1. First, get three things straight
- Mounts cannot be mixed and matched——Sony E and Canon RF are not interchangeable, and using an adapter will reduce autofocus speed.
- Focal length determines the angle of view, not “how many times”——50mm on APS-C is equivalent to 75mm, making it the equivalent of a full-frame “portrait lens.”
- Aperture determines whether you can handhold indoors——f/1.8 provides two stops more light than f/4, meaning the shutter speed can be 4 times faster or the ISO can be 4 times lower.
2. Mount overview
| Mount | System | Sensor format | In stock at our store |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony E | Sony A7/A6xxx/FX | Full-frame+APS-C | 94 lenses |
| Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Full-frame+APS-C(Z DX) | 65 lenses |
| Canon RF | Canon EOS R | Full-frame+APS-C(RF-S) | 63 lenses |
| Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X-T/X-S | APS-C | 57 lenses |
| Other mounts(M43/L/third-party) | Olympus/Panasonic/Sigma L | Depends on mount | 31 lenses |
| Canon EF | Canon DSLRs(also compatible with an adapter) | Full-frame+APS-C | 28 lenses |
| Nikon F | Nikon DSLRs | Full-frame+APS-C | 20 lenses |
| Canon EF-M | Canon EOS M | APS-C | 4 lenses |
| Fujifilm GF | Fujifilm GFX | Medium Format | 1 lens |
Sony E (94 lenses in stock)
Sony E is the mount with the widest selection of lenses in our store. Full-frame lenses start with FE, while APS-C lenses start with E, but both use the same mount—when an APS-C lens is mounted on a full-frame camera body, the camera automatically crops the image.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| SONY E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Black | HK$825 |
| SONY E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Silver | HK$825 |
| SONY E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Silver | HK$1,232 |
| SONY E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Black | HK$1,232 |
| SONY FE 50mm f/1.8 | HK$1,518 |
| TAMRON 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 for Sony E | HK$1,540 |
| SONY FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 | HK$1,595 |
| TAMRON 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 for Sony E | HK$1,650 |
| TAMRON 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 for Sony E | HK$1,672 |
| SONY E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Black | HK$1,705 |
| SONY FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (White box) | HK$1,760 |
| SIGMA 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Sony E | HK$1,980 |
| TAMRON 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 DI III RXD for Sony E (A047 | HK$2,398 |
| SONY E 35mm f/1.8 OSS | HK$2,453 |
| SONY E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | HK$2,530 |
| SIGMA 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Sony E | HK$2,640 |
See the remaining 78 lenses with the same mount on theLens Category page.
Nikon Z (65 lenses in stock)
With a 55mm diameter and a 16mm flange distance, the Z mount is the shortest in its class, which is why Z camera bodies can be made so thin. Z DX is designed exclusively for APS-C.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| NIKON NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | HK$1,100 |
| NIKON NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 | HK$1,307 |
| NIKON NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 | HK$1,595 |
| NIKON NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 | HK$1,760 |
| NIKON NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) | HK$1,914 |
| NIKON NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 | HK$1,914 |
| NIKON NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR | HK$1,925 |
| NIKON NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR | HK$2,090 |
| NIKON NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | HK$2,695 |
| NIKON NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 | HK$3,058 |
| NIKON NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 | HK$3,168 |
| NIKON NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | HK$3,190 |
| NIKON NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S | HK$3,410 |
| TAMRON 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens for Nikon | HK$3,465 |
| NIKON NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 | HK$3,685 |
| NIKON NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S | HK$4,158 |
See the remaining 49 lenses with the same mount atLens category page.
