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Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III Macro VXD
This mid-telephoto 1:1 macro lens offers high-resolution performance, and delivers soft, blurred bokeh and a three-dimensional effect that highlights the subject. With Tamron’s first 12-blade circular aperture, the bokeh remains perfectly circular at f/2.8, especially in the macro range, with a maximum magnification from 1:1 to 1:4. Compatible with Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. $699 tamron-americas.com
This mid-telephoto 1:1 macro lens offers high-resolution performance, and delivers soft, blurred bokeh and a three-dimensional effect that highlights the subject. With Tamron’s first 12-blade circular aperture, the bokeh remains perfectly circular at f/2.8, especially in the macro range, with a maximum magnification from 1:1 to 1:4. Compatible with Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. $699 tamron-americas.com
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Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G
Well suited to landscapes, architecture, astrophotography, and other occasions that call for an ultra-wide angle, this is currently the widest prime lens in the Sony G lineup. Though compact, it still delivers high resolution image quality, smooth bokeh, and sharp autofocus. For videographers it minimizes focus breathing and supports the breathing compensation function available in some Sony Alpha camera bodies. $799.99 electronics.sony.com
Well suited to landscapes, architecture, astrophotography, and other occasions that call for an ultra-wide angle, this is currently the widest prime lens in the Sony G lineup. Though compact, it still delivers high resolution image quality, smooth bokeh, and sharp autofocus. For videographers it minimizes focus breathing and supports the breathing compensation function available in some Sony Alpha camera bodies. $799.99 electronics.sony.com
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Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4
The natural perspective of a 50mm lens works for portraits, landscapes, street photography, and close-ups as well as video. The f/1.4 aperture delivers gorgeous bokeh. It’s less than 15 ounces and balances well on a gimbal for video. And, with Nikon Z cameras, you can adjust the range of the focus ring for precision focus pulls. $549.95 nikonusa.com
The natural perspective of a 50mm lens works for portraits, landscapes, street photography, and close-ups as well as video. The f/1.4 aperture delivers gorgeous bokeh. It’s less than 15 ounces and balances well on a gimbal for video. And, with Nikon Z cameras, you can adjust the range of the focus ring for precision focus pulls. $549.95 nikonusa.com
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Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S
The classic 35mm prime in a maximum aperture this fast is like a siren call to photographers who love a shallow depth-of-field and lush bokeh. Nikon says it’s their “finest 35mm lens ever.” It authentically renders organic textures such as skin while reflective objects are sharp and free of color aberrations. It weighs approximately 2.3 pounds and the lens barrel is 5.9 inches long. $2,799.95 nikonusa.com
The classic 35mm prime in a maximum aperture this fast is like a siren call to photographers who love a shallow depth-of-field and lush bokeh. Nikon says it’s their “finest 35mm lens ever.” It authentically renders organic textures such as skin while reflective objects are sharp and free of color aberrations. It weighs approximately 2.3 pounds and the lens barrel is 5.9 inches long. $2,799.95 nikonusa.com
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Hasselblad XCD 3,4/75P
This medium-format standard lens with a 59mm full-frame equivalent focal length is designed to be lightweight (barely over 14 ounces) while still meeting the resolution demands of Hasselblad X System cameras. Suitable for portrait and street photography, the lens has exceptional optical quality that creates center-to-edge sharp, clear images with vibrant, true color. $2,229 hasselblad.com/x-system
This medium-format standard lens with a 59mm full-frame equivalent focal length is designed to be lightweight (barely over 14 ounces) while still meeting the resolution demands of Hasselblad X System cameras. Suitable for portrait and street photography, the lens has exceptional optical quality that creates center-to-edge sharp, clear images with vibrant, true color. $2,229 hasselblad.com/x-system
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Sony FE 85mm F1.4 G Master II
A second-gen model, this telephoto portrait lens features enhanced overall performance and delivers higher resolution than its 2016 predecessor, even at f/1.4. Two XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors and high-speed control boost AF speed up to three times faster than the previous model. For video capture, the lens has internal focusing, quiet AF, and linear response manual focus. $1,799 electronics.sony.com
A second-gen model, this telephoto portrait lens features enhanced overall performance and delivers higher resolution than its 2016 predecessor, even at f/1.4. Two XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors and high-speed control boost AF speed up to three times faster than the previous model. For video capture, the lens has internal focusing, quiet AF, and linear response manual focus. $1,799 electronics.sony.com
