{"id":163703,"date":"2022-04-07T17:30:19","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T16:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/?p=163703"},"modified":"2022-05-31T12:08:29","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T11:08:29","slug":"ap-awards-2022-the-best-lenses-of-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/apawards\/ap-awards-2022-the-best-lenses-of-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"AP Awards 2022 &#8211; The Best Lenses of 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a weekly magazine Amateur Photographer tests a huge variety of cameras, lenses and accessories, and our tests are respected around the world for their independence, quality and depth.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, the AP Awards, which have been an annual highlight in the photography calendar for over 40 years, are held in higher regard within the global camera industry than any other UK award.<\/p>\n<p>The products selected here are the most technologically advanced ever produced \u2013 we\u2019re truly spoiled for choice \u2013 but our thorough testing identifies the strengths and weaknesses of each, to help you choose which one is right for you, and which really are the finest in their class.<\/p>\n<p>See our pick of the best lenses of 2022 below.<\/p>\n<h2>The Best Lenses of 2022<\/h2>\n<h2>Wideangle Zoom Lens of the Year 2022<\/h2>\n<h3>Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Olympus_8-25_F4-PRO.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"163704 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Olympus_8-25_F4-PRO.jpg\" alt=\"Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO best lenses 2022\" width=\"1000\" height=\"772\" \/><\/a>\n<p><strong>Why we like it<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Superb optical quality<\/li>\n<li>Remarkably useful zoom range<\/li>\n<li>Impressive close-up capability<\/li>\n<li>Great built quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This premium ultra-wide zoom <strong>offers Micro Four Thirds users a uniquely useful range<\/strong>, from 16mm equivalent ultra-wideangle to 50mm equivalent. It also benefits from an <strong>impressive close-up capability<\/strong>, with a minimum focus distance of just 23cm. This makes it dramatically more versatile than conventional wide zooms, which means it can stay on the camera more of the time.<\/p>\n<p>Like the rest of the Pro line, the 8-25mm f\/4 is designed for use in harsh conditions, with an IPX-1 rating for dust- and splash-proofing, while also being freezeproof to -10\u00b0C. A space-saving retractable design reduces the packed length by 25mm. <strong>Autofocus is quick and silent<\/strong>, and the focus ring can be pulled back towards the camera to engage manual mode.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Optical quality is excellent<\/strong>, with the 8-25mm offering similar levels of sharpness to other M.Zuiko Pro zooms, despite its extended range. It also continues to perform well at close focus distances. In short, it consistently delivers extremely clean, detailed images.<\/p>\n<p>In practical use, this turns out to be a uniquely versatile wideangle zoom. Indeed, in a way it\u2019s better seen as an everyday lens that can zoom out to ultra-wide. For photographers shooting subjects such as landscape and architecture, it could be the perfect choice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/reviews\/lenses\/olympus-m-zuiko-digital-ed-8-25mm-f4-pro-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO review<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"squirrel_widget\" data-squirrel-id=\"5846807\" data-loaded=\"false\"><script src=\"https:\/\/squirrels.getsquirrel.co\/scripts\/f0b519eb9c531c4148a107edd09681ee.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div data-squirrel-id=\"5846807\" data-loaded=\"false\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Standard Zoom Lens of the Year 2022<\/h2>\n<h3>Tamron 17-70mm F\/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Tamron-17-70mm-f2.8-Di-IIIA-VC-RXD-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"163705 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Tamron-17-70mm-f2.8-Di-IIIA-VC-RXD-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tamron 17-70mm F\/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD best lenses 2022\" width=\"1000\" height=\"644\" \/><\/a>\n<p><strong>Why we like it<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent optical quality<\/li>\n<li>Versatile zoom range<\/li>\n<li>Effective stabilisation<\/li>\n<li>Moisture resistant build<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Designed for use on APS-C Sony E-mount cameras, this <strong>versatile standard zoom<\/strong> lens <strong>offers a compelling mix of features<\/strong>. It combines a useful 25.5-105mm range with a fast f\/2.8 maximum aperture, while also incorporating <strong>weather-resistant construction and optical stabilisation<\/strong>. The latter is crucial, given that most of the cameras that it\u2019s designed to be used on lack in-body stabilisation.