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MFG# 2210
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Go beyond the ordinary with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G Lens, a lens designed to excel in low-light and nighttime applications but with characteristics you'll enjoy for so much more. Its fast f/1.4 maximum aperture produces outstanding evenly lit images with edge-to-edge sharpness-virtually...
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First wide-angle AF lens with F1.2 maximum aperture for the full-frame Leica L mount. The 
Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Lens for Leica L enables a creation of artwork with astounding resolution and large bokeh effects, such as portraits that make use of a shallow depth of field. It brings the development concept...
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The Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 normal prime lens is an all manual lens designed for use with Nikon F Mount Digital SLRS. When used on a DX Model camera it provides a 35mm focal length equivalent of 75mm. An extremely fast and versatile lens, the Milvus 50mm with advanced ZEISS Distagon optical...
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The ZEISS Milvus 50mm f/1.4 normal prime lens is an all manual lens designed for use with full frame Canon EF Mount Digital SLR Cameras. When used on a APS-C camera it provides a 35mm focal length equivalent of 80mm. An extremely fast and versatile lens, the Milvus 50mm with advanced ZEISS Distagon...
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The 50mm f/2.0 Planar T* ZM MF Lens for (Leica M-Mount) - Black provides high resolving power, evenly distributed performance over the entire frame, and superb control over flare and ghosting. Ideal as the prime lens, for general use.

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MFG# 2103748
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The Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* Lens is a normal lens designed for use with full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless digital cameras. The 50mm prime focal length is the closest representation of the perspective seen with the human eye and is a versatile lens well suited for portraiture, landscapes, travel,...
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The delicate structure of a petal, the tiny hairs on a cat’s fur or the seductive lines at the corner of the eyes – whenever a shot is all about the minute details, the Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 will delight and inspire. It not only allows you to portray objects in their original size, but also p...
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Fast and versatile, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Lens for Leica L-Mount is a normal-length prime designed to achieve high optical performance through the incorporation of both three Special Low Dispersion glass elements and one molded glass aspherical element. These elements, coupled with an advanced

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A high-grade fast aperture portrait lens featuring metallic construction and a light weight of just 10.7 oz. With a 35mm equivalent focal length of 150mm, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8 Lens is suitable for studio portraits, theatre stage and indoor sports photography. A large bright...
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The Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens is a high-speed lenses in the Voigtlnder lineup with a maximum aperture of F1.5 or faster. When the first NOKTON was released in the 1950s, it was positioned as a lens that enabled images to be captured even in low light. However, with constantly
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The Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm f/0.95 Micro Four Thirds Lens is a bright, fast portrait-length lens that provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 85mm when used on Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. This manual focus, manual exposure prime lens utilizes a Selective Aperture Control System,...
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The Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 Type II Lens for Micro Four Thirds is a step-less aperture options as with the other two M43 lenses Voigtlander manufactures! The fastest Micro 4/3-mount lens ever made! The Voigtlander 25mm f/0.95 is a manual focus lens in Micro 4/3-mount. It is designed for...
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The ZEISS ZF.2 with F bayonet for digital SLRs. Thanks to its electronic interface (CPU), these ZEISS lenses support all-important operations such as the automatic exposure for shutter priority, aperture priority and program modes. The CPU also supports manual exposure settings, including those...
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The Zeiss 50mm 1.4 is a bright and compact standard lens with precise manual focusing mechanism and large rotation angle for precise control. The Planar T* 1.4/50 is designed for medium and longer distances and provides high-performance wide open, which only improves as the lens is stopped down....
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MFG# 2030679
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The Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 Lens is a normal length prime lens for use on APS-C-sized image sensors. This lens is compatible with Fujifilm X mirrorless cameras and supports all camera functions, including autofocus and exposure control.

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The SIGMA I series introduces compact, beautifully designed, high-performance optics for mirrorless camera systems. In its first collection, SIGMA introduces a high-spec, daily use lens to the Contemporary lens line-up, which combines excellent resolving power with a small body that is perfectly

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The SIGMA I series introduces compact, beautifully designed, high-performance optics for mirrorless camera systems. In its first collection, SIGMA introduces a high-spec, daily use lens to the Contemporary lens line-up, which combines excellent resolving power with a small body that is perfectly

