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The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Lens (Glossy Black) is a classic M-System lens reinterpreted for an exclusive Design variant. In terms of technology, this variant of the lens with a glossy black paint finish is based on the series model, which has left its mark on the world of photography

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The Hasselblad XCD 75mm f/3.4 P Lens is a standard lens with a 59mm equivalent focal length, combining powerful performance with a lightweight and agile design. In portrait and street photography, it not only enhances the allure of your work with its exceptional optical quality but also adds a...
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The Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens is part of the expanding Hybrid lens series, targeting a wide range of still-image and video shooters, with acombination of standard-angle coverage, a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, and excellent optical design. On a full frame camera this lens gives you a Standard-angle look...
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An especially sleek portrait-length prime, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF is part of Sigma's Contemporary series of lenses, and is designed for use with Canon RF-M-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens is characterized by its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, which suits

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A fast, versatile prime, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF
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The Leica 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens represents a unique high performance lens. It combines exceptionally high speed with an image performance that ranks alongside that of today's leading lenses and once again extends the composition options of Leica M photography.

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The Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2.0 ASPH Lens represents a true milestone in photographic lens development. You need look no further than the MTF chart to understand what makes this piece of equipment so significant: At an aperture of f/5.6, the lines for both tangential and sagittal structures...
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The Phase One 150mm LS f/3.5 Schneider Kreuznach Lens is designed together with world-renowned optics manufacturer, Schneider Kreuznach of Germany. Building on decades of experience in high-resolution optics the Leaf Shutter lenses delivers some of the sharpest lenses in the world, built for today’s...
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With its standard focal length of 50 mm, the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens (Silver, 2023 Version) is suited for almost every photographic situation. The Summilux-M exploits the full performance potential of new camera sensors and offers exceptionally high-contrast and detailed results

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As Hasselblad's fastest lens ever, the Hasselblad XCD 80mm f/1.9 Lens features the largest aperture of any Hasselblad lens at f/1,9. With unique twin AF motors and outstanding optical design, this lens provides an equivalent aperture of f/1,5 and a field of view similar to 63mm on full frame 35mm

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With its standard focal length of 50 mm, the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens (Black, 2023 Version) is suited for almost every photographic situation. The Summilux-M exploits the full performance potential of new camera sensors and offers exceptionally high-contrast and detailed results

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Equivalent to a full-frame 71mm focal length, the Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/2.5 V Lens is perfect for close-up portraits or still lives. Its focal length coupled with a large f/2.5 aperture creates a beautiful soft bokeh effect that highlights the subject. When using the XCD 2,5/90V lens, the narrow

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Equivalent to a full-frame 43mm focal length, the Hasselblad XCD 55mm f/2.5 V Lens produces a viewpoint similar to the human eye. This perspective, combined with the soft bokeh effect from the large f/2.5 aperture, makes this lens an outstanding option for full or half-length portraits and ideal

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MFG# 11826
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In the category of high speed standard lenses, the Leica Normal 50mm f2.0 Summicron M Manual Focus Lens, Black is a handy universal lens has a world-wide reputation for the highest optical performance. With outstanding imaging quality even at the closest focusing range. With a built-in sliding...
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The Leica Summilux-TL is the lens for APS-C format and has performance characteristics that are unequaled in all respects by comparable lenses and permit the exploitation of the full potential of modern camera systems. Thanks to internal focusing, the overall length of the lens remains unchanged...
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The Hasselblad XCD 65mm f/2.8 Lens is the ideal standard lens in any X System photographer's kit. With a 50mm full frame equivalency, it's designed to achieve the 'normal' focal length and mimic the human field of view. Thanks to its f/2,8 maximum aperture and 0.5 m (20 in.) minimum focus distance,

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The Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. Lens opens up a wide range of applications: from landscape, street and reportage photography to close-ups. Thanks to the fast and silent focusing, the compact standard lens is also suitable for high-end videography.

