Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Nikon F
- F-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
- One FLD Element, Four SLD Elements
- Two Aspherical Elements
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 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to 16
- Two Low Dispersion Elements
- One Aspherical Element
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Nikon F
- F-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to 16
- Two Low Dispersion Elements
- One Aspherical Element
Pentax HD-DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED PLM AW Lens
- K-Mount Lens / APS-C Format
- 24.5-76.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Extra-Low Dispersion Glass
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
- One Fluorite Element and Two UD Elements
- Super Spectra Coating
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro Tilt-Shift Lens
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/45
- One UD Element, One Aspherical Element
- Air Sphere Coating
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 Series II Lens for Canon EF
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Three HR Elements, Two ED Elements
- Aspherical & Hybrid Aspherical Elements
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC Lens for Nikon F (AE Chip)
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/22
- Compatible with Full-Frame and DX
- Hybrid Aspherical Lenses -- Sharp Images
- 52.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
IRIX 15mm f/2.4 Blackstone Lens for Canon EF
- Canon EF-Mount/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.4 to f/22
- Two Aspherical Elements
- Two ED and Three HR Elements
Rokinon 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS Lens for Canon EF Mount
- Canon EF Mount Lens
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- 16mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Designed for APS-C Sized Sensors
IRIX 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly Lens for Canon EF
- Canon EF-Mount/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
- Two Aspherical Elements
- Four Ultra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements
Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens
- K-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/3.5-5.6 to f/22-32
- ED Glass Elements
- Super Protect & HD Multi-Layer Coatings
Venus Optics Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro Lens for Canon EF-Mount
- EF-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
- 96mm (35mm Equiv. on APS-C Format)
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Magnification Range: 2.0x to 0.1x
Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Canon EF
- EF Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
- 1:1 Magnification Ratio; Internal Focus
- One ED & Three High-Refractive Elements
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW (Black)
- K-Mount Lens/ Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8-f/32
- Minimum Focus Distance: 5.1"
- ED and Anomalous Dispersion Elements
Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 Lens for Canon EF
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
- Two Aspherical and Four HRI Elements
Tokina opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF Lens for Canon EF
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Three Aspherical Elements
- Three Low Dispersion Elements
Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar SLIIs Lens for Nikon (Black Rim)
- F-Mount Lens / FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- All-Metal Construction
- Manual Focus
Voigtlander Nokton 55mm f/1.2 SL IIs Lens (Nikon AI-S)
- Full Frame | f/1.2 to f/16
- Ultrafast Standard Length Prime
- Manual Focus
- AI-S Aperture Ring
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Lens (Refurbished by Nikon USA)
- F-Mount Lens/DX Format
- 24-120mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32
- Four ED and Three Aspherical Elements
Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens (Nikon F)
- F-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22
- Two FLD Elements, Two SLD Elements
- Three Aspherical Elements
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Nikon F
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
- One Molded Glass Aspherical Element
- Three Special Low Dispersion Elements
- Super Multi-Layer Coating
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32
- One Ultra-Low Dispersion Element
- Super Spectra Coating
Pentax HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens
- K-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
- 1 Aspherical Element
- Anomalous Dispersion Aspherical Element
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens for Nikon F
- F-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Two XR Elements, Three LD Elements
- Four Aspherical Elements
Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Nikon F
- Nikon F-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/5 to f/40
- Three Low Dispersion Glass Elements
- eBAND, BBAR, and Fluorine Coatings
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G Lens
- F-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
- One Aspherical Element
- Nano Crystal Coating
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.