1 / 17
Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Impressive versatility comes in this surprisingly compact, full-frame, wide-angle-to-telephoto zoom lens with a fast constant aperture. The focal range includes several popular focal lengths used in landscape, street photography, portraits, and subjects at a distance, and the F2.8 is available through the entire range. It’s available for Sony E-Mount and L-Mount. $1,499 sigmaphoto.com
Impressive versatility comes in this surprisingly compact, full-frame, wide-angle-to-telephoto zoom lens with a fast constant aperture. The focal range includes several popular focal lengths used in landscape, street photography, portraits, and subjects at a distance, and the F2.8 is available through the entire range. It’s available for Sony E-Mount and L-Mount. $1,499 sigmaphoto.com
©MEG LOEKS
2 / 17
3 / 17
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art
This update adds an aperture ring, and a high-thrust high-response linear actuator driving the focal group makes AF significantly faster than the original. The total optical length is shorter and the lens barrel is slimmer via a downsized zoom mechanism. Buttons and switches are located directly on the lens barrel, and weight has been reduced by approximately 10%. $1,199 sigmaphoto.com
This update adds an aperture ring, and a high-thrust high-response linear actuator driving the focal group makes AF significantly faster than the original. The total optical length is shorter and the lens barrel is slimmer via a downsized zoom mechanism. Buttons and switches are located directly on the lens barrel, and weight has been reduced by approximately 10%. $1,199 sigmaphoto.com
©ANTONIA MOERS
4 / 17
5 / 17
Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Designed for video professionals, this power zoom provides the most-used focal lengths in one lens. Internal zoom is available in a choice of 11 speeds that can be assigned to the zoom lever or the camera’s fn button. A stepping motor delivers fast, accurate AF, the lens design suppresses focus breathing, and zoom can be controlled remotely. $2,599.95 nikonusa.com
Designed for video professionals, this power zoom provides the most-used focal lengths in one lens. Internal zoom is available in a choice of 11 speeds that can be assigned to the zoom lever or the camera’s fn button. A stepping motor delivers fast, accurate AF, the lens design suppresses focus breathing, and zoom can be controlled remotely. $2,599.95 nikonusa.com
6 / 17
Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Designed for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras, this ultra-zoom has an 8X zoom ratio, is smaller and lighter than typical 100-400mm lenses, and has a wider angle of view on the wide end. Half-macro photography (1:2 magnification) is possible from 50-70mm. VXD indicates the Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive linear motor focus employed for quiet operation and speedy responsiveness. $1,299 tamron-americas.com
Designed for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras, this ultra-zoom has an 8X zoom ratio, is smaller and lighter than typical 100-400mm lenses, and has a wider angle of view on the wide end. Half-macro photography (1:2 magnification) is possible from 50-70mm. VXD indicates the Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive linear motor focus employed for quiet operation and speedy responsiveness. $1,299 tamron-americas.com
©KEN HUBBARD
7 / 17
8 / 17
Canon RF70-200 F2.8 L IS USM Z
With an iris ring and compatibility with power zoom adapters, this lens does the work for hybrid video and still photography users. It balances well on gimbals and rigs and has image stabilization up to 5.5 stops in the center of the lens alone and up to 7.5 stops in coordinate control with in-body IS. $1,499 usa.canon.com
With an iris ring and compatibility with power zoom adapters, this lens does the work for hybrid video and still photography users. It balances well on gimbals and rigs and has image stabilization up to 5.5 stops in the center of the lens alone and up to 7.5 stops in coordinate control with in-body IS. $1,499 usa.canon.com
9 / 17
Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports
Sigma’s large-aperture ultra-telephoto zoom lens made a big impression in our June review. The fast and precise AF performance of its high-response linear actuator (HLA) and 5.5 stops of optical stabilization at 600mm were put to the test at a snowmobile race in sub-zero temps. Its inner zoom mechanism minimizes center- of-gravity fluctuations through the entire zoom range. $5,999 sigmaphoto.com
