Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM❤️9.8K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM❤️9.7K |  | Type
Focal Length135mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena❤️9.7K |  | Type
Focal Length135mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM❤️9.7K |  | Type
Focal Length50mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM❤️9.7K |  | Type
Focal Length135mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S❤️9.6K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS❤️9.6K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II❤️9.6K |  | Type
Focal Length24-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM❤️9.6K |  | Type
Focal Length24-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM❤️9.6K |  | Type
Focal Length24-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM❤️9.6K |  | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM❤️9.6K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II❤️9.5K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR❤️9.5K |  | Type
Focal Length120-300mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS❤️9.5K |  | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH❤️9.5K |  | Type
Focal Length75mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM❤️9.5K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8L IS USM❤️9.4K |  | Type
Focal Length100-300mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM❤️9.4K |  | Type
Focal Length28-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM❤️9.4K |  | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S❤️9.3K |  | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM❤️9.3K |  | Type
Focal Length24-105mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art❤️9.3K |  | Type
Focal Length135mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art❤️9.3K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art❤️9.3K |  | Type
Focal Length24-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports❤️9.3K |  | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Zeiss Otus 100mm F1.4❤️9.2K |  | Type
Focal Length100mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8E FL ED VR❤️9.2K |  | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 FE II❤️9.2K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR❤️9.2K |  | Type
Focal Length50mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art❤️9.2K |  | Type
Focal Length24-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2❤️9.2K |  | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED❤️9.2K |  | Type
Focal Length105mmLens Mount
Features
|
Leica Summilux-M 90mm F1.5 ASPH❤️9.1K |  | Type
Focal Length90mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art❤️9.1K |  | Type
Focal Length105mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM Sport❤️9.1K |  | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art❤️9.1K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM❤️9.1K |  | Type
Focal Length28-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR❤️9.1K |  | Type
Focal Length24-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm F1.4 SDM AW❤️9.1K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z❤️9.1K |  | Type
Focal Length70–200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD❤️9.1K |  | Type
Focal Length35-150mmLens Mount
Features
|
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro❤️9.0K |  | Type
Focal Length25mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2❤️9.0K |  | Type
Focal Length24-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200 F2.8 O.I.S.❤️9.0K |  | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS❤️9.0K |  | Type
Focal Length24-105mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S❤️9.0K |  | Type
Focal Length24-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm F1.7 ASPH❤️9.0K |  | Type
Focal Length25-50mmLens Mount
Features
|
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 Pro❤️9.0K |  | Type
Focal Length45mmLens Mount
Features
|
Hasselblad XCD 80mm F1.9❤️9.0K |  | Type
Focal Length80mmLens Mount
Features
|
Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2❤️9.0K |  | Type
Focal Length100mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD❤️9.0K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 FE❤️9.0K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sony Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II❤️9.0K |  | Type
Focal Length24-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM❤️9.0K |  | Type
Focal Length100mmLens Mount
Features
|
Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR❤️9.0K |  | Type
Focal Length80mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2❤️8.9K |  | Type
Focal Length70-180mmLens Mount
Features
|
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm F2 ASPH❤️8.9K |  | Type
Focal Length90mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art❤️8.9K |  | Type
Focal Length50-100mmLens Mount
Features
|
Viltrox AF 75mm F1.2 Pro❤️8.9K |  | Type
Focal Length75mmLens Mount
Features
|
Fujifilm GF 110mm F2 R LM WR❤️8.8K |  | Type
