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Fujifilm was one of the first camera makers to embrace mirrorless systems and has one of the most well-established lens libraries. These are the best we've tested.

By Jim Fisher
Collage of Fujifilm lenses
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The Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR is a useful wide-angle zoom lens for photographers and vloggers who want to fit more of the world in a single frame.

By Jim Fisher
Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm
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The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II delivers reliable autofocus and pro-grade f/2.8 optics. It's a worthwhile splurge for system owners who want a premium zoom lens that's built as well as an X system camera.

By Jim Fisher
Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 II
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The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R WR lens captures gorgeous images with soft backgrounds and is fully weather-sealed, but its slow autofocus is limiting for event photography and video.

By Jim Fisher
Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R WR
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The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is one of the lightest super telephoto prime lenses you'll find and captures amazingly detailed images, making it an excellent choice for wildlife photographers.

By Jim Fisher
Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6

Realme and Xiaomi showed off concept devices at Mobile World Congress that involve attaching a lens to your phone to get sharper shots.

By Eric Zeman
Realme attachable lens concept
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The Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS lens provides the extreme telephoto reach that bird and wildlife photographers require in a premium design with weather protection and internal zoom.

By Jim Fisher
Sony FE 400-800mm G, profile
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Editors' Choice

The Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G lens mixes bright prime optics with an epically wide angle of view and is well-suited for landscapes, architectural photography, and vlogging.

By Jim Fisher
Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G
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Editors' Choice

The OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8 II is a tiny lens with a big feature set, including snappy autofocus, IPX1 drip resistance, and a useful moderately wide angle of view.

By Jim Fisher
OM System 17mm F1.8 II, front
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The OM System M.Zuiko 25mm F1.8 II lens renders crisp images with characterful bokeh, focuses quickly, and includes weather protection.

By Jim Fisher
OM System 25mm F1.8 II

If you're chasing an artsy look for your images, Lensbaby's Optic Swap system is a fine place to start. From the Composer Pro II to the Sweet 50, these are the best housing and lens options.

By Jim Fisher
Lensbaby Composer Pro II on camera

Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma full-frame mirrorless cameras share a common lens system, the L-mount. It's still evolving, but these are the best L-mount lenses we've tested so far.

By Jim Fisher
Collage of L-mount lenses

A growing library of quality lenses backs Nikon's mirrorless Z camera system. We're here to break down what's available and recommend the best optics we've tested.

By Jim Fisher
Nikon Z 24-120 F/4 S

Do you use a Canon EOS R mirrorless camera? From wide-angle to telephoto, these are the best lenses we've tested for the platform.

By Jim Fisher
Canon RF 70-200mm lens

The Micro Four Thirds system invented modern mirrorless photography and has something for every photographer. These are our highest-rated lenses for a range of shooting conditions.

By Jim Fisher
Olympus camera and zoom lens

Many people love Pentax SLRs for their quality construction, stabilized sensors, and classic design. These are the best K-mount SLR lenses we've tested.

By Jim Fisher
Pentax HD D FA Macro 100mm F2.8 ED AW

Whether you own a Leica rangefinder or simply want manual lenses for your mirrorless model, the huge catalog of new and vintage M-mount lenses should meet your needs. We've rounded up our top-tested favorites to help you find the right one.

By Jim Fisher
Leica M11

Camera lens names might look like gibberish, but they have meaning. We decode the naming conventions of 11 lens manufacturers, including Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, and other major brands.

By Jim Fisher
How to Decipher Camera Lens Names
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Editors' Choice

The Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 is among the most affordable autofocusing lenses you can get for a full-frame camera, and while it omits some creature comforts, it offers impressive picture quality for the price.

By Jim Fisher
Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5
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The Nikkor Z 35mm F1.4 snaps pictures with ample background blur and characterful bokeh while offering dust and splash protection, an uncommon feature among affordable full-frame lenses.

By Jim Fisher
Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.4, top view