©Basith Paykat
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Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Nothing says you can’t use a sports lens for weddings and portraits. With up to 7.5 stops of optical stabilization, dual high-response linear actuator driven autofocus, and exceptional mechanical reliability, it’s a good idea. Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras, it has an inner zoom mechanism and weighs just under 3 pounds. Available for Sony E- and Leica-L mounts. $1,499 sigmaphoto.com
Nothing says you can’t use a sports lens for weddings and portraits. With up to 7.5 stops of optical stabilization, dual high-response linear actuator driven autofocus, and exceptional mechanical reliability, it’s a good idea. Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras, it has an inner zoom mechanism and weighs just under 3 pounds. Available for Sony E- and Leica-L mounts. $1,499 sigmaphoto.com
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Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065)
New features and improvements in this second generation lens include a VC (vibration compensation) mechanism. The optical design has been revamped and the MOD reduced to 11.8 inches. The linear motor focus mechanism supports speedy, accurate focus. Available in Sony E-mount for full-frame mirrorless cameras. $1,299 tamron-americas.com
New features and improvements in this second generation lens include a VC (vibration compensation) mechanism. The optical design has been revamped and the MOD reduced to 11.8 inches. The linear motor focus mechanism supports speedy, accurate focus. Available in Sony E-mount for full-frame mirrorless cameras. $1,299 tamron-americas.com
Courtesy Canon
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Canon RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
Zoom in for crystal clear images of wildlife, outdoor sports, or anything far, far away with this super telephoto zoom that weighs only 4.5 pounds and doesn’t break the bank (the Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 lens is 6.9 pounds and $16,999). It has up to 5.5 stops of image stabilization, weather resistant design, and a rotating tripod mount. $1,899 usa.canon.com
Zoom in for crystal clear images of wildlife, outdoor sports, or anything far, far away with this super telephoto zoom that weighs only 4.5 pounds and doesn’t break the bank (the Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 lens is 6.9 pounds and $16,999). It has up to 5.5 stops of image stabilization, weather resistant design, and a rotating tripod mount. $1,899 usa.canon.com
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Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063)
Designed for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras, this standard zoom lens gives you a versatile focal range and excels at closeups with a minimum object distance of 7.1 inches at the wide end and a max magnification ratio of 1:2.8. The optical design is up to the demands of high-resolution cameras, and you get even more advanced function with the Tamron Lens Utility software. $999 tamron-americas.com
Designed for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras, this standard zoom lens gives you a versatile focal range and excels at closeups with a minimum object distance of 7.1 inches at the wide end and a max magnification ratio of 1:2.8. The optical design is up to the demands of high-resolution cameras, and you get even more advanced function with the Tamron Lens Utility software. $999 tamron-americas.com
©Gerry-van-der-Walt
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Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports
Exclusively for mirrorless cameras, this ultra-telephoto prime lens delivers impeccable image quality in a relatively compact and lightweight body at 9.2 inches long and 48.3 ounces. It has fast high-response linear actuator-driven autofocus and two optical stabilization modes—one for general shooting and one for panning shots. $2,999 sigmaphoto.com
Exclusively for mirrorless cameras, this ultra-telephoto prime lens delivers impeccable image quality in a relatively compact and lightweight body at 9.2 inches long and 48.3 ounces. It has fast high-response linear actuator-driven autofocus and two optical stabilization modes—one for general shooting and one for panning shots. $2,999 sigmaphoto.com
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Ricoh smc Pentax-FA 50mmF1.4 Classic
Styled after the 1991 smc Pentax-FA 50mm F1.4 lens, the Classic produces a visual effect known as rainbow flare when the aperture is wide open and the image has a strong backlight. With apertures at f/4 or smaller, captures are sharper, crisper, and free of any flare or ghosting. Ricoh has also released the HD Pentax-FA 50mm F1.4 that does not create rainbow flare. $379.95 us.ricoh-imaging.com
Styled after the 1991 smc Pentax-FA 50mm F1.4 lens, the Classic produces a visual effect known as rainbow flare when the aperture is wide open and the image has a strong backlight. With apertures at f/4 or smaller, captures are sharper, crisper, and free of any flare or ghosting. Ricoh has also released the HD Pentax-FA 50mm F1.4 that does not create rainbow flare. $379.95 us.ricoh-imaging.com
©Kagaya
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Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art
The sky is not the limit for this lens designed for astrophotography with features like a removable tripod socket, manual focus lock, lens heater retainer, rear filter holder, and thorough correction of sagittal coma flare. It’s made for mirrorless cameras and is available in Sony E-mount and Leica L-mount. $1,499 sigmaphoto.com
The sky is not the limit for this lens designed for astrophotography with features like a removable tripod socket, manual focus lock, lens heater retainer, rear filter holder, and thorough correction of sagittal coma flare. It’s made for mirrorless cameras and is available in Sony E-mount and Leica L-mount. $1,499 sigmaphoto.com
©Michał Kałużny
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Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art
