Best Camera Lens Reviews 2017

If you want a great piece of photographic equipment, chances are you’ll be knocking on Nikon’s door. Masters in optics, they have been in business since 1917, bringing amazing photography to the world from their headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

The wide maximum aperture of this lens is what produces beautifully blurred backgrounds that will make your subject a standout. Not only is this Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G lens good for portraits and general photography, it also works well in low-light environments, and can even produce great landscape shots. A versatile camera, you can isolate fine details on your subject, and move in for creative angles with a close-up focus of up to one foot.

The picture angle of this AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G lens mimics the classic angle of a 50mm lens on a Nikon FX format digital SLR. The image quality is enhanced by the aspherical lens which limits aberrations, and glare is reduced with the Super Integrated Coating (SIC). To make this lens even more convenient, it is lightweight with a compact design.

You will appreciate the quiet and accurate autofocus thanks to the Silent Wave Motor (SWM). The lens has a rubber seal to keep moisture out around the mount, and features an Ultrasonic-type AF motor with full-time manual focusing. This lens is compatible with 52mm filter attachments, and has a rounded seven blade diaphragm opening that gives a natural-look to out-of-focus components.

This package comes with:

• Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX Lens
• HB-46 bayonet lens hood
• 52mm snap-on lens cap
• CL-0913 soft lens case
• LF-1 rear lens cap for F mount lenses
• 5-year warranty

Created to improve your experience of taking pictures with your mobile phone, GoPro or DSLR, CamKix is a relative newcomer to the scene. They have only been in business for four years, but in that time they have developed over 180 photography products to put a new spin on the way you take pictures.

This mobile phone lens kit is a great accoutrement to your iPhone, and will allow you to take your photography to an entirely different level. The kit comes with a universal phone holder that can be used with a variety of phones, not just the iPhone 5. It also features a standard tripod socket, so you are not limited to using the mini-tripod that comes with the kit.

Use the accompanying phone holder and tripod to time delay your photographs, so you can jump into the frame and be part of the action. This CamKix telephoto lens brings the action to you from a distance with an 8x zoom, so you won’t be limited to close-ups anymore.

The contents of this kit include:

• 8x telephoto camera lens
• Mini-tripod with extendable legs
• Universal phone holder
• Hard case to easily screw in the lens
• CamKix microfiber cleaning cloth
• A 1-year money-back guarantee
• Compatible with the iPhone 5 and 5S (not the 5C or 6)

Striding through the upper stratosphere of great photographic equipment is Canon. The best photographers rely on their equipment to take unparalleled pictures which can’t be captured with lesser cameras and lenses. Breaking through the boundaries of optical limits in camera equipment since the 1930s, Canon made Japan’s first 35 mm focal plane-shutter camera, and then went on to develop the first indirect x-ray camera in 1940. By the late 1950s Canon had created the first camera for filmmaking with a zoom lens, and their innovations continue to this day, keeping them on top of their game.

Canon has updated features on this 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM telephoto zoom lens, which offers great image stabilization and autofocus. An improvement on the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, this telephoto lens has better optical performance, is faster, and does a better job at reducing aberrations.

The image stabilization features on this lens provides up to 4 stops of correction at all focal lengths. The minimum focusing distance is 1.2m/3.9 ft. for all zoom settings, and it weighs 2.9 pounds. It offers autofocus or full manual focusing, and the filter size is 77mm. This lens is constructed of 23 elements in 19 groups, 1 fluorite and 5 UD elements.

The fast 2.8 maximum aperture means you can take great photos in low light scenarios. Designed for Canon SLR cameras, this lens purchase includes:

• Lens hood ET-87
• Lens case LZ1326
• Lens cap E-77II
• Lens dust cap E
• Neck strap without shoulder pad
• Instruction manual CD-ROM
• Warranty card

Dust-resistant and weather-sealed, this lens is highly preferred by professionals.

Rokinon is owned and operated by Elite Brands Inc., a company that does not distribute directly to the public but markets its products under many private label brands. Established in 1979, Rokinon is known for engineering top-quality lenses, digital cameras, camcorders, and 35mm cameras as well as binoculars, telescopes, and many other accessories.

Capture the full-breadth of the scenery, including the milky-way galaxy with this updated ultra-wide angle lens by Rokinon. Get terrific, crisp imagery at a great price, with minimal distortion on this manual lens. The aperture range is f/2.8-f/22, and there are 6 diaphragm blades. It comes with 14 elements in 12 groups, and provides a focal length of 10.5-14mm with a minimum focus distance of 10.8 inches.

Compatible with Canon DSLR cameras and APS-C cameras, here are the specifications in greater detail:

• Manual focus
• No image stabilization
• Comes with a built-in, petal-type hood
• Maximum format size of 35mm full frame
• Model year 2014
• Real angle of view is 115.7 degrees
• Weighs 1.22 pounds

An e-commerce company that began in Germany in 2005, Aukey has now relocated to China where they manufacture technology products. They have a diverse portfolio of products from LED lamps to computer and phone chargers, to lenses that enhance the optical performance of your mobile devices.

This mobile phone camera lens kit by Aukey is super-affordable and comes with two lens options. The wide angle lens is ideal for taking pictures of the scenery around you up to 140 degrees, and is great for capturing crowds or landscapes. There is also a macro lens included in this kit, with up to 10x magnification of your subject for extreme close-up shots.

All-in-all this is a great mobile phone accessory for yourself, or as a gift for your favorite friend or family member. Here are the details of what you get with this purchase:

• Wide angle lens for scenery
• Macro lens for close-ups
• Cleaning cloth
• Lens clip for attachment
• Universal compatibility with phones & tablets
• Weighs 5.9 ounces
• 2-year warranty