Whether you are a professional photographer or a budding enthusiast, it goes without saying that the most important part of your camera is the lens. In the past (before digital cameras took over the industry) all cameras came with a standard 50mm prime lens, producing the same field of view no matter which camera you used. But nowadays sensors come in all sizes meaning the focal length of your lens highly influences the image quality you capture.
With that being said let’s check out some great lenses that can improve your creativity and freedom on your next photo shoot.
SLR Magic 25mm
Key Features:
- Features a 10.2’’/259.8mm minimum focus distance
- Manual focus type
- 25mm(50mm MFT) focal length
- Comes with Micro Four Thirds format sensors coverage and format compatibility
- Two year warranty with registration
- Includes a front and rear lens cap SLR Magic 16 T0.95/25mmf lens with Hyperprime Cine III
Looking for the world’s brightest 25mm lens? Then look no further than the SLR Magic 25mm T0.95 Hyperprime Cine III lens. Thanks to SLR Magic’s long term experience in the industry, this lens packs a bundle of features that are sure to bring out your creativity with every project you handle with it.
It is in fact an updated version that is not only new but also features strengthened anamorphic adapters thus
enabling you achieve better assist operations when using it. Simply put, it’s a lens designed for film and movie professionals who are looking for smooth and seamless exposure transitions with decoupled aperture. You can easily achieve a shallow depth of field thanks to its fast T0.95 aperture that offers unique and dreamy characters in your movie.
What’s more is that its 25mm focal length is ideal for low light shooting and cinematography, plus with a Micro Four Thirds mount dedication you can use this lens on Panasonic, Black Magic Cinema and Olympus cameras. Now that is reliability and convenience in one package.
Canon EF 70-200mm
Key Features:
- Multi-coating super spectra
- Sealing designed to keep out moisture and dust
- Features an 8-blade circular aperture
- 70-200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of 1:2.8
- Override for manual focus
- EF L-Series lens mount
- f/2.8-32 aperture range
- Comes with a two-mode optical image stabilization
- Ultra low and fluorite dispersion elements
- 9” minimum focal distance
Officially, the Canon EF line is among the most celebrated lenses and for a good reason. To begin with, it is an all new design that delivers increased speed and performance thanks to a manual focus override not to mention an f/2.8-32 aperture range. In terms of improvement and although Canon admits it was an uphill task coming up with the Canon EF 70-200mm, this zoom lens is a professionals legendary tool thanks to its optical quality, an ultrasonic focus motor and an eight blade circular aperture that will even advance an armatures experience to a new level.
Yes that’s right, this Canon Telephoto Zoom Lens does not only maintain Canon’s reputation of being the best manufacturers of filming and photography equipment but also goes ahead and over delivers with a package that includes an ET-87 lens hood, a collar tripod mount and a lens cap for protection from dust. There is more, with a sealing specifically designed to keep dust and moisture from your Canon zoom lens, you can take this lens on any photography and film adventure and get a variety of shooting angles with its 34 degrees to 12 degree diagonal viewing angle. Now that sure is amazing.
Canon EF 100mm
Key Features:
- 67mm filter compatibility
- 100mm focal length with an f2.8 aperture
- A 23.4 degree diagonal viewing angle
- Ultrasonic focusing that is near-silent
- Achieve life-size close-ups without the need for an adapter
- Features a sophisticated image stabilization
- Full time manual focus with USM and inner focusing system for close distance focus
The Canon EF 100mm macro lens is designed for perfection especially if you use it for portraits. It enables distort free facial features with a capacity for flattering close-ups that are simply breathtaking. With sophisticated image stabilization, you can comfortably shoot handheld images and they will still come out looking beautiful even in low light.
It also features an aperture of f/2.8L giving you all you need to achieve ultra fine detail in your portraits. Without a doubt, its USM and Macro IS certainly is what most professionals will expect from a prime lens, but the Canon EF 100mm lens goes even further with its L-series build quality that is robust enough to make it ideal for any shooting environment. With an ultra low dispersion element, you can easily remove chromatic aberration thanks to its 9-blade circular aperture that makes this possible. Simply put, it’s a unique lens that is swift and silent enough to give you great results.
Tamron 18-400mm
Key Features:
- Maximum 1:2.9 Mag ration enabling quality close-ups
- Innovative moisture resistant build
- One-of-a-kind 22.2x all-in-one ultra-telephoto zoom lens
- Full frame telephoto reach equivalent to 620mm
- Confident telephoto shooting with VC
Looking for a lens that will take you to a full extreme experience, how about trying the world’s first (22.2x) all-in-one zoom and telephoto lens? Yes, that’s right, the Tamron 18-400mm lens is built to bring out your creativity when it comes to photography. You can take it with you on any shooting adventure without being disappointed thanks to its moisture resistant build that makes traveling with it a joyful experience.
This Tamron lens with an 18-400mm focal length is an ultra-telephoto lens with a 620mm ultra telephoto range in the 35mm format which is great. It’s also capable of bringing your subjects much closer with a perspective flattering effect made possible by its telephoto design. Plus with an exceptional optical performance you can be rest assured that getting stunning portraits ranging from neon lit cities to capturing stunning landscapes will be a breeze.
In fact, you can take even more advantage of its wide angle zoom range and ultra-telephoto range to take sports and animal shots with additional magnification features that bring out the details in your photos.
Fujinon XF55-200mm
Key Features:
- Features an Xmount for Fujifilm X series interchangeable camera lens
- Maximum aperture of f3.5-4.8 and a minimum of f22
- Focal length of 83-300mm on any APS-C DSLR or camera
- 62mm filters with image stabilization
- Does not include batteries since there is no need for them
For photography and film enthusiasts looking for a fast lens that produces sharp images throughout its zoom range, the Fujinon XF55-200mm lens is the perfect match. It features an edge-to-edge zoom range that works seamlessly with its f3.5-4.8 aperture to deliver stunning image quality.
With a stabilization function built into this lens, you can rest easy knowing that your hand held shots will perform even while shooting in low light. As if that is not enough, this lens also comes with a 4.5 stop slower shutter speed that keeps your camera at top performance at all times. This lens also features a high-speed linear motor at AF of 0.28 seconds enabling fast focus on subjects while shooting.
Thanks to a high quality metal design, this Fujinon lens delivers a portable design while being careful not to compromise on the maximum aperture for outstanding performance. It also comes with an advanced optical design not to mention a quiet linear motor for increased performance. The HT-EBC coating that is proprietary to Fujinon is ideal for preventing reflection on the surface of the lens, therefore enabling you to control ghosting and flare while shooting. Talk about A-grade shooting and this lens will have your back.
