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The Bottom Line: A lightweight, compact design coupled with its stabilized 400mm-equivalent focal length zoom and affordable price make the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS a versatile lens for entry-level shooters and amateurs on a budget. Read review

Specs: Canon EF-S, 13.8 oz, Telephoto zoom lens, F/4.0-5.6

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  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is a good choice for someone who wants more than the basic kit lens has to offer, while remaining compact and lightweight. Read review

Specs: Nikon Zoom-Nikkor, 14.8 oz, Zoom lens, F/3.5-5.6

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Manufacturer description: Developed to succeed the EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 II, this compact, lightweight high-magnification telephoto zoom lens covers medium telephoto 75 mm to super telephoto 300mm. Like the EF75-300mm f/4-5.... Read more

Specs: Canon, 16.9 oz, Telephoto zoom lens, F/4.0-5.6

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  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon EF 70-200mm f4 IS USM L lens is a professional grade 70-200mm lens without the size and heft, as well as price, as found in f2.8 versions. Read review

Specs: Canon EF, 1.5 lbs, Telephoto zoom lens, F/4.0

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  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though you pay for the convenience, the Nikon AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 G IF ED covers a range that would normally take two lenses, yet remains compact with a solid build. Read review

Specs: Nikon Zoom-Nikkor, 19.8 oz, Zoom lens, F/3.5-5.6

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The Bottom Line: The Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens is a solidly performing medium-zoom lens, with good optics and image stabilization, that will appeal to more than just the entry-level crowd. Read review

Specs: Canon EF, 7.1 oz, Zoom lens, F/3.5-5.6

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Manufacturer description: The EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM telephoto zoom lens has been developed to meet the high-performance standards that today's photographers demand. Improved Image Stabilizer Technology provides up ... Read more

Specs: Canon EF, 22.2 oz, Zoom lens, F/4.0-5.6

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Manufacturer description: The EF17-40mm f/4L USM is an ultra wide angle Canon EF zoom lens meant for professional and high amateur SLR EOS camera users. While it is an excellent lens ... Read more

Specs: Canon EF, 17.6 oz, Wide-angle zoom lens, F/4.0

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  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: A tough, full-featured, well-built medium zoom lens, the Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 G ED VR's relatively high price tag may nevertheless make you want to consider other options. Read review

Specs: Nikon Zoom-Nikkor, 17.1 oz, Zoom lens, F/3.5-5.6

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Manufacturer description: Compact, lightweight and a wide magnification range - this standard zoom lens features a wide focal length range from normal to telephoto equivalent to 29-320mm in the 35mm format. It ... Read more

Specs: Canon EF-S, 1.3 lbs, Zoom lens, F/3.5-5.6

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Manufacturer description: The EF70-200mm /f2.8L IS USM delivers the same exceptional level of optical performance as the EF70-200mm /f2.8L USM, which has won strong support among professional and high-end amateur ... Read more

Specs: Canon, 51.8 oz, Telephoto zoom lens, F/2.8

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Manufacturer description: An ideal one-lens solution for DX-format D-SLRs, features 11x zoom versatility, ED glass superiority and VR II image stabilization for incredible performance.

Specs: Nikon Zoom-Nikkor, 1.2 lbs, Zoom lens, F/3.5-5.6

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Manufacturer description: High-power 4.3x Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor lens (Approximates the picture angle performance of a 105-450mm lens on 35mm SLR). Vibration Reduction (VRII) minimizes the effects of camera shake allowing photographers to ... Read more

Specs: Nikon Zoom-Nikkor, 26.3 oz, Telephoto zoom lens, F/4.5-5.6

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Manufacturer description: Tamron's vibration compensation - blur-stopping power with no annoying motion delay in your viewfinder! With the advent of the 15x zoom lens from Tamron, the pioneer of high power ... Read more

Specs: Tamron, 1.2 lbs, Zoom lens, F/3.5-6.3

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Manufacturer description: High-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens combining lightweight and compactness with an f/4 maximum aperture. Inner focusing and the ring USM enable quick and quiet autofocusing. Also, a circular polarizing ... Read more

Specs: Canon EF, 24.9 oz, Zoom lens, F/4.0

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Manufacturer description: Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality. PRODUCT FEATURES: Versatile ... Read more

Specs: Nikon DX Zoom Nikkor, 9 oz, Zoom lens, F/4.0-5.6

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Specs: Tamron, 14 oz, Zoom lens, F/3.5-6.3

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Manufacturer description: Versatile and compact 3.6 Zoom-Nikkor brings the action to the photographer. Ideal for portraiture, family, sports, nature and wildlife. Approximates the picture angle characteristic of an 82-300mm lens in ... Read more

Specs: Nikon Zoom-Nikkor, 11.8 oz, Telephoto zoom lens, F/4.0-5.6

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Manufacturer description: 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 ... Read more

Specs: Canon EF-S, 1.3 lbs, Zoom lens, F/2.8

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Manufacturer description: The AF 75-300 f/4-5.6 extended-range zoom lens offers true telephoto capability ideal for a variety of applications including sports and wildlife shooting. The lens also features the capability ... Read more

Specs: Tamron, 15.3 oz, Telephoto zoom lens, F/4.0-5.6

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Manufacturer description: Sigma provides the new ultra-wide angle zoom lens from 15mm and this lens is the first of its kind in the world. It can be useful for images of landscapes, ... Read more

Specs: Sigma EX, 16.6 oz, Wide-angle zoom lens, F/4.0-5.6

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Manufacturer description: Compact and high-performance, this standard lens is the lightest EF lens of all at a mere 4.6 oz. (130g). Its Gaussian optics provides sharp delineation from near to far ... Read more

Specs: Canon EF, 4.6 oz, Lens, F/1.8

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Manufacturer description: The model HD-7000PRO high definition Wide-angle conversion lens is made of the high index optical glass elements with new concept of lens designing using three-group/three-element lens formula. This new ... Read more

Specs: Raynox HD, 11 oz, Converter

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Manufacturer description: They just keep getting better! Quantaray brings you the latest in our tremendously successful line of great lenses with this amazing 28 to 300mm Autofocus Zoom Lens. This new hyperzoom ... Read more

Specs: Quantaray, 19.9 oz, Zoom lens, F/3.8-6.3