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| Lens Name | Type | Key Features | Series | Best Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony E 10-18mm F/4 OSS | Zoom | APS-C, Ultra-wide zoom, OSS stabilization | E | Landscapes, Architecture, Vlogging (APS-C) |
| Sony E 11mm F/1.8 | Prime | APS-C, Ultra-wide, fast aperture, compact | E | Vlogging, Landscapes, Astrophotography (APS-C) |
| Sony E 15mm F/1.4 G | Prime | APS-C, Fast wide prime, G Lens quality, compact | G | Street, Vlogging, Low-light (APS-C) |
| Sony E PZ 10-20mm F/4 G | Zoom | APS-C, Power zoom, ultra-wide, compact | G | Vlogging, Video, Landscapes (APS-C) |
| Sony E 16-55mm F/2.8 G | Zoom | APS-C, Fast standard zoom, G Lens quality, compact | G | Everyday, Portraits, Low-light (APS-C) |
| Sony E 18-105mm F/4 G OSS PZ | Zoom | APS-C, Power zoom, constant f/4, OSS stabilization | G | Video, All-around, Travel (APS-C) |
| Sony E 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 OSS | Zoom | APS-C, Versatile zoom, OSS stabilization | Compact | Travel, Everyday (APS-C) |
| Sony E 50mm F/1.8 OSS | Prime | APS-C, Fast portrait prime, OSS stabilization | Compact | Portraits, Low-light (APS-C) |
| Sony E 70-350mm F/4.5-6.3 G OSS | Zoom | APS-C, Telephoto superzoom, OSS stabilization | G | Wildlife, Sports (APS-C) |
| Sony FE 12-24mm F/2.8 GM | Zoom | Full-Frame, Ultra-wide, fast aperture, XA elements, XD Linear Motors | GM | Astrophotography, Architecture, Landscapes |
| Sony FE 12-24mm F/4 G | Zoom | Full-Frame, Ultra-wide zoom, G Lens quality | G | Landscapes, Architecture |
| Sony FE 14mm F/1.8 GM | Prime | Full-Frame, Ultra-wide, extremely fast aperture, XA elements, XD Linear Motors | GM | Astrophotography, Landscapes, Low-light |
| Sony FE 16-25mm F/2.8 G | Zoom | Full-Frame, Compact & lightweight fast wide zoom | G | Street, Travel, Vlogging |
| Sony FE 16-35mm F/2.8 GM | Zoom | Full-Frame, Fast ultra-wide zoom, XA elements, SSM motor | GM | Landscapes, Architecture, Events |
| Sony FE 16-35mm F/2.8 GM II | Zoom | Full-Frame, Improved ultra-wide zoom, smaller, lighter, enhanced AF | GM | Landscapes, Architecture, Events |
| Sony FE 16-35mm F/4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* | Zoom | Full-Frame, Zeiss optics, constant f/4, OSS stabilization | ZA | Landscapes, Architecture, Travel |
| Sony FE 16-35mm F/4 G PZ | Zoom | Full-Frame, Power zoom, constant f/4, compact | G | Video, Vlogging, Landscapes |
| Sony FE 20mm F/1.8 G | Prime | Full-Frame, Ultra-wide, fast aperture, compact | G | Astrophotography, Vlogging, Street |
| Sony FE 20-70mm F/4 G | Zoom | Full-Frame, Ultra-wide to standard zoom, constant f/4, XD Linear Motors | G | Vlogging, Landscapes, Everyday |
| Sony FE 24mm F/1.4 GM | Prime | Full-Frame, Fast wide prime, XA elements, Nano AR Coating | GM | Astrophotography, Street, Photojournalism |
| Sony FE 24mm F/2.8 G | Prime | Full-Frame, Compact & lightweight prime (G-series compact) | G | Street, Everyday, Travel |
| Sony FE 24-50mm F/2.8 G | Zoom | Full-Frame, Compact & lightweight fast standard zoom | G | Everyday, Travel, Vlogging |
| Sony FE 24-70mm F/2.8 GM | Zoom | Full-Frame, Workhorse standard zoom, XA elements, DDSSM motor | GM | Events, Portraits, Photojournalism |
| Sony FE 24-70mm F/2.8 GM II | Zoom | Full-Frame, Improved standard zoom, smaller, lighter, enhanced AF | GM | Events, Portraits, Photojournalism |
| Sony FE 24-70mm F/4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* | Zoom | Full-Frame, Zeiss optics, constant f/4, OSS stabilization | ZA | Everyday, Travel |
| Sony FE 24-105mm F/4 G OSS | Zoom | Full-Frame, Versatile standard zoom, constant f/4, OSS stabilization | G | All-around, Travel, Events |
| Sony FE 24-240mm F/3.5-6.3 OSS | Zoom | Full-Frame, All-in-one superzoom, OSS stabilization | Standard | Travel, All-around |
| Sony FE 28mm F/2 | Prime | Full-Frame, Compact wide prime | Fast | Street, Everyday, Landscapes |
| Sony FE 28-60mm F/4-5.6 | Zoom | Full-Frame, Ultra-compact kit zoom, retractable design | Standard | Everyday, Travel (extremely portable) |
| Sony FE 35mm F/1.4 GM | Prime | Full-Frame, Fast standard prime, XA elements, Nano AR II Coating | GM | Street, Photojournalism, Low-light |
| Sony FE 35mm F/1.8 | Prime | Full-Frame, Compact & lightweight standard prime | Standard | Street, Everyday |
| Sony FE 35mm F/2.8 ZA Sonnar T* | Prime | Full-Frame, Compact Zeiss prime | ZA | Street, Everyday |
| Sony FE 40mm F/2.5 G | Prime | Full-Frame, Compact & lightweight prime (G-series compact) | G | Street, Everyday, Vlogging |
| Sony FE 50mm F/1.2 GM | Prime | Full-Frame, Extremely fast standard prime, ultimate bokeh | GM | Portraits, Low-light, Artistic |
| Sony FE 50mm F/1.4 GM | Prime | Full-Frame, Fast standard prime, excellent resolution and bokeh | GM | Portraits, Everyday, Low-light |
| Sony FE 50mm F/1.8 | Prime | Full-Frame, Affordable standard prime | Compact | Everyday, Portraits (budget) |
| Sony FE 50mm F/2.5 G | Prime | Full-Frame, Compact & lightweight prime (G-series compact) | G | Street, Everyday, Vlogging |
| Sony FE 50mm F/2.8 Macro | Prime | Full-Frame, 1:1 macro magnification, compact | Standard | Macro photography, Everyday close-ups |
| Sony FE 55mm F/1.8 ZA Sonnar T* | Prime | Full-Frame, Zeiss optics, acclaimed for sharpness | ZA | Everyday, Portraits |
| Sony FE 70-200mm F/2.8 GM OSS | Zoom | Full-Frame, Fast telephoto zoom, OSS stabilization, XA elements | GM | Sports, Events, Portraits |
| Sony FE 70-200mm F/2.8 GM OSS II | Zoom | Full-Frame, Improved telephoto zoom, lighter, enhanced AF | GM | Sports, Events, Portraits |
| Sony FE 70-200mm F/4 G OSS | Zoom | Full-Frame, Constant f/4 telephoto zoom, OSS stabilization | G | Sports, Events, Travel |
| Sony FE 70-200mm F/4 Macro G OSS II | Zoom | Full-Frame, Constant f/4 telephoto zoom, half-macro, OSS stabilization | G | Sports, Events, Portraits, Close-up |
| Sony FE 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 G OSS | Zoom | Full-Frame, Telephoto zoom, OSS stabilization | G | Wildlife (casual), Sports (casual) |
| Sony FE 85mm F/1.4 GM | Prime | Full-Frame, Ultimate portrait prime, XA elements, GM bokeh | GM | Portraits, Fashion, Low-light |
| Sony FE 85mm F/1.8 | Prime | Full-Frame, Affordable portrait prime | Fast | Portraits, Events |
| Sony FE 90mm F/2.8 Macro G OSS | Prime | Full-Frame, 1:1 macro magnification, OSS stabilization, G Lens quality | G | Macro photography, Product photography, Portraits |
