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10 Best Camera Lenses for Image Quality

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Out of thousands of reviews for 128 products, over 90 people recommended Camera Lenses specifically for Image Quality. These 10 are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 Canon Telephoto EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Autofocus Lens
Canon Telephoto EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Autofocus Lens Compare Prices
  • Excellent Image Stabilization
  • Excellent Focus
  • Fixed Focal Length Lens
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Released over 2 years ago
5 People Recommend
"and it's not $1k better in picture quality.…"

- roger33 from Oklahoma City, OK at Circuitcity.com

"the bottom line: if looking for good picture quality and a really nice, sharp lens, consider this.…"

- milogd at Shopping.com

"more importantly the lens quality of such blur (known as bokeh) is outstanding as there are eight diaphragm blades that control the aperture opening vs.…"

- 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
  • Excellent Color
  • Zoom Lens
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Released over 2 years ago
4 People Recommend
"the quality of this lens is excellent.…"

- Nextag.com User

"this lens replaces a 17mm-35mm nikon of same quality but seems to be much sharper.…"

- Adorama.com User

"it has the best combination of focal length range, speed and quality of any lens available for the job.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 3 Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DI
Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DI for Canon EF $150 Compare Prices
  • Released 1 year ago
2 People Recommend
"after having used some very costly lens over the years, i was somewhat skeptical at the quality of the shots. …"

- Wolfcamera.com User

"the quality is good and i can't complain. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 4 Pentax SMCP-67 55mm f/4 Lens
Pentax SMCP-67 55mm f/4 Lens $540 - $700 Compare Prices
  • Fixed Focal Length Lens
  • Focal Length: 55mm
  • Released 1 year ago
2 People Recommend
"at the lowest settings of pixels and quality, you can get almost 9,000 pictures on the card! …"

- Amazon.com User

"the picture quality is top-notch, very crisp and clear. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 5 Sigma 24-60mm f/ 2.8 EX DG
Sigma 24-60mm f/ 2.8 EX DG for Pentax AF $370 - $400 Compare Prices
  • Zoom Lens
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Focal Length: 24mm - 60mm
  • Released 1 year ago
2 People Recommend
"build quality is amazing. …"

- Amazon.com User

"it handles great, has a reasonable range, good speed, and top quality build and optics. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 6 PENTAX SMC P-DA 16-50 f/2.8 ED ALSDM
PENTAX SMC P-DA 16-50 f/2.8 ED AL(IF)SDM $599 - $904 Compare Prices
  • Zoom Lens
  • Autofocus,Manual Focus
  • Released 1 year ago
2 People Recommend
"- build quality is excellent …"

- Amazon.com User

"the built quality is exceptional. …"

- Amazon.com User

"excellent image quality across the entire zoom and aperture range that lives up to the da* designation. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 7 Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens $437 - $520 Compare Prices
  • Released over 2 years ago
2 People Recommend
"the quality of this lens is amazing.…"

- Bhphotovideo.com User

"great lens with superb image quality.…"

- Bhphotovideo.com User

"i just purchased the lens and don't regret it one bit- you get what you pay for and you are definitely getting a high quality lens here- the pictures are incredible- what are you waiting for?…"

- Amazon.com User


No 8 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
2 People Recommend
"i don't see any problem with the quality as it seems…"

- Bhphotovideo.com User

"this lens is quite affordable according to its quality.…"

- Bhphotovideo.com User

"this is a very good sigma lens, price very affordable quality…"

- Bhphotovideo.com User


No 9 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
2 People Recommend
"summary: if you want to take a portrait picture with the blurred and sharp quality and you can afford the expense for this lens, it could be the best choice.…"

- Buydig.com User

"it has background blur quality on par with the 85 f/1.2.…"

- Buydig.com User

"picture quality - from f1.2 thru f2.8, the lens works superbly.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 10 Pentax 21mm F/3.2 AL Limited Lens
Pentax 21mm F/3.2 AL Limited Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras $410 - $1,184 Compare Prices
  • Fixed Focal Length Lens
  • Focal Length: 21mm
  • Released 1 year ago
2 People Recommend
"lens is extremely light and of highest build quality and has an equivalent 32.5mm focal length when used on a aps-c sensor.…"

- Amazon.com User

"focus is fast, and the build quality is excellent.…"

- Amazon.com User

"easy small and the quality is great.…"

- Amazon.com User


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