Nikon Camera LensSo, you're thinking of getting a new lens, but you're not quite sure whether to buy a prime lens or a zoom lens and which one gives the best ratings and how they are ranked based on other users.

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                   Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G Zoom Nikkor Lens
Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G Zoom Nikkor Lens

The AF-S VR 70-300 f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED is a high-performance super telephoto zoom lens that has been designed to meet the demands of both digital and 35mm format SLR users. It offers a 4.3x zoom with a range of 70-300mm (105-450mm on a DX Nikon D-SLR) and features ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that ensure superior optical performance.

Best Price: $494.95

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                    Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens

Incorporating Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology, this Canon 55-250mm telephoto zoom lens captures long distance, low-light shots far better than many comparable lenses, helping you photograph the far-off action of athletes or zoom in for an intimate portrait with a blurred background. The high-zoom-ratio lens is equivalent to a focal length of 88-400mm in the 35mm format (when used on Canon EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses).

Best Price: $224.77

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                   Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens

The Canon EF 24-70mm standard zoom lens does what many pros thought couldn't be done--it replaces the L-series 28-70mm f/2.8 lens with something even better. The lens offers extended coverage to an ultra-wide-angle 24mm, making it ideal for digital as well as film shooters. The new processing unit, meanwhile, makes the autofocus (AF) faster than ever. The EF 24-70mm lens carries a one-year warranty.

Best Price: $1,244

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                   Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens

Capture the far-off action of fast-paced sports or zoom in for an intimate portrait with the Canon EF 70-200mm telephoto zoom lens. This high-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens is distinguished by such features as an f/4 maximum aperture, an inner focusing system, and a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM). In addition, photographers can attach and use a circular polarizing filter without difficulty because the front lens element does not rotate during focusing.

Best Price: $599

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                    Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens

To meet user demands for a fast EF-S zoom lens, Canon has specially designed a new lens with a large aperture of f/2.8 for select Canon Digital SLR cameras. The large circular aperture produces a shallow depth-of-field, creating background blur that draws attention to the photographic subject.

Best Price: $986

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                    Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens

Bring small things into full-sized view with the Canon EF 100mm macro USM lens. Macro lenses can uncover detail that would be impossible to detect by the eye and give new perspective to extremely minute subjects such as insects or the petals of a small flower, and this lens is no exception. The lens offers such features as a three-group floating system for exceptional close-up performance; a secondary diaphragm that blocks stray light at f/2.8, which increases contrast when shooting wide open; a ultra-sonic monitor (USM) that provides outstanding autofocusing speed at all focusing distances; a wide manual focusing ring with smooth action; and full-time manual focus even in AF mode.

Best Price: $588

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