Is Canon still the top dog, and has anybody bought new mirrorless glass?
Every year, we crunch the numbers and figure out where the industry is headed. Perhaps you’ll have picked up a very popular lens, or maybe your kit bag is filled with unique gems. Over the past two years, the stats have pointed towards Canon’s EF mount ruling the roost.
We’ve asked B&H, LensRentals, and now ShareGrid. Of course, they’ll all have different perspectives. Enjoy!
Most Popular SLR Lenses
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Even more than last year, Canon dominates. It’s likely due to cinema camera manufacturers like Panasonic, Blackmagic, RED, and Kinefinity supporting the EF mount. Interestingly, RED’s upcoming micro-cinema camera will be touting a Canon RF mount. As a result, I’d say there’s a bright future for Canon glass.
I was surprised that Canon’s 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III did so well. I’d assumed that the second version of that lens and its cheaper price tag would have sufficed for most. However, it appears that the cost has leveled out, so you might as well get the newer version.
Most Popular Mirrorless Lenses
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Tamron’s 28-75mm f/2.8 was a smash hit for Sony users in 2019, and eclipsing Sony’s popular primes is proof. What’s more interesting is that neither Nikon, Canon, nor Panasonic/Leica are hitting the top spots. Sony’s massive mirrorless lead is still holding true..
What were your top lenses in 2019? Any old favorites, or something weird and wonderful? Let us know in the comments.