Zoom lenses are having the best moment in the world of photography. Everyone wants to get one, as it allows people to combine varied focal lengths in one lens. However, while modern zoom lenses have an internal zoom, there are zooms whose lens barrel extends out.
Every photographer needs a zoom lens in their backpack. Some may choose wide-angle zooms, while others will stick to telephoto zooms. From travel to portrait to wildlife photography, a zoom lens helps you capture your subjects with a great depth of field that can make them stand out.
A zoom lens is a must in the arsenal of any photographer. Whether you are into landscape, events, portraiture, or wildlife photography, zoom lenses always give you a much-needed extra reach, as well as beautiful bokeh that can make your subjects truly shine.
Three Canon zoom lenses are coming soon, according to CanonRumors. An ultrawide, a fast standard zoom, and a super telephoto seem to be scheduled to hit the shelves soon. These are the latest in a series of unique focal range lenses that Canon has been releasing for its RF mirrorless line of cameras.
Canon has long been known for their zoom lenses instead of their primes amongst professional photographers. So when the Canon EOS R6 Mk II came out, we chose some of the best zoom lenses you can get your hands on.
Nikon’s mirrorless S series lenses are the reason to choose the Z system in the first place — they are super sharp lenses that create lovely results. But those lenses are expensive — can one that’s half the cost still produce great shots? That’s the question to answer for the Nikon Z 17-28mm f2.
My brother and I took a few hikes in Ireland this summer with our beloved cameras. Lucas recently bought a new Sony camera body and was still on the hunt for his perfect lens. He owns a 24-70 and a 70-200.
The Fujifilm XH2 is a fantastic camera for photographers. If you're looking for the best film simulations, the richest colors, and autofocus performance Fuji has needed, grab this camera. And more importantly, get the best lenses for it.
One of the reasons why you buy an interchangeable lens camera to begin with is because of what zoom lenses can do. There are lots available on the market. And some give you extra reach in a smaller package.
The best weather-sealed OM SYSTEM lenses for passionate photographers are very versatile. Indeed, the company packs a zoom range into a lens body that many photographers have often thought impossible.
Ready to get a better zoom lens than what you've got? Well, why go for a vanilla lens? There are lots of zoom lenses available that truly stand out from the rest. And so we're rounding up a bunch of those.
Ready to get a better zoom lens than what you've got? Well, why go for a vanilla lens? There are lots of zoom lenses available that truly stand out from the rest. And so we're rounding up a bunch of those.
If you're a Sony shooter, and you've wanted to save money, Tamron is a fantastic company to buy into because of their lenses. The lenses are lightweight, affordable, weather-resistant, and capable of delivering really great photos.
We get it: finding the best zoom lenses is a pretty difficult task when no one is making a bad one. But some are truly more innovative, unique, or balance things just right better than others. Professional photographers demand the best zoom lenses for the variety of work they do on locations and in studios.
If you're buying your first camera, congratulations! Welcome to the world of interchangeable lens cameras. You're getting a zoom lens because it's doing something that your phone can't do as well.
Tamron’s upcoming telephoto zoom doesn’t just pack in more zoom than the competition — it’s also smaller and lighter. The Tamron 50-400mm f4. 5-6. 3 Di III VC VXD is an 8x zoom telephoto made for Sony E-Mount shooters.
Tamron’s upcoming telephoto zoom doesn’t just pack in more zoom than the competition — it’s also smaller and lighter. The Tamron 50-400mm f4. 5-6. 3 Di III VC VXD is an 8x zoom telephoto made for Sony E-Mount shooters.
The 16-35mm ultra-wide zoom houses both the wide-open spaces look of the 16mm and the wide, but not too wide 35mm in the same lens. But, that flexibility typically comes at a high price point. The Sony 16-35mm f4 PZ G cuts $1,000 off the f2.
The 24-70mm f2. 8 lens is known both as a sturdy workhorse — and a pricey luxury. But unlike the 24-70mm f/4, Nikon’s newest wide-to-mid zoom sacrifices focal length over aperture. The new Nikon Z 28-75mm f2.
The Micro Four Thirds system is known more for its compact size than the bokeh. Similarly, zoom lenses are known for narrower apertures and less sharpness than a lens with a single focal length. The Panasonic Leica 25-50mm f1.
Given the chance, we'll always reach for prime lenses. But sometimes, it's just easier to shoot a portrait with a zoom lens. It's even better when you do it with a constant aperture lens. That's why there are some zoom lenses for portrait photography that truly blow us away.
Sony’s well-loved 70-200mm f2. 8 workhorse lens is getting a makeover. Announced on Oct. 13, the Sony 70-200mm f2. 8 GM OSS II has a number of improvements, including upgraded autofocus, an aperture ring, and improved optics.
With things starting to ease a little regarding COVID, many people will start traveling once again. That's something we're all ready for. But are you ready for it from a photography standpoint? When traveling, keeping your kit as light as possible is a must.
It has taken quite some time for dedicated APS-C lenses for Sony E Mount cameras to emerge. Fortunately, the wait has been worth it for those who shoot with the capable crop sensor cameras. No matter what genres of photography you shoot, you can get lenses that will suit your style.
Sales on lenses are starting to heat up as we head into spring. Today we're bringing you some of the hottest lens deals for Micro Four Thirds/ The excellent Olympus 25mm f1. 8 is just $299, and the fantastic Olympus 45mm f1.
Many of you have made the most of some great lens prices during January. Our readers who shoot with Sony, Nikon, and Fujifilm cameras have been snapping up lenses that reviewed incredibly well. These popular lenses are sharp, fast to focus, and most offer weather sealing.