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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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Designed for combination with relatively small full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E pursues easy operability as a regular prime lens by balancing its easy-to-carry size and high optical performance, thereby embodying the Contemporary line’s development concept
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MFG# 360969
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Designed for combination with relatively small full-frame mirrorless cameras, the 
Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L pursues easy operability as a regular prime lens by balancing its easy-to-carry size and high optical performance, thereby embodying the Contemporary line’s development...
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The Rokinon AF 50mm f/1.4 FE Lens for Sony E Mount offers a standard 50mm focal length in the full-frame format and a very fast f/1.4 maximum aperture for effective low light capture, fast shutter speed shooting and shallow depth of field control. When used on cameras with an APS-C format sensor...
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MFG# 351969
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While retaining the compact, lightweight, and outstanding image quality concepts of the Contemporary line, thanks to SIGMA's leading-edge technology, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L provides the amount of bokeh and admirable brightness expected from F1.4 lenses even
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Inspired by the legend of Argus, a mythical giant with all-seeing sight, the Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for Fujifilm X
 is a magnificent f/0.95 standard-length lens for APS-C-format cameras. The ultra-fast aperture is well suited for low light photography, astrophotography,...
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MFG# 45BA246B
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Voigtländer provides an extensive range of great lenses. There are no compromises for all parts and components. So we can ensure most robust lenses. Less is more- all Voigtländer Classic Collection lenses have a fixed focal length without auto focus. We use perfect glass types and premium materials...
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Open new roads to creativity with the Canon 50mm f/1.8 and 10-18mm Portrait & Travel 2-Lens Kit is made up of the compact EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens and EF-S 10 dash;18mm f/4.5 dash;5.6 IS STM lens, the kit gives you two portable, convenient resources in one package to meet a variety of needs on the...
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The Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.8 Lens is a single-focal-length portrait lens has a beautiful shallow depth of field which allows for background blurring effects that are not possible with the 14-42mm kit zoom lens. The Movie-Still-Compatible (MSC) mechanism utilizes nearly "silent"...
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With an angle of view and perspective similar to the human eye, the Pentax Normal SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens is incredibly fast and offers outstanding depth of field control. It's versatile enough for all types of subjects in all types of lighting conditions and is a prime standard lens;...
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Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Fujifilm X is a high performance prime with a large aperture of F1.4 designed for APS-C Mirrorless cameras. The Contemporary line is part of Sigma Global Vision and is the perfect blend of image quality and compact size. The large aperture is great for...
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MFG# 302969
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Optimized for use in Leica's line of mirrorless cameras, the 
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L provides outstanding optical performance in a lightweight, compact design. Three optical lens elements help minimize spherical distortions, while the stepping AF motor ensures smooth,...
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Fast enough for shooting in just about any type of light, this is an ideal first lens; perfect for full-length portraits, travel photography or any type of available-light shooting. The Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D Autofocus Lens delivers distortion-free images with superb resolution and color...
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The absolute smallest NIKKOR Z lens—the smallest DX format lens ever, in fact—the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens covers the sweet spot of the zoom range, letting you capture street scenes and landscapes as easily as portraits and close-ups. It has powerful Vibration Reduction (VR) image
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Offering a natural perspective similar to that of the naked eye, this new Pentax smc 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL Lens is not only versatile enough to be used with a wide range of subjects and applications, including snapshots, but it also provides other benefits of the fixed focal length design, such as...
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The Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Autofocus Lens is a D-type lens design which provides distance information as part of flash and ambient light exposure processes. Classic normal lens provides speed and compact design. Multi-layer coating minimizes flare and ghosting. 52mm filter. Exceptionally...
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The Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 Lens is a versatile, medium-telephoto lens with superb image details, designed exclusively for PENTAX digital cameras. Designed for exclusive use with PENTAX K-mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras, this fixed focal length, medium-telephoto lens features a large...
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Normal lenses, also called standard lenses, are a staple in the kit of most photographers as they are designed to provide a natural, human perspective to your photos. With a focal length that is roughly equal to the diagonal size of the camera's film or sensor, a normal lens produces images with a low amount of distortion, making it a great choice for general-purpose photography.

Whether you're shooting portraits, landscapes, or everyday scenes, a standard camera lens is a versatile tool that will help you capture stunning, lifelike images. We have a selection of standard lenses that are made by some of the industry's top brands and are designed to produce outstanding images for photographers working in a variety of fields.

If you're looking to expand your camera lens collection, normal lenses are widely considered a must-have. Browse our selection today to find the perfect normal camera lens for your photography needs.

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What Is Considered a Normal or Standard Lens?

Normal lenses are categorized based on their focal length, which is typically between 35mm to 50mm, although this can vary depending on the camera's sensor size. Some common examples of standard lenses include the 50mm f/1.8, the 35mm f/1.4, and the 24mm f/1.4.

Why Are They Called Normal Lenses?

A normal lens is a lens that has a field of view similar to that of the human eye. This type of lens is typically used for everyday photography. It is considered to be versatile because it can be used to capture a wide range of subjects, making them appear more natural because they replicate how the subject would be seen by the viewer's own eyes.

Can I Use Normal Lenses for Video Recording?

Yes, normal lenses are often used in video recording because they offer a natural perspective that can be appealing in storytelling. The low distortion and versatile focal length make them a good choice for many types of video projects.

Are There Any Disadvantages to Using a Normal Lens?

While normal lenses are versatile, they may not be the best choice for specialized types of photography, such as wide-angle landscapes or capturing fast action from a distance. In such cases, specialized wide-angle or telephoto lenses may be more suitable.

How Do Crop Factors Affect Normal Lenses?

A crop factor effectively multiplies the focal length of a lens, which means that a lens may not act as a "normal" lens on digital cameras with different sensor sizes. For instance, a 50mm lens on an APS-C camera with a 1.5x crop factor will behave more like a 75mm lens, altering its "normal" status.

What's the Difference Between a Prime and a Zoom Normal Lens?

A prime normal lens has a fixed focal length, which often results in better optical quality and larger maximum aperture sizes. A zoom normal lens, on the other hand, allows you to change focal lengths but may have smaller maximum aperture sizes and could compromise slightly on image quality.

Can Normal Lenses Be Used for Panoramic Shots?

While wide-angle lenses are typically preferred for panoramic shots, normal lenses can still be used for this purpose by capturing multiple overlapping images and then stitching them together in post-processing software.

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