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A zoom lens is a camera lens that offers the photographer a range of different focal lengths in a single lens. Some photographers prefer to zoom with their feet -- move physically closer to the subject. But when you can't do that, a zoom lens gets you closer to the action. At Samy's Camera, you'll find a large selection of zoom lenses for use in long-range photography from top brands like Canon, Nikon, Sony, Sigma, Tamron, and more. We even have zoom lenses for the iPhone, so you can get the most out of your phone's camera.
A camera zoom lens offers a range of focal lengths to provide versatility for everything from wildlife and sports to nature photography. Because you can shoot at different focal lengths with one lens, you may even be able to carry fewer camera lenses with you and reduce the weight of the camera gear you have to tote around. Shop zoom lenses at Samy's camera and get close to the action today!
What Is a Zoom Lens vs a Prime Lens?
Zoom lenses simply offer varying focal lengths, while a prime lens has a single, fixed focal point. Because they have fewer moving parts, prime lenses have traditionally been considered to produce sharper images. However, zoom lens technology has come a long way and is constantly improving. Today you can find extremely sharp professional zoom lenses and power zoom lenses that rival the image quality of prime lenses. Ultimately, the most important thing to consider is your photography goal -- if you need a variety of focal lengths, you either need a zoom lens or multiple prime lenses.
Is a Zoom Lens the Same as a Telephoto Lens?
Zoom lenses are unique in that they can focus at a variety of focal lengths. Telephoto lenses, on the other hand, are lenses that boast a focal length of 60mm or more and may be either prime or zoom lenses. Though amateurs tend to confuse the two lens types, not all zoom lenses magnify the image enough to be considered telephoto.
