Lenses for mirrorless

How to choose the right lens for a mirrorless camera?

With mirrorless cameras, the choice of lens depends on the intended use and the required features. A fast prime lens is suitable for portrait photography and low-light conditions. An affordable example is Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM. A zoom lens offers flexibility for landscape photography and events. A popular all-round zoom lens for APS-C cameras is Tamron 17–70mm f/2.8, available for Sony E-, Fujifilm X-, Nikon Z- and Canon RF mounts. This specialist macro lens reveals the finest details in close-up photography. For nature and sports photography, you’ll need a telephoto lens, such as the new Sony FE 100–400mm f/4.5 GM OSS. Furthermore, bayonets from various manufacturers (RF, E/FE, XF, Z, etc.) offer precisely compatible options.

Most common lens types for mirrorless cameras

• Wide angles (e.g. 14-35 mm) - landscapes, architecture, interior
• Standard and prime lenses (35-50 mm, f/1.4-f/2) - portrait photography, documentation of everyday life
• Zoom lenses (e.g. 24-70 mm, 70-200 mm) - for an overview and a trip
• Tele-zooms and super-zooms (e.g. 200-600 mm) - sport, nature and remote subjects
• Macro (e.g. 60 mm f/2.8) - accurate description of details and close-ups

Compatible token selections

We offer mirrorless camera lenses for a wide range of systems:

• Canon RF - latest optics with RF beacon
• Sony E / FE - wide range of APS-C and full frame lenses
• Fujifilm XF - typically APS-C lenses with high quality optical characteristics
• Nikon Z - Z and APS-C (Z DX)
• OM System / Micro Four Thirds - lightweight and compact solution, especially for travel photography

More information and reference guide

Choosing a lens can raise questions: find out, for example, the difference between the RF and EF bayonets, or how to choose the best lens for portraits or landscapes. Visit our blog to compare different lens systems and check out our tutorials, such as to the filter guide and for macro photography tips.