Focal Length110mmLens Mount
Features
|
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 F2.8 ASPH❤️8.8K |  | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 Lab❤️8.8K |  | Type
Focal Length135mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S❤️8.8K |  | Type
Focal Length105mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD❤️8.7K |  | Type
Focal Length28-75mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD❤️8.7K |  | Type
Focal Length70-180mmLens Mount
Features
|
Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 RF❤️8.7K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art❤️8.6K |  | Type
Focal Length24-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8❤️8.6K |  | Type
Focal Length70-180mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary❤️8.6K |  | Type
Focal Length28-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sony FE 85mm F1.8❤️8.6K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm F2 ASPH❤️8.6K |  | Type
Focal Length75mmLens Mount
Features
|
Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR❤️8.6K |  | Type
Focal Length56mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z❤️8.6K |  | Type
Focal Length24–105mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS❤️8.6K |  | Type
Focal Length100mmLens Mount
Features
|
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8❤️8.5K |  | Type
Focal Length24-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro❤️8.5K |  | Type
Focal Length90mmLens Mount
Features
|
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW❤️8.5K |  | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS❤️8.5K |  | Type
Focal Length90mmLens Mount
Features
|
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH❤️8.5K |  | Type
Focal Length24-90mmLens Mount
Features
|
Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF❤️8.4K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Rokinon AF 135mm F1.8 FE❤️8.4K |  | Type
Focal Length135mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S❤️8.4K |  | Type
Focal Length24-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II❤️8.4K |  | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH❤️8.3K |  | Type
Focal Length24-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS Pro❤️8.3K |  | Type
Focal Length90mmLens Mount
Features
|
Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8❤️8.3K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Rokinon AF 75mm F1.8 FE❤️8.3K |  | Type
Focal Length75mmLens Mount
Features
|
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS❤️8.3K |  | Type
Focal Length50-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Macro VXD❤️8.3K |  | Type
Focal Length90mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD❤️8.3K |  | Type
Focal Length28-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II❤️8.3K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S❤️8.2K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8❤️8.2K |  | Type
Focal Length135mmLens Mount
Features
|
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 II Power OIS❤️8.2K |  | Type
Focal Length35-100mmLens Mount
Features
|
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR❤️8.2K |  | Type
Focal Length24-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro❤️8.2K |  | Type
Focal Length105mmLens Mount
Features
|
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS Pro❤️8.2K |  | Type
Focal Length12-100mmLens Mount
Features
|
Rokinon AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE❤️8.2K |  | Type
Focal Length24-70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f2.8 ASPH❤️8.1K |  | Type
Focal Length60mmLens Mount
Features
|
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm F2.8 Power OIS❤️8.1K |  | Type
Focal Length35-100mmLens Mount
Features
|
Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR❤️8.1K |  | Type
Focal Length90mmLens Mount
Features
|
Pentax HD FA 77mm F1.8 Limited❤️8.1K |  | Type
Focal Length77mmLens Mount
Features
|
Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 F❤️8.1K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM❤️8.0K |  | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM❤️8.0K |  | Type
Focal Length18-135mmLens Mount
Features
|
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm F2.8 ED AW❤️8.0K |  | Type
Focal Length100mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S❤️8.0K |  | Type
Focal Length24-120mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM❤️8.0K |  | Type
Focal Length28–70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Hasselblad XCD 35-75mm F3.5-4.5❤️8.0K |  | Type
Focal Length35-75mmLens Mount
Features
|
OM System 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II❤️8.0K |  | Type
Focal Length12-40mmLens Mount
Features
|
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 Pro❤️8.0K |  | Type
Focal Length24-90mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art❤️7.9K |  | Type
Focal Length70mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR❤️7.9K |  | Type
Focal Length16-80mmLens Mount
Features
|
Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF❤️7.9K |  | Type
Focal Length40mmLens Mount
Features
|
Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR❤️7.9K |  | Type
Focal Length45-100mmLens Mount
Features
|
Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Macro OIS❤️7.9K |  | Type
Focal Length24-105mmLens Mount
Features
|
Hasselblad XCD 135mm F2.8❤️7.9K |  | Type
Focal Length133mmLens Mount
Features
|
Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4❤️7.8K |  | Type
Focal Length90-280mmLens Mount
Features
|
Panasonic Lumix S 100mm F2.8 Macro❤️7.8K |  | Type
Focal Length100mmLens Mount
Features
|
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS❤️7.8K |  | Type
Focal Length12-60mmLens Mount
Features
|
Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4❤️7.7K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Pentax HD-DA 16-50mm F2.8ED PLM AW❤️7.7K |  | Type
Focal Length16-50mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM❤️7.7K |  | Type
Focal Length24-240mmLens Mount
Features
|
Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8❤️7.6K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS❤️7.6K |  | Type
Focal Length42mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD❤️7.6K |  | Type
Focal Length35-150mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS❤️7.6K |  | Type
Focal Length24-240mmLens Mount
Features
|
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR❤️7.6K |  | Type
Focal Length70-210mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon EF 24-105mm F4L IS II USM❤️7.6K |  | Type
Focal Length24-105mmLens Mount
Features
|
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 OIS❤️7.6K |  | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus❤️7.6K |  | Type
Focal Length105mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD❤️7.5K |  | Type
Focal Length18-300mmLens Mount
Features
|
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS❤️7.5K |  | Type
Focal Length18-135mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8❤️7.5K |  | Type
Focal Length28-75mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD❤️7.5K |  | Type
Focal Length70-210mmLens Mount
Features
|
OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO❤️7.5K |  | Type
Focal Length40-150mmLens Mount
Features
|
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS❤️7.4K |  | Type
Focal Length14-140mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE❤️7.4K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 Z❤️7.4K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM❤️7.3K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR❤️7.3K |  | Type
Focal Length50mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USM❤️7.3K |  | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II❤️7.3K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR❤️7.3K |  | Type
Focal Length24-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR❤️7.3K |  | Type
Focal Length18-120mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD❤️7.2K |  | Type
Focal Length50-300mmLens Mount
Features
|
Kamlan 55mm F1.2❤️7.2K |  | Type
Focal Length50mmLens Mount
Features
|
Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR❤️7.1K |  | Type
Focal Length16-80mmLens Mount
Features
|
Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC❤️7.1K |  | Type
Focal Length135mmLens Mount
Features
|
Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF❤️7.1K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro❤️7.1K |  | Type
Focal Length100mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron 18-400mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD❤️7.0K |  | Type
Focal Length18-400mmLens Mount
Features
|
Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS❤️7.0K |  | Type
Focal Length28-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro❤️7.0K |  | Type
Focal Length100mmLens Mount
Features
|
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR❤️7.0K |  | Type
Focal Length28-105mmLens Mount
Features
|
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS❤️6.9K |  | Type
Focal Length12-60mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD❤️6.8K |  | Type
Focal Length28-300mmLens Mount
Features
|
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3❤️6.8K |  | Type
Focal Length12-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6❤️6.8K |  | Type
Focal Length20-60mmLens Mount
Features
|
Rokinon 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS❤️6.8K |  | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR❤️6.8K |  | Type
Focal Length18-140mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM❤️6.7K |  | Type
Focal Length18-150mmLens Mount
Features
|
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC❤️6.6K |  | Type
Focal Length18-200mmLens Mount
Features
|
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II❤️6.6K |  | Type
Focal Length14-150mmLens Mount
Features
|
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR❤️6.5K |  | Type
Focal Length16-50mmLens Mount
Features
|
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR❤️6.4K |  | Type
