OUR GUIDE TO THE SUFFIXES USED BY LENS MANUFACTURERS
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Nikon AF lenses driven from camera
Nikon lenses with Silent Wave Motor
Nikon lenses with stepper motors
Pentax lenses with aspheric elements
Fuji lm lenses with apodisation elements Sigma Apochromatic lenses
Aspherical elements
Pentax all-weather lenses
Samyang lenses for APS-C cropped sensors Nikon lenses that communicate distance info Pentax lenses optimised for APS-C-sized sensors Nikon defocus-control portrait lenses
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Sigma’s lenses for APS-C digital Sigma’s designation for full-frame lenses Tamron lenses for full-frame sensors Tamron lenses designed for APS-C DSLRs Tamron lenses for mirrorless cameras Sigma’s lenses for mirrorless cameras Canon diffractive optical element lenses Sony lenses for APS-C-sized sensors Nikon’s lenses for DX-format digital Canon’s Defocus Smoothing technology Nikon lenses with electronic apertures Sony lenses for APS-C mirrorless
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Extra-low Dispersion elements Canon’s lenses for full-frame DSLRs Canon’s lenses for APS-C DSLRs Canon’s lenses for APS-C mirrorless Sigma’s ‘Excellent’ range
Pentax full-frame lenses
Sony lenses for full-frame mirrorless Nikon lenses without an aperture ring Sigma’s Hypersonic Motor Canon’s Image-Stabilised lenses Canon’s ‘Luxury’ range of high-end lenses Low-Dispersion glass
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Fuji lm Linear Motor
Canon’s high-magni cation macro lens Optical Image Stabilisation Sigma’s Optically Stabilised lenses Nikon tilt-and-shift lenses
Nikon Phase Fresnel optics Tamron Piezo Drive focus motor Canon full-frame mirrorless lenses Nikon’s premium lenses for mirrorless Sony Smooth Autofocus Motor Pentax’s Sonic Direct Drive Motor Pentax Super Multi Coating
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Ultra-wideangle lens with a compact, retractable lens design
Collapsible standard zoom for EOS M-series cameras that’s less bulky than the 18-55mm
Compact and versatile zoom lens
Wide-ranging 29-240mm equivalent superzoom with surprisingly good image quality
Small and bright wideangle pancake lens
Small, retractable lens with built-in LED lights for illuminating close-up subjects Large-aperture but lightweight prime that offers a 50mm equivalent angle of view
Telephoto zoom that takes you closer to the action
High-spec, relatively lightweight ultra-wide zoom that offers 5.5 stops of stabilisation and takes 77mm filters Premium f/2.8 optic with unusually wide maximum angle of view and optical image stabilisation Image-stabilised, large-aperture, standard zoom for Canon’s full-frame mirrorless EOS R system General-purpose standard zoom with useful range and image stabilisation
Designed to be an ultra-compact and lightweight kit zoom, with an unusual ‘Centre Focus Macro’ option Very respectable all-in-one travel zoom with fast AF and effective IS that’s well-matched to the EOS RP Groundbreaking, but huge, full-frame zoom with constant f/2 maximum aperture
Multi-purpose fast prime that includes image stabilisation and 0.5x macro reproduction
Compact, lightweight standard prime uses new mirrorless-optimised optics, including an aspherical element Heavyweight ultra-fast standard prime that promises exceptional low-light performance
High-end constant maximum aperture telephoto zoom with unconventional extending barrel design
Small and light weather-sealed telephoto zoom promises premium optics
Top-of-the-line, ultra-large aperture, short telephoto portrait prime for full-frame mirrorless Alternative version of the 85mm f/1.2 that includes special coatings for a Defocus Smoothing effect Relatively compact, lightweight image-stabilised short-telephoto that offers half life-size magnification All-new macro lens with 1.4x magnification and spherical aberration control dial for smoothing blur Premium long-telephoto zoom that’s barely any larger than its 100-400mm DSLR counterpart Remarkable lightweight ultra-telephoto that employs diffractive optics and a collapsible barrel
Similar design to its 600mm sibling makes it easily the smallest and most affordable 800mm prime
Premium ultra-wideangle large-aperture zoom lens with weather-resistant construction
