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MFG# SEL2450G
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With a 24-50 mm range that is well matched for everyday use, the Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G Lens combines a large F2.8 constant aperture with outstanding G Lens image quality in a remarkably compact, lightweight design. With fast, precise AF and comprehensive control, this versatile lens is an ideal...
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MFG# SEL600F40GM
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Superlative G Master quality in the world’s lightest 600mm F4.0 lens uses two XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors for fast precise autofocus to take full advantage of the world’s fastest cameras - reaching speeds up to 20fps with the 24MP α9 and up to 10fps with the 42.4MP α7R III and 24.2MP α7
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MFG# SEL70200GM2
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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 large-aperture telephoto zoom lens. With significantly evolved AF performance, the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens can deliver the full potential of today’s
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MFG# SEL1635GM
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The Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens offers a wealth of opportunity to capture subjects in creative new ways. No matter what zoom setting or focus distance you shoot at, this lens delivers consistently superb resolution from corner to corner, with stunning background bokeh when required. A compact,...
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MFG# SEL50F14GM
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Part of the G Master line of lenses, the Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM Lens is designed with advanced optics and elements to deliver professional-grade resolution and bokeh all from a compact and lightweight form factor. The fast and responsive Sony 50mm GM lens is an everyday lens with uncommon performance

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MFG# SEL85F14GM
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Portrait performance reaches a new pinnacle with astonishing resolution plus bokeh of unmatched beauty. The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens renders infocus areas with unequalled resolution while the background dissolves into the smoothest, lushest bokeh imaginable. All of this is by design, supported...
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MFG# SEL2470GM
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The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens is the ultimate choice for professional portrait, travel and event photographers seeking the highest possible optical performance. The XA element reduces aberration and delivers the ultimate resolution throughout the entire zoom range and aperture range, as well...
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MFG# SEL14F18GM
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The Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Lens delivers incredible G Master quality and performance with a new perspective from an ultra- wide-angle field of view and bright F1.8 aperture -- all in a compact and lightweight design. Ideal for astrophotography, architecture, landscape, and even portraits and movie...
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MFG# SEL15F14G
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The Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G Lens offers dynamic perspectives, corner-to-corner sharpness, naturally rendered bokeh in an incredibly mobile package. Fast, precise, quiet AF, optical design for refined movies shooting and rugged reliability make it ideal for use with APS-C and Super35 cameras for both
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MFG# SEL1655G
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Sony’s first 16–55-mm (24–82.5 mm full-frame equiv.) APS-C zoom with a constant F2.8 aperture is remarkably compact while offering performance befitting the G Lens series. A new optical design delivers excellent corner-to-corner resolution, and beautiful bokeh is available when needed. It is c
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MFG# SEL55F18Z
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The compact, high-performance Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens has been specifically designed bring out the full performance potential of the a7-series full-frame E-mount camera bodies.

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MFG# SEL20F18G
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Presenting an ultra-wide field of view, the 
Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens is a sleek and wide-eyed prime lens characterized by its portability, advanced optical design, and intuitive handling. The optical design incorporates a pair of aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements to...
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MFG# SEL2470ZB
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The compact, high-performance Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens has been specifically designed bring out the full performance potential of the a7-series full frame E-mount bodies. True to the "Tessar" concept, the SEL2470Z offers superior sharpness and contrast in a ultra-compact...
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MFG# SEL50F18F2
Samy's Part# S-064700
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A large-aperture 50 mm prime lens is a must-have for serious full-frame camera users, and this is an excellent, affordable choice. The optical design is state-of-the-art for high image quality, and the large F1.8 maximum aperture can produce gorgeous background bokeh. On APS-C format E-mount bodies
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MFG# SEL40F25G
Samy's Part# S-069219
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The Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G Lens packs the high image quality and beautiful bokeh of the G Lens into a compact design with superb build quality and intuitive operability. Easily carried anywhere and anytime, it's ideal for snap-shooting both portraits and views around town. The fast, precise, and
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MFG# SEL85F182
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There's nothing like the sharpness and smooth bokeh of a well-designed mid-range telephoto prime lens for portraiture, and the Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens is a standout choice. It features a compact, lightweight design for mobility, with high-performance optics and a large F1.8 maximum aperture that
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MFG# SEL11F18
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This incredibly compact and lightweight ultra-wide-angle Sony E 11mm f/1.8 Lens offers dynamic perspectives, corner-to-corner sharpness, naturally rendered bokeh and large F1.8 aperture. Fast, precise, quiet AF, optical design for refined movies shooting and rugged reliability make it ideal for
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MFG# SEL50F18
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With the Sony 50mm f/1.8 AF E-Mount Lens take advantage of the built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization system which provides around a 4-stop shutter speed advantage, making it significantly easier to achieve crisp, blur-free images and video. Get beautiful, softly blurred backgrounds thanks...
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MFG# SEL55210B
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The Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens (Black) gives you consistently outstanding optical performance all the way. Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization is a huge advantage when shooting in low light or capturing video.

