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A prime lens is a fixed focal length lens that does not allow you to zoom in or out. In short, the determined focal length of the lens is the distance between the point of convergence in your lens to the sensor or film in your camera.
When choosing a prime lens, the style of camera body it is paired with will have a great effect on the final image. If you are shooting with a crop sensor body and a lens that is not built specifically for crop sensors, like EF-S lenses for Canon or DX lenses for Nikon, then there will be a visual multiplying effect on your focal length.
So, I have made it easy for you. Here, are the top World's Best Prime Lenses Every Professional Should Own.
Canon
Top 4 Picks in Canon
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
- Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
- Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
- Canon EF 135mm f/2 L USM
Nikon
Top 4 Picks in Nikon
- Nikkor 28mm f/1.4E
- Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G
- Nikkor 24mm f/1.4
- Nikkor 200mm f/2
Sony
Top 4 Picks in Sony
- Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
- Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
Sigma
Top 4 Picks in Sigma
- Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
- Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens
- Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Canon
1. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
The new Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM prime lens features a fixed focal length of 50mm, bright f/1.8 aperture, Super Spectra coatings that minimize ghosting and flare, a circular seven-blade aperture, Canon's proprietary STM stepping motor for smooth and quiet continuous AF while capturing video, a new focus ring placement, metal mount and a short minimum focusing distance of only 0.35m. Weighing a mere 160g and measuring only 40mm / 1.5 inches in length, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is one of the smallest lenses that Canon offers. You can use it on a Canon EOS APS-C body for a short-telephoto 80mm equivalent angle of view, and it also balances well on a full-frame camera like the EOS 5D Mk III providing a more "normal" field of view.
2. Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
A versatile, compact pancake lens. A fast maximum aperture enables low-light shooting and depth-of-field control. STM provides smooth quiet autofocus when shooting video with compatible cameras. Never be without your EOS. The compact pancake EF 40mm f/2.8 STM is very thin, so you’ll always be able to take your DSLR with you. Fast, accurate autofocusing ensures pin-sharp images even in tough conditions. Movie Servo AF with STM uses stepping-motor technology for smooth, quiet autofocus when filming on compatible Canon DSLRs. An f/2.8–22 aperture range provides control over depth of field, giving you the freedom to restrict or extend focus as required. A fast maximum aperture allows hand-held shooting in low light without using flash. A versatile 40mm focal length is great for travel. Tackle everything from portraits to landscape and street photography. Great image quality right across the frame, thanks to an aspherical lens design and Super Spectra coatings.
3. Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
An upgraded version of the EF85mm F/1.2L USM, widely deemed the ´gold standard´ for professional portrait work, this lens is the brightest in its class and offers beautiful out-of-focus effects. By virtue of its precisely ground aspherical lens, which adeptly compensates for spherical aberrations and other distortions, this lens displays exquisite detail and high contrast even at f/1.2. And with the incorporation of a floating lens mechanism, aberration fluctuations are substantially reduced at short and medium distance shots to ensure extremely sharp, quality images consistently at all shooting distances. We have also dramatically sped up AF performance in response to requests from professionals. A faster CPU and optimized AF algorithm allow the lens to focus instantaneously for reliable capture of fleeting photo opportunities. This lens is even more pleasant to use for portrait work because of the very shallow depth of field at f/1.2, coupled with full-time manual focusing for fine adjustment.
4. Canon EF 135mm f/2 L USM
This lens is perfect for indoor sports photography that takes advantage of the f/2 brightness, and for portrait photography that uses the beautiful shading only possible with a large aperture lens and the nearness of the closest focusing distance (0.9m/3ft). The use of two UD elements effectively compensates for secondary spectrum and ensures sharp image quality. Light mechanical parts make this the lightest lens in its class at 750g/26.5oz A ring-type USM and rear focusing guarantee quick and quiet autofocusing and excellent performance-functionality balance makes this an easy-to-handle lens. Equipped with and Extender EF1.4xII or 2xII, it can be used for AF photography at 189mm f/2.8 and 270mm f/4. Operational ease is improved by the inclusion of full-time manual focusing which can be used in AF mode and non-rotating filter and hood mounts.