Focal Length50-250mmLens Mount
Features
|
Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 50-135mm T2.9❤️6.3K |  | Type
Focal Length50-135mmLens Mount
Features
|
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM❤️6.2K |  | Type
Focal Length18-55mmLens Mount
Features
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Pentax HD DA 18-50mm F4-5.6 DC WR RE❤️6.2K |  | Type
Focal Length18-50mmLens Mount
Features
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Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR❤️6.1K |  | Type
Focal Length35-70mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm F4-5.6G VR II❤️6.0K |  | Type
Focal Length55-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM❤️6.0K |  | Type
Focal Length55-210mmLens Mount
Features
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Fujifilm Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9❤️6.0K |  | Type
Focal Length50-135mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM❤️5.7K |  | Type
Focal Length18-150mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS STM❤️5.4K |  | Type
Focal Length24-105mmLens Mount
Features
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Best Telephoto Lenses for Portrait Photography in 2025
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These are the best telephoto lenses for portrait photography when you want flattering compression, fast and reliable autofocus, and creamy, consistent bokeh that keeps eyes razor-sharp and skin tones luminous—without fringing or focus misses—and here’s what to look for as you buy: favor 85–135mm for classic perspective (200mm for extra flattening outdoors), fast apertures (ƒ1.2–ƒ2 for primes; constant ƒ2.8 for zooms), low longitudinal CA so hair highlights and jewelry don’t fringe magenta/green, rounded diaphragms that stay circular a stop down, consistent color/micro-contrast across the set, minimal focus breathing if you film, and stabilization (IS/VR/OSS or strong IBIS) for handheld window light; close-focus helps for beauty crops, and a focus limiter reduces hunting. Full-frame portrait heroes—primes for signature look: Sony FE 85mm ƒ1.4 GM and FE 135mm ƒ1.8 GM (blazing AF, velvety yet incisive), Sony FE 90mm ƒ2.8 Macro G OSS (beauty/detail crossover), Sigma 85mm ƒ1.4 DG DN and 105mm ƒ1.4 Art (luxury separation), Canon RF 85mm ƒ1.2L (and DS for refined highlight bloom) and RF 135mm ƒ1.8L IS (stabilized elegance), Canon EF 135mm ƒ2L (timeless via adapter), Nikon Z 85mm ƒ1.2 S and Z 85mm ƒ1.8 S (neutral, tack-sharp), Nikon Z 135mm ƒ1.8 S Plena (sumptuous bokeh with bite); zoom workhorses for flexibility: 70–200mm ƒ2.8 flagships (Sony FE 70–200mm ƒ2.8 GM II, Canon RF 70–200mm ƒ2.8L IS, Nikon Z 70–200mm ƒ2.8 S, Panasonic S 70–200mm ƒ2.8 OIS) and lighter options (Sony FE 70–200 ƒ4 G II, Canon RF 70–200 ƒ4L, Panasonic S 70–200 ƒ4) that travel well and nail head-and-shoulders at 135–200mm with consistent AF and color. APS-C and Micro Four Thirds standouts: Fujifilm XF 90mm ƒ2 R LM WR (razor portrait tele), XF 56mm ƒ1.2 (classic pop), XF 50–140mm ƒ2.8 OIS (studio/event flexibility); Sony E: Sigma 56mm ƒ1.4 DC DN (tiny bokeh beast), Sony FE 85mm ƒ1.8 (great value on APS-C and FF), Sony E 70–350mm ƒ4.5–6.3 G OSS for outdoor compression when light is good; Canon RF-S shooters can pair RF 85mm ƒ2 Macro IS STM on R bodies for stabilized portraits; Nikon Z DX users can leverage Z 85/1.8 S for 128-eq headshots; Micro Four Thirds: Olympus/OM SYSTEM 75mm ƒ1.8 (iconic melt), Panasonic Leica 42.5mm ƒ1.2 Nocticron (sumptuous blur with OIS), and OM SYSTEM 40–150mm ƒ2.8 PRO (zoom convenience with polished rendering). Practical buyer tips: 85mm is the indoor staple for tight spaces, 105–135mm adds compression and background cleanliness, and 70–200mm ƒ2.8 covers everything from environmental to tight beauty with consistent AF; APO/low-LoCA designs keep catchlights and silver hair clean, while macro-capable 90–105mm lenses excel for lashes and skin texture when you need precision; standardize filter diameters for one diffusion/VND set (use diffusion lightly to keep pores kind), and don’t overlook used EF/F 85/1.8, 135/2, and 70–200/4 IS for budget-savvy excellence on adapters. Portrait tele shooting tips: use Eye AF in AF-C, expose for faces and let highlights clip gracefully, shoot near wide open then stop 1/3–2/3 stop for eyelash-sharp results with gentle rolloff, keep shutter speeds honest (≈1/125–1/250s handheld), shape light with a big soft key and negative fill for jawline definition, place catchlights high and broad, manage background distance (more distance = smoother blur), set a consistent Kelvin or gray-card WB for faithful skin, and for video enable breathing compensation and choose lenses with quiet linear AF; whether you’re crafting corporate headshots, editorial beauty, bridal portraits, or fashion campaigns, the best telephoto lenses for portrait photography combine fast glass, controlled aberrations, and confident stabilization—so eyes pop, skin glows, and backgrounds melt exactly the way you intend.
