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Spanning an impressive range of super telephoto focal lengths, the black Vivitar 650-1300mm f/8 Telephoto Zoom Lens is well-suited to photographing a variety of long-distance subjects. This 2x zoom has a fixed aperture setting of f/8 at the 650mm position and f/16 at the 1300mm position to

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The Canon EF 200-400mm f/4.0L IS USM Lens with Internal 1.4x Extender is a high quality super-telephoto zoom lens with a built-in 1.4x extender. The additional extender gives extended focal range and maximum aperture up to 280-560mm f/5.6.

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Sixty years after the introduction of the iconic Nikon F Mount, the dependable mainstay of every stunning NIKKOR SLR lens since, the Nikon AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR Lens brings a beautifully bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture to the world of pro telephoto sports photography. A versatile
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MFG# 11177
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Group portraits, landscapes, and architecture: Whenever the scene demands a wider view, the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. Lens is the perfect wide-angle lens for capturing it all. With a range of focal lengths from 16 to 35 mm, this high-performance lens expands the spectrum...
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MFG# 11189
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The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens is the ideal lens with broad appeal for any photographer given its ability to equally capture reportage, travel, studio, architectural and landscape photography, as well as portraits, close-ups, and video content. With its extensive focal range,...
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Crafted with resilience in mind, the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS Lens features IPX1 splash & dust-proof performance, complete with fluorine coating, making it a reliable companion in the harshest environments. Its compact, lightweight design grants photographers unparalleled...
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The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens delivers a superb combination of cutting-edge performance, compact construction and brilliant resolving power that’s great for sports and wildlife photography. The lens features one fluorite and one super UD element to help provide impressive contrast...
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Combining rugged construction with high-performance optics, the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Lens is an incredibly versatile lens that is perfect for capturing nature, landscapes, or portraits. Featuring powerful 5-axis image stabilization, one super ED lens element, and a near-silent,
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The Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens for Leica L is a high-power ultra-telephoto zoom lens exclusively for full-frame mirrorless cameras with a unique 10x focal length. The latest optical design delivers high optical performance throughout the entire zoom range, even with 10x zoom,
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Introducing the latest NIKKOR prime lens worthy of wearing the coveted NIKKOR gold ring. The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED Lens is a dynamo at capturing beautifully rich and detailed still images and movies in any light. On FX-format cameras, its fixed 28mm focal length gives your shots...
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The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens is built for mirrorless Micro Four Thirds mount cameras and enables F1.7 aperture brightness throughout the entire 20-50mm (35mm camera equivalent) zoom range with exceptionally high optical performance clearing the stringent LEICA...
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With an impressive zoom range of 180-600mm, you can take shots from a great distance. Whether capturing wildlife in its natural habitat, fast-paced sports action, or tracking aircraft speeding across the sky, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens ensures you're always ready for the shot. 
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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 of the
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MFG# 2164
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The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Autofocus Lens is a fast, wide-angle to medium telephoto AF-S zoom lens optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both the Nikon FX (23.9 x 36mm) and DX-format image sensors. Enhanced optical formulas, engineered to produce exceptional sharpness, contrast...
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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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MFG# 213965
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Many photographers like to use low sensitivity shooting to minimize noise as much as they can. Particularly in the photography of starry skies, bright wide-angle lenses are often selected because they can efficiently collect weak light. The Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E has been developed
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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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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# 576956
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The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens for Sima SA is a premium workhorse zoom lens designed for the latest high megapixel DSLRs. A constant aperture of 2.8 through the zoom range makes this a highly versatile tool and a brand new Optical Stabilization (OS) system helps compensate for camera...
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The Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Lens is the ideal all-in-one super-telephoto lens for wherever life takes you—sporting a broad focal range of 28mm to 400mm with an expansive 14.2x zoom to get the shot from any distance. Fast, accurate AF and the NIKKOR's ever-reliable image stabilization will ensure
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For filmmakers and photographers who want the look and feel only possible with extreme wide angle and fisheye photography, the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4.0L Fisheye USM Fisheye Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens is a world-class choice. With its unique focal length range, the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM is the world's widest...
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The FUJINON XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR is a weather-resistant standard zoom lens with a 24-84mm equivalent that offers users this classic zoom range with a constant F2.8. The XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR has a durable, weather-resistant and dust-proof design with 14 sealing points, making it the perfect...
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The compact full-frame Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G Lens is an excellent match for α-series cameras, with advanced technology ensuring that camera performance is fully realized from ultra-wide 16 mm to wide 25 mm focal lengths. Outstanding G LensTM resolution and bokeh are available throughout that...
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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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The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4.0G ED VR Zoom Lens is the upgraded standard zoom lens for FX-format DSLRs. It offers a constant maximum aperture to maintain exposure settings throughout the entire zoom range.