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Fujinon GF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR
Smaller and lighter than a typical super telephoto prime lens, the GF500 holds most of its 3.03 pounds toward the mount and measures 4.1x9.7 inches in diameter and length. Designed for the GFX System and its 102-megapixel sensor, it features image stabilization with up to 6 stops of compensation. It has an aperture ring and focus limiter function. $3,499.95 (A photo of the Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 was published in the print edition by error.) fujifilm-x.com
Smaller and lighter than a typical super telephoto prime lens, the GF500 holds most of its 3.03 pounds toward the mount and measures 4.1x9.7 inches in diameter and length. Designed for the GFX System and its 102-megapixel sensor, it features image stabilization with up to 6 stops of compensation. It has an aperture ring and focus limiter function. $3,499.95 (A photo of the Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 was published in the print edition by error.) fujifilm-x.com
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Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCM
Designed for photographers who switch between still and video, this ultra-wide, RF Hybrid Prime series lens offers the advantages of a large aperture with Canon actuator and focusing systems ensuring precise, quiet, and fast AF. Focus breathing is dramatically reduced compared to non-VCM lenses, the iris ring serves the needs of filmmakers, and optic elements reduce color bleeding. $1,699 usa.canon.com
Designed for photographers who switch between still and video, this ultra-wide, RF Hybrid Prime series lens offers the advantages of a large aperture with Canon actuator and focusing systems ensuring precise, quiet, and fast AF. Focus breathing is dramatically reduced compared to non-VCM lenses, the iris ring serves the needs of filmmakers, and optic elements reduce color bleeding. $1,699 usa.canon.com
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Canon RF24mm F1.4 L VCM
A wide-angle prime that deftly handles stills and video, the RF24mm F1.4 L VCM has a dedicated manual iris ring and a new nearly silent linear focus motor (voice coil motor). The back of the lens features a gel cut filter holder, and the front fits 67mm filters. Fast aperture, fast autofocus, and barely there focus breathing combine for great performance. $1,599 usa.canon.com
A wide-angle prime that deftly handles stills and video, the RF24mm F1.4 L VCM has a dedicated manual iris ring and a new nearly silent linear focus motor (voice coil motor). The back of the lens features a gel cut filter holder, and the front fits 67mm filters. Fast aperture, fast autofocus, and barely there focus breathing combine for great performance. $1,599 usa.canon.com
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Canon RF35mm F1.4 L VCM1
This hybrid still/video lens has a focus system that uses a Nano USM (ultrasonic motor) to control the floating focus unit in tandem with the VCM (voice coil motor) that powers the rear focus unit to deliver incredible autofocus speed in near silence. It’s a classic focal length for street photography and features a manual aperture ring. $1,599 usa.canon.com
This hybrid still/video lens has a focus system that uses a Nano USM (ultrasonic motor) to control the floating focus unit in tandem with the VCM (voice coil motor) that powers the rear focus unit to deliver incredible autofocus speed in near silence. It’s a classic focal length for street photography and features a manual aperture ring. $1,599 usa.canon.com
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Canon RF50mm F1.4 L VCM
The RF50mm F1.4 L VCM is another addition to the Hybrid lens series, with the same features as the RF24mm and RF35mm lenses: a dedicated manual iris ring, Nano USM controlling the floating focus unit, a VCM powering rear focus, quiet function, fast autofocus, front and rear filter positions, and barely there focus breathing. $1,499 usa.canon.com
The RF50mm F1.4 L VCM is another addition to the Hybrid lens series, with the same features as the RF24mm and RF35mm lenses: a dedicated manual iris ring, Nano USM controlling the floating focus unit, a VCM powering rear focus, quiet function, fast autofocus, front and rear filter positions, and barely there focus breathing. $1,499 usa.canon.com
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Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm photographers get super-telephoto reach with this 500mm that is the size of a 300mm but with the 35mm equivalent to a 762mm lens thanks to the APS-C sensor in X Series cameras. This 2.94-pound lens houses 21 lens elements in 14 groups, which yield outstanding sharpness, contrast, detail, and the perspective compression of super-telephoto. $2,999.95 fujifilm-x.com
Fujifilm photographers get super-telephoto reach with this 500mm that is the size of a 300mm but with the 35mm equivalent to a 762mm lens thanks to the APS-C sensor in X Series cameras. This 2.94-pound lens houses 21 lens elements in 14 groups, which yield outstanding sharpness, contrast, detail, and the perspective compression of super-telephoto. $2,999.95 fujifilm-x.com