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s most attractive about this lens is the <strong>quality of the images it creates<\/strong> \u2013 quite simply, they\u2019re excellent. Detail rendition is very impressive indeed, especially towards the middle of the zoom range. But this doesn\u2019t come at the cost of bokeh, with out-of-focus areas being rendered with a smooth, attractive blur. It also deals elegantly with shooting into the light, with no obvious flare, while Tamron\u2019s effective optical stabilisation keeps images sharp at slow shutter speeds. Autofocus is quick and silent, too.<\/p>\n<p>With its versatile zoom range, bright aperture and impressive image quality, the Tamron 17-70mm f\/2.8 is one of the best standard zooms currently available for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Given its feature set, it\u2019s also very attractively priced. As a result, it hits a real sweet spot for Sony APS-C users.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/reviews\/lenses\/tamron-17-70mm-f-2-8-di-iii-a-vc-rxd-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our Tamron 17-70mm F\/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD review<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"squirrel_widget\" data-squirrel-id=\"4025111\" data-loaded=\"false\"><script src=\"https:\/\/squirrels.getsquirrel.co\/scripts\/f0b519eb9c531c4148a107edd09681ee.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Telephoto Zoom Lens of the Year 2022<\/h2>\n<h3>Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sony-SEL70200GM2_A-Large-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"163706 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sony-SEL70200GM2_A-Large-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II best lenses 2022\" width=\"1000\" height=\"632\" \/><\/a>\n<p><strong>Why we like it<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Superb optics<\/li>\n<li>Impressively light weight<\/li>\n<li>Rapid autofocus<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With a significant head-start over the likes of Canon and Nikon in building up its full-frame mirrorless systems, Sony is now revisiting some of its older optics and coming up with new designs. One standout example is its second-generation pro-spec large-aperture telephoto zoom. The FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II <strong>improves on its predecessor in almost every way<\/strong> while weighing in at just 1045g \u2013 strikingly lightweight for this type of lens.<\/p>\n<p>Sony has also updated the external controls, with the lens now featuring an <strong>aperture ring<\/strong> that can be <strong>switched between clicked and clickless operation<\/strong>. Autofocus now employs four XD linear motors for fast, silent operation. Another benefit is a reduced minimum focus distance, which delivers a maximum magnification of 0.3x.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, what\u2019s most important from this kind of lens is image quality, and there\u2019s absolutely nothing to complain about here. Images are incredibly sharp even when shooting at f2.8, with very good levels of sharpness across the frame and throughout the zoom range.<\/p>\n<p>Background blur, or bokeh, is extremely pleasing, and flare resistance is impressive, too. Quite simply, it\u2019s a lens that consistently performs exceptionally well, giving impressive shots time and time again.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/reviews\/lenses\/sony-fe-70-200mm-f2-8-gm-oss-ii-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II Review<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"squirrel_widget\" data-squirrel-id=\"6349219\" data-loaded=\"false\"><script src=\"https:\/\/squirrels.getsquirrel.co\/scripts\/f0b519eb9c531c4148a107edd09681ee.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Prime Lens of the Year 2022<\/h2>\n<h3>Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sigma_35mm_f14_dg_dn_a021_horizontal2_Lmt.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"163707 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sigma_35mm_f14_dg_dn_a021_horizontal2_Lmt.jpg\" alt=\"Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art best lenses 2022\" width=\"1000\" height=\"623\" \/><\/a>\n<p><strong>Why we like it<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Superb image quality<\/li>\n<li>Weatherproof build<\/li>\n<li>Includes aperture ring<\/li>\n<li>Attractively priced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sigma\u2019s Art-series f\/1.4 primes have long been favourites of DSLR users, having gained a <strong>strong reputation for truly excellent optics<\/strong>. Now the firm has turned its attention to rebuilding the line-up for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Its latest 35mm F1.4 DG DN is a completely new design, with improved optics, build quality and handling. It\u2019s available in both Sony E mount and L mount.