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Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM❤️ 9.8K |
| 85mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM❤️ 9.7K |
| 135mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena❤️ 9.7K |
| 135mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM❤️ 9.7K |
| 50mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM❤️ 9.7K |
| 135mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S❤️ 9.6K |
| 85mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS❤️ 9.6K |
| 85mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II❤️ 9.6K |
| 24-70mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM❤️ 9.6K |
| 24-70mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM❤️ 9.6K |
| 24-70mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM❤️ 9.6K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM❤️ 9.6K |
| 85mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II❤️ 9.5K |
| 85mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR❤️ 9.5K |
| 120-300mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS❤️ 9.5K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH❤️ 9.5K |
| 75mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM❤️ 9.5K |
| 85mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8L IS USM❤️ 9.4K |
| 100-300mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM❤️ 9.4K |
| 28-70mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM❤️ 9.4K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S❤️ 9.3K |
| 70-200mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM❤️ 9.3K |
| 24-105mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art❤️ 9.3K |
| 135mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art❤️ 9.3K |
| 85mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art❤️ 9.3K |
| 24-70mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports❤️ 9.3K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Zeiss Otus 100mm F1.4❤️ 9.2K |
| 100mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8E FL ED VR❤️ 9.2K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 FE II❤️ 9.2K |
| 85mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR❤️ 9.2K |
| 50mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art❤️ 9.2K |
| 24-70mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2❤️ 9.2K |
| 70-200mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED❤️ 9.2K |
| 105mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Leica Summilux-M 90mm F1.5 ASPH❤️ 9.1K |
| 90mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art❤️ 9.1K |
| 105mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM Sport❤️ 9.1K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art❤️ 9.1K |
| 85mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM❤️ 9.1K |
| 28-70mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR❤️ 9.1K |
| 24-70mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm F1.4 SDM AW❤️ 9.1K |
| 85mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z❤️ 9.1K |
| 70–200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD❤️ 9.1K |
| 35-150mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro❤️ 9.0K |
| 25mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2❤️ 9.0K |
| 24-70mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200 F2.8 O.I.S.❤️ 9.0K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS❤️ 9.0K |
| 24-105mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S❤️ 9.0K |
| 24-70mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm F1.7 ASPH❤️ 9.0K |
| 25-50mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 Pro❤️ 9.0K |
| 45mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Hasselblad XCD 80mm F1.9❤️ 9.0K |
| 80mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2❤️ 9.0K |
| 100mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD❤️ 9.0K |
| 85mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 FE❤️ 9.0K |
| 85mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sony Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II❤️ 9.0K |
| 24-70mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM❤️ 9.0K |
| 100mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR❤️ 9.0K |
| 80mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2❤️ 8.9K |
| 70-180mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm F2 ASPH❤️ 8.9K |
| 90mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art❤️ 8.9K |
| 50-100mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Viltrox AF 75mm F1.2 Pro❤️ 8.9K |
| 75mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Fujifilm GF 110mm F2 R LM WR❤️ 8.8K |
| 110mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 F2.8 ASPH❤️ 8.8K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 Lab❤️ 8.8K |
| 135mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S❤️ 8.8K |
| 105mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD❤️ 8.7K |
| 28-75mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD❤️ 8.7K |
| 70-180mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 RF❤️ 8.7K |
| 85mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art❤️ 8.6K |
| 24-70mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8❤️ 8.6K |
| 70-180mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary❤️ 8.6K |
| 28-70mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sony FE 85mm F1.8❤️ 8.6K |
| 85mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm F2 ASPH❤️ 8.6K |
| 75mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR❤️ 8.6K |
| 56mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z❤️ 8.6K |
| 24–105mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS❤️ 8.6K |
| 100mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8❤️ 8.5K |
| 24-70mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro❤️ 8.5K |
| 90mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW❤️ 8.5K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS❤️ 8.5K |
| 90mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH❤️ 8.5K |
