave lenses working in line to achieve the desired effects. Therefore, a camera lens doesn't fall strictly into the category of being either concave or convex. Instead, it usually contains a combination of different lens elements to effectively capture and focus light, control distortion, and correct other optical aberrations.

Can Film Lenses Be Used on Digital Cameras?

Film camera lenses are sometimes compatible with digital cameras with the proper lens adapter. Be sure that the film camera lens is a match with the digital camera model's lens mount or compatible adapter. Using film lenses on digital cameras can provide a unique aesthetic, but may also limit certain modern features like autofocus and aperture control depending on the specific lens and camera model.

What Are Prime Lenses and How Are They Used?

Prime camera lenses have a fixed focal length and maximum aperture is commonly around f/1.2-f/2.8. Ideal for professional videographers and photographers, prime lenses offer premium optical quality, a shallow depth of field, and wider apertures, resulting in sharp video footage and high-resolution photographs. A few common prime photography lens focal lengths include 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm. Prime lenses often provide superior image quality and larger maximum apertures, which is why they're preferred by many professionals despite their lack of zoom functionality.

What Should You Look For in a Photography Lens?

When you are in the market for a new camera lens, it's important to do some research so that you know which lens is best for your photography or videography needs. Consider photography lens capabilities, such as focal length, aperture, autofocus, lens mount type, type of lens, quality of the lens, overall price, the function of the camera lens, and the size and weight of the lens. Your first step in determining whether a camera lens is right for you should always be checking the lens's compatibility with your camera.

How Do I Clean and Maintain My Camera Lenses?

Maintaining your camera lenses involves regular cleaning with a lens cleaning solution and a microfiber cloth or lens pen, and using a blower to remove dust. Always use a lens cap on both ends when your lens is not in use. Store your lenses in a cool, dry place, preferably in a padded camera case or bag, and avoid exposing them to extreme temperatures. Regular professional check-ups can help identify and resolve any issues early, ensuring your lenses remain in optimal condition.

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