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Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm

90.4 Score
56mm f/1.4 Canon EF-M Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN delivers exceptional sharpness with its f/1.4 aperture and 9-blade diaphragm, plus weather sealing for durability. At just 73g, it's remarkably portable while scoring 93/100 for portraits and 93.9/100 for street photography. Best for APS-C shooters needing a fast, lightweight portrait lens with reliable autofocus and low-light capability.

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

61.4 Score
10-22mm 22-27 Canon EF-S
Why we recommend this

With an ultra-wide 10-22mm zoom (16-35mm equivalent) and a fast, quiet ring-type USM autofocus, this lens weighs just 385g, making it ideal for travel. Its 3 aspherical elements and 1 Super-UD element deliver sharp, detailed images across the frame, though the f/3.5-4.5 aperture limits low-light performance. Best for landscape and travel photographers seeking a compact, high-optics wide-angle zoom for Canon APS-C bodies.

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7Artisans Infinte Series 24T2.1 EF B 24mm

51.2 Score
24mm Canon EF IS
Why we recommend this

Featuring a T2.1 large aperture and full-frame 43.5mm image circle, this 24mm cine lens uses nano multi-layer coatings to suppress flare and ghosting for clean 4K/6K footage. An embedded floating lens structure controls focus breathing, while micron-level assembly and gear shock absorption provide smooth, stable manual focus operation. Best for professional cinematographers shooting documentaries, commercial ads, and narrative scenes where precise focus and cinematic depth of field are critical.

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Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS 10mm

45.1 Score
10mm 22 Canon EF
Why we recommend this

A bright f/2.8 aperture, 110-degree ultra-wide view, and 9.5-inch close-focusing distance deliver versatile performance for APS-C shooters with this manual-focus 10mm prime. Its inner-focusing design maintains a constant length and non-rotating 77mm front thread, allowing easy use of polarizing filters and the integrated petal hood. Landscape and architectural photographers on APS-C systems will value the fast, rectilinear wide angle and close focusing for dramatic, sharp perspectives.

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AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 2X Macro 120mm

43 Score
120mm 22 Canon EF Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A 120mm focal length paired with 2:1 maximum magnification captures extreme close-ups at a bright f/2.8 aperture on full-frame Nikon Z bodies. The 13-blade diaphragm delivers smooth bokeh, and a weather-sealed build with front screw holes supports external macro lights. Macro shooters who need twice life-size reproduction and deliberate manual focus will find this lens ideally suited.

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Rokinon Cine 135M-N 135mm

39.7 Score
135mm 22 Canon EF
Why we recommend this

The 135mm f/2.0 aperture and ED glass with Ultra Multi-Coating deliver sharp, low-light portrait shots on Nikon F mount with full-frame coverage. Its AE chip enables auto exposure modes and focus confirmation, while the 9-blade rounded diaphragm yields smooth bokeh at an affordable price. This manual-focus lens suits portrait photographers who value precise manual control and shallow depth of field over autofocus speed.

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Rokinon Series II 14mm f/2.8 14mm

38.7 Score
14mm 22 Canon EF Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Covering a 115° full-frame field with a fast T3.1 aperture and full weather sealing, this 14mm cine prime captures dramatic wide-angle shots in harsh conditions. Color-matched across the DSX line, it streamlines multi-camera shoots and slashes post-production grading time. It’s best for cinematographers needing a rugged ultra-wide lens for narrative establishing shots and cramped interior work.

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Rokinon Cine DS DS100M-C 100mm

35.2 Score
100mm T32 Canon EF
Why we recommend this

Delivering true 1:1 magnification at a 305mm minimum focus distance, this 100mm T3.1 prime captures life-size macro details on full-frame sensors while its cine-centric design features unified focus and aperture gears for consistent follow-focus swaps. The 9-blade diaphragm and Ultra Multi-Coated ED glass render smooth bokeh and suppress flare, with de-clicked aperture and dual-sided scales reinforcing its video-first ergonomics. This lens is best for macro videographers and filmmakers who need precise manual focus and accurate T-stop exposure for product cinematography or detailed nature footage.

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Rokinon 100M-C 100mm

34.9 Score
100mm 32 Canon EF
Why we recommend this

Delivers 1:1 life-size magnification at a 307mm close-focus distance, using ED and high refractive index elements to control chromatic aberrations. Ultra Multi-Coating and a 9-blade rounded diaphragm produce high contrast and smooth bokeh in close-up shots. Best for macro shooters on Canon EF-mount cameras who require precise manual focus for detail-critical close-up work without autofocus.

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