High-End Lense...
To finish off our top 30, we have found 10 high end lenses for the serious photographer with a price tag of over £500.
21.
Manufacturer's Description:
This is an ultra-telephoto zoom lens that allows photographers to freely play with the ability of telephoto lenses to bring the subject closer and shorten perspective. It is equipped with Sigma's own Camera Shake Compensation OS (Optical Stabiliser) System, so handheld photography is worry-free. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass is used for superior correction of chromatic aberrations, and the rear focusing system effectively corrects for fluctuation of aberration due to focusing. The lens is equipped with HSM for fast AF speeds and quiet shooting, and is capable of full-time manual focus override. It also accommodates optional APO Tele Converters
Product Description:
Ultra telephoto zoom lens covering a telephoto range up to 500mm. The Sigma 150-500mm OS Lens allows photographers to bring the subject close with short perspective. Sigma's original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed approximately 4 stops faster. It is ideal for sports wildlife and landscape photography with handheld shooting. Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for chromatic aberration. This lens is equipped with a rear focus system that minimises fluctuation of aberration caused by focusing. The super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. This 150-500mm Sigma lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability.
Cost:
£709.97
22.
Product Description:
* SLD elements for excellent correction of chromatic aberration
* HSM moror for quiet high speed focusing
* Full time manual focus
* Multi layer coating opimises quality for digital photography
Cost:
£2,247.82
23.
Manufacturer's Description:
This lens covers focal lengths from the standard-to-super telephoto range that's ideal for film and digital cameras. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass is used for superior correction of chromatic aberration. And by adding an APO 1.4X Tele Converter, you can use this lens as a 140-700 mm F7.3-8.8 MF lens, or with a 2X Tele Converter, as a 200-1000 mm F10.4 12.6 MF lens. (With a Tele Converter mounted on the lens, the zoom control can be set between 100mm and 500mm.)
Product Description:
High Magnification Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens, with a 10x zoom ratio from 50mm to 500mm, optimized for digital SLR cameras. This high zoom ratio lens is optimized for digital SLR cameras and capable of covering a wide range of focal lengths from 50mm standard to 500mm ultra telephoto. This ultra-zoom lens employs a seven-group zoom system, which provides a high zoom magnification of 10x. Triple-cam Rear Focusing System ensures high precision throughout the whole focus range. The new lens coating reduces flare and ghost, which is a common problem of digital cameras and also creates an optimum colour balance. It is possible to reach 1000mm focal length by using the Sigma 2X Apo Tele Converter By attaching the 2X APO EX Tele-Converter, this lens can be used as a 200-1000mm/F10.4-12.6 manual focus zoom lens, while maintaining a very compact size for 1000mm focal length. It is also possible to use AE (Automatic Exposure) function, when EX Tele-converters are attached. The APO lens corrects chromatic aberrations An apochromatic lens, which keeps color aberration to a minimum, using Special Low Dispersion (SLD) or Extraordinary Low Dispersion (ELD) glass is called an APO series lens at Sigma. This lens uses four pieces of SLD (the special low dispersion) glass for excellent correction of chromatic aberration. High optic performance is demonstrated throughout the entire zoom range. HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) The HSM models (the HSM is only available for AF Canon, Nikon and Sigma Mounts) provide quiet high-speed AF function, as well as full time manual focus capability. Easy Operation and Handling This lens also features a Zoom Lock device to eliminate Zoom Creep when the lens is tilted down. When the lens is set to the 50mm focal length, it is remarkably compact and provides easy handling. The tripod mount is composed of magnesium, to minimize total weight and also it is easy to grip and carry the lens due to ergonomic design of the tripod mount.
Cost:
£830.00
24.
Manufacturer's Description:
This autofocus fisheye lens is designed for use with digital SLR cameras equipped with APS-C size image sensors. It produces an angle of view of 180° diagonally across the frame. Due to this extreme field of view, this fisheye lens produces striking images with exaggerated perspective and distortion. The minimum focusing distance of 13.5cm, and maximum magnification 1:3.3 allows subjects to be as close as 1.8cm from the lens’ front element. The Integral hood blocks out extraneous light and the Super Multi-Layer Coating minimises flare and ghosting, creating superior image quality. It is equipped with an inner focusing system that creates high definition and excellent image quality over the whole frame. The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)ensures fast and quiet auto-focusing and allows full-time manual focus override by rotation of the focus ring. This lens is ideal for photographers using computer stitching software which requires circular fisheye images to be input, resulting in stitched panoramas.
Cost:
£613.03
25.
