Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
- Super Spectra Coating
- Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens
- F-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
- Super Integrated Lens Coating
- Silent Wave Motor AF System
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22
- Two Ultra-Low Dispersion Elements
- Three Aspherical Elements
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens for Canon EF
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Two XR Elements, Three LD Elements
- Four Aspherical Elements
Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens for Canon EF
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- One XLD Element, Five LD Elements
- eBAND, BBAR, and Fluorine Coatings
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens for Nikon F
- F-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Nine FLD Elements, One SLD Element
- Super Multi-Layer Coating
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Tilt-Shift Lens
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22
- Four UD Elements, One Aspherical Element
- Subwavelength Coating
Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 Lens for Canon EF
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
- Multi-Coated Glass Elements
- AF/MF Switch
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens for Canon EF
- Ultra Wide-Angle 8mm Fisheye Lens
- For APS-C Size Image Formats
- Rounded Image When Used With Full Frame
- Hybrid Aspherical Elements
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
- EF-S-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
- 16-28.8mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/4.5 to f/29
- One UD Element & One Aspherical Element
Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE Lens
- KAF4-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
- 84.5-460mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/4.5 to f/32
- Extra-Low Dispersion Glass
IRIX 150mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1 Lens for Nikon F
- F-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32
- Neutrino Coating
- 1:1 Magnification, 1.1' Minimum Focus
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22
- Two Ultra-Low Dispersion Elements
- Three Aspherical Elements
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Three FLD Elements, Three SLD Elements
- Three Aspherical Elements
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.2 to f/16
- One Aspherical Element
- Super Spectra Coating
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED Lens
- F-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
- Three Extra Low-Dispersion Elements
- Nano Crystal Coating
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Lens (Refurbished)
- F-Mount Lens/DX Format
- Aperture Range: f/4.5 to f/29
- Three Aspherical Elements
- Super Integrated Coating
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens
- EF-S Mount Lens/APS-C Format
- 28.8-88mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
- One Aspherical Element
Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF Lens for Canon EF
- EF-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
- 17.6-25.6mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Two Aspherical Elements
Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF Lens for Nikon F
- F-Mount Lens/DX Format
- 16.6-30mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Three Aspherical Elements
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
- EF-S Mount Lens
- 29-216mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/3.5-36
- PMo Aspherical and One UD Lens Elements
Pentax HD Pentax DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR Lens (Black)
- Pentax K Mount
- 30.5-61.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/2.8-32
- ED and Super-Low Dispersion Elements
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens for Nikon F
- F-Mount Lens/DX Format
- 27-52.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
- Five SLD Elements
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
- EF-S-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
- 28.8-320mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/36
- Two Aspherical Elements, Two UD Elements
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
- One Molded Glass Aspherical Element
- Three Special Low Dispersion Elements
- Super Multi-Layer Coating
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Lens
- F-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22
- Three Aspherical and Two ED Elements
- Nano Crystal Coat
Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22
- Five FLD Elements, One SLD Element
- Three Aspherical Elements
TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Lens (M42)
- Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22
- Soap Bubble Bokeh
- Manual Focus Design
- Clickable Aperture Ring
The Importance of a Good Camera Lens
A good camera lens has a major impact on the quality of your photos. It gives even the most basic cameras the ability of producing great images. There are several important components to consider when shopping for a lens, including zoom capability, aperture size, focal length, quality of the glass, and more. If you’re still exclusively using the lens that came with your camera and want to improve your photography, it may be time to find out what other lenses can do for you.
Which lens is right for me?
It depends on what you’re shooting. Some common types of photography include panoramas, skyscapes, interiors, landscapes, candid family shots, portraits, sports and action, wildlife, and the night sky. Different subjects require different lenses. One important aspect to consider is focal length, which is the path the light travels on the way to your camera’s sensor. Generally speaking, big, wide scenes require lenses with shorter focal lengths, while more distant subjects require longer focal lengths. A zoom lens will allow you to use a single lens at a variety of focal lengths.
Here are various applications, and the lenses most ideally suited for them. Note that these examples use the focal length marked on the lens itself, or 35mm-equivalent. For some cameras – such as APS-C or m4/3 – you may need to apply a crop factor (see this Explora article for more information):
- For ultra-wide scenes, waterscapes, and skyscapes—a fisheye or ultra-wide angle lens with a focal length range between 8mm – 24mm
- For interiors, architecture, and general landscapes—a standard wide angle lens with a focal length range between 24mm – 35mm
- For environmental or full-length portraits, street photography, and travel—a standard lens with a focal length range between 35mm – 85mm (50mm is the most common)
- For portraits and candid shooting—a short telephoto lens with a focal length range between 85mm – 135mm
- For close sports and action—a medium telephoto lens with a focal length range between 135mm – 300mm
- For wildlife and more distant sports—a super telephoto lens with a focal length above 300mm
It’s not uncommon for versatile photographers to own multiple lenses. Check out Explora’s Purchasing Your Next Lens article for more information.