Canon RF (63 lenses in stock)
The RF mount has a flange distance of only 20mm. This short flange distance allows Canon to produce specifications such as an f/2 constant-aperture zoom. RF-S is designed exclusively for APS-C.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| CANON RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | HK$495 |
| CANON RF 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ | HK$990 |
| CANON RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | HK$1,078 |
| CANON RF 50mm f/1.8 STM | HK$1,265 |
| CANON RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 | HK$1,353 |
| CANON RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM | HK$1,518 |
| CANON RF 16mm f/2.8 STM | HK$1,738 |
| CANON RF 28mm f/2.8 STM | HK$1,815 |
| CANON RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | HK$1,903 |
| CANON RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM | HK$2,420 |
| CANON RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | HK$2,640 |
| CANON RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM | HK$2,728 |
| CANON RF 45mm F1.2 STM | HK$2,805 |
| CANON RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM | HK$3,102 |
| SIGMA 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary for Canon RF | HK$3,300 |
| CANON RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM | HK$3,333 |
See the remaining 47 lenses with the same mount atLens Category Page.
Fujifilm X (57 in stock)
Fujifilm only offers APS-C (the GF series is medium format). XC is the entry-level lightweight range, while XF is the main range with stronger optics. XF lenses with the same focal length are typically 40–80% more expensive.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| FUJI XC 15-45MM F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Black | HK$935 |
| FUJI XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 OIS | HK$1,100 |
| FUJI XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II Black | HK$1,320 |
| FUJI XC 35mm f/2 | HK$1,518 |
| Fujifilm FUJINON XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II Lens - | HK$1,650 |
| FUJI XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR | HK$2,255 |
| FUJI XF 50mm f/2 R WR Black | HK$2,365 |
| FUJI XF 35mm f/2 R WR Black | HK$2,398 |
| SIGMA 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Fujifilm X | HK$2,508 |
| FUJI XF 35mm f/2 R WR Silver | HK$2,585 |
| FUJI XF 23MM F2 R WR Black | HK$2,640 |
| FUJI XF 23mm F2.8 R WR Black | HK$2,882 |
| SIGMA 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Fujifilm X | HK$3,025 |
| FUJI XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR | HK$3,223 |
| SIGMA 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary for Fujifilm | HK$3,278 |
| FUJI XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR | HK$3,542 |
See the remaining 41 lenses with the same mount on theLens Category Page.
Canon EF (28 lenses in stock)
EF is a mount from the DSLR era. With an adapter, it can be used on EOS R bodies with focusing speeds close to native performance. If you already own EF lenses, adapting them is the most cost-effective upgrade path.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| CANON EF 50mm f/1.8 STM | HK$836 |
| CANON EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM | HK$1,045 |
| CANON EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM | HK$1,078 |
| CANON EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III | HK$1,430 |
| CANON EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM Black (Color Box) | HK$1,518 |
| CANON EF 50mm f/1.4 USM | HK$1,870 |
| CANON EOS 2000D Black KIT EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS I | HK$2,475 |
| CANON EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | HK$2,618 |
| CANON EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM | HK$2,640 |
| CANON EOS 4000D KIT EF-S 18-55MM F3.5-5.6 III | HK$2,750 |
| CANON EOS 2000D Black KIT EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 III | HK$2,750 |
| CANON EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM | HK$3,850 |
| CANON EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM | HK$4,290 |
| SIGMA 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art for Canon EF | HK$4,620 |
| SIGMA 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art for Canon EF | HK$4,840 |
| CANON EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM | HK$5,940 |
See the remaining 12 lenses with the same mount on theLens Category Page.
Fujifilm GF (1 lens in stock)
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| FUJI GF 110mm f/5.6 T/S Macro | HK$24,640 |
Other mounts (M43/L/third-party) (31 in stock)
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4.0-5.6 Di-II LD Macro Lens for | HK$550 |
| OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Blac | HK$1,320 |
| Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 AF | HK$1,384 |
| OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 Silver | HK$1,386 |
| OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 Black | HK$1,386 |
| OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Silv | HK$1,430 |
| NIKON AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 D | HK$1,980 |
| OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 | HK$2,860 |
| NIKON Z30 KIT 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR | HK$4,125 |
| SIGMA 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary for Canon | HK$4,235 |
| SONY ZV-E10 KIT 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Black) | HK$4,455 |
| SONY ZV-E10 KIT 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (White) | HK$4,455 |
| OLYMPUS OM SYSTEM PEN E-P7 Digital Camera + 14-42mm | HK$4,455 |
| NIKON Z50 KIT 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR | HK$4,565 |
| OLYMPUS OM SYSTEM PEN E-P7 Digital Camera + 14-42mm | HK$4,840 |
| SIGMA 17-40mm f/1.8 DC ART – CANON | HK$5,729 |
See the remaining 15 lenses with the same mount on theLens Category page.