<\/p>\n<p>One welcome operational improvement is the addition of an aperture ring that provides click-stops at 0.3EV intervals. For video recording, the click mechanism can be disengaged to give smooth, silent adjustments. Autofocus is quick and quiet, with the lens also gaining an AF-stop button. Another important update is weather-resistant construction for outdoor use, complete with a fluorine coating on the front element to shrug off raindrops and fingerprints.<\/p>\n<p>In use the lens delivers sharp images, even when used at f\/1.4. It improves appreciably on stopping down, with truly excellent results achieved between f\/4 and f\/11. Flare is very well controlled, while out-of-focus regions of images look nice and smooth. Overall, it\u2019s a reliable workhorse of a lens \u00a0that comes at a very attractive price.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/reviews\/lenses\/sigma-35mm-f1-4-dg-dn-art-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art Review<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"squirrel_widget\" data-squirrel-id=\"6382002\" data-loaded=\"false\"><script src=\"https:\/\/squirrels.getsquirrel.co\/scripts\/f0b519eb9c531c4148a107edd09681ee.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Macro Lens of the Year 2022<\/h2>\n<h3>Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Canon-RF-100mm-F2-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"163708 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Canon-RF-100mm-F2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM best lenses 2022\" width=\"1000\" height=\"565\" \/><\/a>\n<p><strong>Why we like it<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unusually high magnification<\/li>\n<li>Stunning optics<\/li>\n<li>Rapid autofocus<\/li>\n<li>Effective image stabilisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a year that saw the launch of several superb macro lenses, one stood out for its sheer ambition. Canon\u2019s latest <strong>100mm f\/2.8 is designed from scratch for full-frame mirrorless<\/strong>, with several unique features. Its 1.4x maximum magnification is the highest of any\u00a0 autofocus lens, allowing users to fill the frame with a subject as small as 26mm x 17mm. What\u2019s more, the lens boasts a unique spherical aberration (SA) control ring that allows a trade-off between sharpness and smoother bokeh.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two nano-type ultrasonic motors<\/strong> provide impressively rapid, silent autofocus, which isn\u2019t a characteristic we\u2019d often associate with macro lenses. Canon\u2019s optical stabilisation is rated for five stops of shake suppression on its own, rising to eight stops when used on a camera with in-body stabilisation. As usual for Canon\u2019s L-series line, the barrel boasts weather-sealed construction.<\/p>\n<p>Optically, the lens produces sensationally sharp images right across the frame at f\/2.8, regardless of whether it\u2019s focused at a long distance or for extreme close-ups. Background blur is really attractive, but manipulating the SA ring can make it smoother still. All told, this is a sensational optic for both macro and portrait shooting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/reviews\/lenses\/canon-rf-100mm-f2-8l-macro-is-usm-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM review<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"squirrel_widget\" data-squirrel-id=\"6077826\" data-loaded=\"false\"><script src=\"https:\/\/squirrels.getsquirrel.co\/scripts\/f0b519eb9c531c4148a107edd09681ee.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Budget Prime Lens of the Year 2022<\/h2>\n<h3>Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f\/2<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nikon-Z-40mm-F2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"163709 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nikon-Z-40mm-F2.jpg\" alt=\"Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f\/2\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" \/><\/a>\n<p><strong>Why we like it<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Very decent image quality<\/li>\n<li>Quick, quiet autofocus<\/li>\n<li>Small and lightweight<\/li>\n<li>Weather resistant build<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This compact, lightweight optic is built for use on Nikon\u2019s Z-system full-frame mirrorless cameras. In effect, it\u2019s a <strong>much more affordable alternative to the firm\u2019s premium S-line 35mm f\/1.8 or 50mm f\/1.8 optics<\/strong>. With its 40mm focal length, it also slots neatly in between its siblings in terms of angle of view. Indeed many photographers find 40mm to represent the perfect \u2018standard\u2019 lens, offering a very natural perspective to images.