Updated wideangle zoom lens with weather resistance and improved stabilisation that gives fine results Wideangle prime with high resolution into the corners, its performance justifies the price tag Lightweight retractable power zoom that’s set to be the entry-level kit lens for X-system cameras Weather-sealed fast prime for X-system users
Attractively priced, weather-sealed, compact and lightweight wideangle prime
Lightweight lens for mirrorless X-series offers 24-75mm equivalent zoom range
A flagship XF standard zoom lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture and weather-resistance Good-quality weather-sealed, constant maximum aperture zoom with a useful focal-length range Large-aperture wideangle prime with weather-resistant construction
A compact wideangle lens with a quick aperture
Weather-resistant zoom for Fujifilm X mount, designed to be the perfect partner for the Fujifilm X-T1 Short zoom lens with optical image stabilisation
Premium wideangle prime lens with fast maximum aperture
Compact weather-resistant wideangle prime lens
A high-performance single-focal-length lens
Revamped slimline, lightweight pancake prime gains aperture ring and weather-resistant construction Shallow depth of field and bokeh effects are simple to achieve with this lens
A powerful and weather-resistant lens that feels great and has the performance to match Simplified version of the 35mm f/2, with plastic construction and no weather-sealing or aperture ring The world’s fastest autofocus lens promises to be a very special optic for portrait photography Lightweight weather-resistant short telephoto prime lens that’s ideal for shooting portraits
A telephoto zoom with a constant maximum aperture and weather-resistance
The XC lens range is designed to suit Fuji’s mid-range CSCs, and this lens has optical image stabilisation Telephoto with built-in optical image stabilisation plus aperture control ring
This wide-aperture portrait lens for X-series cameras has great sharpness and detail and is great value Adds apodisation element of 56mm f/1.2 for even more attractive background blur
A short lens designed for macro work with half-life-size magnification
Lightweight weather-sealed telezoom that’s compatible with 1.4x and 2x teleconverters for greater reach Fujifilm’s long-awaited 1:1 macro includes weather-resistance and optical image stabilisation
A classic portrait lens that’s sharp, with gorgeous bokeh
This superb zoom is both water and dust resistant, and can operate in -10°C temperatures
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We’ve tried our hardest to ensure that the information in this guide is as complete and accurate as possible. However, some errors will inevitably have crept in along the way: if you spot one, please let us know by emailing ap.ed@kelsey.co.uk. Unfortunately we don’t have space to list every single product on the market, so we don’t include the most expensive speciality items.
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For a wideangle zoom, the overall level of resolution is very impressive
The world’s lightest and smallest fisheye lens for an interchangeable-lens camera Splashproof, dustproof and freeze-proof ultra-wideangle zoom with premium optics
The world’s fastest standard zoom lens, with an unusual 20-50mm equivalent range
Compact fast wideangle quality with excellent optics and built-in aperture ring
Very compact with a versatile zoom range and three aspherical lenses
Updated fast standard zoom with matte-black finish and improved autofocus and aperture control Incorporates a stepping motor for a smooth, silent operation and features a dust and splashproof design Premium standard zoom with useful focal-length range and weather-resistant construction Wideangle pancake lens that should suit landscape photographers
Powered zoom; impressive results in terms of both sharpness and chromatic aberration
A lightweight and compact standard zoom featuring MEGA OIS optical image stabilisation Weather-resistant update to Panasonic’s optically stabilised superzoom lens
High-speed prime with a compact metal body, includes three aspherical lenses to cut down distortion Ultra-compact fast prime with excellent optics but slower autofocus than more modern options Inexpensive fast normal prime for Micro Four Thirds that offers very respectable optical quality A fast-aperture fixed focal length standard lens from Leica
Updated version of this lovely fast standard prime adds dust- and splash-resistant construction High-end ultra-large-aperture short telephoto zoom that’s designed to complement the 10-25mm f/1.7 Compact lens offering true-to-life magnification capability for better macro images
