Prime Day camera lens deals 2023: the best sales still available

Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L macro: $100 off - now $1099 at Amazon Canon's first ever autofocus macro lens to feature a 1.4x magnification, the Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM also packs a spherical aberration control ring that adjusts the quality of out-of-focus areas which can make for surreal looking portraits. It's a fantastic multi-purpose lens compatible with Canon's full-frame mirrorless cameras that now has an extra $100 off its list price.

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 macro: was $499 now $399 at Amazon
The Canon RF f/1.8 macro is a standard focal length lens ideal for documentary photography including environmental portaits, but with an extra trick up its sleeve; a super close minimum focus that earns it a macro lens badge. It’s a superb, compact everyday lens that received 4.5-stars in our full Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 review, that is now at a superb price. 

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM: was $2,183 now $1,598 at Amazon

Wearing Sony’s pro-level ‘GM’ badge, this standard zoom lens with constant f/2.8 aperture is an absolute workhorse of a lens that’ll withstand years of hard use, and arguably the one lens to rule them all; landscapes, portraiture, events, reportage, you name it, the 24-70mm will deliver pin sharp images. 

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II: was $999 now $799 at Amazon

OM System's pro-quality lens with constant f/2.8 aperture and equivalent 24-80mm focal length could be the only lens you'll ever need for your micro-four-thirds OM System (Olympus) camera. It's the second version of this lens that features better weather-sealing and a new fluorine coating, and it only weighs 0.84 lbs / 382g.

Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S 36% off - was $819.95 now $526.95 at Amazon

Nikon’s original full-frame mirrorless Z-mount lens is super sharp at any aperture and a fantastic all-purpose lens particularly well suited to portraiture. Its price has wavered and the absolute lowest we’ve seen it is $496.95, but it usually sits around the $600 which makes today’s price a decent time to pick up this must-have lens for your kit bag.

Olympus M.Zuiko 30mm F3.5 MACRO Was $349.99 now $199.99

The micro-four-thirds system is ideal for macro photography, and the Olympus 30mm F3.5 MACRO is a perfect lens to start out with, especially now it’s sub $200. Its maximum 2.5x magnification means you can photograph the tiny world at 250% its actual size, and the effective 60mm focal length means this compact lens also doubles up for portraiture nicely, too. 

Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 25% off – was $1,199.95 now $896.95

When Nikon launched the Z 70-180mm f/2.8 it completed its trinity of lightweight and compact f/2.8 zoom lenses that began life with the 28-75mm f/2.8. This all purpose lens is perfect for those put off by the weight and price of the pro-level Z 24-70mm f/2.8, and it’s even more enticing with this latest price slash, which we first saw on Prime Day 2022 and has been this price for half of the year since. 

Fujifilm GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6: was $999 now $499

Fujifilm’s medium format standard zoom lens, the GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 is a full-frame equivalent 28-55mm optic and the smallest zoom lens in the medium format range that includes cameras such as the Fujifilm GFX50S and GFX100S. This compact everyday lens is no slouch though, and delivers exceptionally sharp pictures and now at half its original price is a bit of a deal. 

Sony FE 85mm f/1.8: was £600 now £490
A budget-friendly portrait-oriented lens, the 85mm f/1.8 is a still bargain post-Prime Day, with around 18% off its list price bringing it under £500. Its short telephoto focal length is ideal for upper body portraits with flattering perspective and virtually no distortion. One for portrait photographers on a budget. 

Sony FE 35mm f/1.8: was £630 now £519
Sony’s multi-purpose fixed standard focal length lens with a wide maximum f/1.8 aperture is an excellent everyday lens that suits comfortably with Sony’s full-frame cameras. The Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 boasts fast autofocus, a great build and the ability to capture very sharp images at even its widest aperture, and is a stellar addition to the FE lineup.

Canon RF 100mm F2.8L MACRO IS USM: 22% off – was £1,449 now £1130.90

Canon's first ever autofocus macro lens to feature a 1.4x magnification, the Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM also packs a spherical aberration control ring that adjusts the quality of out-of-focus areas which can make for surreal looking portraits. It's a fantastic multi-purpose lens compatible with Canon's full-frame mirrorless cameras at its lowest price ever. 

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM: was £129.99 now £108

Possibly the most recommended lens for beginners looking to take their photos beyond the average quality of the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens typically bundled with a Canon DSLR, many a photographer have got their first portrait photos to be proud of with this super-cheap lens.

Canon RF 15-35mm f2.8L IS USM Was £2,629 now £1,910

This ultra-wide angle pro-series lens is the go-to for optic for pro Canon landscape photographers, thanks to its pin-sharp detail from centre to corners, and its maximum 35mm reach and f/2.8 aperture also lends itself to reportage photography. Canon is offering a £400 summer 2023 cash back deal on this lens, but this Amazon deal cuts that even price further by another £300, which is around a £700 saving on this a lens that will be in your kit bag for years to come.

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 was £219.99 now £195
Canon’s budget-friendly nifty-fifty is still on sale post-Prime Day with an 11% price cut. Just like the EF version of this lens, the RF 50mm f/1.8 is an ideal first step for beginners exploring beyond their standard full-frame kit lens, plus it is a decent portrait lens option for one of Canon’s crop sensor mirrorless cameras like the EOS R10 that are sorely lacking native lenses, for which it’s an equivalent 80mm.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO: was £1,299 now £1,099

Covering a full-frame equivalent 80-300mm focal length, this pro-grade telephoto zoom lens has a constant maximum f/2.8 aperture and might just become your most used lens, covering everything from sports and wildlife, to events and portraiture. It’s a few years old now, but that matters little because this lens has stood the test of time

Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Was £949 now £829

When Nikon launched the Z 70-180mm f/2.8 it completed its trinity of lightweight and compact f/2.8 zoom lenses that began life with the 28-75mm f/2.8. This all purpose lens is perfect for those put off by the weight and price of the pro-level Z 24-70mm f/2.8, and it’s even more enticing with this latest price slash, which we first saw on Prime Day 2022 and has been this price for half of the year since. 

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