<\/p>\n<p>At just 46mm in length and 170g, the 40mm f\/2 is half the length and weight of the 50mm f\/1.8 S. But despite its relatively <strong>low price of just \u00a3259<\/strong>, is boasts weather sealed construction, aided by an internal focus design. Autofocus is generally very snappy, too.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot to like in terms of image quality. Naturally the 40mm f\/2 doesn\u2019t reach quite the same heights as its pricier siblings at large apertures, but stop it down to f\/8 and it delivers more than enough detail to match the 45.7MP sensor used by Nikon\u2019s high-resolution cameras from corner to corner. This is the kind of lens that you can throw in your bag and carry around all way without a second thought, which makes it perfect for travelling light.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/reviews\/lenses\/nikon-nikkor-z-40mm-f-2-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f\/2 review<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"squirrel_widget\" data-squirrel-id=\"6093456\" data-loaded=\"false\"><script src=\"https:\/\/squirrels.getsquirrel.co\/scripts\/f0b519eb9c531c4148a107edd09681ee.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Budget Zoom Lens of the Year 2022<\/h2>\n<h3>Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | C<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sigma_18_50_28_dc_dn-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"163710 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sigma_18_50_28_dc_dn-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | C\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" \/><\/a>\n<p><strong>Why we like it<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compact and lightweight<\/li>\n<li>Impressively sharp<\/li>\n<li>Quick, silent AF<\/li>\n<li>Affordable price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a camera market that can appear to be obsessed with full-frame mirrorless to the detriment of anything else, it\u2019s been refreshing to see third-party lens makers continue to support the smaller APS-C format. Sigma\u2019s 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN is a <strong>compact, lightweight zoom<\/strong> that combines a 27-75mm equivalent range with a bright f\/2.8 aperture. Available in L-mount and Sony E-mount, it\u2019s also one of the most affordable standard zooms to have appeared recently, at \u00a3429.<\/p>\n<p>As part of Sigma\u2019s Contemporary range, the design emphasises compact dimensions and light weight, along with simple external controls. At 65mm in diameter, 75mm in length and 290g, it balances nicely on the small rangefinder-style bodies on which it\u2019s most likely to be used, most obviously Sony\u2019s A6000-series cameras. A degree of dust- and plash-proofing is provided, including a rubber O-ring seal around the metal mount. Autofocus is rapid, decisive, and practically noiseless.<\/p>\n<p>Optically, <strong>the lens is very sharp in the centre of the frame, even at f\/2.8<\/strong>, and it still records plenty of fine detail right out into the corners. At large aperture settings, it\u2019ll also render attractively blurred out-of-focus backgrounds. It\u2019s one of the finest standard zooms available for APS-C mirrorless cameras.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/reviews\/lenses\/sigma-18-50mm-f2-8-dc-dn-c-review-a-fine-fast-zoom-for-aps-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | C review<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"squirrel_widget\" data-squirrel-id=\"6250463\" data-loaded=\"false\"><script src=\"https:\/\/squirrels.getsquirrel.co\/scripts\/f0b519eb9c531c4148a107edd09681ee.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div data-squirrel-id=\"6250463\" data-loaded=\"false\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Check out more AP Awards winners here:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/apawards\/ap-awards-2022-best-cameras-smartphone-and-drone-of-2022-163733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AP Awards 2022 &#8211; Best Cameras, Smartphone and Drone 2022<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/apawards\/ap-awards-2022-the-best-software-accessories-of-2022-163756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AP Awards 2022 &#8211; 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