Telephoto zoom equivalent to 70-200mm on a 35mm camera
Premium fast telephoto zoom with matte-black finish and improved autofocus and aperture control Mid-telephoto high-speed Leica DG Nocticron lens with 2 aspherical lenses and ultra-wide aperture Mid-telephoto lens with a 35mm equivalent of 85mm, its f/1.7 aperture promises a beautiful bokeh effect Tiny macro lens with 1:1 magnification and optical image stabilisation
Compact, lightweight telephoto zoom comprising 12 elements in nine groups
A powered long-focal-length zoom lens
Telephoto zoom lens with dust and splashproof construction, supports Panasonic’s Dual IS Premium telephoto zoom that completes Panasonic’s Leica f/2.8-4 series
Long zoom lens with dust and splashproof construction, supports Panasonic’s Dual IS High-quality super-telephoto zoom with weather-sealed construction and Dual IS support Stunning 400mm-equivalent fast telephoto prime, comes with 1.4x teleconverter in the box Relatively compact and lightweight premium wideangle zoom with weather-sealed construction Compact, lightweight and relatively inexpensive standard zoom with a wider than usual view Pro-range fast standard zoom includes dust and splash resistance, along with a focus-clutch mechanism L-mount full-frame standard zoom which offers half-life-size magnification
Premium, fast standard prime for full-frame mirrorless with built-in aperture ring
Relatively lightweight and affordable standard prime that claims above-average optical performance This short telephoto portrait lens is the first in a new line of practical, affordable f/1.8 primes Pro-spec fast telephoto zoom incorporating optical image stabilisation and weather-sealing Image-stabilised, weather-sealed telephoto zoom for L-mount full-frame mirrorless
Relatively lightweight optically-stabilised telephoto zoom featuring dust- and splash-proof construction
Fisheye manual-focus lens with Ultra Multi Coated lens elements to reduce flare and ghosting Updated version of the Samyang 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye lens, with improved optical construction
Fast wideangle prime for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras
Standard-angle manual-focus lens for mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensor size
Fast telephoto prime that can produce stunning results with a super-shallow depth of field Manual-focus medium-telephoto portrait prime for APS-C mirrorless cameras
A compact reflex mirror lens dedicated for mirrorless compact system cameras
Samyang’s first autofocus lens for APS-C cameras is optimised for astrophotography
Autofocus wideangle prime, now available in Canon RF as well as Sony FE mount
Compact, lightweight autofocus wideangle prime for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras
Boasts Custom Mode function that sets the lens to infinity focus for astrophotography
Small, lightweight autofocus wideangle prime for full-frame mirrorless cameras
Fast autofocus prime designed for maximum sharpness with a Linear Supersonic Motor for AF Smaller, lighter and more affordable than its Sony equivalent, with a dual-mode manual focus / control ring Compact, lightweight, inexpensive autofocus prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras
Small standard prime for Sony full-frame mirrorless
Excellent value for money fast prime for full-frame Sony mirrorless
Small, lightweight short telephoto that allows the manual focus ring to be assigned to other functions Large-aperture autofocus, short-telephoto portrait prime for Canon and Sony full-frame mirrorless
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Stunning image quality from Sony’s premium ‘G Master’ portrait lens
Optically excellent dedicated macro lens for Sony’s full-frame E-mount cameras Innovative portrait lens combines optical stabilisation and an apodisation filter for smooth bokeh Premium optically stabilised, weather-sealed telezoom designed to match the Alpha 9 Large-aperture portrait prime for full-frame combines exceptional sharpness and attractive bokeh Weather-resistant super-telephoto, with easy-to-use internal zoom design
Micro Four Thirds superzoom is a competent performer, and extremely compact
