Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM

This ultra-wide zoom lens has a wide angle of view from 102.4 - 63.8 degrees (when Sigma mount is used) and it is exclusive to digital SLR cameras. SLD glass elements effectively compensate colour aberration. Aspherical lenses provide maximum correction for distortion and various aberrations; high image quality is displayed throughout the entire zoom range. The HSM equipped models makes fast AF speeds and quiet shooting a reality, and it is also capable of full-time manual focus. It has a minimum focusing distance of 24cm (9.4”) at all focal lengths. It is also equipped with an integral Petal-type hood to block out extraneous light.

EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5

With framing equivalent to a 16-35mm zoom on a full frame body, the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens provides EF-S compatible camera body owners with the ultra-wide angle focal lengths so often missed on this small-sensor format camera.  This lens is perfect for real estate photography allowing an incredible view of even the smallest of rooms.

EF 15mm f/2.8 'Fisheye

Fisheye lens with a 180° angle of view for unique and intriguing effects. The wide depth of field makes it even more interesting. The short minimum focusing distance of 20 cm gives a new meaning to close-up shots. The lens has a fixed petal-type hood and a gelatin filter holder at the rear.  A full-frame fisheye lens that’s ideal for special effects with any EOS camera, film or digital.

EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM

A superb lens that covers nearly every professional wide-angle task. Outstanding optical performance comes from three Aspherical lens elements, and (for the first time ever in an EF wide-angle zoom lens) two Ultra-low Dispersion UD elements. Weather-resistant construction, a rear gel filter holder, close-focusing to 11 inches (0.28m) and a circular diaphragm are among its many highlights.  The circular aperture produces a beautiful and natural background blur when shooting at wider apertures. Other features include internal focusing, a ring type USM (Ultra Sonic Monitor), and new AF algorithms for fast and quiet autofocusing.

EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM

The EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lens is a member of a suite of Canon zoom lenses that retain a constant f4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range. Designed for use on 35mm SLR cameras, this ultra-wide zoom is ideal for capturing dramatic landscape shots and taking portraits of large groups of people. It will also prove useful for shooting in cramped interiors.

EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

To meet user demands for a fast EF-S zoom lens, Canon has specially designed a new lens with a large aperture of f/2.8 for select Canon Digital SLR cameras. The large circular aperture produces a shallow depth-of-field, creating background blur that draws attention to the photographic subject. The lens construction includes UD and aspherical elements, which deliver impressive image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Image Stabilizer lens groups shift to compensate for camera movement so that the image appears steady on the image plane, ensuring clear, crisp images, even in dim light. With a Ring-type USM, inner focusing and new AF algorithms, this lens achieves autofocus quickly and quietly, and with full-time mechanical manual focusing, manually adjusting the focus is possible even in AF mode.

EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Compact and lightweight standard zoom lens specifically for digital SLR's that accept EF-S lenses and uses optics designed to take advantage of the small image circle to give a 17-85mm (equivalent to a focal length of 27-136mm in 35mm format), 5x zoom ratio.  Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of a shutter speed three stops faster.  This lens covers a decent wideangle to telephoto range, making it a useful ‘walkaround’  lens which will cover a wide range of photographic opportunities. It also sports Canon's 2nd-generation optical image stabilizer, which allows hand-holding at slower shutter speeds than usual before the image-degrading effects of camera shake become apparent.

EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Supplied as a basic kit lens with entry-level Canon DSLRs, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens covers a focal length range equivalent to 28.2 to 88mm in 35mm format. This is a good choice of focal lengths for general photography and will suit subjects as diverse as scenery and portraiture. Equipped with built-in image stabilisation (which Canon claims offers up to four f-stops of shutter speed advantage) it will focus as close as 25 cm at all focal length settings.  Designed exclusively for Canon cameras with APS-C size image sensors, its optics have been made from environmentally friendly lead-free glass. Consisting of 11 elements in nine groups, it features one high precision aspherical element.

EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

A standard zoom exclusively for the EF-S Sensor cameras with APS-C size image circle equivalent to an approx. 28-90mm focal length. Compact and ultra-lightweight with impressive close-focusing ability of 0.9 ft (0.28m). Features optimized coating for digital imaging sensor to minimize ghost images and flare.

