Shoot away with the most expensive digital camera lenses in the world! Well, assuming you are loaded enough to afford them. But even then, most photographers wouldn’t need all of these extraordinary lenses to go with their photography as these are the lenses which serve very specific purposes.
Digital photography has evolved manifold in the past couple of years with companies getting ready to launch the next model just as you are making your newest acquisition. Changes are so rapid that the 11 Most Expensive Digital Cameras might not remain at the top of their throne by next fall. But, even the best of the digital cameras are highly dependent on the lenses in use. Like, choosing the right lens is as important as the investment itself. But then again, a lot depends on the investment you are making as it does reflect the quality of lenses and technology used.
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Of course, a lens can add that missing something you have been missing in your pictures before. From HD quality to the greatest zoom- the pricier it gets, the better the features. And, when you get to the most expensive lenses in the world, you can expect the specs to be mind blowing. With the photographer’s expertise and experience combined with it, these are sure to produce one of the greatest images one can find out there.
The most expensive of lenses can cost anywhere between $11,000 and $2,000,000. And, that is, of course, a wide range of coverage. They are of makes that every photography enthusiast must be familiar with. We can safely say, though, if you are an amateur photographer, you wouldn’t be needing any one of those right away. However, we hope it will be a good piece of read loaded with tidbits of information. Here’s the list!
11. Leica 50mm f0.95 Noctilux
Price: $11,000
Touted as the World’s fasted ASPH lens, this was the only see in the dark lens out there for a long time after it hitting the market. Naturally, the Noticlux f0.95 was the one most sought after lens for many photographers. It’s wide maximum aperture gives an extremely shallow depth of field.
10. Canon 600mm f4 L IS USM II
Price: $11,499
Flourite optics for sharpness, Three Mode Optical Image Stabilization, Ultrasound Autofocus Motor – this one has an all you can ask for features. And, it is the lightest in this category of lenses that you will ever find. Can be safely said that this is the one super telephoto lens for the pros!
9. Nikon 400mm f2.8 FL ED VR
Price: $11,996.95
With features like Vibration Reduction and Sports Mode, this makes for a perfect choice for sports photography. The Nikon 400mm f2.8 FL ED VR has basically been designed for capturing movements perfectly, combined with other strategic specs that also make it super rugged.
8. Sony 500mm f4 G
Price: $12,998
This one’s the go to telephoto lens by Sony. 3x Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements that reduce chromatic aberrations for sharper images and Super Sonic Wave Monitor enable super fast and silent automatic focusing.
7. Canon 800mm f5.6 L IS USM
Price: $12,999
It is Canon’s longest and most expensive digital camera lens in the world in regular production. This is the killer combo of the perfect lens physical qualities and impeccable image standards. Of course for a telephoto this huge, it is totally recommended not to handhold this beast, but it does try its best to achieve the manageable weight.
6. Horseman 23mm f5.6
Price: $13,700
Available as a special order with Select Horseman Cameras in the medium format, this one’s the kind of lens that is hard to come by. Especially because the wide angle it provides is rarely available for medium formats in the first place. No wonder the price tag for it is so shiny!
5. Nikon 800mm f5.6 FL ED VR
Price: $17,896.95
For wildlife photographers this has to be the dream come true. One of the first in the Nikon series to use fluorite elements in its optical design. Additionally, the Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism is yet another thing that makes it stand out among its counterparts.
4. Sigma 200-500mm f2.8 APO
Price: $26,000
We bet the beyond impressive telephoto range has already caught your eyeballs. Yes, and did we mention the f2.8. Without much further ado, we already know why the Sigma 200-500mm f2.8 APO is on this list!
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3. Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens
Price: $160,000
If this is not what photography dreams are made of, we don’t know what is! It’s super rare, so if you happen to get your hands on it, you might be the only lucky few on the planet. One would have to special order it so the exact price might be difficult to quote, but most definitely it will cost you anywhere between $60,000 to $1,60,000.
2. Canon 1200mm f5.6
Price: $1,80,000
The mother of all super telephoto lenses out there and the longest that Cannon ever built. Word is this was handcrafted at the rate of only 2 per year! Insane, right? Well, the only few owners include National Geographic, Sports Illustrator and the Feds. That sums it.
1. Leica 1600mm f/5.6 Telephoto Lens
Price: $2,000,000
The most expensive digital camera lens in the world comes at a jaw-dropping price of- hold your breath- 2 million dollars! Of course, it is the telephoto that other telephotos dream of being. Apparently, it had been created Sheikh Saud Bin Mohammed Al-Thani of Qatar as a rare piece.
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