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MFG# 3684C002
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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 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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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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The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR Lens gives photographers and filmmakers a small, light-weight, and compact auto-focus lens that covers a broad range of focal lengths that can be used for everything from street photography to high-end portraiture. Weighing just 15.5 ounces, this may be lighter than
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Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens for Fujifilm X is the world's first lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras with a 16.6x zoom ratio, the greatest feature of this lens, covering wide-angle to an ultra-telephoto range (27mm to 450mm full-frame equivalent). The lens is designed for Fujifilm...
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Panasonic LUMIX Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds lenses deliver a no-compromise approach to optical performance for modern interchangeable camera enthusiasts. This *100-300mm F4.0-5.6 classic enhanced lens has been updated for the outdoors with a splashproof and dustproof design (when mounted on a

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MFG# S-R2060
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The Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens is a compact, lightweight standard zoom lens in a L-mount/full-frame format. Covering from ultra wide 20mm to standard 60mm focal length, it supports versatile shooting opportunities from landscapes to snap shots. Wide view angle makes it easier to
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Measuring just 3/16" (29.9mm) when fully retracted, the Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Pancake Zoom Lens for Sony E Mount Cameras is super compact and easy to carry so you can quickly whip out your camera and spontaneously grab shots as they occur. It's perfect for traveling and other scenarios that require...
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The Sony E-mount FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens is compact, lightweight, and specifically designed to bring out the best in the a7-series full-frame E-mount cameras. Zoom range extends from 28mm-70mm, and an advanced design minimizes overall lens length.

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MFG# 5823C002
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The Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens is a great entry point for full frame EOS R cameras. Great for still photography and videography, the RF24-50mm can provide intensity in your still images at 24mm, and excel with everyday shooting at 50mm. Rely on that wide field of view for vlogging,
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MFG# 9519B002
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The Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens combines optical excellence with cutting-edge performance, providing an ultra-wide angle of view in a compact, portable package, perfect for EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor. It has a 4 group optical zoom system and includes a large-diameter element,...
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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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The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens is in response to demands of photographers, this standard zoom lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining the compactness and lightness of previous models. Its stabilization allows sharp hand-held shots...
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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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The Leica 90-280mm f/2.8-4 APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL Lens is an expansive telephoto zoom lens designed for full-frame and APS-C-sized L-mount mirrorless cameras. The f/2.8-4 maximum aperture benefits working in a variety of lighting conditions and also offers greater control over focus position for...
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Leica Camera is pleased to expand its line of SL lenses with the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. Lens. This Summicron-SL lens boast top-level image quality, speed and robust construction - features important in the professional camera segment. This lens was designed concurrently with the
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MFG# 11176
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The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. Lens is very fast and offers a large range of focal lengths. A close focusing limit of 0.3 meters at its wide-angle setting and a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:3.8 at the telephoto end of the zoom range provide fascinating opportunities. Its...
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Leica Camera is pleased to expand its line of SL lenses with the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. Lens. This Summicron-SL lens boast top-level image quality, speed and robust construction - features important in the professional camera segment. This lens was designed concurrently with the
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The ninth addition to the X System lens range is the Hasselblad XCD 35-75mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens. Delivering the same superb image quality from edge to edge as the XCD prime lenses, this extremely high performance, compact mid-range zoom covers moderate wide angle to short telephoto focal lengths. Its internal focusing keeps the lens’ dimensions consta...
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MFG# 26390
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The Pentax HD DA 645 28-45mm f/4.5 ED AW SR Zoom Lens is optimized to provide premium performance with the Pentax 645 Digital cameras. While this ultra wide angle zoom lens is ideal for landscape photography - capturing an expansive view, it is also the perfect lens for architectural photography...
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MFG# 9520B002
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The Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens is the ultimate lens for wide-angle photography and brings L-series construction and optics to the widest zoom lens Canon has ever made. With an expansive wide angle range of 11–24mm, this is an ideal lens for landscapes, interior shots, and unique perspectives on subjects close...
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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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MFG# SEL100400GM
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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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The Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens is the first SL lens to feature a 14 mm focal length, introducing a versatile and fast super wide-angle zoom lens to the SL range. Designed with 18 lens elements—three of which are aspherical—distributed in 13 groups, it masterfully negates

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MFG# 3682C002
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Expand your field of view with the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens. This wide-angle, L-series lens is a dynamic addition to the EOS R series line-up, offering a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture and 15-35mm focal length that helps capture landscapes, architecture and other wide-angled subjects in full view.
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MFG# 9524B002
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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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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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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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Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens for Canon EF is the world’s first 10x optical zoom telephoto lens with a tele end of 600mm. Incorporating 25 elements in 19 groups, excellent and consistent image quality can be achieved throughout the entire zoom range. This lens’ intelligent...
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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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The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens is built for mirrorless Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mount cameras, enabling F1.7 aperture brightness throughout the entire 50-100mm (35mm camera equivalent) zoom range. Its exceptionally high optical performance is suitable for both pr

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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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The Nikon AF-S Zoom Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF Lens is a fast, ultra wide-angle 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 and color, rendering...
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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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