Nikon
1. Nikkor 28mm f/1.4E
Capture stunning portraits and landscapes from a natural perspective with the FX-format wide-angle AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED lens. With a maximum aperture of f/1.4, this lens delivers outstanding performance, even in low-light conditions. Containing two Extra-Low Dispersion glass elements and three aspherical lens elements, the AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED reduces chromatic aberrations and distortions, giving you edge-to-edge sharpness and clarity in every shot. Experience true optical and imaging excellence with the AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED.
2. Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G
3. Nikkor 24mm f/1.4
The exceptional AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED combines compelling wide-angle perspective with an ultra-fast f/1.4 aperture to serve the needs of demanding professionals in challenging conditions. Natural wide angle of view, extreme light gathering capability and the latest Nikon lens technologies deliver extraordinary performance to meet a broad range of challenging assignments. The AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED excels in low-light settings for new and exciting shooting opportunities. Nikon’s Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass ensures sharpness and contrast even at larger apertures, and an exclusive Nano Crystal Coating (N) reduces the lens flare and ghosting typically seen with wide-angle lenses.
4. Nikkor 200mm f/2
Built for speed, the AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II from Nikon is a fast medium telephoto lens well-suited for photographing portraiture, wildlife, sports, and other fast-moving subjects. Characterized by its bright f/2 maximum aperture, this lens is an apt performer in low-light conditions and also is ideal for using shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques. Its sophisticated optical design employs one Super ED element along with three additional extra-low dispersion elements to greatly reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity. Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings are also used to control flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color fidelity. Complementing the optics is a Silent Wave Motor, which affords fast and precise autofocus, and VR II image stabilization compensates for up to three stops of camera shake.
Sony
1. Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
Released in October 2018, the Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM is the eight addition in Sony's G-Master series of lenses. G-Master lenses are touted as premium products, with an emphasis on superior detail when matched with high-resolution lenses, excellent bokeh performance, and high-end reliability. The lens was designed with the a full-frame 35mm digital sensor in mind, and is also compatible with cameras using an APS-C sized sensor.. On those cameras, the lens will produce a field of view of approximately 36mm.
2. Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
The perfect 85 mm F1.4 portrait lens with outstanding sharpness dissolving to magnificent bokeh. Designed and built to the strictest precision standards, this lens offers magnificent imaging performance throughout the frame, right up to its widest F1.4 aperture setting. G Master series lenses take imaging and expression to previously unattainable levels with a stunning blend of extremely high resolution and softly dissolving background bokeh.
3. Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Combined with a relative fast f/1.8 maximum aperture and autofocus, this new model is a versatile short-telephoto for general photography, indoor sports in dim lighting, and indoor and outdoor portraiture. Lens construction consists of nine elements in eight groups, with — unusual at this price — a single ED element to reduce color fringing. The lens’s internal focusing system utilizes a double linear autofocus motor which is said to deliver fast, precise, and near-silent focusing down to a minimum 0.8m. It features a nine-bladed circular aperture for rounded specular highlights, a customizable focus-hold button (as seen on some of the company's high end G master lenses) and is dust- and splash-resistant. The lens measures 82mm in length, weighs 371g, and has a 67mm filter-thread.
4. Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
Unsparing application of Sony's most advanced optical technologies has produced a large-aperture prime telephoto lens that delivers outstanding corner-to-corner resolution even at F1.8, plus exquisite bokeh that is a hallmark of the G Master series. Premium G Master Series Telephoto prime lens. XD Linear Motor offering excellent response and low vibration for fast, precise, quiet AF. XA elements and Super ED glass for high resolution throughout the image area. Sony Nano AR Coating to eliminate flare and ghosting. Focus range limiter switch and other features support professional shooting needs.