Sigma’s large-aperture ultra-telephoto zoom lens made a big impression in our June review. The fast and precise AF performance of its high-response linear actuator (HLA) and 5.5 stops of optical stabilization at 600mm were put to the test at a snowmobile race in sub-zero temps. Its inner zoom mechanism minimizes center- of-gravity fluctuations through the entire zoom range. $5,999 sigmaphoto.com
10 / 17
Sony 28-70mm F2 G Master
Ideal for filmmaking, this quiet zoom has AF available even while changing focal length. Blur is minimized with in-body stabilization and focus breathing is controlled. Body breathing compensation is supported, and metadata allows compensation during editing. It features linear response manual focus for intuitive control, adjustable zoom ring torque, and two customizable focus hold buttons. $2,899.99 electronics.sony.com
Ideal for filmmaking, this quiet zoom has AF available even while changing focal length. Blur is minimized with in-body stabilization and focus breathing is controlled. Body breathing compensation is supported, and metadata allows compensation during editing. It features linear response manual focus for intuitive control, adjustable zoom ring torque, and two customizable focus hold buttons. $2,899.99 electronics.sony.com
Courtesy Sony
11 / 17
12 / 17
Sony 50-150mm F2 G Master
The surprising lightness and exceptional image quality from this lens impressed our reviewer (September 2025). This lens yields sharp imagery and lush bokeh. The internal zoom keeps the lens balanced in your hands, and the floating focusing system enables a minimum focusing distance of 0.4m at the wide end and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5. $3,899 electronics.sony.com
The surprising lightness and exceptional image quality from this lens impressed our reviewer (September 2025). This lens yields sharp imagery and lush bokeh. The internal zoom keeps the lens balanced in your hands, and the floating focusing system enables a minimum focusing distance of 0.4m at the wide end and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5. $3,899 electronics.sony.com
BOB MARTIN FOR SONY
13 / 17
14 / 17
Sony 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
Internal zoom makes wildlife photography stable and sure with this super-telephoto zoom. The advanced optical design delivers creamy bokeh and sharp, detailed images. Autofocus is fast and accurate, and three focus hold buttons at 90-degree intervals around the barrel allow easy access in any orientation, or you can assign different functions to them. $2,899.99 electronics.sony.com
Internal zoom makes wildlife photography stable and sure with this super-telephoto zoom. The advanced optical design delivers creamy bokeh and sharp, detailed images. Autofocus is fast and accurate, and three focus hold buttons at 90-degree intervals around the barrel allow easy access in any orientation, or you can assign different functions to them. $2,899.99 electronics.sony.com
©JUNICHI NOGUCHI
15 / 17
16 / 17
Hasselblad X Extension Tube (9mm)
Gain a macro lens with this extension tube that increases the distance between the lens and the image sensor in Hasselblad X System and 907X cameras and XCD lenses, reducing the lens’s minimum focusing distance. You can stack two to double the effect and further enhance close-up capabilities. $299 hasselblad.com/x-system
Gain a macro lens with this extension tube that increases the distance between the lens and the image sensor in Hasselblad X System and 907X cameras and XCD lenses, reducing the lens’s minimum focusing distance. You can stack two to double the effect and further enhance close-up capabilities. $299 hasselblad.com/x-system
17 / 17
Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II
An update to the 2015 version, this workhorse has been elevated with new lens optics, smooth aperture control, and enhanced autofocus, as well as a bokeh that’s uniquely different from the original. Its minimum focusing distance is 11.81 inches across the entire zoom range, and it has an Aperture De-Click Switch to toggle between still and video preferences. $1,199.95 fujifilm-x.com
An update to the 2015 version, this workhorse has been elevated with new lens optics, smooth aperture control, and enhanced autofocus, as well as a bokeh that’s uniquely different from the original. Its minimum focusing distance is 11.81 inches across the entire zoom range, and it has an Aperture De-Click Switch to toggle between still and video preferences. $1,199.95 fujifilm-x.com