TS-E 24mm f/3.5 L II

The TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II has been refined to deliver superb image quality to the edge of the image. Independent rotation of the tilt and shift mechanisms allows maximum creative freedom.  This lens is of absolute superb quality - both optically and in physical build.  The Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5 L II Tilt-Shift Lens is impressively sharp wide open and is very sharp right into the full frame corners. Stopping down does not make a significant difference in sharpness.  You will not be disappointed with this lens, an absolute beauty.

EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens is an impressively high performing zoom lens. I regard it as one of the best general purpose lenses available and for the same reasons, it is one of the most-professionally-used Canon lenses. The 24-70 L is as good as it gets in this focal length range. The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens is a very sharp lens - few zoom lenses reach this level of sharpness. The 24-70 L is sharp in the center at f/2.8 at all focal lengths and performs very well in the corners.  The 24-70 L is the bread and butter wedding lens for many professional photographers. The 24-70mm focal length range allows a large group shot or a close-up picture of the bride without a lens change. With a fixed maximum f/2.8 aperture across the entire focal length range, this lens is easy to use and is as fast (wide aperture) as any Canon zoom lens made. Available light shots are possible indoors including in most churches (though a high ISO setting will usually be required). Wide open camera settings do not change with the focal length - allowing the photographer to focus on getting the job done.

EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM

The Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens is an easy-to-use standard zoom lens that can cover a large zoom area ranging from 24mm wide-angle to 105mm portrait-length telephoto.  The EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM incorporates Canon's highest standards of precision optics. The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, combining outstanding image performance and ultimate operability with dust and moisture resistant construction.  Canon's ring-type USM gives silent but quick AF, along with full-time manual focus. Moreover, with dust- and moisture-resistant construction, this is a durable yet sophisticated lens that meets the demands of advanced amateur photographers and professional photographers alike.  The Image Stabilizer is ideal for handheld work, and allows use of shutter speeds up to 3-stops slower with no perceptible increase in image blur.  Due to the fixed aperture with no change in over the full focal length range, photographers can set exposure at the widest aperture and zoom through to 105mm without slowing shutter speed.  Also a popular choice for wedding photographers allowing for that little extra reach to the 105mm end.

EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM

The Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8 USM L is a discontinued lens introduced back in late 1993. The lens has been replaced by the EF 24-70mm f/2.8 USM L (see above) in late 2002. As a designated L class lens it is primarily intended for professional users but its was affordable enough for many serious amateurs.  The differences between the 28-70L and 24-70L in the 50-70mm range are marginal and make their images virtually indistinguishable.

EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM

With an ultra-high approx. 11x zoom range covering everything from wide-angle to super-telephoto, Canon's latest professional series 'white lens' is designed for professional photographers looking to limit lens changes and overall kit weight. With Image Stabilization (IS) and high speed, silent auto focus, this superbly specified lens delivers what others can only imagine.

TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Tilt Shift Lens

The normal lens in the TS-E system, and an excellent choice for product shooting and other applications calling for a natural perspective. It allows up to 11mm of shift off centre, and even more impressive, tilting of the front standard up to 8° to modify the plane of focus. Among the TS-E 45mm f/2.8’s optical highlights are a floating optical system (focusing down to 1.3 feet (0.4m), and a precise rear-group focusing system.  This is a really hard lens to explain what it does and how it performs - it definitely needs some practice time if you've never used one before, before heading out on your shoot with it.  But it's a lot of fun and can produce some really creative shots.

EF 50mm f/1.2 USM L

The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a peerless new standard lens featuring an ultra-large aperture for a narrow depth of field and soft background blur so loved by photographers everywhere. The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is suitable for any shooting situation.   This high-performance, weather-resistant lens delivers all the superb image resolution and contrast you expect in a Canon L Series Lens.

Sharing the widest aperture of any lens in the range, the super fast EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a consummate low-light performer; ideal for controlling depth of field and shooting indoors flash free.

EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

Ask a bunch of photographers what their favorite lens is - and you will likely hear the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens mentioned. It is sharp, small, light, inexpensive and with an f1.4 aperture, fast.

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens is very useful for low-light indoor photography when a flash is not permitted, appropriate or desired. The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens is a good lens and focal length for full-body portraits. Keep in mind that when mounted on a 1.6x  body, you need some extra space to accomplish the full-body portrait. On these bodies, this lens makes a fine head/shoulders portrait lens as well.

