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Pentax HD-DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED PLM AW Lens

Pentax HD-DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED PLM AW Lens

B&H # PE165028 MFR # 28030
Key Features
  • K-Mount Lens / APS-C Format
  • 24.5-76.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Extra-Low Dispersion Glass
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Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens
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Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens

B&H # CA8514LEF MFR # 2271C002
Key Features
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/22
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Air Sphere Coating
$1,39900
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Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Nikon F

B&H # TA1506005G2N MFR # AFA022N-700
Key Features
  • Nikon F-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/5 to f/40
  • Three Low Dispersion Glass Elements
  • eBAND, BBAR, and Fluorine Coatings
$1,39900
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens

B&H # NI50056E MFR # 20082
Key Features
  • F-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/5.6 to f/32
  • One Phase Fresnel Element
  • Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
$3,29695
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Vivitar 500mm f/8.0 Telephoto Lens for T-mount

B&H # VIV5008PRE MFR # V-500-PRE
Key Features
  • Ultra-telephoto Lens
  • Multi-coated Lens Elements
  • Built-in Tripod Collar
  • Fixed Aperture, Manual Focus Lens
$6200
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Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II Lens for Canon EF (Black)

B&H # YOYN50MMIIC MFR # YN50MM F1.8 II FOR CANON
Key Features
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • Multi-Coated Lens Elements
  • Autofocus with AF/MF Switch
$9900
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Mitakon Zhongyi 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro Lens for Pentax K

B&H # MIK20MF2PK MFR # MTK20MF2PK
Key Features
  • Pentax K Mount/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/16
  • Magnification Range: 4.5x to 4x
  • Minimum Working Distance: 0.8"
$14900
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Mitakon Zhongyi 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro Lens for Nikon F

B&H # MIK20MF2AI MFR # MTK20MF2AI
Key Features
  • Nikon F Mount/FX-Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/16
  • Magnification Range: 4.5x to 4x
  • Minimum Working Distance: 0.8"
$14900
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7artisans Photoelectric 7.5mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens (Canon EF)

B&H # 7A7535EF MFR # A114B-EF
Key Features
  • APS-C | f/3.5-22
  • 12mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Multi-Layer Lens Coating
  • 205° Angle of View
$15900
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Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 35mm f/2 Lens for Canon EF Mount

B&H # MIMTKCRE35CA MFR # MTKCRE35MMF2CA
Key Features
  • Canon EF Mount/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Depth of Field and Distance Scales
$15900
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Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Zoom Lens

B&H # PE185535WR MFR # 21880
Key Features
  • For Use With Pentax Digital Cameras
  • Weather Resistant
  • 18-55mm Focal Length
  • Fully Automatic Diaphragm Control
$18395
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TTArtisan 11mm f/2.8 Lens for Nikon F

B&H # TTF1128FB MFR # F1128-F-B
Key Features
  • Full-Frame Format | f/2.8 to f/16
  • Fisheye Optical Design
  • Manual Focus Operation
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 6.7"
$21500
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Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC Lens for Pentax K

B&H # SA1428P MFR # SY14M-P
Key Features
  • K-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Two Aspherical Elements, Two ED Elements
  • Three High Refractive Index Elements
$22161
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Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC Lens for Canon EF

B&H # SA1428C MFR # SY14M-C
Key Features
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Two Aspherical Elements, Two ED Elements
  • Three High Refractive Index Elements
$22410
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Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens for Nikon F Mount

B&H # RO162N MFR # 16MAF-N
Key Features
  • Nikon F Mount Lens
  • For APS-C Sized Image Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.0-22
  • 24mm Equivalency in 35mm Format
$28938
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Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 Series II Lens for Nikon F

B&H # RO1428IIN MFR # SE14AE-N
Key Features
  • F-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Three HR Elements, Two ED Elements
  • Aspherical & Hybrid Aspherical Elements
$29900
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IRIX 11mm f/4 Firefly Lens for Canon EF

B&H # IR11FFC MFR # IL-11FF-EF
Key Features
  • Canon EF-Mount/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22
  • Three Aspherical Elements
  • Two ED and Four HR Elements
$29900
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Pentax HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Lens

B&H # PE5014HDFA MFR # 20790
Key Features
  • Full-Frame | f/1.4 to f/22
  • Fast Normal-Length Prime
  • Compact and Portable Design
  • Multilayer HD Coating
$32695
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Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC Lens for Canon EF

B&H # RO3514C MFR # RK35M-C
Key Features
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/22
  • Compatible with Full-Frame and APS-C
  • Hybrid Aspherical Lenses -- Sharp Images
  • 56mm (35mm Equivalent)
$32718
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Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC Lens for Nikon F (AE Chip)

B&H # RO3514NC MFR # RK35MAF-N
Key Features
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/22
  • Compatible with Full-Frame and DX
  • Hybrid Aspherical Lenses -- Sharp Images
  • 52.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
$32807
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Pentax SMC PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic Lens

B&H # PE5014HSMC MFR # 20800
Key Features
  • Full-Frame | f/1.4 to f/22
  • Fast Normal-Length Prime
  • Old-School Retro Design
  • Compact and Portable Form Factor
$33307
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IRIX 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly Lens for Nikon F

B&H # IRIL21DFNF MFR # IL-21DF-NF
Key Features
  • Nikon F-Mount/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • Two Aspherical Elements
  • Four Ultra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements
$36900
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IRIX 11mm f/4 Blackstone Lens for Canon EF

B&H # IR11BSC MFR # IL-11BS-EF
Key Features
  • Canon EF-Mount/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22
  • Three Aspherical Elements
  • Two ED and Four HR Elements
$37900
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Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR Lens

B&H # NI7030045VR MFR # 20062
Key Features
  • F-Mount Lens/DX Format
  • 105-450mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/4.5-6.3 to f/32
  • One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
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Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens

B&H # PE2810535ED MFR # 21297
Key Features
  • 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
$39695
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Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens for Canon EF

B&H # VE2528CEF MFR # VE2528C
Key Features
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16
  • One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
  • 2.5:1 to 5:1 Magnification
$39900
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Tokina atx-i 17-35mm f/4 FF Lens for Nikon F

B&H # TO17354FFN MFR # ATX-I-AF175FFN
Key Features
  • F-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22
  • Two Super Low Dispersion Elements
  • Three Aspherical Elements
$39900
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Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens for Canon EF (Black)

B&H # LEV56CANONEF MFR # LBV56BC
Key Features
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.6 to f/16
  • Singlet-Doublet-Singlet Optical Design
  • Soft Glowing Effect at Wide Apertures
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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.