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The Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN Contemporary lens puts sharp, standard-angle optics into an appealing metal barrel with controls that are fine-tuned for photos, but less so for videos.

By Jim Fisher
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The Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens for APS-C cameras snaps exceptionally sharp photos and easily blurs backgrounds.

By Jim Fisher
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The Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN Contemporary lens puts crisp, extra-wide optics into a metal barrel with old-school style at a reasonable price.

By Jim Fisher
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The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro lens supports extra-close capture in a standard angle, delivering speedy focus in a compact, weather-protected housing.

By Jim Fisher
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The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G manages to deliver satisfying ergonomics for photography while supporting power zoom for video and vlogs, making it one of our favorite lenses in the system.

By Jim Fisher
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The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM lens brings the standard prime into the modern era with fast focus and sharp results across the frame.

By Jim Fisher
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Thanks to its bright aperture and wide angle of view, the Panasonic Lumix S 18mm F1.8 is a good lens for vlogs, landscapes, and interiors, though it costs a bit more than alternatives.

By Jim Fisher
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The Pentax HD D FA Macro 100mm F2.8 ED AW lens benefits from a refreshed optical formula that works better with high-pixel digital cameras, but Pentax didn't bother to make other changes to an outdated design.

By Jim Fisher
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The Sirui Venus 50mm T2.9 1.6x Full-Frame Anamorphic lens brings cinematic wide-screen video to mirrorless cameras, complete with the color flare and unmistakable bokeh associated with the anamorphic look.

By Jim Fisher

The 16mm, 30mm, and 56mm F1.4 Contemporary primes have proven to be fantastic performers for other systems, and they're now coming to Nikon Z cameras.

By Jim Fisher

The FE 50mm F1.4 GM offers comfortable middle ground for those who don't want to spend for the F1.2 GM edition.

By Jim Fisher

Canon offers interchangeable lens cameras with different mounts and sensor sizes, so it can be tricky to pick the best lens for your SLR or mirrorless model. If you're not sure which lenses work with your camera, we're here to help.

By Jim Fisher
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The M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO lens hones in on the smallest details for otherworldly macros and comes with the all-weather construction we expect from OM System.

By Jim Fisher
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The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art lens captures great-looking photos with loads of detail and defocused backgrounds at a price that undercuts first-party glass.

By Jim Fisher

Creators using Nikon Z cameras can now pick up a wide angle pancake or portrait speciality lens.

By Jim Fisher
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The Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD lens pairs well with gimbals for the vlogging crowd, and features an extra-wide view that photographers can appreciate too.

By Jim Fisher

The FE 20-70mm F4 G opens up to a wider angle than most standard zooms, meeting the needs of creators who crave a wider view.

By Jim Fisher
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Editors' Choice

The Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is a telezoom that you won't mind carrying, and thanks to a standard starting angle and 1:2 macro focus, it’s one of our favorites for creators looking for a single lens for nature, sports, and everything in between.

By Jim Fisher
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The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports starts at a wider angle than most telezooms, so you can snag broader views without having to change lenses, but nature photogs may be turned off by its heavyweight optics.

By Jim Fisher

You've got an interchangeable lens camera, so take advantage of it and change your lens! Upgrade the starter lens you got with your camera or supplement it with something completely different. Here's what you need to know.

By Jim Fisher