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MFG# ATXIAF116CFN
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 Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF Lens for Nikon F is re-designed for an improved user experience and better image quality. The constant F2.8 aperture lens provides excellent edge-to-edge sharpness and resolution. Reduces flare and ghosting, while maintaining excellent contrast and color. A new...
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The Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF Lens for Canon EF is re-designed for an improved user experience and better image quality. The constant F2.8 aperture lens provides excellent edge-to-edge sharpness and resolution. Reduces flare and ghosting, while maintaining excellent contrast and color. A new
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The Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary Lens for Nikon F was designed for APS-C sensors and features a new matte black finish, thermally stable composite material in its construction and smaller and lighter design then previous models. With exceptional performance, this 18-200mm
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MFG# 20109
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The smallest DX format lens ever, now with a special edition silver finish to compliment the classic look of the Z fc. So light, you’ll want to carry it everywhere. So stable, you can rely on it for steady videos and webcam streaming and sharp street photography. This is your all-around lens for
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To truly capture the feeling of a place, you need a lens wide enough to see the entire scene. Enter the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Lens—an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that's ideal for sprawling landscapes and cityscapes, architecture, interiors or just beautiful group photos....
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MFG# V314050SU000
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The Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II Micro 4/3 Lens (Silver) is a high-power wide to short telephoto zoom (28-84mm in 35mm equivalent) that offers amazing optical performance in an extraordinarily compact and lightweight (3.9 oz, 111g) design.

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MFG# V314070SU000
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The OM System M.ZUIKO AF Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens is a high-power wide to short telephoto zoom (28-84mm in 35mm equivalent) that offers amazing optical performance in an extraordinarily compact and lightweight (3.9 oz, 111g) design. It is the most compact electronic pancake zoom, giving you the...
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MFG# 4858C002
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As part of the RF-S lens line, the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens gives you the flexibility you desire without taking up your whole camera bag. This lens was designed with smaller APS-C sensors in mind, and when attached to a full frame EOS R camera, automatically enables the 1.6x crop mode.  It
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The Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Lens (Black) covers the frequently used focal length from 23mm to 69mm in the 35mm format equivalent, and is the smallest and most lightweight interchangeable zoom lens compatible with the "X series". Combine this lens with a Fujifilm compact, lightweight
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MFG# 9519B002
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The Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens combines optical excellence with cutting-edge performance, providing an ultra-wide angle of view in a compact, portable package, perfect for EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor. It has a 4 group optical zoom system and includes a large-diameter element,...
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MFG# 8546B002
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For photographers and videographers looking to add versatility and range to their lens collection, the new Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Telephoto Zoom Lens is a dream come true. Compact and lightweight with Optical Image Stabilizer for up to 3.5 equivalent stops of shake correction, it extends...
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MFG# SEL55210
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With the Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 Zoom Lens get a wide focal range of up to 315mm (35mm equivalent) ideal for sports or nature shots. Internal focusing makes smooth, responsive AF possible with minimum noise that's perfect for video capture. Enjoy Optical SteadyShot image stabilization while ac...
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MFG# SELP16502
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The Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II Lens (35mm full-frame equivalent: 24-75 mm) power zoom lens is perfect for day-to-day stills and movies. Compact and lightweight, weighing approx..107 grams (3.8 oz.) and collapses to 31.3 mm (1-1/4 inch). Refined AF ensures reliable focus even while zooming,
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MFG# S-020829
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Measuring just 3/16" (29.9mm) when fully retracted, the Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Pancake Zoom Lens for Sony E Mount Cameras is super compact and easy to carry so you can quickly whip out your camera and spontaneously grab shots as they occur. It's perfect for traveling and other scenarios that require...
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MFG# SEL55210B
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The Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens (Black) gives you consistently outstanding optical performance all the way. Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization is a huge advantage when shooting in low light or capturing video.

