Best Lenses Under $500 (137 Affordable Options)

Budget doesn't mean compromised — modern mirrorless mounts have excellent native and third-party options under $500. 137 lenses ranked by popularity.

Lenses

137

Price range

$79 – $499

Avg price

$336

Weight range

55–545g (0.12–1.20 lb)

Most Popular: Top 3

18mm f/6.3 II (Fujifilm X)

$79

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Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
10mm	f/4	Prime	105g (3.7 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
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Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
18mm	f/6.3	Prime	55g (1.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

7Artisans

18mm f/6.3 II (Fujifilm X)

$79~

Apr 13, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
18mm	f/6.3	Prime	55g (1.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

7Artisans

18mm f/6.3 II (Micro Four Thirds)

$79~

Apr 13, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
18mm	f/6.3	Prime	55g (1.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

7Artisans

18mm f/6.3 II (Nikon Z)

$79~

Apr 13, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
18mm	f/6.3	Prime	55g (1.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
23mm	f/1.4	Prime	184g (6.5 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

TTArtisan

23mm f/1.4 C (Fujifilm X)

$89~

Jul 29, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
23mm	f/1.4	Prime	184g (6.5 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
27mm	f/2.8	Prime	85g (3.0 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

TTArtisan

AF 27mm f/2.8 (Fujifilm X)

$99~

Dec 21, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
27mm	f/2.8	Prime	85g (3.0 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
25mm	f/2	Prime	66g (2.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

TTArtisan

25mm f/2 C (Fujifilm X)

$99~

Oct 14, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
25mm	f/2	Prime	66g (2.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

TTArtisan

25mm f/2 C (Micro Four Thirds)

$99~

Oct 14, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
25mm	f/2	Prime	66g (2.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
25mm	f/1.7	Prime	125g (4.4 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
56mm	f/1.8	Prime	155g (5.5 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
23mm	f/1.8	Prime	128g (4.5 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
35mm	f/1.8	Prime	120g (4.2 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

TTArtisan

AF 56mm f/1.8 (Fujifilm X)

$149~

Sep 7, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
56mm	f/1.8	Prime	155g (5.5 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
27mm	f/2.8	Prime	76g (2.7 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

TTArtisan

AF 35mm f/1.8 II (Nikon Z)

$149~

Jul 6, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
35mm	f/1.8	Prime	120g (4.2 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

TTArtisan

AF 23mm f/1.8 (Nikon Z)

$149~

Apr 18, 2024 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
23mm	f/1.8	Prime	128g (4.5 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Laowa

10mm f/4 Cookie (Nikon Z)

$149~

Oct 7, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
10mm	f/4	Prime	105g (3.7 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

Laowa

10mm f/4 Cookie (L-mount)

$149~

Oct 7, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
10mm	f/4	Prime	105g (3.7 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

Laowa

10mm f/4 Cookie (Fujifilm X)

$149~

Oct 7, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
10mm	f/4	Prime	105g (3.7 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
56mm	f/1.7	Prime	160g (5.6 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

TTArtisan

AF 75mm f/2 (Nikon Z)

$199~

Mar 14, 2024 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
75mm	f/2	Prime	200g (7.1 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Canon

RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

$239~

Nov 4, 2020 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
50mm	f/1.8	Prime	160g (5.6 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
50mm	f/1.8	Prime	186g (6.6 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Panasonic

LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm F3.5-5.6

$249~

Sep 20, 2013 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
12-32mm	f/3.5	Zoom	70g (2.5 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
28mm	f/2.8	Prime	145g (5.1 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Nikon

NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3

$249~

Dec 11, 2020 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
24-50mm	f/4	Zoom	195g (6.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Nikon

NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

$249~

Sep 12, 2019 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
16-50mm	f/3.5	Zoom	135g (4.8 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Sony

E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II

$249~

Feb 17, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
16-50mm	f/3.5	Zoom	109g (3.8 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
16mm	f/2.8	Prime	67g (2.4 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Nikon

NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7

$249~

Sep 28, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
24mm	f/1.7	Prime	135g (4.8 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Panasonic

LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH.

$249~

Apr 26, 2013 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
14-42mm	f/3.5	Zoom	175g (6.2 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Panasonic

LUMIX G VARIO 35-100mm f/4-5.6 ASPH.

