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Our Top Choice
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR Lens
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Nikon has mastered the realm of optics with some of the best cameras on the market since 1917.
A lightweight lens with a fast aperture for sharp focus portraits in low light, with beautifully blurred backgrounds. Also works well for landscapes and close-ups to 1 foot.
No zoom feature.
Wide angle lens
Nikon DX DSLR & 52mm filter
None
f/1.8G
35mm
Best Value
CamKix iPhone Lens Kit
CamKix creates accessories for mobile phones and photographic equipment, allowing the user to take their pictures to the next level.
Great price to add versatility to your iPhone photos. Zoom in on long-distance shots. Stabilize your pics, and use the time delay option to jump into the frame.
Not compatible with the iPhone 5C or iPhone 6.
Mobile phone lens kit w/tripod
iPhone SE, 5S and 5 ONLY
8x zoom
n/a
Telephoto for distance
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens
A Japanese company in business since the 1930s, Canon has been breaking barriers to optical performance in cameras steadily through the decades.
Professional-quality imaging with a quiet ring-type ultrasonic focus. Allows great images in low-lighting. Weather-resistant. 8 aperture blades.
Expensive, but a worthy investment.
Professional telephoto lens
Canon EOS film & digital SLR
Yes - 200mm
f/2.8L
70-200mm
Rokinon 14mm F2.8 Lens
Rokinon is one of the most popular DSLR camera lens manufacturers. They also make telescopes and binoculars, and are owned by Elite Brands Inc.
Enhanced close-ups with a minimum distance of 28cm. Petal-type lens hood with an ultra-wide angle up to 115 degrees offers sharp definition with minimal distortion.
No autofocus.
Ultra wide angle lens
Canon & APS-C cameras
None
f/2.8
10.5-14mm
Aukey Ora 140° Wide Angle Lens
Aukey offers a wide range of products from phone chargers to oil diffusers, LED lamps, mobile phone accessories, and, of course, optical enhancers for mobile technology.
Compatible with most mobile phones and tablets. Clip on the wide-angle lens for landscapes and crowds, or the macro-lens for extreme close-ups.
Some distortion, but great quality for an extremely low price.
Mobile phone lens kit
Samsung, Android, iPhone
None
n/a
Wide angle + macro lens