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  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 82.5-315mm
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MFG# SELP1650
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Measuring just 3/16" (29.9mm) when fully retracted, the Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Pancake Zoom Lens for Sony E Mount Cameras is super compact and easy to carry so you can quickly whip out your camera and spontaneously grab shots as they occur. It's perfect for traveling and other scenarios that require...
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MFG# SAL16105
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The Sony AF DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6(D) Autofocus Lens is designed to take advantage of APS-size CCD imagers like the Exmor sensor of the Sony α(alpha) DSLR camera, this amazingly compact premium zoom lens provides superior all-around performance. Its 35mm-equivalent range of 24mm wide-angle to...
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MFG# V315030BU000
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The OM System 40-150mm lens features a new exterior design while retaining the high performance of the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 telephoto zoom lens featuring top-rated natural defocusing. Covering a wide telephoto range equivalent to 80 to 300mm on a 35mm camera and weighing just 190 grams,...
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MFG# V335390SW000
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The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R Lens (Silver), designed for Micro Four Thirds, is the latest generation of high-power zoom lenses, boasting an optimized design encased in a sleek black body. This compact and lightweight lens is versatile enough to capture everything from intimate
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MFG# V335390BW000
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The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R Lens (Black), designed for Micro Four Thirds, is the latest generation of high-power zoom lenses, boasting an optimized design encased in a sleek black body. This compact and lightweight lens is versatile enough to capture everything from intimate
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MFG# ATXAF175FXC
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The Tokina 17-35mm f/4 AT-X Pro FX Lens with Canon Mount is designed for use with a Canon full frame digital or film cameras. This ultra wide-angle lens gives you a 103.9° angle of view at the 17mm end of the zoom, and a bright, constant f/4.0 maximum aperture, making it ideal for low light...
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MFG# 2042B002
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The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens is in response to demands of photographers, this standard zoom lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining the compactness and lightness of previous models. Its stabilization allows sharp hand-held shots...
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MFG# V6501300
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Spanning an impressive range of super telephoto focal lengths, the black Vivitar 650-1300mm f/8 Telephoto Zoom Lens is well-suited to photographing a variety of long-distance subjects. This 2x zoom has a fixed aperture setting of f/8 at the 650mm position and f/16 at the 1300mm position to

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MFG# 6594C002
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Answering the demand for an internally zooming, internal focus F2.8 telephoto zoom lens, Canon engineers listened to the market and delivered. Whether you are a sports photographer shooting against the glass at a hockey game, or balancing a camera and lens on a gimbal for a video production this 
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MFG# 6593C002
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Answering the demand for an internally zooming, internal focus F2.8 telephoto zoom lens, Canon engineers listened to the market and delivered. Whether you are a sports photographer shooting against the glass at a hockey game, or balancing a camera and lens on a gimbal for a video production this...
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MFG# 5176B013
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The Canon EF 200-400mm f/4.0L IS USM Lens with Internal 1.4x Extender is a high quality super-telephoto zoom lens with a built-in 1.4x extender. The additional extender gives extended focal range and maximum aperture up to 280-560mm f/5.6.

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MFG# 11177
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Group portraits, landscapes, and architecture: Whenever the scene demands a wider view, the Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH. Lens is the perfect wide-angle lens for capturing it all. With a range of focal lengths from 16 to 35 mm, this high-performance lens expands the spectrum...
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The Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens is the world’s first 24-105mm focal length lens combined with consistent f/2.8 aperture. With its constant f/2.8 max aperture, full-frame coverage, and its ability to zoom past the traditional 70mm roadblock to a true portrait-length 105mm, this lens

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Crafted with resilience in mind, the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS Lens features IPX1 splash & dust-proof performance, complete with fluorine coating, making it a reliable companion in the harshest environments. Its compact, lightweight design grants photographers unparalleled...
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The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Nikon Z covers wide-angle through telephoto and is ideal for both travel and portrait photography. It is the first zoom lens for Nikon Z mount cameras to have a maximum wide-open aperture of F2. With high-level performance under a wide variety