This extraordinary diagonal fisheye lens captures a 180-degree angle of view that maintains sharpness across the entire image. The fast F1.4 aperture gives you a variety of artistic choices. Perfect for astrophotography, landscapes, architecture, and action that lends well to a fisheye view such as skateboarding. $1,999 sigmaphoto.com
This extraordinary diagonal fisheye lens captures a 180-degree angle of view that maintains sharpness across the entire image. The fast F1.4 aperture gives you a variety of artistic choices. Perfect for astrophotography, landscapes, architecture, and action that lends well to a fisheye view such as skateboarding. $1,999 sigmaphoto.com
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Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
The Plena earns stellar marks for light-gathering capability, gorgeous bokeh, and impressive sharpness and clarity from edge to edge. Its optical engineering focuses on peripheral illumination to reap the maximum amount of light to the far edges of the frame. The lens has a premium metal exterior and fully weather sealed body. $2,499.95 nikonusa.com
The Plena earns stellar marks for light-gathering capability, gorgeous bokeh, and impressive sharpness and clarity from edge to edge. Its optical engineering focuses on peripheral illumination to reap the maximum amount of light to the far edges of the frame. The lens has a premium metal exterior and fully weather sealed body. $2,499.95 nikonusa.com
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Canon RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
This lens has a lot to offer professionals who capture still and video. With a consistent f/2.8 maximum aperture, you can go from wide to portrait length and the lens stays at a constant overall length when zooming. It has a manual aperture ring for video use and optimized optics for the best video. $2,999 usa.canon.com
This lens has a lot to offer professionals who capture still and video. With a consistent f/2.8 maximum aperture, you can go from wide to portrait length and the lens stays at a constant overall length when zooming. It has a manual aperture ring for video use and optimized optics for the best video. $2,999 usa.canon.com
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Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
Comparatively light at only 3 pounds, this super-telephoto 600mm prime lens can be easily handheld, especially since the center of gravity is positioned closer to the body side. It features Normal VR mode with 5.5 stop stabilization and Sport VR, which stabilizes the viewfinder display during continuous shooting, making tracking fast movement easier. $4,799.95 nikonusa.com
Comparatively light at only 3 pounds, this super-telephoto 600mm prime lens can be easily handheld, especially since the center of gravity is positioned closer to the body side. It features Normal VR mode with 5.5 stop stabilization and Sport VR, which stabilizes the viewfinder display during continuous shooting, making tracking fast movement easier. $4,799.95 nikonusa.com
©Kate Hailey
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Lensbaby Sweet 22 Kit
The Sweet 22, with its small sweet spot and abundant blur, comes in a kit that includes a zippered clamshell case, lens cloth, and an ND filter. This metal-bodied pancake lens designed for mirrorless cameras offers a 90-degree angle of view for full-frame, APS-C compatibility, and comes in Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Sony E, and L-mounts. $222.95 lensbaby.com
The Sweet 22, with its small sweet spot and abundant blur, comes in a kit that includes a zippered clamshell case, lens cloth, and an ND filter. This metal-bodied pancake lens designed for mirrorless cameras offers a 90-degree angle of view for full-frame, APS-C compatibility, and comes in Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Sony E, and L-mounts. $222.95 lensbaby.com
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Tamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068)
Zoom from ultra-wide to standard with this lens made for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism delivers quiet high-speed, precise autofocus. The MOD is just 7.5 inches at the wide end and 11.8 inches zoomed in. The internal zoom mechanism keeps the lens barrel at just 4.5 inches long. $699 tamron-americas.com
Zoom from ultra-wide to standard with this lens made for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism delivers quiet high-speed, precise autofocus. The MOD is just 7.5 inches at the wide end and 11.8 inches zoomed in. The internal zoom mechanism keeps the lens barrel at just 4.5 inches long. $699 tamron-americas.com
©Meg Loeks
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Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
The brightest of Sigma’s 50mm prime lineup, this Art lens is lauded for its beautiful imaging characteristics. The F1.2 creates a large bokeh effect, and the 13-blade rounded diaphragm and multiple aberration corrections maintain circular bokeh even when the aperture is stopped down. $1,399 sigmaphoto.com
The brightest of Sigma’s 50mm prime lineup, this Art lens is lauded for its beautiful imaging characteristics. The F1.2 creates a large bokeh effect, and the 13-blade rounded diaphragm and multiple aberration corrections maintain circular bokeh even when the aperture is stopped down. $1,399 sigmaphoto.com
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Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Take super telephoto for a spin with this internal-focus, 4.3-pound lens. It’s well suited for close shots of fast-moving subjects and operates quietly for video. With the DX crop engaged you get an equivalent to 270-900mm. Pair the lens with a Z Teleconverter TC 1.4X or 2.0X and you can extend the maximum focal length to 840mm or 1200mm. The ring throw is only 70 degrees from widest to longest focal length. $1,699.95 nikonusa.com
Take super telephoto for a spin with this internal-focus, 4.3-pound lens. It’s well suited for close shots of fast-moving subjects and operates quietly for video. With the DX crop engaged you get an equivalent to 270-900mm. Pair the lens with a Z Teleconverter TC 1.4X or 2.0X and you can extend the maximum focal length to 840mm or 1200mm. The ring throw is only 70 degrees from widest to longest focal length. $1,699.95 nikonusa.com
