Ranked: the best Cyber Monday camera lens deals
Cyber Monday is your last chance for some bargain camera glass
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Cyber Monday’s camera lens deals have arrived to give photographers one more chance to pick up some bargain glass – and there are still some very fine discounts on offer from pretty much every maker of high-end optics.
In fact, the Cyber Monday lens deals are every bit as good as the ones that appeared during the Black Friday weekend. There are price cuts on all kinds of optic, from affordable primes like our number one choice fromCanonto powerful zooms like the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4, which is currently down to a record-equalling$1,499 (was $1,799) at Amazon.
Whatever brand of camera you have, or whichever style of photography you prefer, there’s likely to be a lens for you in our ranked list below. And every option we’ve picked out has either equalled its lowest price or dropped to a new record-low, making it a fine list to peruse if you’re looking for a new lens to unlock a fresh burst of creativity.
Most of these deals are unlikely to last beyond Cyber Monday, so if any of them are on your shopping list it’ll be well worth picking it up before stocks run dry. Every entry in our list below is a rival to the bestCyber Monday camera deals– so without further ado, here’s our ranked list of the best lens deals that are still going strong right now.
Ranked: the best Cyber Monday camera lens deals
16. Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 (save $100)
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8:was $899now $799 at AmazonWith a solid 11% reduction, this Cyber Monday deal matches the best price on record for Tamron’s 28-75mm lens. Designed to serve as your go-to glass when shooting with a Sony E-mount camera, it has the zoom range to cover all sorts of scenarios, with a fast f/2.8 aperture to match. Plus you can customize its functions by connecting it to a PC via USB-C.
15. Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 (save $265)
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3:was $1,089now $824 at AmazonThis is the lowest price we’ve seen this year on Sigma’s 150-600mm zoom lens at Amazon, and one of its lowest-ever prices. It’s a a welcome drop from the $899 it’s been hovering at recently. Lightweight is a relative term, but this telephoto is about as manageable as long-range glass gets. Usefully, the same discount is available on both the Canon EF and Nikon F-mount versions.Also available for Nikon F-mount:was $1,089now $813 at Amazon
14. Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 (save $80)
Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4:was $479now $399 at Best BuyThis prime lens is designed to be a pocket-friendly complement to Canon’s EOS M mirrorless cameras. Its fast f/1.4 aperture promises excellent low-light performance, while the 32mm focal length works as well for portraits as it does for street photography. Lightweight at 235g, its Cyber Monday price cut also means the glass goes lighter on your wallet: at $399, it’s cheaper than ever at Amazon.
13. Panasonic Lumix 50-200mm f/2.8-4.0 (save $300)
Panasonic Lumix 50-200mm f/2.8-4.0:was $1,697now $1,397.99 at AmazonThis deal offers a very solid saving of 18% on Panasonic’s 50-200mm zoom lens, a reduction matched only once before at Amazon (for a few days in June). It’s a relatively compact telephoto for Micro Four Thirds cameras, with a rugged, splashproof metal body. Its image stabilization and 4x zoom range make it a great choice for action and wildlife photographers, too.
12. Canon RF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM (save $400)
Canon RF 100mm f/2.8:was $1,399now $999 at B&H Photo VideoThis is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this 100mm lens at Amazon. A pro macro lens for Canon’s R-series mirrorless cameras, it can magnify subjects by up to 1.4 times, with five stops of image stabilization to keep close-up shots steady. It also benefits from a bright fixed aperture of f/2.8, making it ideal for capturing minute detail.
11. Panasonic Lumix G Leica 10-25mm f/1.7 (save $302)
Panasonic Lumix G Leica 10-25mm f/1.7:was $1,799.99 now$1,497.99 at AmazonA nigh-on perfect lens for video shooters, this 20-50mm equivalent is also a great choice for photographers you like to shoot wide (but not too wide). It’s a pretty big investment for Micro Four Thirds fans, but a 17% price cut for Cyber Monday makes it way more accessible. It’s never been cheaper at Amazon, and its constant f/1.7 aperture delivers depth of field and low-light performance, whether for stills or video.
10. Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN (save $120)
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary:was $899now $779 at AdoramaIf you’re looking for everyday glass with the flexibility to cover a range of shooting scenarios, this could be the lens for your Sony E-mount mirrorless camera – especially with this sizable 13% reduction for Cyber Monday. A small, light build makes it an easy lens to live with, while its 28-70mm range and constant f/2.8 aperture make it a versatile attachment.
9. Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 (save $100)
Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8:was $796.95now $696.95 at AmazonAn 85mm prime lens is a fantastic addition to any portrait photographer’s kit bag, combining a shallow depth-of-field with a natural perspective for minimal distortion. This 85mm Nikon Z-mount lens is no exception, with a fast f/1.8 maximum aperture for attractive blurred backgrounds. It’s only been cheaper once before (by $10) and would usually cost you $100 more.
8. Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 (save $300)
Canon RF 70-200mm f/4:was $1,799now $1,499 at AmazonThis is Canon’s most compact 70-200mm f/4 zoom lens – and thanks to Amazon’s Cyber Monday deal, its current price is also its cheapest to date. Its dimensions are relatively manageable for a lens with its range, making it a great choice for photographers who want a more travel-friendly telephoto for their Canon R-series mirrorless camera.
7. Fujifilm XF56mm f/1.2 (save $300)
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2:was $999.95now $699.95 at AmazonThe recent arrival of a Mark II version of this lens has pushed the original’s price into bargain territory. With a maximum aperture of f/1.2, this 56mm prime is prized for its ability to produce beautiful bokeh and shallow depth-of-field effects. Designed for Fuji’s X-series cameras, its fast aperture also makes it a great tool in low lighting. This deal represents its best ever price at Amazon, and the first time it’s been offered for less than $700.
6. Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 (save $200)
Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8:was £1,499.99now $1,299.99 at B&HA beast of a barrel, this high-end telephoto covers an equivalent range of 80-300mm at 35mm, offering lots of flexibility for sports and wildlife photographers. Its constant f/2.8 aperture also means it can perform well in a range of lighting conditions. Lenses like this never come cheap, but a generous saving of $200 puts it within closer reach of zoom enthusiasts.
5. Canon RF15-35mm f/2.8 (save $400)
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8:was $2,399now $1,999 at AmazonWidely regarded as one of the best lenses you can buy for Canon’s full-frame mirrorless cameras, this 15-35mm wide-angle lens pairs wide focal lengths with a fast maximum aperture. The result is serious versatility, whether you’re shooting landscapes, interiors or video. Part of Canon’s ‘trinity’ of fast aperture RF lenses for its R-series mirrorless cameras, it also offers five stops of image stabilization. We’ve never seen its price fall below $2,000, which makes this an excellent deal.
4. Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR (save $340)
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR:was $1,396now $1,056 at B&H Photo VideoThis impressive 200-500mm lens for Nikon DSLRs was already very good value, but it’s now dropped to its lowest-ever price in this deal. That makes it an excellent buy for all kinds of long-range shooting, including sports, wildlife or even picking out distant celestial objects.
3. Fujifilm GF35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR (save $500)
Fujifilm GF35-70mm f/4.5-5.6:was $999now $499 at B&H Photo VideoNot many of you will have the good fortune to own one of Fujifilm’s pricey GFX series cameras, but if you do then this prime lens is a must-buy at this price. It’s compact, weighs only 390g and has a retractable design that makes walkaround shooting a real possibility on medium format cameras that not long ago would have been confined to the professional studios due to their size.
2. Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN (save $231)
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN:was $1,199 now$964 at AmazonThis is a lowest-ever price on one of the best full-frame primes you can buy for Sony and L-mount mirrorless cameras. Part of Sigma’s revered ‘Art’ series, the 85mm f/1.4 has the sharpness and bokeh rendition to take your portrait shooting up a notch, while its relatively compact size makes it suitable for long-range street shooting, too.Also available for L-Mount:was $1,199 now $1,099 at Amazon
1. Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 (save $50)
Canon RF50mm f/1.8:was $199now $149 at B&H Photo VideoBuying mirrorless camera lenses can be an expensive hobby, but there are real bargains around – and this lowest-ever price on Canon’s fun 50mm ‘thrifty fifty’ is one such example. It isn’t perfect, but it is a versatile lens that doesn’t need to be chaperoned around with white gloves, and is the ideal everyday shooting partner for your Canon EOS R camera.
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Mark is TechRadar’s Senior news editor. Having worked in tech journalism for a ludicrous 17 years, Mark is now attempting to break the world record for the number of camera bags hoarded by one person. He was previously Cameras Editor at both TechRadar and Trusted Reviews, Acting editor on Stuff.tv, as well as Features editor and Reviews editor on Stuff magazine. As a freelancer, he’s contributed to titles including The Sunday Times, FourFourTwo and Arena. And in a former life, he also won The Daily Telegraph’s Young Sportswriter of the Year. But that was before he discovered the strange joys of getting up at 4am for a photo shoot in London’s Square Mile.
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