| Sony FE 100mm F/2.8 STF GM OSS | Prime | Full-Frame, Unique STF (Smooth Trans Focus) for extreme bokeh, OSS | GM | Portraits, Artistic photography |
| Sony FE 100-400mm F/4.5-5.6 GM OSS | Zoom | Full-Frame, Super telephoto zoom, OSS stabilization, XD Linear Motor | GM | Wildlife, Sports, Birding |
| Sony FE 135mm F/1.8 GM | Prime | Full-Frame, Razor-sharp telephoto prime, outstanding bokeh | GM | Portraits, Sports, Events |
| Sony FE 200-600mm F/5.6-6.3 G OSS | Zoom | Full-Frame, Super telephoto zoom, internal zoom, OSS stabilization | G | Wildlife, Sports, Birding |
| Sony FE 300mm F/2.8 GM OSS | Prime | Full-Frame, Lightweight super telephoto prime, OSS stabilization | GM | Sports, Wildlife, Action |
| Sony FE 400mm F/2.8 GM OSS | Prime | Full-Frame, Flagship super telephoto prime, extremely lightweight, OSS | GM | Sports, Wildlife, Photojournalism |
| Sony FE 600mm F/4 GM OSS | Prime | Full-Frame, Flagship super telephoto prime, OSS stabilization | GM | Sports, Wildlife, Birding |
| Sony FE 400-800mm F/6.3-8 G OSS | Zoom | Full-Frame, Ultra-telephoto zoom, OSS stabilization, internal zoom | G | Wildlife, Sports, Distant subjects |
| Type | Key Features | Best Usage |
| Lens Name | Type | Key Features/Notes | Series | Best Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM | Prime | Fast f/1.8 aperture, STM motor for smooth AF, compact and lightweight, full-frame | Standard | Portraits, Low-light, Everyday |
| Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM | Prime | Fast f/1.8 aperture, USM for quick AF, excellent for portraits, full-frame | USM | Portraits, Low-light |
| Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM | Prime | Fast f/1.4 aperture, USM for quick AF, good for low light, full-frame | USM | Portraits, Low-light, General |
| Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM | Prime | 1:1 macro magnification, Hybrid IS, L-series optics, USM, full-frame | L-series, Macro | Macro, Portraits |
| Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM | Prime | Fast f/2 aperture, L-series optics, USM, excellent for shallow DOF, full-frame | L-series | Portraits, Sports, Low-light |
| Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM | Zoom | Fast f/2.8 aperture, L-series optics, USM, weather-sealed, full-frame | L-series | Wide-angle, Landscapes, Architecture, Astrophotography |
| Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM | Zoom | Fast f/2.8 aperture, L-series optics, USM, weather-sealed, versatile zoom, full-frame | L-series | Standard zoom, Events, Photojournalism, Portraits |
| Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM | Zoom | Fast f/2.8 aperture, L-series optics, IS, USM, weather-sealed, full-frame | L-series | Sports, Wildlife, Portraits, Events |
| Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM | Zoom | Constant f/4 aperture, L-series optics, IS, USM, versatile zoom, full-frame | L-series | All-around, Travel, Landscapes, Everyday |
| Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM | Zoom | Constant f/4 aperture, L-series optics, IS, USM, lighter than f/2.8, full-frame | L-series | Travel, Sports, Wildlife (daylight) |
| Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM | Zoom | Versatile telephoto range, L-series optics, IS, USM, weather-sealed, full-frame | L-series | Wildlife, Sports, Nature |
| Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM | Prime | Compact 'pancake' lens, STM for quiet AF, good for video, full-frame | STM, Pancake | Street, Travel, Everyday |
| Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM | Zoom | Ultra-wide angle, IS, STM for quiet AF, compact, APS-C only | STM | Landscapes, Architecture, Vlogging (APS-C) |
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM | Zoom | Standard zoom, IS, STM for quiet AF, common kit lens, APS-C only | STM | General purpose, Everyday (APS-C) |
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Zoom | Telephoto zoom, IS, STM for quiet AF, compact, APS-C only | STM | Telephoto, Sports, Wildlife (APS-C) |
| Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM | Zoom | Constant f/2.8 aperture, IS, USM, excellent image quality, APS-C only | USM | Standard zoom, Low-light, Portraits (APS-C) |
| Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM | Prime | 1:1 macro magnification, USM, compact, APS-C only | Macro, USM | Macro, Portraits (APS-C) |
| Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L | Prime | Tilt and Shift movements, L-series optics, excellent for perspective control, full-frame | L-series, Tilt-Shift | Architecture, Landscapes, Product Photography |
| Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II | Prime | Tilt and Shift movements, L-series optics, excellent for perspective control, full-frame | L-series, Tilt-Shift | Architecture, Landscapes, Product Photography |
| Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo | Prime | Up to 5x life-size magnification, manual focus only, full-frame | Macro | Extreme Macro Photography |
| Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM | Zoom | Circular and full-frame fisheye, L-series optics, USM, full-frame | L-series, Fisheye | Creative, Ultra-wide, Sports, Architecture |
| Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM | Prime | Extremely fast f/1.2 aperture, L-series optics, USM, exceptional bokeh, RF Mount | L-series | Portraits, Low-light, Artistics |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM | Zoom | World's first f/2 constant aperture zoom, L-series optics, USM, RF Mount | L-series | Events, Portraits, Low-light, Versatile Pro Zoom |
| Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM | Zoom | Fast f/2.8 aperture, L-series optics, IS, USM, RF Mount | L-series | Wide-angle, Landscapes, Architecture, Astrophotography |
| Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM | Zoom | Fast f/2.8 aperture, L-series optics, IS, USM, RF Mount | L-series | Standard zoom, Events, Photojournalism, Portraits |
| Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM | Zoom | Fast f/2.8 aperture, L-series optics, IS, USM, compact design, RF Mount | L-series | Sports, Wildlife, Portraits, Events |
| Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM | Zoom | Versatile super-telephoto, L-series optics, IS, USM, RF Mount | L-series | Wildlife, Sports, Nature |
| Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM | Prime | Fast f/1.8 aperture, 0.5x macro, IS, STM, compact, RF Mount | STM, Macro | Street, Travel, Macro, Portraits |
| Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM | Prime | Fast f/2 aperture, 0.5x macro, IS, STM, RF Mount | STM, Macro | Portraits, Macro, General |
| Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM | Zoom | Constant f/4 aperture, L-series optics, IS, USM, RF Mount | L-series | All-around, Travel, Landscapes, Everyday |
| Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM | Prime | Compact super-telephoto, IS, STM, collapsible design, RF Mount | DO, STM | Wildlife, Birding, Distant Subjects |
| Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM | Prime | Compact super-telephoto, IS, STM, collapsible design, RF Mount | DO, STM | Wildlife, Birding, Distant Subjects |
| Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM | Prime | Ultra-wide angle, compact and affordable, STM, RF Mount | STM | Vlogging, Landscapes, Astrophotography |
| Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM | Zoom | All-in-one superzoom, IS, Nano USM, RF Mount | Travel Zoom | Travel, All-around |
| Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | Zoom | Compact standard zoom, IS, STM, APS-C (RF-S) Mount | STM | General Purpose (APS-C mirrorless) |
| Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | Zoom | Versatile superzoom, IS, STM, APS-C (RF-S) Mount | STM | Travel, All-around (APS-C mirrorless) |
| Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x | Zoom | Built-in 1.4x extender, L-series optics, IS, USM, full-frame | L-series, Super Telephoto | Sports, Wildlife, Photojournalism |
| Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM | Prime | Fast f/2.8 aperture, L-series optics, IS, USM, full-frame | L-series, Super Telephoto | Sports, Wildlife, Low-light Action |
| Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM | Prime | Fast f/2.8 aperture, L-series optics, IS, USM, lighter design, full-frame | L-series, Super Telephoto | Sports, Wildlife, Photojournalism |
| Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM | Prime | Fast f/4 aperture, L-series optics, IS, USM, lighter design, full-frame | L-series, Super Telephoto | Wildlife, Birding, Sports |
| Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM | Prime | Super telephoto, L-series optics, IS, USM, full-frame | L-series, Super Telephoto | Extreme Wildlife, Birding |
| Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM | Zoom | Extreme ultra-wide, L-series optics, USM, full-frame | L-series | Architecture, Landscapes, Interiors |
| Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM | Zoom | Constant f/4 aperture, L-series optics, IS, USM, full-frame | L-series | Landscapes, Architecture, Travel |
| Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM | Zoom | Constant f/4 aperture, L-series optics, IS, USM, compact, full-frame | L-series | Standard zoom, Travel, Macro (0.7x) |
| Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM | Zoom | Telephoto zoom, L-series optics, IS, USM, compact for its range, full-frame | L-series | Travel, Wildlife, Sports |
| Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM | Prime | Fast f/1.4 aperture, L-series optics, USM, excellent image quality, full-frame | L-series | Street, Photojournalism, Weddings, Low-light |
| Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM | Prime | Fast f/1.4 aperture, L-series optics, IS, USM, full-frame | L-series | Portraits, Low-light |
| Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM | Prime | Ultra-wide prime, L-series optics, USM, full-frame | L-series | Astrophotography, Landscapes, Interiors |
| Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM | Prime | Wide-angle prime, USM, full-frame | USM | Landscapes, Street, Interiors |
| Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM | Prime | Wide-angle prime, USM, full-frame | USM | Street, Environmental Portraits |
| Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM | Prime | Fast f/2 aperture, IS, USM, compact, full-frame | IS, USM | Street, Low-light, Everyday |
| Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM | Prime | Fast f/2.8 aperture, L-series optics, USM, compact telephoto, full-frame | L-series | Portraits, Sports (daylight) |
| Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM | Prime | Compact super-telephoto, L-series optics, USM, no IS, full-frame | L-series, Super Telephoto | Wildlife, Birding (where IS is not critical) |
| Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM | Prime | Compact 'pancake' lens, STM for quiet AF, APS-C only | STM, Pancake | Street, Travel (APS-C) |
| Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM | Prime | Macro lens with built-in Macro Lite, IS, STM, APS-C only | Macro, STM | Macro, Close-up (APS-C) |
| Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM | Prime | Wide-angle prime with macro, IS, STM, RF Mount | STM, Macro | Vlogging, Street, Macro |
| Canon RF 10-20mm f/4L IS STM | Zoom | Ultra-wide angle, L-series optics, IS, STM, RF Mount | L-series | Architecture, Landscapes, Interiors |
| Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | Zoom | Compact standard zoom, IS, STM, RF Mount | STM | Everyday, Travel |
| Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM | Zoom | Fast f/2.8 telephoto zoom, L-series optics, IS, USM, RF Mount | L-series, Super Telephoto | Sports, Wildlife, Photojournalism |
| Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM | Prime | Fast f/1.8 aperture, L-series optics, IS, USM, RF Mount | L-series | Portraits, Low-light |
| Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM | Zoom | Compact telephoto zoom, IS, STM, APS-C (RF-S) Mount | STM | Telephoto, Sports, Wildlife (APS-C mirrorless) |
| Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM | Zoom | Ultra-telephoto zoom, IS, USM, RF Mount | Telephoto Zoom | Wildlife, Birding, Sports |
| Canon RF 20mm f/1.4L VCM | Prime | Fast f/1.4 aperture, L-series optics, VCM motor, RF Mount | L-series, VCM | Astrophotography, Landscapes, Low-light |
| Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM | Prime | Fast f/1.4 aperture, L-series optics, VCM motor, RF Mount | L-series, VCM | Astrophotography, Landscapes, Low-light |
| Canon RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM | Prime | Fast f/1.4 aperture, L-series optics, VCM motor, RF Mount | L-series, VCM | Street, Photojournalism, Low-light |
| Canon RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM | Prime | Fast f/1.4 aperture, L-series optics, VCM motor, RF Mount | L-series, VCM | Portraits, Low-light, Everyday |
| Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z | Zoom | Fast f/2.8 aperture, L-series, IS, USM, Power Zoom, RF Mount | L-series, Power Zoom | Video, Sports, Events |
| Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8L IS USM Z | Zoom | Fast f/2.8 aperture, L-series, IS, USM, Power Zoom, RF Mount | L-series, Power Zoom | Video, Standard Zoom, Events |
| Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ | Zoom | Ultra-wide zoom, IS, STM, Power Zoom, APS-C (RF-S) Mount | STM, Power Zoom | Video, Vlogging, Landscapes (APS-C mirrorless) |
| Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM | Zoom | Fast ultra-wide zoom, IS, STM, RF Mount | STM | Landscapes, Architecture, Vlogging |
| Canon RF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 | Zoom | Telephoto zoom, RF Mount | Standard | Casual Telephoto, Distant Subjects |
| Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye | Prime | Full-frame fisheye, full-frame | Fisheye | Creative, Extreme Wide-Angle |
| Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM | Zoom | All-in-one superzoom, L-series optics, IS, USM, full-frame | L-series, Travel Zoom | Travel, All-around (high-end) |
| Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM | Prime | 1:1 macro magnification, L-series optics, USM, long working distance, full-frame | L-series, Macro | Macro (insects, skittish subjects) |
| Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS USM (II) | Prime | Super telephoto, L-series optics, IS, USM, full-frame | L-series, Super Telephoto | Wildlife, Sports, Birding |
| Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM | Zoom | Ultra-wide zoom, L-series optics, IS, USM, RF Mount | L-series | Landscapes, Architecture, Interiors |
| Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye | Prime | Stereoscopic 3D VR 180° capture, L-series, RF Mount | L-series, VR | Virtual Reality Video |
| Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye | Prime | Stereoscopic 3D VR 180° capture, STM, APS-C (RF-S) Mount | STM, VR | Virtual Reality Video (APS-C) |
| Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM | Prime | Compact 'pancake' lens, STM, RF Mount | STM, Pancake | Street, Travel, Everyday |
| Type | Key Features/Notes | Best Usage |
| Lens Name | Type | Key Features | Series | Best Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G | Prime | Fast f/1.8 aperture, SWM for quiet AF, lightweight, FX (Full-Frame) | AF-S NIKKOR G | Portraits, Low-light, Everyday (FX DSLR) |
| AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G | Prime | Fast f/1.8 aperture, SWM for quiet AF, excellent for portraits, FX (Full-Frame) | AF-S NIKKOR G | Portraits, Low-light (FX DSLR) |
| AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED | Prime | Fast f/1.8 aperture, ED glass, SWM, FX (Full-Frame) | AF-S NIKKOR G | Street, Photojournalism, Low-light (FX DSLR) |
| AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED | Prime | 1:1 macro magnification, VR stabilization, SWM, FX (Full-Frame) | AF-S Micro-NIKKOR G | Macro photography, Portraits (FX DSLR) |
| AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR | Zoom | Super telephoto zoom, VR stabilization, ED glass, E-type diaphragm, FX (Full-Frame) | AF-S NIKKOR E VR | Wildlife, Sports, Birding (FX DSLR) |
| AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED | Prime | Ultra-wide, fast f/1.8 aperture, ED glass, Nano Crystal Coat, FX (Full-Frame) | AF-S NIKKOR G | Astrophotography, Landscapes, Interiors (FX DSLR) |
| AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR | Prime | Compact telephoto prime, Phase Fresnel (PF) element, VR, E-type diaphragm, FX (Full-Frame) | AF-S NIKKOR E PF VR | Sports, Wildlife, Travel (FX DSLR) |
| AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR | Prime | Flagship super telephoto, Fluorite (FL) elements, VR, E-type diaphragm, FX (Full-Frame) | AF-S NIKKOR E FL VR | Sports, Wildlife, Photojournalism (FX DSLR) |
| AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED | Zoom | Fast ultra-wide zoom, ED glass, Nano Crystal Coat, FX (Full-Frame) | AF-S NIKKOR G | Landscapes, Architecture, Astrophotography (FX DSLR) |
| AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR | Zoom | Workhorse standard zoom, VR stabilization, ED glass, Nano Crystal Coat, E-type diaphragm, FX (Full-Frame) | AF-S NIKKOR E VR | Events, Photojournalism, Portraits (FX DSLR) |
| AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR | Zoom | Fast telephoto zoom, VR stabilization, Fluorite (FL) elements, E-type diaphragm, FX (Full-Frame) | AF-S NIKKOR E FL VR | Sports, Wildlife, Portraits, Events (FX DSLR) |
| AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR | Zoom | Versatile standard zoom, constant f/4, VR stabilization, ED glass, FX (Full-Frame) | AF-S NIKKOR G VR | All-around, Travel, Events (FX DSLR) |
| AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | Zoom | Compact standard zoom, VR stabilization, DX (APS-C) only | AF-S DX NIKKOR G VR | Everyday, Kit Lens (DX DSLR) |
| AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G | Prime | Fast standard prime, compact, DX (APS-C) only | AF-S DX NIKKOR G | Everyday, Street, Portraits (DX DSLR) |
| AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | Zoom | Ultra-wide angle zoom, ED glass, DX (APS-C) only | AF-S DX NIKKOR G | Landscapes, Architecture, Interiors (DX DSLR) |
| AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR | Zoom | All-in-one superzoom, VR stabilization, DX (APS-C) only | AF-S DX NIKKOR G VR | Travel, All-around (DX DSLR) |
| AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR | Zoom | Premium standard zoom, VR stabilization, E-type diaphragm, DX (APS-C) only | AF-S DX NIKKOR E VR | Everyday, Travel, Portraits (DX DSLR) |
| PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED | Prime | Tilt and Shift movements, ED glass, E-type diaphragm, FX (Full-Frame) | PC NIKKOR E | Architecture, Landscapes, Product Photography |
| AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED | Zoom | Circular and full-frame fisheye, ED glass, Nano Crystal Coat, E-type diaphragm, FX (Full-Frame) | AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR E | Creative, Ultra-wide, Sports, Architecture |
| NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | Prime | Fast standard prime, S-line optics, stepping motor for quiet AF, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S | Portraits, Low-light, Everyday (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S | Prime | Fast portrait prime, S-line optics, stepping motor, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S | Portraits, Low-light (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S | Prime | Fast wide prime, S-line optics, stepping motor, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S | Street, Photojournalism, Low-light (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 | Prime | 1:1 macro magnification, compact, stepping motor, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z MC | Macro photography, Everyday close-ups (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S | Prime | 1:1 macro magnification, VR stabilization, S-line optics, stepping motor, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z MC VR S | Macro photography, Portraits (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S | Prime | Extremely fast standard prime, S-line optics, multi-focus system, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S | Portraits, Low-light, Artistic (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena | Prime | Premium portrait prime, outstanding bokeh, S-line optics, multi-focus system, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S Plena | Portraits, Fashion, Artistic (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S | Prime | Compact super telephoto, Phase Fresnel (PF) element, VR stabilization, S-line optics, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S PF VR | Wildlife, Birding, Sports (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S | Zoom | Ultra-wide zoom, compact, S-line optics, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S | Landscapes, Architecture, Travel (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | Zoom | Fast ultra-wide zoom, S-line optics, Nano Crystal Coat, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S | Landscapes, Architecture, Astrophotography (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S | Zoom | Standard zoom, compact, S-line optics, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S | Everyday, Travel, Portraits (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Zoom | Workhorse standard zoom, S-line optics, multi-focus system, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S | Events, Photojournalism, Portraits (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S | Zoom | Fast telephoto zoom, VR stabilization, S-line optics, multi-focus system, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S VR | Sports, Wildlife, Portraits, Events (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S | Zoom | Versatile standard zoom, constant f/4, S-line optics, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S | All-around, Travel, Events (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S | Zoom | Super telephoto zoom, VR stabilization, S-line optics, stepping motor, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S VR | Wildlife, Sports, Birding (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR | Zoom | Super telephoto zoom, internal zoom, VR stabilization, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z VR | Wildlife, Sports, Birding (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Zoom | Compact standard zoom, VR stabilization, DX (APS-C) only | NIKKOR Z DX VR | Everyday, Kit Lens (Mirrorless DX) |
| NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR | Zoom | Compact telephoto zoom, VR stabilization, DX (APS-C) only | NIKKOR Z DX VR | Telephoto, Sports, Wildlife (Mirrorless DX) |
| NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR | Zoom | Ultra-wide power zoom, VR stabilization, DX (APS-C) only | NIKKOR Z DX PZ VR | Vlogging, Landscapes (Mirrorless DX) |
| NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S | Prime | Super telephoto prime with built-in 1.4x teleconverter, VR, S-line, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S TC VR | Sports, Wildlife, Photojournalism (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S | Prime | Super telephoto prime with built-in 1.4x teleconverter, VR, S-line, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S TC VR | Sports, Wildlife, Birding (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S | Prime | Compact super telephoto, Phase Fresnel (PF) element, VR stabilization, S-line optics, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S PF VR | Extreme Wildlife, Birding (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S | Prime | Fast wide prime, S-line optics, stepping motor, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S | Astrophotography, Street, Photojournalism (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 | Prime | Compact wide prime, lightweight, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z | Street, Everyday, Travel (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 | Prime | Compact standard prime, fast aperture, lightweight, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z | Everyday, Street, Portraits (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 | Prime | Ultra-compact 'pancake' lens, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z | Street, Travel, Everyday (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4.0 S VR | Prime | High-performance super telephoto, VR, S-line optics, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S VR | Sports, Wildlife, Birding (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 800mm f/5.6 S VR | Prime | Extreme super telephoto, VR, S-line optics, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S VR | Wildlife, Birding, Sports (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 | Zoom | Compact and affordable fast standard zoom, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z | Everyday, Portraits, Low-light (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Zoom | Compact and affordable fast ultra-wide zoom, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z | Landscapes, Architecture, Vlogging (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 | Zoom | Compact and affordable fast telephoto zoom, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z | Sports, Events, Portraits (Mirrorless FX) |
| NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S | Prime | Compact super telephoto, VR, S-line optics, FX (Full-Frame) | NIKKOR Z S VR | Sports, Wildlife, Birding (Mirrorless FX) |
| Type | Key Features | Best Usage |
