{"id":55845,"date":"2020-01-02T11:42:18","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T16:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=55845"},"modified":"2022-08-01T11:47:24","modified_gmt":"2022-08-01T15:47:24","slug":"7-best-lenses-for-product-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/7-best-lenses-for-product-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Best Lenses for Product Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are many factors to consider when choosing a product photography<\/a> lens \u2014 like your subject\u2019s size, lighting setup, studio space, and the distance you need from your subject. Nevertheless, there are basically just two main things that you will need from it: sharpness and the appropriate focal length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, there are several lenses that fit the bill. We\u2019ve listed them down below and included different brands to help you find the best one for your camera and imaging needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"product
Photo by Irene Kredenets on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What to look for in a lens for product photography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the top elements to look for in your product-photography lens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wide aperture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A wide aperture<\/a> is perhaps the most important feature to look for in a product photography lens. The wider the aperture, the more you can blur out the background (create bokeh<\/a>) to direct the viewer\u2019s eye to the product. Look for aperture of about f\/1.8 to f\/2.8 to amplify your product images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focal length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For product photography, it\u2019s best to use a lens with a focal length between about 50 to 100mm. This range produces the most lifelike images. A lens much wider than that can distort the products. That said, you can always get creative with wide or compressed shots, but this is a good range to stick to for product photographers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Autofocus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make sure the lens offers fast and precise autofocusing. Not only will this speed up the product-photography shoot, it will also help you avoid having to schedule a reshoot because the focus was off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minimum focusing distance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Look for a tight minimum focusing distance for your product photography lens. The smaller the minimum focusing distance, the more freedom you have to experiment with macro-style product photos. Try to aim for around one to two feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Lenses for Product Photography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following lenses have gained their spot in many photographers\u2019 camera bags for being most useful in capturing spectacular product photos. We\u2019re sure you\u2019ll find one (or several) that could quickly turn into your own best product photography lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM (G Master) E-Mount Lens<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

One of the best product photography lenses is the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM (G Master) E-Mount Lens. This top-notch portrait lens features a fast f\/1.4 aperture that gives photographers full creative freedom to play around with bokeh and blurred backgrounds that strategically direct the viewer\u2019s eye. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the impeccable resolution promises to make those product photos pop off the screen or page. Pair that with the first-of-its-kind 11-blade circular aperture and it\u2019s obvious this lens will wow existing and prospective clients. Fast and precise autofocus thanks to the super-sonic wave motor rounds out the Sony FE 85mm f\/1.4 lens features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Specifications: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n