3. Choose directly by use
Portraits: 35/50/85mm prime lenses
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| CANON EF 50mm f/1.8 STM | HK$836 |
| CANON RF 50mm f/1.8 STM | HK$1,265 |
| SONY FE 50mm f/1.8 | HK$1,518 |
| FUJI XC 35mm f/2 | HK$1,518 |
| TAMRON 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 for Sony E | HK$1,540 |
| SONY E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Black | HK$1,705 |
Travel: One lens for every journey (24-70 or 18-135 class)
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | HK$1,650 |
| SONY FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (White box) | HK$1,760 |
| CANON RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM | HK$2,420 |
| SONY E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | HK$2,530 |
| CANON EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (White Box) | HK$2,618 |
| CANON RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM (White Box) | HK$2,640 |
Telephoto / Wildlife: 70-200 and 100-400 class
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| CANON RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM | HK$4,565 |
| SIGMA 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary for | HK$5,610 |
| TAMRON 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens for So | HK$6,105 |
| TAMRON 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057) — Ni | HK$7,040 |
| TAMRON 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens for Fu | HK$7,755 |
| SONY FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS | HK$8,250 |
Wide-angle / Landscape: 16mm and below
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| CANON RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM (White Box) | HK$495 |
| SONY E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Black (White Box) | HK$825 |
| SONY E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Silver (White Box) | HK$825 |
| CANON EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Black (White Bo | HK$935 |
| FUJI XC 15-45MM F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Black (White Box) | HK$935 |
| CANON RF 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ | HK$990 |
4. Original vs. Third-Party
| Item | Original Manufacturer(Sony/Canon/Nikon/Fuji) | Third-Party(Sigma/Tamron/Tokina) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | High | Usually 25–45% lower for comparable specifications |
| Autofocus | Best matched with the camera body's algorithms | Nearly on par in recent years, though some lenses are slightly slower |
| Optics | Stable, with little sample variation | Art/Di III series offer very high performance |
| Resale Value | Better | Lower |
| Firmware Updates | Directly supported by the original manufacturer | Requires the manufacturer's own dock or an adapter |
In practice: third-party options are limited for ultra-wide-angle and telephoto lenses, so original manufacturers still have the advantage; for standard zooms and fast primes, third-party lenses offer significantly better value for money.
5. Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth keeping a kit lens?
The value of a kit zoom lies in being lightweight, affordable, and good enough. If you have already bought an f/2.8 constant-aperture zoom, you can sell the kit lens.
What is a White Box?
White Box refers to parallel-imported goods that come without a retail color box and are packaged in a plain white box. They are usually lenses removed from a camera body kit and sold separately. The optics and boxed version are the same, but the warranty is usually provided only by the retailer.
Prime or zoom?
Buy a zoom as your first lens(to get familiar with focal lengths), then a prime as your second lens(to pursue image quality and a wider aperture).
Do I need a UV filter?
In the digital era, the main purpose of a UV filter is to protect the front element. Buying one good filter(HK$200 or more)is more practical than buying three cheap ones.
Can lenses get moldy?
Hong Kong has high humidity, so store lenses in an electronic dry cabinet for long-term storage, with the humidity set to 40–50%.
Is it worth buying an adapter?
It is worthwhile if you already own a large number of EF or F-mount lenses. Otherwise, buying a native-mount lens directly is more convenient.
6. Pre-Purchase Lens Checklist
- Confirm that the mount matches the camera body(RF/E/Z/X)
- Confirm whether it is full-frame(FE/RF/Z)or APS-C-only(E/RF-S/Z DX/XC)
- Confirm whether it is a White Box or a color box(this affects the warranty)
- Test autofocus on-site: move from near to far and back three times, and listen for any abnormal noise
- Check the front and rear elements for scratches and the interior for mold spots
- Confirm that the lens hood and front and rear caps are included