| Lens Name | Type | Mount | Key Features | Series | Best Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD | Zoom | Canon EF (APS-C), Nikon F (APS-C) | Wide-angle, VC stabilization, HLD motor | Di II | Landscapes, Architecture, Travel (APS-C DSLR) |
| 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD | Zoom | Sony E (APS-C), Fuji X | Fast ultra-wide, RXD motor, compact | Di III-A | Vlogging, Landscapes, Astrophotography (Mirrorless APS-C) |
| 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | Zoom | Canon EF (APS-C), Nikon F (APS-C) | All-in-one superzoom, VC stabilization, PZD motor | Di II | Travel, All-around (APS-C DSLR) |
| 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD | Zoom | Sony E, Nikon Z | Fast ultra-wide, RXD motor, compact | Di III | Landscapes, Astrophotography, Interiors (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC | Zoom | Canon EF (APS-C), Nikon F (APS-C) | Fast standard zoom, VC stabilization, excellent value | Di II | Everyday, Portraits, Low-light (APS-C DSLR) |
| 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Zoom | Sony E (APS-C), Fuji X | Fast standard zoom, VC stabilization, RXD motor | Di III-A | Everyday, Portraits, Vlogging (Mirrorless APS-C) |
| 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD | Zoom | Canon EF (APS-C), Nikon F (APS-C) | World's first 22.2x superzoom, VC stabilization, HLD motor | Di II | Ultimate Travel, All-around (APS-C DSLR) |
| 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC | Zoom | Sony E (APS-C) | All-in-one superzoom, VC stabilization, lightweight | Di III | Travel, Everyday (Mirrorless APS-C) |
| 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Zoom | Sony E (APS-C), Fuji X | All-in-one superzoom, VC stabilization, VXD motor | Di III-A | Ultimate Travel, All-around (Mirrorless APS-C) |
| 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 | Prime | Sony E | Wide-angle, 1:2 macro, OSD motor, compact | Di III | Street, Landscapes, Close-up |
| 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 | Prime | Sony E | Wide-angle, 1:2 macro, OSD motor, compact | Di III | Street, Landscapes, Close-up |
| 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD | Zoom | Sony E | Fast standard zoom, RXD motor, compact | Di III | Everyday, Portraits, Low-light (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Zoom | Sony E | Improved fast standard zoom, VXD motor, enhanced performance | Di III | Everyday, Portraits, Low-light (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD | Zoom | Sony E | All-in-one superzoom with fast wide end, RXD motor | Di III | Travel, All-around (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 | Prime | Sony E | Standard wide, 1:2 macro, OSD motor, compact | Di III | Street, Everyday, Close-up |
| 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD | Zoom | Sony E, Nikon Z | Fast versatile zoom, VXD motor, excellent for events/portraits | Di III | Events, Portraits, Travel (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD | Zoom | Sony E | Fast telephoto zoom, VXD motor, compact and lightweight | Di III | Sports, Events, Portraits (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 | Zoom | Sony E | Improved fast telephoto zoom, VXD motor, VC stabilization | Di III | Sports, Events, Portraits (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | Zoom | Sony E, Nikon Z | Compact telephoto zoom, RXD motor | Di III | Telephoto, Wildlife (casual) |
| 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Zoom | Sony E, Fuji X, Nikon Z | Super telephoto zoom, VC stabilization, VXD motor | Di III | Wildlife, Sports, Birding (Mirrorless Full-Frame/APS-C) |
| 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD | Zoom | Sony E | Compact fast wide-to-standard zoom, VXD motor | Di III | Vlogging, Street, Everyday (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F | Fast ultra-wide zoom, VC stabilization, USD motor, G2 update | SP Di | Landscapes, Architecture, Astrophotography (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F | Fast standard zoom, VC stabilization, USD motor, G2 update | SP Di | Events, Photojournalism, Portraits (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F | Fast telephoto zoom, VC stabilization, USD motor, G2 update | SP Di | Sports, Wildlife, Events, Portraits (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD | Prime | Canon EF, Nikon F | Ultra-sharp fast standard prime, USD motor | SP Di | Street, Photojournalism, Low-light |
| SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD | Prime | Canon EF, Nikon F | Standard prime, VC stabilization, USD motor | SP Di | Portraits, Everyday, Low-light |
| SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD | Prime | Canon EF, Nikon F | Portrait prime, VC stabilization, USD motor | SP Di | Portraits, Low-light |
| SP 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro VC USD | Prime | Canon EF, Nikon F | 1:1 macro magnification, VC stabilization, USD motor | SP Di Macro | Macro, Portraits |
| SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F | Super telephoto zoom, VC stabilization, USD motor, G2 update | SP Di | Wildlife, Sports, Birding (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| SP 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical IF | Zoom | Canon EF (APS-C), Nikon F (APS-C) | Ultra-wide, older but solid | Di II | Landscapes, Architecture (APS-C DSLR) |
| SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F | Affordable telephoto zoom, VC stabilization, USD motor | Di | Telephoto, Wildlife (casual) |
| SP 17-50mm F/2.8 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF | Zoom | Canon EF (APS-C), Nikon F (APS-C) | Fast standard zoom, VC stabilization, popular | Di II | Everyday, Portraits, Low-light (APS-C DSLR) |
| SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F | Classic fast standard zoom, compact | Di | Everyday, Portraits (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F | Budget super-telephoto | Di | Wildlife, Sports (older DSLR) |
| 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F | Compact ultra-wide, OSD motor | Di | Landscapes, Architecture, Travel (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| 35-150mm F/2.8-4 Di VC OSD | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F | Versatile zoom, VC stabilization, OSD motor | Di | Events, Portraits, Travel (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | Zoom | Canon EF (APS-C), Nikon F (APS-C) | Superzoom, VC stabilization, PZD motor | Di II | Travel, All-around (APS-C DSLR) |
| AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F | Budget telephoto with macro | Di | Telephoto, Casual Macro |
| SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD | Prime | Canon EF, Nikon F | Compact fast standard prime, VC stabilization | Di | Street, Everyday, Low-light |
| SP 24-35mm F/2 Di USD | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F | Fast ultra-wide zoom, USD motor, unique | SP Di | Landscapes, Astrophotography, Events |
| 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | Zoom | Sony E, Nikon Z | Versatile super-telephoto zoom, VC, VXD motor | Di III | Wildlife, Sports, All-around |
| SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F | Original fast ultra-wide, VC stabilization, USD motor | SP Di | Landscapes, Architecture (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F | Original fast standard zoom, VC stabilization, USD motor | SP Di | Events, Photojournalism (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F | Original fast telephoto zoom, VC stabilization, USD motor | SP Di | Sports, Events, Portraits (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD | Zoom | Sony E | Constant f/4 aperture, VXD motor, designed for hybrid shooting | Di III | Vlogging, Video, Landscapes, Everyday (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 20-70mm F/4 Di III RXD | Zoom | Sony E | Constant f/4 aperture, RXD motor, ultra-wide to mid-telephoto range | Di III | Vlogging, Landscapes, Everyday, Video (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | Zoom | Sony E | Compact for its range, VC stabilization, VXD motor | Di III | Wildlife, Sports, Travel (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| SP 60mm F/2 Di II Macro 1:1 | Prime | Canon EF (APS-C), Nikon F (APS-C) | 1:1 macro magnification, fast f/2 aperture, designed for APS-C | SP Di II Macro | Macro photography, Portraits (APS-C) |
| 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F | All-in-one superzoom, VC stabilization, PZD motor, full-frame compatible | Di | Travel, All-around |
| 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro | Zoom | Canon EF (APS-C), Nikon F (APS-C) | Affordable superzoom, compact, 1:3.7 macro ratio | Di II | Budget travel, All-around (APS-C DSLR) |
| Type | Key Features | Best Usage |
| Lens Name | Type | Mount | Key Features | Series | Best Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-24mm F/2.8 DG DN | Zoom | Sony E, L-Mount | Ultra-wide, fast aperture, designed for mirrorless, excellent for astrophotography | Art | Landscapes, Astrophotography, Architecture, Interiors |
| 14mm F/1.4 DG DN | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | World's first F1.4 ultra-wide, exceptional for astrophotography | Art | Astrophotography, Low-light landscapes |
| 15mm F/1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | 180° diagonal fisheye, fast aperture, high resolution | Art | Creative wide-angle, Astrophotography, Unique perspectives |
| 16-28mm F/2.8 DG DN | Zoom | Sony E, L-Mount | Compact ultra-wide, constant f/2.8, lightweight | Contemporary | Landscapes, Travel, Vlogging (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 16mm F/1.4 DC DN | Prime | Sony E (APS-C), L-Mount (APS-C), Fuji X, Canon EF-M, Nikon Z (APS-C), M4/3 | Fast wide prime for APS-C/M4/3 mirrorless, compact | Contemporary | Vlogging, Street, Low-light (Mirrorless APS-C/M4/3) |
| 18-50mm F/2.8 DC DN | Zoom | Sony E (APS-C), L-Mount (APS-C), Fuji X | Compact & lightweight standard zoom for APS-C mirrorless, constant f/2.8 | Contemporary | Everyday, Vlogging, Portraits (Mirrorless APS-C) |
| 18-35mm F/1.8 DC HSM | Zoom | Canon EF (APS-C), Nikon F (APS-C), Sigma SA | World's first APS-C zoom with constant f/1.8, Art-line optics | Art | Low-light, Portraits, Video (APS-C DSLR) |
| 20mm F/1.4 DG DN | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | Fast ultra-wide, re-engineered for mirrorless, excellent for astrophotography | Art | Astrophotography, Landscapes, Low-light |
| 20mm F/2 DG DN | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | Compact, high-quality wide prime (I series) | Contemporary | Street, Landscapes, Everyday (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 24mm F/1.4 DG DN | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | Fast wide, re-engineered for mirrorless, good for astrophotography | Art | Landscapes, Astrophotography, Photojournalism |
| 24mm F/2 DG DN | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | Compact, high-quality wide prime (I series) | Contemporary | Street, Landscapes, Everyday (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 24mm F/3.5 DG DN | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | Ultra-compact wide prime (I series), close-focusing | Contemporary | Street, Everyday, Close-up (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 24-70mm F/2.8 DG DN | Zoom | Sony E, L-Mount | Workhorse standard zoom for mirrorless, excellent image quality | Art | Events, Portraits, Photojournalism, General Purpose (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 24-70mm F/2.8 DG DN II | Zoom | Sony E, L-Mount | Improved version of the popular standard zoom, enhanced AF and optics | Art | Events, Portraits, Photojournalism, General Purpose (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 28-45mm F/1.8 DG DN | Zoom | Sony E, L-Mount | World's first F1.8 full-frame mirrorless zoom, prime-like performance | Art | Events, Portraits, Video, Low-light |
| 28-70mm F/2.8 DG DN | Zoom | Sony E, L-Mount | Compact & lightweight constant f/2.8 standard zoom for mirrorless | Contemporary | Everyday, Travel, Vlogging, Portraits (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 30mm F/1.4 DC DN | Prime | Sony E (APS-C), L-Mount (APS-C), Fuji X, Canon EF-M, Nikon Z (APS-C), M4/3 | Fast standard prime for APS-C/M4/3 mirrorless, compact | Contemporary | Everyday, Street, Portraits (Mirrorless APS-C/M4/3) |
| 35mm F/1.2 DG DN | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | Extremely fast aperture, large & heavy, ultimate low-light performance | Art | Portraits, Low-light, Artistic expression |
| 35mm F/1.4 DG DN | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | Re-engineered classic Art prime for mirrorless, superb optical performance | Art | Street, Photojournalism, Portraits, Low-light |