| 24-90mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF❤️ 8.4K |
| 85mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Rokinon AF 135mm F1.8 FE❤️ 8.4K |
| 135mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S❤️ 8.4K |
| 24-70mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II❤️ 8.4K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH❤️ 8.3K |
| 24-70mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS Pro❤️ 8.3K |
| 90mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8❤️ 8.3K |
| 85mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Rokinon AF 75mm F1.8 FE❤️ 8.3K |
| 75mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS❤️ 8.3K |
| 50-200mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Macro VXD❤️ 8.3K |
| 90mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD❤️ 8.3K |
| 28-200mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II❤️ 8.3K |
| 85mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S❤️ 8.2K |
| 85mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8❤️ 8.2K |
| 135mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 II Power OIS❤️ 8.2K |
| 35-100mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR❤️ 8.2K |
| 24-70mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro❤️ 8.2K |
| 105mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS Pro❤️ 8.2K |
| 12-100mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Rokinon AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE❤️ 8.2K |
| 24-70mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f2.8 ASPH❤️ 8.1K |
| 60mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm F2.8 Power OIS❤️ 8.1K |
| 35-100mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR❤️ 8.1K |
| 90mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Pentax HD FA 77mm F1.8 Limited❤️ 8.1K |
| 77mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 F❤️ 8.1K |
| 85mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM❤️ 8.0K |
| 70-200mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM❤️ 8.0K |
| 18-135mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Pentax HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm F2.8 ED AW❤️ 8.0K |
| 100mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S❤️ 8.0K |
| 24-120mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM❤️ 8.0K |
| 28–70mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Hasselblad XCD 35-75mm F3.5-4.5❤️ 8.0K |
| 35-75mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| OM System 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II❤️ 8.0K |
| 12-40mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 Pro❤️ 8.0K |
| 24-90mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art❤️ 7.9K |
| 70mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR❤️ 7.9K |
| 16-80mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF❤️ 7.9K |
| 40mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR❤️ 7.9K |
| 45-100mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Macro OIS❤️ 7.9K |
| 24-105mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Hasselblad XCD 135mm F2.8❤️ 7.9K |
| 133mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4❤️ 7.8K |
| 90-280mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Panasonic Lumix S 100mm F2.8 Macro❤️ 7.8K |
| 100mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS❤️ 7.8K |
| 12-60mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4❤️ 7.7K |
| 85mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Pentax HD-DA 16-50mm F2.8ED PLM AW❤️ 7.7K |
| 16-50mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM❤️ 7.7K |
| 24-240mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8❤️ 7.6K |
| 85mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS❤️ 7.6K |
| 42mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD❤️ 7.6K |
| 35-150mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS❤️ 7.6K |
| 24-240mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR❤️ 7.6K |
| 70-210mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Canon EF 24-105mm F4L IS II USM❤️ 7.6K |
| 24-105mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 OIS❤️ 7.6K |
| 70-200mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus❤️ 7.6K |
| 105mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD❤️ 7.5K |
| 18-300mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS❤️ 7.5K |
| 18-135mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8❤️ 7.5K |
| 28-75mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD❤️ 7.5K |
| 70-210mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO❤️ 7.5K |
| 40-150mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS❤️ 7.4K |
| 14-140mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE❤️ 7.4K |
| 85mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 Z❤️ 7.4K |
| 85mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM❤️ 7.3K |
| 85mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR❤️ 7.3K |
| 50mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Canon EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USM❤️ 7.3K |
| 70-200mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II❤️ 7.3K |
| 85mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR❤️ 7.3K |
| 24-200mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR❤️ 7.3K |
| 18-120mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD❤️ 7.2K |
| 50-300mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Kamlan 55mm F1.2❤️ 7.2K |
| 50mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR❤️ 7.1K |
| 16-80mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC❤️ 7.1K |
| 135mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF❤️ 7.1K |
| 85mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro❤️ 7.1K |
| 100mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Tamron 18-400mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD❤️ 7.0K |
| 18-400mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS❤️ 7.0K |
