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Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm

85.9 Video/Cinema 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 10-22mm

52.4 Video/Cinema 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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Rokinon Series II 14mm f/2.8 14mm

45.3 Video/Cinema 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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7Artisans Infinte Series 24T2.1 EF B 24mm

44 Video/Cinema 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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Tamron SP A17NII 70-300mm

43.5 Video/Cinema Score
70-300mm 32 Canon EF IS
Why we recommend this

Setting itself apart with best-in-class optical performance, the telephoto zoom uses XLD glass for high resolution and a fast, silent USD autofocus motor paired with Vibration Compensation. Its dual-format Di design provides full compatibility with both full-frame and APS-C Sony DSLRs, and at just 765 grams it’s light enough for all-day handheld shooting. Best for budget-minded Sony A-mount photographers needing a versatile, lightweight telephoto for travel and amateur sports in good lighting conditions.

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Rokinon Cine 135M-N 135mm

33.5 Video/Cinema 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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AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 2X Macro 120mm

32.6 Video/Cinema 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 DS 135mm T2.2 135mm

28.3 Video/Cinema Score
135mm T22 Canon EF
Why we recommend this

The 135mm T2.2 ED UMC lens provides full-frame coverage with a fast T2.2 aperture and a 9-blade diaphragm for controlled bokeh, making it a strong telephoto option for shallow depth-of-field work. Its unified focus and aperture gear positions across the Cine DS line, combined with de-clicked aperture control, allow for seamless lens swaps on a rig. This lens is best for independent filmmakers and videographers needing an affordable, manual-focus telephoto prime with consistent handling for narrative or interview setups.

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Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC 135mm

27.7 Video/Cinema Score
135mm 22 Canon EF
Why we recommend this

Its bright f/2.0 maximum aperture combined with one ED element and Ultra Multi-Coating delivers sharp subject isolation on a full-frame sensor. The 9-blade diaphragm produces smooth bokeh, offering a rendering quality rare at this budget-focused price point. This manual focus telephoto is ideal for astrophotographers and portrait shooters needing a fast 135mm prime without the cost of first-party autofocus glass.

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Rokinon 100M-C 100mm

26.5 Video/Cinema 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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