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The Sigma 150-600mm 5-6.3 DG HSM OS Contemporary Lens with Nikon F Mount was created around the concept of maximum portability meets utmost image quality in a variable aperture hyper-telephoto zoom lens. Lightweight and compact, this zoom can handle any long-reach photographic situation one may...
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The OM System M. Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens boasts the longest zoom range* of any mirrorless interchangeable lens, while its splashproof, dustproof construction makes it one of the most versatile lenses available today. Its 35mm equivalent focal range of 24 to 400mm takes you from
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The Canon, RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM Lens is the perfect walk-around lens for EOS R series camera owners. This compact and lightweight 10x zoom lens is ideal for travel and everyday photography. With a 24-240mm range, the RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM can cover a variety of subjects at impressive ranges from
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The Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras is a premium lens designed for full frame cameras and will also work with APS-C sensors with an effective increase in focal length.

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The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4.0 ASPH Lens has an impressive wide-angle zoom range of 7-14mm (35mm camera equivalent; 14-28mm), the lens is surprisingly compact and lightweight for casual on-the-go use.

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Impressively small and lightweight (weighing approximately 413g), the Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro O.I.S. Lens is first wide-to-tele zoom lens from our S series lineup. In addition to high resolution, outstanding photographic performance, and stunning bokeh, the lens enables close-up...
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Offering a dramatic, ultra-wide 110° picture angle, the Nikon AF-S 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens is ideal for landscapes, interiors, architecture and more. With two ED glass and three hybrid aspherical lens elements, Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) and the exclusive Nikon Silent...
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Ready for your next excursion, the full frame Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens is a versatile all-in-one zoom that covers every shot along the way with remarkable true to life detail. Immersive landscapes, arresting architecture, captivating portraits, candid street photography and everything
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Significantly smaller and lighter than comparable lenses, the Sony SEL18200LE high magnification zoom lens is perfect for a wide range of shooting situations. With a compact size achieved in part by downsizing the autofocus motor and optical image stabilization unit, this lens offers a powerful...
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A zoom lens provides photographers with the unique advantage of multiple focal lengths all with a single lens. While some photographers opt for the "zoom with your feet" approach-physically moving closer to their subject-there are scenarios where that's simply not possible. In such instances, a zoom lens becomes an invaluable tool for bringing you closer to the action, ensuring that you never miss a moment. At Samy?s Camera, you?ll find a large selection of zoom lenses for use in long-range photography from top brands like Canon, Nikon, Sony, Sigma, Tamron, and more. We even have zoom lenses for the iPhone, so you can get the most out of your phone?s camera.

A camera zoom lens offers a range of focal lengths to provide versatility for everything from wildlife and sports to nature photography. Because you can shoot at different focal lengths with one lens, you may even be able to carry fewer camera lenses with you and reduce the weight of the camera gear you have to tote around. Shop zoom lenses at Samy?s camera and get close to the action today!

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What Is a Zoom Lens vs a Prime Lens?

Zoom lenses simply offer varying focal lengths, while a prime lens has a single, fixed focal point. Because they have fewer moving parts, prime lenses have traditionally been considered to produce sharper images. However, zoom lens technology has come a long way and is constantly improving. Today you can find extremely sharp professional zoom lenses and power zoom lenses that rival the image quality of prime lenses. Ultimately, the most important thing to consider is your photography goal - if you need a variety of focal lengths, you either need a zoom lens or multiple prime lenses.

Is a Zoom Lens the Same as a Telephoto Lens?

Zoom lenses are unique in that they can focus at a variety of focal lengths. Telephoto lenses, on the other hand, are lenses that boast a focal length of 60mm or more and may be either prime or zoom lenses. Though amateurs tend to confuse the two lens types, not all zoom lenses magnify the image enough to be considered telephoto.

Are Zoom Lenses Fast?

The speed of a lens, often referred to by its maximum aperture, varies from one model to another. While prime lenses often have larger apertures and are thus considered "faster," there are zoom lenses available with large apertures that can perform well in low light.

Can I Use Zoom Lenses for Portraits?

Yes, you can use a zoom lens for portraiture. Some photographers prefer the flexibility of being able to adjust their framing quickly without changing their position relative to the subject.

Are Zoom Lenses Good for Nature Photography?

Yes, the ability to change focal lengths quickly without swapping lenses makes zoom lenses particularly useful for capturing the unpredictability of nature.

What Does "Variable Aperture" Mean in Zoom Lenses?

Some zoom lenses have a variable aperture, meaning the maximum aperture changes depending on the zoom level. For example, a lens might have a maximum aperture of f/3.5 at 18mm and f/5.6 at 55mm. This is common in more budget-friendly zoom lenses.

Can I Achieve Bokeh with a Zoom Lens?

Yes, you can achieve bokeh effects with a zoom lens, especially those with larger maximum apertures. The quality of the bokeh will vary depending on the lens construction and aperture size.

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