hall of fame

This hall of fame list collects some of the most iconic and influential gear in the history of photography. We curate this list to highlight the cameras and lenses that have had the most impact on the industry and the community over the years and those that are well known even today despite their age.

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As the first f/2.8 standard zoom lens with an internal zoom mechanism, the Nikkor Z 24-70 f/2.8 S II earns its spot in our hall of fame as an exceptional professional standard zoom, despite offering only marginal improvements over its already impressive predecessor. It's a versatile lens that is still popular today and is a great all-rounder.

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Featuring the worlds first global shutter, the Sony A9 III earns it's place in the hall of fame as a camera body that pushed the boundaries of what a camera could do.

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The truly innovative and impressive Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 earns its place in the hall of fame for its unique versatility and ground-breaking focal range at a bright aperture. To see such an original design and spec list along with a solid performance at a reasonable price is rare occurrence, and deserves to be celebrated. While it may have originally been created for travel photography, many can find it useful in a range of other genres including sports, video, and event/wedding work.

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Celebrated for fast, reliable autofocus and rugged build, the Nikon D500 earns its place in the hall of fame as one of the most capable APS-C cameras ever sold. Even today it's still a popular choice for wildlife and sports photography.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G

The first Nikon DX lens to feature an f/1.8 aperture, perfect for low-light and portrait photography.

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