How much does a Canon 24-70 zoom cost?

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Why are camera lenses so expensive?

Production Costs and Quality of Components – one of the main reasons for the high cost of professional lenses, is production costs and high quality standards set by the manufacturer. Consumer-grade lenses are manufactured in batches in a mostly automated fashion with very little human involvement.

What are the best canon wide angle lenses?

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Is a 70-200mm lens suitable for?

The reach and quality of the 70-200mm lens is also great for wildlife photography , especially when you want to travel light. As we mentioned above, the really long lenses like the 300 mm or 400 mm are heavy and bulky. A 70-200 mm f/2.8 also pairs nicely with a teleconverter.

What are the best lenses for wildlife photography?

The best lens for wildlife photography is a telephoto lens with zoom capabilities. There is wildlife that you can’t get close to or it would be dangerous if you did. So you want to have a lens that can take a good photograph from a safe distance.

What is a Canon EF mount?

The EF lens mount is the standard lens mount on the Canon EOS family of SLR film and digital cameras. EF stands for “Electro-Focus”: automatic focusing on EF lenses is handled by a dedicated electric motor built into the lens.