Product Description:
Sigma APO 300mm f2.8 EX is one of the EX Series lenses. It is an ultra compact Apochromatic telephoto lens with a fast F2.8 maximum aperture and incorporates two Extraordinary Low Dispersion glass elements (Abbe number 90.3) to reduce chromatic aberration to a minimum. It incorporates internal focusing which enables responsive and fast auto focus speed. The AF drive for Sigma SA Canon and Nikon S.L.R. cameras feature Sigmas ultra-quiet Hyper Sonic Motor (H.S.M.). Sigmas dedicated APO EX Tele Converter 1.4x and 2x lenses work easily with this lens without sacrificing the AF speed of the Sigma APO 300mm F2.8 EX. A detachable tripod socket and rotatable drop in filter holder are provided. The lens materials used in this new lens are lead and arsenic free ecological glass. Corresponding AF Mounts: [300mm F2.8 EX APO HSM] SIGMA (H) NIKON ( H D) CANON (H) [300mm F2.8 EX APO] MINOLTA PENTAX.
Cost:
£2,433.93
26.
Manufacturer's Description:
This is an ultra-telephoto zoom lens that allows photographers to freely play with the ability of telephoto lenses to bring the subject closer and shorten perspective. It is equipped with Sigma’s own Camera Shake Compensation OS (Optical Stabiliser) System, so handheld photography is worry-free. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass is used for superior correction of chromatic aberrations, and the rear focusing system effectively corrects for fluctuation of aberration due to focusing. The lens is equipped with HSM for fast AF speeds and quiet shooting, and is capable of full-time manual focus override. It also accommodates optional APO Tele Converters
Product Description:
This ultra-telephoto zoom lens covers a telephoto range up to 500mm and allows photographers to bring the subject close with short perspective. Sigmas original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed approximately 4 stops faster. It is ideal for sports, wildlife and landscape photography with handheld shooting. Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for chromatic aberration. This lens is equipped with a rear focus system that minimises fluctuation of aberration caused by focusing. The super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.
Cost:
£703.36
27.
Manufacturer's Description:
This is an ultra-telephoto zoom lens that allows photographers to freely play with the ability of telephoto lenses to bring the subject closer and shorten perspective. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass is used for superior correction of chromatic aberrations, and the rear focusing system effectively corrects for fluctuation of aberration due to focusing. The lens is equipped with HSM for fast AF speeds and quiet shooting, and is capable of full-time manual focus override.
Cost:
£758.69
28.
Product Description:
The 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED now allows you to shoot at shutter speeds once reserved for tripod use. Nikon VR is equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 f-stops faster, allowing sharper images to be more easily produced in low light and at slower shutter speeds. For even higher performance, the lens can automatically detect when the photographer is panning with a subject. Other features include two VR modes (one for viewfinder and image plane and one for image plane only, which conserves battery power and reduces possibility of eyestrain), a built-in A/M switch for changes from auto to manual focus and a focus range limiter.
Cost:
£1,149.99
29.
Product Description:
Features: Very lightweight Magnesium die-cast construction body design (9.7lbs) with tripod mounting foot. Easier to carry and handle under demanding action conditions. Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor provides ultra-high-speed and accurate autofocus along with super-quiet operation. Fast, precise and accurate, this Nikon technology adds significantly to picture taking performance. M/A mode provides instant switching from autofocus to manual focus with virtually no time lag, even during AF servo operation. A quick touch-up on focus without delay or slack response can make the difference between crisp sharpness, or just slightly out of fucus. Optical design features three high performance Extra Low (ED) Dispersion optical glass elements to control secondary chromatic aberrations. Produces very sharp and high contrast images throughout the focusing range and at every f/stop.. Legendary ED glass ensures crisply sharp focusing throughout the color spectrum. Closest focusing distance during AF operation is approx. 11.4 feet provides reproduction ratio of 0.13. Dramatic close-up portraits that reveal details and textures are within the close-up range of this lens. Includes: CT-402 Trunk Case, HK-27 Hood, LN-1 Strap, 52mm Filter Holder, Gel Filter Holder, front cover, rear cap Item Specifications: Product Description: Nikon Nikkor telephoto lens - 400 mm Weight: 9.7 lbs Length: 1.2 ft Min Focus Range: 11.5 ft Lens System: Telephoto lens Lens Aperture: F/2.8 Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual Focal Length: 400 mm Mounting Type: Nikon F Lens Construction: 9 group(s) / 11 element(s) Filter Size: 52 mm Special Functions: Tele
Cost:
£7,599.99
30.
Product Description:
Why sacrifice high image quality at telephoto ranges? With the 500mm APO you don t have to. SLD glass eliminates chromatic aberration and delivers sharp high-contrast image quality. In addition to the large 4.5 aperture you also get amazing portraiture capabilities. Focusing works with an internal mechanism so that overall length and the center of gravity never changes. Manual focusing can be done with a single finger and shutter opportunities can be grabbed in an instant. It is equipped with front end protective glass. The use of rear insertion-type filters enables rapid, secure filter changes. Includes 4 Year Service Plan (1 year international warranty plus 3 years extended warranty).
Cost:
£3,750.99