| 28-200mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro❤️ 7.0K |
| 100mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR❤️ 7.0K |
| 28-105mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS❤️ 6.9K |
| 12-60mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD❤️ 6.8K |
| 28-300mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3❤️ 6.8K |
| 12-200mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6❤️ 6.8K |
| 20-60mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Rokinon 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS❤️ 6.8K |
| 85mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR❤️ 6.8K |
| 18-140mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM❤️ 6.7K |
| 18-150mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC❤️ 6.6K |
| 18-200mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II❤️ 6.6K |
| 14-150mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR❤️ 6.5K |
| 16-50mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR❤️ 6.4K |
| 50-250mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 50-135mm T2.9❤️ 6.3K |
| 50-135mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM❤️ 6.2K |
| 18-55mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Pentax HD DA 18-50mm F4-5.6 DC WR RE❤️ 6.2K |
| 18-50mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR❤️ 6.1K |
| 35-70mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm F4-5.6G VR II❤️ 6.0K |
| 55-200mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM❤️ 6.0K |
| 55-210mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Fujifilm Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9❤️ 6.0K |
| 50-135mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM❤️ 5.7K |
| 18-150mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
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| Canon RF 24-105mm F4.0-7.1 IS STM❤️ 5.4K |
| 24-105mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 11-02-2025 |
Best Telephoto Lenses for Portrait Photography in 2025
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These are the best telephoto lenses for portrait photography when you want flattering compression, fast and reliable autofocus, and creamy, consistent bokeh that keeps eyes razor-sharp and skin tones luminous—without fringing or focus misses—and here’s what to look for as you buy: favor 85–135mm for classic perspective (200mm for extra flattening outdoors), fast apertures (ƒ1.2–ƒ2 for primes; constant ƒ2.8 for zooms), low longitudinal CA so hair highlights and jewelry don’t fringe magenta/green, rounded diaphragms that stay circular a stop down, consistent color/micro-contrast across the set, minimal focus breathing if you film, and stabilization (IS/VR/OSS or strong IBIS) for handheld window light; close-focus helps for beauty crops, and a focus limiter reduces hunting. Full-frame portrait heroes—primes for signature look: Sony FE 85mm ƒ1.4 GM and FE 135mm ƒ1.8 GM (blazing AF, velvety yet incisive), Sony FE 90mm ƒ2.8 Macro G OSS (beauty/detail crossover), Sigma 85mm ƒ1.4 DG DN and 105mm ƒ1.4 Art (luxury separation), Canon RF 85mm ƒ1.2L (and DS for refined highlight bloom) and RF 135mm ƒ1.8L IS (stabilized elegance), Canon EF 135mm ƒ2L (timeless via adapter), Nikon Z 85mm ƒ1.2 S and Z 85mm ƒ1.8 S (neutral, tack-sharp), Nikon Z 135mm ƒ1.8 S Plena (sumptuous bokeh with bite); zoom workhorses for flexibility: 70–200mm ƒ2.8 flagships (Sony FE 70–200mm ƒ2.8 GM II, Canon RF 70–200mm ƒ2.8L IS, Nikon Z 70–200mm ƒ2.8 S, Panasonic S 70–200mm ƒ2.8 OIS) and lighter options (Sony FE 70–200 ƒ4 G II, Canon RF 70–200 ƒ4L, Panasonic S 70–200 ƒ4) that travel well and nail head-and-shoulders at 135–200mm with consistent AF and color. APS-C and Micro Four Thirds standouts: Fujifilm XF 90mm ƒ2 R LM WR (razor portrait tele), XF 56mm ƒ1.2 (classic pop), XF 50–140mm ƒ2.8 OIS (studio/event flexibility); Sony E: Sigma 56mm ƒ1.4 DC DN (tiny bokeh beast), Sony FE 85mm ƒ1.8 (great value on APS-C and FF), Sony E 70–350mm ƒ4.5–6.3 G OSS for outdoor compression when light is good; Canon RF-S shooters can pair RF 85mm ƒ2 Macro IS STM on R bodies for stabilized portraits; Nikon Z DX users can leverage Z 85/1.8 S for 128-eq headshots; Micro Four Thirds: Olympus/OM SYSTEM 75mm ƒ1.8 (iconic melt), Panasonic Leica 42.5mm ƒ1.2 Nocticron (sumptuous blur with OIS), and OM SYSTEM 40–150mm ƒ2.8 PRO (zoom convenience with polished rendering). Practical buyer tips: 85mm is the indoor staple for tight spaces, 105–135mm adds compression and background cleanliness, and 70–200mm ƒ2.8 covers everything from environmental to tight beauty with consistent AF; APO/low-LoCA designs keep catchlights and silver hair clean, while macro-capable 90–105mm lenses excel for lashes and skin texture when you need precision; standardize filter diameters for one diffusion/VND set (use diffusion lightly to keep pores kind), and don’t overlook used EF/F 85/1.8, 135/2, and 70–200/4 IS for budget-savvy excellence on adapters. Portrait tele shooting tips: use Eye AF in AF-C, expose for faces and let highlights clip gracefully, shoot near wide open then stop 1/3–2/3 stop for eyelash-sharp results with gentle rolloff, keep shutter speeds honest (≈1/125–1/250s handheld), shape light with a big soft key and negative fill for jawline definition, place catchlights high and broad, manage background distance (more distance = smoother blur), set a consistent Kelvin or gray-card WB for faithful skin, and for video enable breathing compensation and choose lenses with quiet linear AF; whether you’re crafting corporate headshots, editorial beauty, bridal portraits, or fashion campaigns, the best telephoto lenses for portrait photography combine fast glass, controlled aberrations, and confident stabilization—so eyes pop, skin glows, and backgrounds melt exactly the way you intend.
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