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MFG# 732969
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The Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens for Leica L is a high-power ultra-telephoto zoom lens exclusively for full-frame mirrorless cameras with a unique 10x focal length. The latest optical design delivers high optical performance throughout the entire zoom range, even with 10x zoom,
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The Nikon AF-S Zoom Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF Lens is a fast, ultra wide-angle AF-S zoom lens optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both the Nikon FX (23.9 x 36mm) and DX format image sensors. Enhanced optical formulas, engineered to produce exceptional sharpness, contrast and color, rendering...
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Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens for Nikon is a high-speed F/2.8 ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that inherits the outstanding image quality established from its predecessor, Model A012. By utilizing specialty glass materials and aspherical lens elements in the new Model A041, Tamron’s engineers...
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MFG# 576956
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The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens for Sima SA is a premium workhorse zoom lens designed for the latest high megapixel DSLRs. A constant aperture of 2.8 through the zoom range makes this a highly versatile tool and a brand new Optical Stabilization (OS) system helps compensate for camera...
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The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens for Canon EF is a premium workhorse zoom lens designed for the latest high megapixel DSLRs. A constant aperture of 2.8 through the zoom range makes this a highly versatile tool and a brand new Optical Stabilization (OS) system helps compensate for camera shake....
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For filmmakers and photographers who want the look and feel only possible with extreme wide angle and fisheye photography, the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4.0L Fisheye USM Fisheye Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens is a world-class choice. With its unique focal length range, the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM is the world's widest...
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A zoom lens provides photographers with the unique advantage of multiple focal lengths all with a single lens. While some photographers opt for the "zoom with your feet" approach-physically moving closer to their subject-there are scenarios where that's simply not possible. In such instances, a zoom lens becomes an invaluable tool for bringing you closer to the action, ensuring that you never miss a moment. At Samy?s Camera, you?ll find a large selection of zoom lenses for use in long-range photography from top brands like Canon, Nikon, Sony, Sigma, Tamron, and more. We even have zoom lenses for the iPhone, so you can get the most out of your phone?s camera.

A camera zoom lens offers a range of focal lengths to provide versatility for everything from wildlife and sports to nature photography. Because you can shoot at different focal lengths with one lens, you may even be able to carry fewer camera lenses with you and reduce the weight of the camera gear you have to tote around. Shop zoom lenses at Samy?s camera and get close to the action today!

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What Is a Zoom Lens vs a Prime Lens?

Zoom lenses simply offer varying focal lengths, while a prime lens has a single, fixed focal point. Because they have fewer moving parts, prime lenses have traditionally been considered to produce sharper images. However, zoom lens technology has come a long way and is constantly improving. Today you can find extremely sharp professional zoom lenses and power zoom lenses that rival the image quality of prime lenses. Ultimately, the most important thing to consider is your photography goal - if you need a variety of focal lengths, you either need a zoom lens or multiple prime lenses.

Is a Zoom Lens the Same as a Telephoto Lens?

Zoom lenses are unique in that they can focus at a variety of focal lengths. Telephoto lenses, on the other hand, are lenses that boast a focal length of 60mm or more and may be either prime or zoom lenses. Though amateurs tend to confuse the two lens types, not all zoom lenses magnify the image enough to be considered telephoto.

Are Zoom Lenses Fast?

The speed of a lens, often referred to by its maximum aperture, varies from one model to another. While prime lenses often have larger apertures and are thus considered "faster," there are zoom lenses available with large apertures that can perform well in low light.

Can I Use Zoom Lenses for Portraits?

Yes, you can use a zoom lens for portraiture. Some photographers prefer the flexibility of being able to adjust their framing quickly without changing their position relative to the subject.

Are Zoom Lenses Good for Nature Photography?

Yes, the ability to change focal lengths quickly without swapping lenses makes zoom lenses particularly useful for capturing the unpredictability of nature.

What Does "Variable Aperture" Mean in Zoom Lenses?

Some zoom lenses have a variable aperture, meaning the maximum aperture changes depending on the zoom level. For example, a lens might have a maximum aperture of f/3.5 at 18mm and f/5.6 at 55mm. This is common in more budget-friendly zoom lenses.

Can I Achieve Bokeh with a Zoom Lens?

Yes, you can achieve bokeh effects with a zoom lens, especially those with larger maximum apertures. The quality of the bokeh will vary depending on the lens construction and aperture size.

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