| 35mm F/2 DG DN | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | Compact, high-quality standard prime (I series) | Contemporary | Street, Everyday, Portraits (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 40mm F/1.4 DG HSM | Prime | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, L-Mount, Sigma SA | Exceptional optical quality, originally for cine, large & heavy | Art | Studio, Portraits, Cine (DSLR/Mirrorless via adapter) |
| 45mm F/2.8 DG DN | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | Compact standard prime (I series), balanced performance | Contemporary | Everyday, Street, Travel (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 50mm F/1.2 DG DN | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | Extremely fast, high-performance standard prime, bokeh monster | Art | Portraits, Low-light, Artistic expression |
| 50mm F/1.4 DG DN | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | Re-engineered classic Art prime for mirrorless, superb optical performance | Art | Portraits, Everyday, Low-light |
| 50mm F/2 DG DN | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | Compact, high-quality standard prime (I series) | Contemporary | Everyday, Portraits, Low-light (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 56mm F/1.4 DC DN | Prime | Sony E (APS-C), L-Mount (APS-C), Fuji X, Canon EF-M, Nikon Z (APS-C), M4/3 | Fast portrait prime for APS-C/M4/3 mirrorless, compact | Contemporary | Portraits, Low-light (Mirrorless APS-C/M4/3) |
| 65mm F/2 DG DN | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | Unique focal length, compact, high-quality short telephoto (I series) | Contemporary | Portraits, Street, Everyday (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 70mm F/2.8 DG Macro | Prime | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, L-Mount, Sigma SA | 1:1 macro magnification, Art-line quality, excellent sharpness | Art | Macro photography, Product photography |
| 70-200mm F/2.8 DG DN OS | Zoom | Sony E, L-Mount, Nikon Z | New generation fast telephoto zoom for mirrorless, OS, VXD motor | Sports | Sports, Wildlife, Events, Portraits (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 70-200mm F/2.8 DG OS HSM | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA | Classic fast telephoto zoom for DSLRs, OS, HSM motor | Sports | Sports, Wildlife, Events, Portraits (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| 85mm F/1.4 DG DN | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | Re-engineered classic Art portrait prime for mirrorless, superb optical performance | Art | Portraits, Low-light, Fashion |
| 90mm F/2.8 DG DN | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | Compact telephoto prime (I series), ideal for portraits and travel | Contemporary | Portraits, Street, Travel (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 100-400mm F/5-6.3 DG DN OS | Zoom | Sony E, L-Mount | Compact & lightweight super-telephoto for mirrorless, OS | Contemporary | Wildlife, Sports, Birding (casual) (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 105mm F/2.8 DG DN Macro | Prime | Sony E, L-Mount | 1:1 macro magnification, Art-line quality, re-engineered for mirrorless | Art | Macro photography, Portraits, Product photography |
| 105mm F/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro | Prime | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA | 1:1 macro magnification, OS, HSM motor, popular DSLR macro | EX DG | Macro photography, Portraits (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| 135mm F/1.8 DG HSM | Prime | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, L-Mount, Sigma SA | Exceptional portrait prime, razor-sharp, beautiful bokeh | Art | Portraits, Fashion, Events (DSLR/Mirrorless via adapter) |
| 150-600mm F/5-6.3 DG DN OS | Zoom | Sony E, L-Mount | Compact & lightweight super-telephoto for mirrorless, OS | Sports | Wildlife, Sports, Birding (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 150-600mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA | Popular super-telephoto for DSLRs, OS, HSM motor | Contemporary | Wildlife, Sports, Birding (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| 60-600mm F/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Zoom | Sony E, L-Mount, Nikon Z | World's first 10x ultra-telephoto zoom for mirrorless, OS | Sports | Wildlife, Sports, Events, All-around Telephoto (Mirrorless Full-Frame) |
| 60-600mm F/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA | World's first 10x ultra-telephoto zoom for DSLRs, OS | Sports | Wildlife, Sports, Events, All-around Telephoto (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| 14-24mm F/2.8 DG HSM | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA | Ultra-wide, fast aperture, designed for DSLRs, excellent for astrophotography | Art | Landscapes, Astrophotography, Architecture, Interiors (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| 24-35mm F/2 DG HSM | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA | Unique wide-angle zoom with constant f/2, prime-like performance | Art | Events, Landscapes, Astrophotography (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| 50-100mm F/1.8 DC HSM | Zoom | Canon EF (APS-C), Nikon F (APS-C), Sigma SA | World's first APS-C telephoto zoom with constant f/1.8, Art-line optics | Art | Portraits, Events, Video (APS-C DSLR) |
| 24-105mm F/4 DG OS HSM | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA | Constant f/4 standard zoom, versatile range, OS, HSM motor | Art | Everyday, Travel, Portraits (DSLR Full-Frame) |
| 10-20mm F/3.5 EX DC HSM | Zoom | Canon EF (APS-C), Nikon F (APS-C), Sigma SA | Ultra-wide for APS-C, constant f/3.5, HSM motor | EX DC | Landscapes, Architecture (APS-C DSLR) |
| 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM | Zoom | Canon EF (APS-C), Nikon F (APS-C), Sigma SA | Popular & affordable constant f/2.8 standard zoom for APS-C DSLR, OS | EX DC | Everyday, Portraits, Low-light (APS-C DSLR) |
| 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Zoom | Canon EF (APS-C), Nikon F (APS-C), Sigma SA | Compact superzoom for APS-C DSLR, OS, Macro capability | Contemporary | Travel, All-around (APS-C DSLR) |
| 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Zoom | Canon EF (APS-C), Nikon F (APS-C), Sigma SA | All-in-one superzoom for APS-C DSLR, OS, Macro capability | Contemporary | Travel, All-around (APS-C DSLR) |
| 300-800mm F/5.6 EX DG APO HSM | Zoom | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA | Massive super-telephoto zoom, 800mm reach, expensive | EX DG | Wildlife, Sports (Niche, Older DSLR) |
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