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  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 82.5-315mm
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MFG# SAL552002
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This superb Sony 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT AF Zoom Lens for your Alpha DSLR camera has a smooth and silent AF operation with a built-in motor to handle themed range to telephoto zoom shots. In 35mm equivalent, it covers midrange 82.5mm to 300mm telephoto zoom (4x), ideal for shooting portraits, sports,...
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MFG# SEL400F28GM
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Sony's most advanced lens technologies have been unsparingly applied in this large-aperture super telephoto lens, achieving extraordinary speed, outstanding G Master resolution and bokeh, plus professional control and reliability. Moreover, the Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens is the lightest super
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MFG# SEL300F28GM
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Introducing the Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens, a groundbreaking addition to the world of high-performance photography. This lens sets a new standard in the large-aperture telephoto category, standing out as the lightest of its kind, weighing in at just 51.9 oz. (excluding tripod mount). The Sony

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MFG# SEL1224GM
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Introducing the world’s widest full-frame constant F2.8 lens at 12-24mm. Spectacular G Master resolution and drastically reduced chromatic aberration is realized from3x Extreme Aspheric, 1x Aspheric, 2x Super ED (Extra-low dispersion) and 3x ED elements. Nano AR coating II suppresses reflections,
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MFG# SEL100400GM
Samy's Part# S-051609
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The first super-telephoto zoom in Sony’s flagship G Master series covers a versatile 100 mm to 400 mm range. With extraordinary resolution and fast, precise autofocus it lets you capture distant action with outstanding quality and immediacy. In addition to world-class image quality, this fine...
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MFG# SEL1635GM2
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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 p...
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MFG# SAL2470Z2
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The popular Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T* Lens has been refined for even better performance. This lens is already widely regarded as being more like a prime lens than a zoom in terms of image quality, but the new edition further reduces ghosting for a notable improvement in clarity....
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MFG# SEL70200GM
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G Master design and technology in a new constant F2.8 telephoto zoom that offers unsurpassed rendering, blazing AF, and extraordinary image stabilization performance. The new Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS E-Mount NEX Camera Lens offers extremely high rendering, AF performance and image stabilization,...
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MFG# SEL1224G
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The Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G Lens features the shortest focal lengths available in any full-frame E-mount lens, with stunning corner-to-corner G Lens resolution at all apertures. It is an excellent choice for dynamic landscape and architecture photography. Outstanding mobility and quiet, fast,...
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MFG# SEL100F28GM
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The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS Lens is a superb creative tool that offers outstanding G Master resolution plus innovative STF (Smooth Trans Focus) optics for magnificent bokeh. It features fast, precise, quiet DDSSM autofocus, and close-up capability up to 0.25x magnification. Built-in Optical...
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MFG# SEL24F14GM
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The Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens features an advanced optical design, including two XA (Extreme Aspherical) elements and three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that delivering outstanding corner-to-corner resolution, even at a wide F1.4 aperture. An 11 blade circular aperture mechanism creates...
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MFG# SEL70300G
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The full-frame E-mount Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens features a state-of-the-art optical design including four aspherical glass elements, two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and Sony’s Nano AR coating, which all work together to effectively suppress spherical aberration, distortion,...
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MFG# SEL90M28
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The full-frame 90mm medium telephoto macro E-mount lens features built in image stabilization for sharp, clear images at up to 1:1 magnification, even when shooting handheld. Advanced optics and coatings with a 9-blade circular aperture deliver exceptionally smooth bokeh that G Lenses are...
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MFG# SEL24240
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A full-frame 24mm to 240mm zoom range allows this one lens to cover an extensive variety of shooting situations with 10x effective zoom range, making it ideal for landscape, snapshots, portraits and travel where reducing luggage is a priority. The ability to switch from wide angle to telephoto...
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MFG# SEL50F14Z
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The high-performance Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA Lens features a large F1.4 maximum aperture as well as spectacular contrast and resolution throughout every image. The large aperture makes it easier to shoot in low light and, in combination with an 11-blade aperture design, can produce...
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The compact full-frame Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens covers a 16mm to 35mm range with a constant maximum aperture of f/4.0, enabling consistent depth of field and exposure settings at any focal length. The high- performance optical design boasts Zeiss T* (T-star) coating for superior c...
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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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