$249~

Sep 20, 2013 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
35-100mm	f/4	Zoom	135g (4.8 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Fujifilm

XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS

$249~

Jan 19, 2013 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
16-50mm	f/3.5	Zoom	195g (6.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8

$249~

Sep 12, 2009 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
17mm	f/2.8	Prime	71g (2.5 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
7mm	f/2	Prime	95g (3.4 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

Laowa

4mm f/2.8 Fisheye MFT

$249~

Mar 25, 2020 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
4mm	f/2.8	Prime	85g (3.0 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
17mm	f/1.8	Prime	172g (6.1 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
40mm	f/2	Prime	170g (6.0 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
26mm	f/2.8	Prime	125g (4.4 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8

$299~

Oct 17, 2014 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
25mm	f/1.8	Prime	137g (4.8 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8

$299~

Sep 2, 2011 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
45mm	f/1.8	Prime	116g (4.1 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro

$299~

Jun 9, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
30mm	f/3.5	Prime	128g (4.5 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Nikon

NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR

$299~

Nov 15, 2019 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
50-250mm	f/4.5	Zoom	405g (14.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
16mm	f/2.8	Prime	165g (5.8 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Canon

RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

$299~

May 26, 2022 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
18-45mm	f/4.5	Zoom	149g (5.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Canon

RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

$299~

Sep 7, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
10-18mm	f/4.5	Zoom	150g (5.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
35mm	f/2	Prime	130g (4.6 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
28mm	f/2.8	Prime	120g (4.2 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
50mm	f/1.8	Prime	202g (7.1 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
20mm	f/2.8	Prime	69g (2.4 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Nikon

NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE

$299~

Dec 10, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
28mm	f/2.8	Prime	145g (5.1 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
40mm	f/2	Prime	170g (6.0 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Nikon

NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

$299~

Jan 31, 2025 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
35mm	f/1.7	Prime	166g (5.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Panasonic

LUMIX G 14mm f/2.5 II ASPH.

$299~

Sep 20, 2013 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
14mm	f/2.5	Prime	55g (1.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Panasonic

LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6

$299~

Sep 13, 2012 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
14-42mm	f/3.5	Zoom	95g (3.4 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Fujifilm

XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ

$299~

Feb 22, 2018 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
15-45mm	f/3.5	Zoom	135g (4.8 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Sony

FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

$299~

Nov 15, 2013 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
28-70mm	f/3.5	Zoom	295g (10.4 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Panasonic

LUMIX G VARIO 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.

$299~

Oct 25, 2012 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
45-150mm	f/4	Zoom	200g (7.1 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Panasonic

LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 ASPH.

$299~

Oct 31, 2009 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
20mm	f/1.7	Prime	100g (3.5 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sony

E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

$299~

Feb 22, 2013 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
16-50mm	f/3.5	Zoom	116g (4.1 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
18mm	f/2.8	Prime	128g (4.5 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
45mm	f/1.8	Prime	162g (5.7 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Canon

RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM

$329~

Sep 7, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
55-210mm	f/5	Zoom	270g (9.5 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
20mm	f/1.7	Prime	87g (3.1 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
16mm	f/2.8	Prime	225g (7.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sony

E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS

$349~

Jul 19, 2013 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
55-210mm	f/4.5	Zoom	345g (12.2 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Sigma

30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

$349~

Feb 19, 2016 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
30mm	f/1.4	Prime	265g (9.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sigma

30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Fuji X)

$349~

Jun 17, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
30mm	f/1.4	Prime	265g (9.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sigma

30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF)

$349~

Sep 7, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
30mm	f/1.4	Prime	265g (9.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Panasonic

LUMIX G FISHEYE 8mm f/3.5

$349~

Jun 25, 2010 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
8mm	f/3.5	Prime	160g (5.6 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
33mm	f/1.4	Prime	335g (11.8 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sigma

30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Nikon Z)

$349~

Sep 7, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
30mm	f/1.4	Prime	265g (9.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
50mm	f/1.8	Prime	300g (10.6 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
27mm	f/2.8	Prime	84g (3.0 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
35mm	f/2	Prime	170g (6.0 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.8

$399~

Nov 2, 2012 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
17mm	f/1.8	Prime	120g (4.2 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Panasonic

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm f/1.4 II

$399~

Mar 27, 2019 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
25mm	f/1.4	Prime	190g (6.7 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Canon

RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ

$399~

Feb 22, 2024 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
14-30mm	f/4	Zoom	210g (7.4 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
85mm	f/1.8	Prime	490g (1.08 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
75mm	f/1.8	Prime	232g (8.2 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
75mm	f/1.8	Prime	230g (8.1 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Panasonic

LUMIX G MACRO 30mm f/2.8 ASPH.

$399~

Jun 25, 2010 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
30mm	f/2.8	Prime	186g (6.6 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Panasonic

LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.