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens makes a good travel lens - especially for low light situations not easily handled by a general purpose lens. When space is tight and light weight is important, this lens might be   the right one for you.

EF 50mm f/1.8

Lightweight and affordable, this sharp lens with a fast f/1.8 aperture is an excellent first lens for those who prefer a fixed focal length, and makes an excellent addition to any photographer’s system for available-light shooting. A traditional Gauss-type optical design ensures sharp performance even when wide open, and it focuses as close as 18 inches (0.45m).

EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens is a small, light and economical telephoto zoom with a long focal length range - one that matches up very well to many general purpose zoom lenses. As it is an "EF-S" lens, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens can only be mounted on Canon APS-C/1.6x FOVCF bodies.  This lens quite often comes as one of the "kit lenses" with a DSLR package, so if you are thinking of purchasing a camera with a twin lens kit why not hire it out first and make sure it is going to perform as you expect.

EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro

The EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM is the first true Macro lens in the EF-S series. A dynamic, compact, fast-focusing lens providing dramatic detail that goes beyond the human eye.

With its ability to focus life-size images onto the image sensor, the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM offers true macro performance in the EF-S lens series. Having an effective focal length of approximately 96mm in 35mm format, it produces breathtaking close-up results. A minimum focusing distance of just 20cm gets you super close to your subject, filling your frame only with the subject detail you require.

Portrait photographers will enjoy working with the large aperture, which narrows depth of field and creates beautiful background blur, making your subject stand out with dramatic effect.

EF 85mm f/1.2 L

The EF 85mm f/1.2L USM II is a fast lens that delivers superb optical performance. A maximum aperture of f/1.2 makes it the professional's choice for shooting without flash in low light conditions.  Perfect for portraits, but be aware, this lens is HEAVY - it is 36% heavier than the 70-200mm f/4.  It's some serious glass and the weight takes some getting used to.

One of the primary reasons to own the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM Lens is to get amazing background blur! In the hands of a good photographer, the results from this lens can be stunning!  Apart from the weight, there are a couple of other things to be aware of - it focuses slowly. The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM Lens uses Electronic Manual Focusing. You must have the camera body powered on to manually focus. A motor changes the focus distance as you turn the focus ring.  A lot of people don't know this and think that the lens is faulty.  It just all takes some getting used to, but if you are willng you can get some beautiful dreamy portraits with this lens.

EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM

This is one of Canon's most popular lenses. If you don't need the subject-action-stopping and background-blurring capabilities of the faster

EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS, this lens will deliver everything else you need in a smaller, lighter and less-expensive package.

EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM

EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM

Offering improved performance in many areas over its predecessor, the EF 70-200 2.8L USM (see above)  this new lens features Image Stabilizer technology, improved autofocus performance and high levels of dust and moisture resistance. The new lens, with its enhanced performance and Image Stabilizer technology, is sure to set the benchmark for professional level telephoto zoom lenses.

EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM II

True to the L-series’ heritage, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM delivers optical excellence in the most challenging situations. As well as a revamp of the internal optical system, the lens has also been structurally re-developed as a direct result of user feedback, making it as robust and reliable as it is optically advanced.

“Reuters’ photographers have used the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM for a number of years and it allows photographers a great level of flexibility,” said Reuters Production Editor Kevin Coombs. “The focal length, fast aperture and Image Stabilizer all contribute to it being a workhorse lens and you’ll find it in many professional photographers’ camera bags.

EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

A great entry level lens for people starting out in Macro photography. Autofocus lens for macro photography up to life-size (1x) magnification. Inner focusing affords a long working distance of 5.9in. (149mm) at 1x. Ring USM for silent and high-speed AF, and full-time manual focusing also provided.

EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM

The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens has an excellent focal length range that includes the longest focal length found in a Canon zoom lens - 400mm. This long focal length and focal length range combine with very good image and build quality to make the 100-400 one of the most popular serious wildlife and sports lenses Canon sells.

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM

The Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Lens provides photographers with a fast telephoto zoom lens. Used primarily in sports photography and wildlife photography, the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Lens provides shooters with a fast and constant aperture of f/2.8. This will give you a very shallow depth of field. For convenience the included tripod ring will allow you to attach the lens directly to a mono pod or tripod for greater support and control.