Sigma
1. Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
The Sigma 20 millimeter 1.4 DG HSM Art is a state of the art wide-angle prime lens designed for Full Frame cameras but will work with APS-C sensors as well. Using over 50 years of lens making experience, particularly the knowledge gained from the 35 millimeter 1.4 Art and the 24 millimeter 1.4 Art, the 20 millimeter 1.4 Art is the widest large aperture Art lens to date. The latest optical design allows for the utmost in image quality with careful attention paid to edge to edge performance. Through decades of experience in lens design and Sigma Global Vision lens manufacturing, the 20 millimeter incorporates both “F” Low Dispersion (FLD) glass, and five Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass in a design of 15 elements in 11 groups. The combination of advanced optics and optimized lens power distribution minimizes spherical aberration, axial chromatic aberration and field curvature, producing outstanding image quality. With class leading performance, this lens is ideal for landscape photography, videography, astrophotography, lowlight or indoor photography and event photography. As with all Global Vision lines, the 20 millimeter will be tested using the proprietary 'A1' measuring system ensuring the highest standard of operation. The Sigma 20 millimeter Art is compatible with the USB dock to update and customize and is also compatible with the Mount Conversion Service. A staple procedure for the Global Vision lines, every lens will be tested using the proprietary 'A1' measuring system.
2. Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens
The Sigma 85mm 1.4 DG HSM Art is the latest addition to the world renowned Sigma Global Vision line. Designed and engineered for unparalleled image quality, the Sigma 85mm 1.4 Art employs a completely new optical design and premium components. 2 FLD (performance equal to fluorite) glass elements and 1 element boasting a high rate of anomalous partial dispersion and high refraction achieve a class leading level of performance. The highly anticipated 85mm 1.4 Art is an ideal lens for a variety of photographic subjects, particularly portrait photography, both in-studio and on-location. The newly updated hyper sonic motor (HSM) allows for 1.3x the torque of previous generations for fast and efficient autofocus. Through rigorous testing, the Sigma 85mm 1.4 Art ushers in a new era of quality and performance for this popular fast prime focal length. A 9 blade rounded diaphragm creates beautiful background bokeh to isolate and accentuate the subject. Full time manual focus can be engaged by rotating the focusing ring, even when shooting continuous autofocus and a state-of-the-art electronic diaphragm is included for lenses in the Nikon mount.
3. Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens
Lens reviews of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art have been largely very positive, and have confirmed the expectations that it is significantly sharper than the 50mm f/1.4 prime offerings by Canon and Nikon while also significantly cheaper. Chromatic aberration is minimal across the aperture range, as is distortion, and the lens is sharpest at f/5.6, after which it is marginally softer as diffraction effects become more prominent. In recent reviews it has been shown that the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM is sharper and has smoother bokeh than the Canon 50mm F/1.2 Lens.
4. Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
The Sigma 35mm 1.4 DG HSM is a state of the art lens designed for full frame cameras but can also be used with APS-C sensors as well. The first addition to the Art category in Sigma’s Global Vision, the 35mm 1.4 DG HSM includes new features based around a unique lens concept and design. The 35mm is a staple focal length in the world of photography, and paired with Sigma technology, this lens can take artistic expression to the next level. The lens is equipped with technology including a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM), floating internal focusing system, SLD and FLD Glass elements. The HSM ensures quiet, high speed, accurate autofocusing while the floating focusing system allows for superior optical performance with subjects at a closer shooting distance. The SLD glass elements along with the FLD glass elements, which are equal to fluorite, help correct both axial and chromatic aberration. The large 1.4 aperture make it ideal in low light and the lens is compatible with the Sigma USB dock and Optimization Pro software to adjust and fine tune focusing parameters. The Sigma 35mm 1.4 DG HSM is a must have for any camera bag.
Here are 8 more best prime lenses:
- Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 DI VC USD for Canon and Nikon
- Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 DI VC USD for Canon and Nikon
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
- Olympus Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8
- Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/1.2
- Fujifilm 56mm f/1.2 R XF
- Fujifilm 35mm f1/4
- Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7
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