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Out of thousands of reviews for 219 products, over 100 people recommended Camera Lenses specifically for Color. These 10 are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC for Canon EOS $339 - $399 Compare Prices
  • Great Color
  • Zoom Lens
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Focal Length: 17mm - 70mm
  • Released over 2 years ago
12 People Recommend
"while overall i find this lens good, it does appear to be a bit soft when stopped down all the way doing macro (wildflowers).…"

- "Pat" at Bhphotovideo.com

"this lens is awesome, i had my doubts, but the construction is superb, the resulting pictures are clear and bright.…"

- Adorama.com User

"wider shots seem pretty clear also, though i haven't fully tested it at 17mm and zoomed to check the sharpness.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 2 Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom Lens
Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom Lens $896 - $1,530 Compare Prices
  • Durable
  • Great Color
  • Zoom Lens
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Released over 2 years ago
10 People Recommend
"i took a couple handheld test shots of the corner of a roof (clear sky day outside) and enlarged it in my d200 camera to take a look.…"

- Adorama.com User

"other than some moderate barrel distortion at the wide end (i use it a lot for buildings, urban scenes, have to correct it in photoshop) and a little color at wide apertures, this lens seems…"

- Adorama.com User

"i use it almost always wide open at f/2.8 at weddings and consistantly get tack sharp results and the colors are vibrant.…"

- Adorama.com User


No 3 Canon Telephoto EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Autofocus Lens
Canon Telephoto EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Autofocus Lens Compare Prices
  • Great Image Stabilization
  • Excellent Focus
  • Fixed Focal Length Lens
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Released over 2 years ago
9 People Recommend
"to me, its an l: built like an l, color and saturation comparable to an l it's my "l" lens that doesn't have a red stripe.…"

- Amazon.com User

"shooting with a coated u/v filter to avoid green tint coming off the anti-glare coating on the lens front element - and with a lens hood - be it rubber or the snap-on canon - the colors are true-and…"

- Amazon.com User

"i try to use this lens whenever i can because the pictures come out vivid with color and sharpness.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 4 Canon EF 70-200mm 1:4L USM Lens
Canon EF 70-200mm 1:4L USM Lens $979 - $1,361 Compare Prices
  • Zoom Lens
  • Autofocus,Manual Focus
  • Focal Length: 70mm - 200mm
  • Released over 2 years ago
7 People Recommend
"the contrast it captures is excellent, even in very challenging light conditions.…"

- Buydig.com User

"unlike the 17-85 is (and to some extent the 70-300mm is - which i returned for this lens) you can clearly hear the is working.…"

- Buydig.com User

"my only small compliant about this lens is that it can be a little soft when it is wide open at 200mm from the minimum focus distance.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 5 Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Lens for Canon Digital AF016C700 $365 - $764 Compare Prices
  • Nice Zoom
  • Nice Color
  • Zoom Lens
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Released over 2 years ago
7 People Recommend
"it produces some nice colors.…"

- Bhphotovideo.com User

"taken by this lens is razor sharp, and the colors are correct.…"

- Bhphotovideo.com User

"it's great for indoor photography without using your flash and has a solid build.…"

- Adorama.com User


No 6 Sigma APO 170-500mm f/5-6.3 Aspherical RF Lens
Sigma APO 170-500mm f/5-6.3 Aspherical RF Lens $745 - $799 Compare Prices
  • Zoom Lens
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Focal Length: 170mm - 500mm
  • Released over 2 years ago
4 People Recommend
"you almost have to use a tripod if you want to use full zoom, but it is well constructed and feels very solid. …"

- Cameraworld.com User

"auto focus is spot on and the pictures are crystal clear. …"

- Adorama.com User

"color is balanced and contrast amd detail are superb! …"

- Amazon.com User


No 7 Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Lens
Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Lens $747 - $1,000 Compare Prices
  • Fixed Focal Length Lens
  • Focal Length: 105mm
  • Released over 2 years ago
4 People Recommend
"but it's extremely solidly built, and feels like a professional tool.…"

- Cameraworld.com User

"build quality is solid!…"

- Buydig.com User

"the accuracy and color rendition is fantastic.…"

- "Pufferfish" at Wolfcamera.com


No 8 Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Compact Super Telephoto Zoom Lens
Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Compact Super Telephoto Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera $174 - $230 Compare Prices
  • Zoom Lens
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Focal Length: 75mm - 300mm
  • Released over 2 years ago
3 People Recommend
"this lens provides good color and sharp images in good …"

- Bhphotovideo.com User

"nice lens for someone just getting into telephoto photography - clear photos and nice close ups. …"

- Denise from New Hartford, NY at Circuitcity.com

" (1) excellent construction quality, this is a very nicely made lens, excellent finish, not too heavy but solid and without the 'plastic' feel of many medium-priced lenses; …"

- Amazon.com User


No 9 Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Macro AT-X PRO D
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Macro AT-X PRO D for Canon $370 - $400 Compare Prices
  • Fixed Focal Length Lens
  • Focal Length: 100mm
  • Released over 2 years ago
3 People Recommend
"clear glass, easily accessible controls, easily mounted, lightweight, strong construction describe yourself: …"

- Adorama.com User

"it's sharp as a tack, crystal clear and easy to use. …"

- Amazon.com User

"it has great clarity and color. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 10 Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens $1,350 - $1,800 Compare Prices
  • Fixed Focal Length Lens
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Focal Length: 50mm
  • Released 1 year ago
3 People Recommend
"it really stands up well for the l line with solid construction, a mindnumbingly awesome f/1.2, beautiful bokeh, and great sharpness.…"

- Buydig.com User

"other than that, the color is incredibly bright and rich.…"

- Buydig.com User

"send yours to canon for service, with a clear letter about the problem, and get it right.…"

- Amazon.com User


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