Professional Camera Lenses for Photography

October 18, 2021

The Best Gear for Real Estate Photography: 5 Favorites
The best cameras, lenses, lighting and accessories for your next real estate shoot
By Dan Havlik
Photo of real estate photography
Real estate photographers looking for the best photo gear know they need their equipment to be three things: portable, adaptable, and affordable. The reason why is shooting real estate photos can present unique challenges for you as a photographer and for your gear, including cramped locations, bad lighting, and meager client budgets. You need to be... Read more
September 1, 2021

Canon RF vs EF Lenses: Are Mirrorless Camera Lenses Better than DSLR Versions?
Comparing the latest and greatest lenses to the tried-and-true classics
By Ryan Hill
Photo of Canon EF vs RF lenses
(Editor’s Note: Ryan Hill is a product specialist at Lensrentals.) Here’s a fun fact: Canon’s EF lens mount system is almost exactly as old as I am. I was born in December of 1987, and Canon launched its first EF mount camera, the EOS 650 film SLR, just three months later. At the time, it was Canon’s first new lens mount in nearly 20 years,... Read more
August 20, 2021

5 Great Photo Gear Deals to Grab Now
Scoop up these discounted cameras and accessories from B&H and Amazon now
By Dan Havlik
Hero photo of Canon 5Ds R
If you’re in the market for new pro-level camera gear, we’ve got some great Friday photo deals for you. From high resolution DSLRs and mirrorless full frame cameras to bags and stabilizers, there’s a lot on sale right now at B&H and Amazon. We’ve done the hard work for you by scouring the Internet for the best camera bargains.... Read more
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August 16, 2021

The Best Cameras & Lenses of 2021, According to EISA
Annual awards name top photo gear of the year
By Dan Havlik
Photo of best cameras lenses of 2021
EISA, the Expert Imaging and Sound Association, just released its annual awards of the best photography gear of 2021 and, as usual, there’s a variety of winners on this elite list. While these types of photo industry awards might not be everyone’s cup of tea, as someone who served as a judge for the EISA awards in the past, I can say the... Read more
July 19, 2021

What Gear Does a Sports Photographer Bring to the Olympics?
Team USA photographer gives us a peek into his bag before the Tokyo Games
By Dan Havlik
Photo of Olympic gear 1
We always have trouble packing for a big trip but it’s nothing compared to what Team USA sports photographer Jeff Cable went through for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Cable gave us a peek at what photo gear he’s packing into his bags for the upcoming Olympic Games in Japan and it’s impressive if not a bit anxiety-inducing... Read more
July 14, 2021

5 Camera Gear Deals You Won’t Want to Pass Up
Snap up these discounted cameras and lenses from B&H and Amazon now
By Dan Havlik
Lead photo of Sony A7R II
Photography gear is great, but photography gear can be expensive, which is why we’re always looking for the best deals on new cameras, lenses, and photo accessories. This week we’re kicking off a new series where we round up the top discounted camera and photo gear we can find. So, without further preamble, let’s get to the awesome... Read more
May 20, 2021

The 5 Best Lenses of 2021 (So Far)
2021 has been a bright year when it comes to new lenses for professional photographers
By Dan Havlik
Photo of Canon lens for best lenses story
Optically speaking, 2021 has been a bright year when it comes to new lenses for professional photographers. Just as we’ve seen some impressive new pro camera bodies being released, lens manufacturers continue to grind out exciting new glass for photographers. The difference this year from years past is that the five new lenses we’ve chosen... Read more
April 19, 2021

The Best Gear for Event Photography: 10 Favorites
Event pro Jeff Cable picks his must-have equipment for shooting events
By Dan Havlik
Photo of best event photography gear
Jeff Cable is a master of event photography whether he’s shooting a Bar Mitzvah or the Olympic games. A photographer for Team USA, he’s captured the last six Olympics in Beijing, Vancouver, London, Sochi, Rio de Janeiro, and PyeongChang. Cable also covers events, including weddings, closer to home in the Saratoga, California-region where... Read more
December 3, 2020

Pro Lenses
There’s no substitute for great glass. Here are noteworthy new lenses introduced this year, from wide to super-telephoto.
William Sawalich
Despite what has been a challenging year for everyone around the globe, lens makers have managed to introduce some tremendous pro lenses—particularly for the growing ranks of full-frame mirrorless cameras. The following selection of new lenses for 2020 includes features such as fast apertures, impressive image stabilization and fantastically sharp,... Read more
October 26, 2020

Budget Lens Options
These new lenses can add creative adaptability to your system at an attractive price
By Theano Nikitas
Don’t let the term “budget lens” fool you. Affordability and quality aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive. In fact, there are plenty of lenses around or below a $1,000 price tag, yet they deliver when it comes to performance, features and image quality. While major manufacturers’ legacy lenses have been well established for decades, available... Read more