$399~

Mar 24, 2016 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
12-60mm	f/3.5	Zoom	210g (7.4 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Panasonic

LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6

$399~

Aug 9, 2012 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
45-175mm	f/4	Zoom	210g (7.4 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Laowa

7.5mm f/2 MFT Auto Aperture

$399~

Jul 9, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
7mm	f/2	Prime	135g (4.8 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
23mm	f/2	Prime	180g (6.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
18mm	f/2	Prime	116g (4.1 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
35mm	f/1.8	Prime	155g (5.5 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Canon

RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

$449~

May 26, 2022 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
18-150mm	f/3.5	Zoom	310g (10.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
27mm	f/1.2	Prime	490g (1.08 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
85mm	f/1.8	Prime	464g (1.02 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Laowa

90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

$449~

Nov 17, 2022 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
90mm	f/2.8	Prime	375g (13.2 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

Sigma

56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

$449~

Mar 1, 2019 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
56mm	f/1.4	Prime	280g (9.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sigma

56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Fuji X)

$449~

Jun 17, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
56mm	f/1.4	Prime	280g (9.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sigma

16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

$449~

Sep 7, 2017 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
16mm	f/1.4	Prime	405g (14.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sigma

16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Fuji X)

$449~

Jun 17, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
16mm	f/1.4	Prime	405g (14.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sigma

16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF)

$449~

Sep 7, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
16mm	f/1.4	Prime	405g (14.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Tamron

70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Nikon Z)

$449~

Oct 14, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
70-300mm	f/4.5	Zoom	545g (1.20 lb)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sigma

23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

$449~

Oct 28, 2022 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
23mm	f/1.4	Prime	265g (9.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sigma

23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Fuji X)

$449~

Oct 28, 2022 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
23mm	f/1.4	Prime	265g (9.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sigma

23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF)

$449~

Sep 7, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
23mm	f/1.4	Prime	265g (9.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sigma

56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF)

$449~

Sep 7, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
56mm	f/1.4	Prime	280g (9.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sigma

16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Nikon Z)

$449~

Sep 7, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
16mm	f/1.4	Prime	405g (14.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sigma

56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Nikon Z)

$449~

Sep 7, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
56mm	f/1.4	Prime	280g (9.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
28mm	f/2	Prime	200g (7.1 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
50mm	f/2	Prime	200g (7.1 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Laowa

90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z)

$449~

Nov 17, 2022 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
90mm	f/2.8	Prime	375g (13.2 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
12mm	f/2	Prime	213g (7.5 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
9mm	f/2.8	Prime	135g (4.8 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

Canon

RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM

$499~

Dec 13, 2018 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
35mm	f/1.8	Prime	305g (10.8 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0

$499~

Jun 8, 2012 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
12mm	f/2	Prime	130g (4.6 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro

$499~

Nov 17, 2022 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
60mm	f/2.8	Prime	185g (6.5 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Panasonic

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm f/1.7

$499~

Sep 19, 2014 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
15mm	f/1.7	Prime	115g (4.1 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
28-60mm	f/4	Zoom	167g (5.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Fujifilm

XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II

$499~

Aug 27, 2015 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
50-230mm	f/4.5	Zoom	375g (13.2 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
12mm	f/2	Prime	236g (8.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Canon

RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM

$499~

May 27, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
24-105mm	f/4	Zoom	395g (13.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Nikon

NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR

$499~

Jul 28, 2023 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
12-28mm	f/3.5	Zoom	130g (4.6 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
35mm	f/1.4	Prime	300g (10.6 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
50mm	f/1.4	Prime	310g (10.9 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sigma

50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary

$499~

Oct 28, 2022 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
50mm	f/2	Prime	290g (10.2 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Sigma

50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount)

$499~

Oct 28, 2022 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
50mm	f/2	Prime	290g (10.2 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Panasonic

LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm f/4-5.6 II OIS

$499~

Feb 19, 2016 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
45-200mm	f/4	Zoom	370g (13.1 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	○	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
13mm	f/1.4	Prime	390g (13.8 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
18mm	f/1.8	Prime	220g (7.8 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
24mm	f/1.8	Prime	230g (8.1 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
35mm	f/1.8	Prime	295g (10.4 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

$499~

Apr 24, 2009 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
9-18mm	f/4	Zoom	155g (5.5 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
50mm	f/2.8	Prime	236g (8.3 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
○	−	−	−

Laowa

65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

$499~

Jul 30, 2020 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
65mm	f/2.8	Prime	335g (11.8 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

Laowa

65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z)

$499~

Jul 30, 2020 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
65mm	f/2.8	Prime	335g (11.8 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
11mm	f/4.5	Prime	158g (5.6 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

Laowa

11mm f/4.5 FF RL (Canon RF)

$499~

Apr 22, 2021 release

Focal	Aperture	Type	Weight
11mm	f/4.5	Prime	158g (5.6 oz)
AF	IS/OSS
−	−	−	−

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