Large-aperture wideangle zoom for Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras with moisture-resistant construction Provides a uniquely useful combination of 4.1x zoom range, f/2.8 maximum aperture and optical stabilisation Lightweight, compact, all-in-one zoom for mirrorless cameras, to cover practically any shooting situation Widest of a trio of lightweight primes offering half life-size magnification and splash-proof build Compact wideangle prime designed for high-resolution full-frame mirrorless cameras
Optimized Silent Drive (OSD) motor promises full compatibility with advanced autofocus modes
Small and lightweight fast wideangle zoom boasts excellent optics and fast autofocus
Fast zoom for full-frame mirrorless is relatively compact and has fine optics
All-in-one superzoom with impressive maximum aperture but limited wideangle and no stabilisation Remarkably compact large-aperture telephoto prime includes newly-developed VXD autofocus drive Lightweight, affordable, weather-sealed telephoto zoom, but lacks optical stabilisation
Long-range telephoto zoom that’s similar in packed length to 100-400mm optics
Fast prime for Fujifilm X cameras, with clickless aperture ring for smooth control during movie shooting Affordable large-aperture standard prime for Fujifilm X-mount cameras that gives a 50mm equivalent view Impressively sharp fast wideangle prime for Sony mirrorless, with manual focus and aperture ring Autofocus version of the excellent Firin 20mm f/2 FE MF, featuring ultrasonic focus motor
First in a new range of atx-m lenses for mirrorless cameras is a portrait prime for Sony full-frame Relatively affordable autofocus 1:1 macro lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras
Ultra-large aperture super-wide prime for Micro Four Thirds with manual focus and aperture setting 35mm equivalent wideangle manual-focus prime with exceptionally large aperture
All-metal construction with traditional manual focus and aperture rings
Currently the world’s fastest photographic lens in production
Large aperture short-telephoto portrait lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras
Unique super-fast manual-focus medium telephoto for MFT offers a 120mm equivalent view Covers a phenomenal 130° angle of view, with optics designed to minimise distortion Compact, lightweight ultra-wideangle manual-focus prime that still accepts 58mm filters Large-aperture wideangle prime specifically designed for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras Compact wideangle prime with manual focus and aperture operation
Super-fast yet relatively compact prime, with ‘Still Edition’ design optimised for photography not video ‘Classic’ lens based on symmetrical optical design that only uses spherical lens elements Promises the highest resolution and colour correction of all of Voigtlander’s E-mount lenses World’s first full-frame lens with a super-fast f/1.2 aperture, promising pleasing bokeh
‘Stills Edition’ version of this fast prime is smaller, lighter and more affordable
Super-fast manual-focus prime boasts 12 aperture blades for attractive background blur
SE version does without switchable clicked/clickless aperture mechanism
Fully manual lens with apochromatic optics designed to completely eliminate colour fringing High-quality apochromatic macro lens designed for Sony mirrorless offers half life-size reproduction Manual-focus macro lens with 1:1 magnification and premium apochromatic optics
Designed specifically for Sony NEX and Fujifilm X-series CSC cameras.Very impressive performance Optimised for use with APS-C format sensors, a fast standard lens for Fujifilm X-series cameras Macro 1:1 lens for extreme close-ups, as well as shooting portraits or panoramas as a light tele-lens The Batis range is for mirrorless full-frame system cameras from Sony
Compact manual-focus wideangle prime purpose-designed for Sony Alpha 7-series cameras A wideangle lens for Sony full-frame users offering unrivalled quality
Gorgeous but ever-so-pricey compact manual focus prime, with absolutely stunning optics
Small wideangle manual-focus prime intended for Sony Alpha 7 users
Bridges the gap between Batis 25mm and 85mm lenses and features close-focusing ability Manual-focus standard prime with premium optics and E mount for Sony Alpha 7 users
A high-quality medium prime for wedding and portrait shooters, developed for Sony’s Alpha 7 series A compact, manual-focus, short telephoto lens for the mirrorless Sony Alpha series Absolutely stunning, super-sharp image-stabilised portrait lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless
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