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The Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens delivers a remarkable level of image quality and superlative performance in an elegant design. Engineered expressly for Canon’s EOS R system, it has a large 54mm diameter, an extremely bright f/1.2 aperture and can focus as close as 1.31 ft./0.40m for excellent
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The Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 Lens is a large-aperture fixed focal-length with impressive image quality and rugged lightweight design, Interchangeable with L Mount camera bodies. Its 50mm focal length and F1.4 high speed ensure versatile use and stunningly high resolution with descriptive...
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MFG# 11193
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The Leica Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. Lens is a perfect daily lens that shows its strength in almost all photographic situations. The normal focal length of 50mm can be used very flexibly for portraits, street photography, traveling and reportage. Thanks to the fast and silent focusing, the compact
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The Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Lens delivers extremely narrow depth of field and breathtaking G Master bokeh. It employs a new state-of-the-art optical design which maintains high corner-to-corner resolution throughout the focus range, even at F1.8 maximum aperture, using an XA, Super ED and ED glass...
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The Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 G Master Lens has the latest technologies for delivering awe-inspiring resolution even at F1.2 maximum aperture with the soft, creamy bokeh of a G Master. It features fast, highly accurate autofocus tracking and silent, low-vibration AF in both still image and movie shooting....
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ZEISS has added a further telephoto lens to its ZEISS Batis lens family. The Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony E Mount is the first 135mm AF focal length for Sony’s Alpha 7 system with E-mount. Like all lenses from the ZEISS Batis range, this new addition is equipped with fast and precise...
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The name "NOCTICRON" was newly defined by Leica Camera AG for the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 Power OIS Lens that achieves remarkably fast F1.2 aperture. The popular 42.5 mm of middle-telephoto focal distance (Equivalent to 85 mm on a 35 mm camera) is definitely suitable for portrait...
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Make your best-ever portraits with the Fujifilm FUJINON XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR Lens. With its huge maximum aperture of F1.0, this superfast prime lens opens up a world of beautiful shallow-focus effects and low-light creativity. Experiment with depth-of-field like never before, and make brilliant portrait,...
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The Fujifilm GF 63mm f/2.8 R WR Lens is a standard lens specifically designed for the new G Mount and 43.8 x 32.9mm sensor. The GF lens range, which can cope with resolutions up to 100MP, combines the latest technologies with extensive knowledge accumulated from making XF lenses to deliver the best...
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The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm f/1.2 PRO Lens is one of the most versatile high-performing prime lenses ever manufactured. With its superior optical design, you’ll take stunning portraits, richly-detailed landscape shots, and high-quality everyday photography. It’s an ideal lens for creating images...
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The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Autofocus Lens is a peerless new standard lens featuring an ultra-large aperture for a narrow depth of field and soft background blur so loved by photographers everywhere. The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is suitable for any shooting situation; its lens coating and construction...
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SIGMA's Art line has been offering new possibilities and surprise for expression, and now the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Lens for Leica L is here to break the standards. SIGMA's focus with this lens is on the descriptive power that is perfectly usable from the widest aperture, and on portability...
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SIGMA's Art line has been offering new possibilities and surprise for expression, and now the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E is here to break the standards. SIGMA's focus with this lens is on the descriptive power that is perfectly usable from the widest aperture, and on portability...
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First wide-angle AF lens with F1.2 maximum aperture for the full-frame Sony E-mount. The Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E enables a creation of artwork with astounding resolution and large bokeh effects, such as portraits that make use of a shallow depth of field. It brings the development concept
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Part of the G Master line of lenses, the Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM Lens is designed with advanced optics and elements to deliver professional-grade resolution and bokeh all from a compact and lightweight form factor. The fast and responsive Sony 50mm GM lens is an everyday lens with uncommon performance

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Normal lenses, also called standard lenses, are a staple in the kit of most photographers as they are designed to provide a natural, human perspective to your photos. With a focal length that is roughly equal to the diagonal size of the camera's film or sensor, a normal lens produces images with a low amount of distortion, making it a great choice for general-purpose photography.

Whether you're shooting portraits, landscapes, or everyday scenes, a standard camera lens is a versatile tool that will help you capture stunning, lifelike images. We have a selection of standard lenses that are made by some of the industry's top brands and are designed to produce outstanding images for photographers working in a variety of fields.

If you're looking to expand your camera lens collection, normal lenses are widely considered a must-have. Browse our selection today to find the perfect normal camera lens for your photography needs.

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What Is Considered a Normal or Standard Lens?

Normal lenses are categorized based on their focal length, which is typically between 35mm to 50mm, although this can vary depending on the camera's sensor size. Some common examples of standard lenses include the 50mm f/1.8, the 35mm f/1.4, and the 24mm f/1.4.

Why Are They Called Normal Lenses?

A normal lens is a lens that has a field of view similar to that of the human eye. This type of lens is typically used for everyday photography. It is considered to be versatile because it can be used to capture a wide range of subjects, making them appear more natural because they replicate how the subject would be seen by the viewer's own eyes.

Can I Use Normal Lenses for Video Recording?

Yes, normal lenses are often used in video recording because they offer a natural perspective that can be appealing in storytelling. The low distortion and versatile focal length make them a good choice for many types of video projects.

Are There Any Disadvantages to Using a Normal Lens?

While normal lenses are versatile, they may not be the best choice for specialized types of photography, such as wide-angle landscapes or capturing fast action from a distance. In such cases, specialized wide-angle or telephoto lenses may be more suitable.

How Do Crop Factors Affect Normal Lenses?

A crop factor effectively multiplies the focal length of a lens, which means that a lens may not act as a "normal" lens on digital cameras with different sensor sizes. For instance, a 50mm lens on an APS-C camera with a 1.5x crop factor will behave more like a 75mm lens, altering its "normal" status.

What's the Difference Between a Prime and a Zoom Normal Lens?

A prime normal lens has a fixed focal length, which often results in better optical quality and larger maximum aperture sizes. A zoom normal lens, on the other hand, allows you to change focal lengths but may have smaller maximum aperture sizes and could compromise slightly on image quality.

Can Normal Lenses Be Used for Panoramic Shots?

While wide-angle lenses are typically preferred for panoramic shots, normal lenses can still be used for this purpose by capturing multiple overlapping images and then stitching them together in post-processing software.

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