EF300mm f/2.8 L

There is just too much good stuff to say about this lens - read it all here 

If you are looking to shoot wildlife or sports this lens is going to be HOT for the occasion.

Lenses for Nikon

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM

This ultra-wide zoom lens has a wide angle of view from 102.4 - 63.8 degrees (when Sigma mount is used) and it is exclusive to digital SLR cameras. SLD glass elements effectively compensate colour aberration. Aspherical lenses provide maximum correction for distortion and various aberrations; high image quality is displayed throughout the entire zoom range. The HSM equipped models makes fast AF speeds and quiet shooting a reality, and it is also capable of full-time manual focus. It has a minimum focusing distance of 24cm (9.4”) at all focal lengths. It is also equipped with an integral Petal-type hood to block out extraneous light.  Please note this is a "DX" 1.6x crop lens.  This is the perfect lens for real estate photography - allowing magnificent sweeping images of an entire room without distortion.

Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye

This is a one-of-a-kind zoom fisheye lens, not a wide angle lens. Fisheye lenses bend straight lines deliberately.  This is a fun, special purpose lens.  Please note this is a "DX" 1.6x crop lens.

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro (IF) DX

The Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX is an ultra-wide angle lens with a fast f/2.8 aperture for better photography in low-light situations. As like the Sigma 10-20mm lens, this is perfect for when really wide angle shots are needed such as real estate.

Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 G ED

When it was announced in August 2007, the AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED was credited as having 'one of Nikon's best optical designs with performance that rivals that of prime lenses'. Engineered to Nikon professional DSLR standards, it has a metal barrel with effective dust- and moisture-resistant sealing. Significantly, this lens is almost distortion free, making it ideal for architectural and landscape photographers. Its wide aperture range and flat field could also make it suitable for photojournalists who work in confined spaces.  If you have a full frame body, this is the wide angle lens for you.

Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8 ED-EF AF-S DX

The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED is another high-quality zoom lens option customized for digital cameras, part of the new DX Nikkor series. Designed specifically for use with Nikon digital SLR cameras with the smaller DX size chip, it features wideangle zoom capability, ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and Nikon's exclusive built-in SWM (Silent Wave Motor).

The lens is targeted at professional and advanced amateur Nikon D-SLR users who demand both the advantages of high optical performance and wide-angle focal zoom range.  This is a fantastic lens perfect for landscapes and general photography.

Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G II DX VR

Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR

Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Macro

This lens has a fast F1.8 maximum aperture with macro focusing capability of minimum focusing down to 18cm (reproduction ratio 1:2.7). The iris diaphragm has 9 diaphragm blades to obtain beautiful out of focus image. It incorporates the floating focus system and uses two aspherical lens elements for minimizing distortion and spherical aberration and astigmatism. Internal focus system eliminates front lens rotation, thus allowing the use of a Perfect Hood and the easy use of polarizing filters. The lens incorporates non-vignetting optical construction, in order to obtain adequate peripheral brightness even at open aperture. The lens also incorporates dual-focus mechanism. It is easy to hold the lens, since focusing ring does not rotate during auto-focus, and yet it provides adequate focusing torque of the focusing ring during manual focusing of the lens.  A unique combination of wide angle, extremely close focusing and wide aperature, definitely worth a look at.

Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 AF-S

The AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED is a standard 2.9x zoom lens with a highly practical wideangle to medium-telephoto focal range, offering maximum versatility to accommodate everything from tight portraits to expansive scenes. This lens is part of an exclusive Nikon high-performance zoom lens system featuring the high f/2.8 aperture and covering a focal range of 24 mm to 70 mm.  This is a beautiful lens, a must in a wedding photographers bag and for any portrait work. 

Sigma AF 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM DX

The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Lens is a large aperture standard zoom lens that covers a range from wide angle to short telephoto. It is ideal for general photography such as snapshots, portraiture and landscapes. When used on digital SLR cameras which use the APS-C (Nikon DX) sensor, this lens will provide a focal length equivalent to 36-105mm in 35mm terms.  Certainly not in the same league as the Nikkor version, but for a considerable amount cheaper than the Nikon version it's worth a try. 

Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AF-S G ED

This lens is an excellent all rounder lens.  It is a full format lens and as such usable on all Nikon SLRs that are compatible to G class lenses without aperture ring.  The resolution characteristics is very good throughout the zoom range and vignetting is very well controlled whereas distortions are about average for a lens in this class. 

Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G features a large maximum aperture of f/1.8 enabling effortless handheld shooting in dark settings, such as a dimly lit room. It is the first single-focal-length lens with a normal picture angle developed exclusively for Nikon’s DX format. The AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G is a compact, lightweight model that achieves the high reproduction performance unique to single-focal-length lenses at an affordable price. This lens is most suitable for natural portrait and landscape shooting.

Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Few lenses are sharper than those classic 50mm standard lenses at medium aperture settings.  The Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8 D is alens which surely has its place in many photographers bags out there thanks to its very low price tag and marginal weight.  This is a fantastic all rounder lens, a must have in every photographers kit.

Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G

A compact, high-performance, large-aperture, single-focal-length lens for professional and advanced amateur photographers.  As an AF-S lens it is compatible with even entry-level models, such as the D40, D40x and D60 because it supports full autofocusing without requiring a drive motor in the camera body.  The compact size of this lens and its large maximum aperture make it ideal for travel, event and environmental photography and it also makes a great general-purpose lens when high-quality images are required. It is also ideally suited to low-light photography - particularly at night - and wide apertures provide great depth-of-field control for portraiture.

Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DX ED VR

Designed as a second lens for DSLR kits, the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED offers an affordable option for owners of Nikon's DX-format bodies who want a medium tele zoom lens. Compact and light in weight, this lens is made almost entirely from plastic - right down to the mounting plate. Fortunately, overall build quality is good for a plastic lens and, coupled with the 18-55mm kit lens, buyers will get a very useful range of focal lengths without adding much weight to their equipment.

Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D

The Nikon 60mm f/2.8 Micro has been around for decades. It is an excellent normal and short telephoto lens, as well as a superb close-up lens. As a traditional AF lens, the Nikon AF-D 60mm Micro works on a broader range of Nikon cameras than any other. Except that it won't autofocus on the D40, D40x, or D60.

A personal favourite lens of mine for macro and even portrait work.

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II HSM

Sigma’s 70-200mm F2.8 II is for any serious photographer where the 70-200mm focal range is often the most important second lens to own after the initial standards lens or mid range zoom. The fast aperture is extremely useful and important in low light environments or when shooting fast moving situations where a higher shutter speed demands maximum light through the lens.  Its exceptional versatility as an all-around lens is perfect for journalists and wedding photographers. This latest version of the Sigma 70-200mm is well regarded for its outstanding image quality, light weight and ease of operation.  Definitely on par with the Nikkor version of this lens - under testing of the BCH staff this lens performs exceptionally well.

Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED-IF VR II

As Nikon's top tele zoom, this is a must-have for every full-time professional photographer.  This lens is superb in every way - the focus is amazing, at f/2.8 every single shot is dead on focus.  The Vibration Reduction will allow tripod equivalent sharpness at as low as 1/8th of a second.  You won't be disappointed with this lens, a must have for all serious professionals.

Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Lightweight 4.3X telephoto zoom lens for SLR cameras. Ideal lens for candids, travel and sports photography. D-Type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure process.  A light weight, all rounder lens at a very affordable price tag.

Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

The Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8 D is one of Nikon's classic (full frame) portrait lenses. This lens shows a beautiful bokeh (out-of-focus blur), so if you´re looking for a portrait lens or a similar application where you would like to isolate an object from its environment this is an ideal lens. Highly recommended!

Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G AF-S Micro IF-ED VR

With the enhanced VR system (VRII), photographers can capture sharp images at shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower [at near infinity to 3m (1/30x reproduction ratio)] than would otherwise be possible. The negative effects of camera shake are greatly amplified in close-up photography and can affect image sharpness greatly. The incorporation of Nikon VR technology in a Micro-Nikkor lens expands versatility by, for the first time, providing the sharpness benefits of VR and improving hand-held close-up photography. What’s more, the VRII offers stable viewfinder image for easy frame composition even at high magnification shooting.  For macro photography you can't go past this lens.