So, you purchased a new camera not too long ago, and you're now starting to look at new lenses. You know you prefer zooms over the idea of primes, but what lenses do you start looking at? Honestly, standard zooms or those with a focal range between 24-80mm on Full-Frame cameras are a great place to start.
Ultra-wide zooms are spectacular lenses. Honestly, they're one zoom that we recommend all photographers have in their lens bag. Ultra-wide zooms are perfect for landscapes, cityscapes, astrophotography, environmental portraits, architectural photography, and so much more.
We're huge fans of the Micro Four Thirds platform here at The Phoblographer. The system's small size and weight give it an advantage over many bigger systems such as APS-C and Full Frame. Honestly, you're not giving up much in image quality either, regardless of what M4/3 detractors might say.
Wow! There are some fantastic deals on Tamron lenses now, thanks to an early Black Friday sale. Sony fans get most of the deals here, but there are some bargains for Canon EF and Nikon F shooters. The Tamron 70-180mm f2.
If you're looking for new glass and want to save a bundle, these Black Friday deals on Sigma lenses are for you. Save $200 on the Sigma 35mm f1. 4 Art for Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sony E mounts. You can even save $100 on the L Mount version too.
Sony users know how blessed they are when it comes to the number of lens choices they have to choose from. Sony has worked hard to build up it's E Mount platform over the last few years. They have also worked diligently with third-party manufacturers like Zeiss, Rokinon, Tokina, Samyang, and Tamron.
These deals on Tamron lenses are fantastic! We've found discounts on Canon, Nikon, and Sony glass that will help you save hundreds. The new Tamron 24mm f2. 8 for Sony is just $245. The 35mm f2. 8 for Sony is only $279, and the 20mm f2.
When it comes to choosing the right lenses for our cameras, some photographers gravitate towards zooms while others prefer primes. Those that prefer zooms love them for their convenience factor. Despite this fact, many photographers are happy to trade convenience away and opt to shoot with prime lenses instead.
Sony APS-C cameras are small, yet incredibly powerful cameras that pack some of the best autofocus technologies in the business, and they are capable of delivering fantastic images too. While you can use full-frame lenses on cameras like the a6100, a6300, a6400, and a6600, the weight of them can often harm the user experience.
Sony's E mount has come on in leaps and bounds over the last few years, and now, there are lenses for just about every genre of photography on the platform. While lenses for Sony's Full-Frame cameras are in abundance, lenses specifically for Sony APS-C cameras are a little harder to come by.
Fujifilm cameras have become firm favorites with portrait photographers thanks to their great build qualities and the number of features that are packed inside the cameras. Aside from the feature sets of the cameras, the Fujifilm platform has become loved for portrait photography thanks to the excellent lenses that are available.
A short while ago, we put together a round-up of the best 24-70mm f2. 8 lenses that are currently available on each platform. Just a couple of weeks ago, we also chatted about whether or not you need an f2.
A short while ago, we put together a round-up of the best 24-70mm f2. 8 lenses that are currently available on each platform. Just a couple of weeks ago, we also chatted about whether or not you need an f2.
The EF 16-35mm F2. 8 L lenses became one of the most beloved series of Canon lenses thanks to their stunning image qualities, superior build qualities, and just how versatile and fun they were to use.
We all love a good sale, and right now, you can get some fantastic Tamron lenses (including some G2 models) on the cheap. Are you looking for a new fast prime? The excellent Tamron SP 45mm f1. 8 Di VC USD has dropped in price to just $399 for both Canon and Nikon DSLR's! That's an absolute steal! The razor-sharp SP15-30mm f2.
There are a few different types of lenses around that can be considered multi-tools thanks to them hitting the sweet spot(s) when it comes to focal ranges. 15-30mm lenses are great for multiple genres of photography from landscapes to environmental portraits, 35mm lenses are Goldilocks lenses and are great for just about everything, and the last multi-tool lens are 70-200mm lenses.
There are a few different types of lenses around that can be considered multi-tools thanks to them hitting the sweet spot(s) when it comes to focal ranges. 15-30mm lenses are great for multiple genres of photography from landscapes to environmental portraits, 35mm lenses are Goldilocks lenses and are great for just about everything, and the last multi-tool lens are 70-200mm lenses.
There are some excellent deals on M Mount, EF-EF-S, and RF mount Canon lenses right now. The Canon 17-55mm f2. 78 EF-S mount lens has a discount of $330, which bring s it down to just $549. The Canon 85mm f1.
Wildlife and birding photography are growing in popularity, and camera and lens manufacturers are taking note of this as they are releasing more cameras and more lenses that are suitable for these genres.
While we do love our prime lenses, there's always space in our camera bags for versatile zooms too. If you like to have just a few lenses to cover multiple focal lengths and multiple genres of photography, wide-angle zoom lenses have you covered.
While we do love our prime lenses, there's always space in our camera bags for versatile zooms too. If you like to have just a few lenses to cover multiple focal lengths and multiple genres of photography, wide-angle zoom lenses have you covered.
If you're looking to treat yourself or a loved one to some new glass this holiday season, and you want to save some money, you're going to love the deals on these Tamron lenses for Canon and Nikon cameras.
The just-announced Fujifilm X Pro 3 has warmed the hearts of many photographers due to its beautiful retro styling, it's innovative rear E-Ink screen, and of course, its tried and true X-Trans Sensor.
If you're a Sony camera user, you know full well just how blessed you are when it comes to the number of lens choices you have. Sony has worked hard to build up it's E Mount platform over the last few years.