Experienced photographers know that a great lens is every bit as important as a great camera. Don’t make the all-too-common mistake of focusing solely on your DSLR or mirrorless camera purchase and buying a cheap lens as an afterthought—it’s a far better idea to consider the best lens options up front. And this doesn’t mean you need to buy the most expensive glass either; it’s easy to put together a set-up that is reasonably priced and captures great images.
Below are our detailed lens recommendations for 2014, organized by camera model. For each, we’ve researched and listed the best lenses in categories like wide-angle, portrait, macro, telephoto, and kit. There is some crossover between similar cameras—many of the best lenses for the Nikon D5200 also are recommended for the D3200, for example—but each article takes the specific camera model into mind for the best pairings.
You can also see our lens reviews by manufacturer, including leading lenses for Nikon, Canon, and Sony (with more to come). Feel free to post comments or questions in the comments section, and we hope you enjoy your photography!
Lenses for Nikon DSLRs
Lenses for Canon DSLRs
Lenses for Mirrorless Cameras
