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MFG# 360965
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Designed for combination with relatively small full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E pursues easy operability as a regular prime lens by balancing its easy-to-carry size and high optical performance, thereby embodying the Contemporary line’s development concept
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MFG# 360969
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Designed for combination with relatively small full-frame mirrorless cameras, the 
Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L pursues easy operability as a regular prime lens by balancing its easy-to-carry size and high optical performance, thereby embodying the Contemporary line’s development...
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MFG# 351969
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While retaining the compact, lightweight, and outstanding image quality concepts of the Contemporary line, thanks to SIGMA's leading-edge technology, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L provides the amount of bokeh and admirable brightness expected from F1.4 lenses even
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AF 85mm f/1.4 AURORA Series Lens for Fujifilm X offers a shallow depth of field, allowing you to capture stunning portraits with beautifully isolated subjects and a soft, dreamy background blur. Its 85mm focal length is optimal for natural, undistorted close-ups, making it perfect for intimate...
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AF 85mm f/1.4 AURORA Series Lens for Nikon Z offers a shallow depth of field, allowing you to capture stunning portraits with beautifully isolated subjects and a soft, dreamy background blur. Its 85mm focal length is optimal for natural, undistorted close-ups, making it perfect for intimate...
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MFG# IO50AFE
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The Rokinon AF 50mm f/1.4 FE Lens for Sony E Mount offers a standard 50mm focal length in the full-frame format and a very fast f/1.4 maximum aperture for effective low light capture, fast shutter speed shooting and shallow depth of field control. When used on cameras with an APS-C format sensor...
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High performance and a compact design make the Sony 35mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E Mount Cameras an ideal second lens that's easy to carry around while capturing the action. It's perfect for a wide variety of photos, including snapshots while strolling, night shots (thanks to the bright maximum ap...
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Inspired by the legend of Argus, a mythical giant with all-seeing sight, the Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for Fujifilm X
 is a magnificent f/0.95 standard-length lens for APS-C-format cameras. The ultra-fast aperture is well suited for low light photography, astrophotography,...
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MFG# 45BA246B
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Voigtländer provides an extensive range of great lenses. There are no compromises for all parts and components. So we can ensure most robust lenses. Less is more- all Voigtländer Classic Collection lenses have a fixed focal length without auto focus. We use perfect glass types and premium materials...
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MFG# V311030SU000
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The Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.8 Lens is a single-focal-length portrait lens has a beautiful shallow depth of field which allows for background blurring effects that are not possible with the 14-42mm kit zoom lens. The Movie-Still-Compatible (MSC) mechanism utilizes nearly "silent"...
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With a 25mm focal length and 47 degree angle of view, the OM System M.ZUIKO AF Digital 25mm f/1.8 Lens sits right between wide and telephoto designs, making it a great choice as an all-around lens for your photography. A fast f/1.8 circular aperture delivers beautifully soft defocused backgrounds for...
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The Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.8 Lens is a great portrait lens and has a beautiful shallow depth of field which allows for background blurring effects that are not possible with the 14-42mm kit zoom lens. The Movie-Still-Compatible (MSC) mechanism utilizes nearly "silent" focusing te...
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MFG# 302969
Samy's Part# S-066766
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Optimized for use in Leica's line of mirrorless cameras, the 
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L provides outstanding optical performance in a lightweight, compact design. Three optical lens elements help minimize spherical distortions, while the stepping AF motor ensures smooth,...
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MFG# 20817
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With an angle of view and perspective similar to the human eye, the Pentax Normal SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens is incredibly fast and offers outstanding depth of field control. It's versatile enough for all types of subjects in all types of lighting conditions and is a prime standard lens;...
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MFG# 1902
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Fast enough for shooting in just about any type of light, this is an ideal first lens; perfect for full-length portraits, travel photography or any type of available-light shooting. The Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D Autofocus Lens delivers distortion-free images with superb resolution and color...
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MFG# AF7520BZ
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Introducing the 
TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 Lens for Nikon Z, a remarkable auto focus lens designed to elevate your photography experience. Crafted with precision optics and advanced autofocus technology, this lens delivers exceptional image quality and performance. The bright f2 aperture ensures stunning...
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MFG# AF7520BE
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Introducing the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 Lens for Sony E, a remarkable auto focus lens designed to elevate your photography experience. Crafted with precision optics and advanced autofocus technology, this lens delivers exceptional image quality and performance. The bright f2 aperture ensures stunning
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MFG# AF2728-X-S
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Featuring an unobtrusive pancake design for Sony E-mount cameras, the TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8 Lens (Fujifilm X, Silver)
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MFG# AF2728-X-B
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Featuring an unobtrusive pancake design for FUJIFILM X-mount cameras, the TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8 Lens (Fujifilm X, Black)
 is a versatile all-purpose lens for daily use. Well-suited for landscapes, street scenes, portraits, and more, this autofocus lens utilizes an STM stepping motor for quickly...
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MFG# 21987
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Offering a natural perspective similar to that of the naked eye, this new Pentax smc 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL Lens is not only versatile enough to be used with a wide range of subjects and applications, including snapshots, but it also provides other benefits of the fixed focal length design, such as...
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MFG# 22177
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The Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 Lens is a versatile, medium-telephoto lens with superb image details, designed exclusively for PENTAX digital cameras. Designed for exclusive use with PENTAX K-mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras, this fixed focal length, medium-telephoto lens features a large...
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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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