Boasting the widest aperture available with any current SLR lens, this f/1.2 model is unusually heavy/expensive because of the oversized optical elements that are required. By comparison, Canon's EF 85mm f/1.8 model is more compact and weighs a full 600 g...

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A prosumer-grade lens with rugged metal barrel, it's digitally optimized for high sharpness/brightness across the frame. A deep lens hood plus super-multi-layer optical coatings combine to minimize flare.

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A limited-edition product available in black or brushed silver, this gorgeous lens exhibits retro styling, with its all-metal barrel, aperture ring, and a narrow, milled manual-focus ring, etched numerals, and built-in retractable hood. This is by far the...

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The Nikon lens is many ways the odd man out in this selection, but the excellent price ($670) means it will have the widest appeal, at least to Nikon DSLR owners and those considering purchasing a Nikon camera.

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The professional-calibre Canon L-series lens works with all EOS bodies, digital and film. It's a beefy 70-200mm f/2.8 internal focusing and zooming lens with a high-speed, low-noise autofocus motor: Canon's USM (Ultra Sonic Motor) technology.

Attractive design, Scroll ball is comfortable and easy to use, Works with Windows and Mac systems, Integration with Tiger is flawless

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The Sigma product uses an internal focusing and zooming system, which means a rigid, fixed-length barrel. The advantages include superior durability and a slight edge in autofocus speed.

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As suggested by the "Macro" designation, this medium-size standard zoom can focus as close as 20 cm. (This data is based on a measurement from the camera's sensor.) That's much closer than the typical 0.5 metres in this lens category, and allows for magni...

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Side buttons are hard to squeeze, Comfort could be improved

Although it's available in a kit with some Nikon DSLR cameras, this zoom lens can also be purchased separately. It would be a fine choice for any Nikon camera owner. It's light too and surprisingly compact.

Attractive design, Scroll ball is comfortable and easy to use, Works with Windows and Mac systems, Integration with Tiger is flawless

Side buttons are hard to squeeze, Comfort could be improved