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Low light lenses

#1

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

$499

"I am using this lens on my 7D and absolutely love it!! This is my go-to lens now. Sharp focus and great DOF. Came with a small lens hood and great case. I love the quality of pictures and video this produces."

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Focus motor Sigma HSM
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Aperture f/1.4
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Min focal length 30 mm
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Max focal length 30 mm
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Weight 430 g
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Diameter 76 mm
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Length 59 mm
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Auto focus Yes
#2

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

$1,549

"Absolutely love the speed of the lens in combination with real wide-angle. Optical quality is top class, as expected for L-class."

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Focus motor Canon USM
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Aperture f/1.4
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Min focal length 24 mm
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Max focal length 24 mm
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Weight 0.6 kg
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Diameter 94 mm
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Length 87 mm
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Auto focus Yes
#3

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

$439

"Clarity and color is amazing in low light situations. Also depth of field is amazingly tight at 1.4. I haven't had problems with the autofocus speed. For the price this lens is amazing."

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Focus motor Nikon AF-S
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Aperture f/1.4
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Min focal length 50 mm
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Max focal length 50 mm
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Weight 280 g
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Diameter 74 mm
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Length 54 mm
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Auto focus Yes
#4

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

$289

"It feels great, the pictures look great, and it focuses pretty fast. Also, it doesn't make a lot of noise on the videos made with the D90 compared to all my other lenses"

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Focus motor Sigma HSM
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Aperture f/1.4
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Min focal length 30 mm
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Max focal length 30 mm
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Weight 430 g
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Diameter 76 mm
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Length 59 mm
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Auto focus Yes
#5

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

"Excellent in low light, good glass and pin sharp from 2.0, very light and good value for money"

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Focus motor Canon USM
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Aperture f/1.4
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Min focal length 50 mm
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Max focal length 50 mm
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Weight 290 g
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Diameter 74 mm
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Length 51 mm
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Auto focus Yes
#6

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor  85mm f/1.4D IF

$959

"It outperforms everything I have in my kitbag. Sharp from edge to edge and the bokeh... oh the Bokeh!"

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Focus motor None
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Aperture f/1.4
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Min focal length 85 mm
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Max focal length 85 mm
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Weight 0.6 kg
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Diameter 79 mm
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Length 81 mm
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Auto focus Yes
#7

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

$197

"This lens has quickly become my default lens. It's very versatile, and the system allows focus to be tweaked manually after auto-focusing. For the price you can't beat it."

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Focus motor Nikon AF-S
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Aperture f/1.8
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Min focal length 35 mm
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Max focal length 35 mm
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Weight 200 g
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Diameter 70 mm
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Length 53 mm
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Auto focus Yes
#8

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

$1,999

"I've been eying this lens for about 5 years now and I wish I had bought this lens sooner! This lens is amazing and sooooo sharp even at 1.2!"

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Focus motor Canon USM
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Aperture f/1.2
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Min focal length 85 mm
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Max focal length 85 mm
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Weight 1 kg
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Diameter n/a
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Length n/a
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Auto focus Yes
#9

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

$1,439

"This is a really nice lens and will be the flagship in my camera bag. I'm using it as a prime for my dslr film projects."

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Focus motor Canon USM
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Aperture f/1.2
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Min focal length 50 mm
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Max focal length 50 mm
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Weight 0.6 kg
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Auto focus Yes
#10

Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Pentax SMC  FA 50mm f/1.4

$447

"I love love love this new lens, the quality of the photos is spectacular if done in the right lighting. I would absolutely recommend for novices and professionals alike."

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Focus motor None
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Aperture f/1.4
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Min focal length 50 mm
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Max focal length 50 mm
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Weight 222 g
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Diameter 64 mm
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Length 38 mm
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Auto focus Yes