[Top 6] Lenses launched in 2014

2014 has been a great year for camera enthusiasts. The year marked the launch of various lenses from the most versatile brands across the world. The unique features offered by these lenses are intriguing. Below I list down the best lenses (in no specific order or ranking) released during the year.

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR lens

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR lens features the latest technology, including dust, water and low temperature resistance, a triple linear motor, and the world's top image stabilization technology in its class. Its advanced performance makes it a perfect choice, not only for portraiture and snapshots, but also to capture fast-moving subjects in sports or wildlife photography, and for general outdoor nature photography.

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro lens

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro lens is the first telephoto in the M.ZUIKO PRO series that features a dust, splash and freeze proof construction. It incorporates the world's first focusing system to power two high-grade lens elements using dual linear voice coil motors (VCM). It's also perfect for wedding or event photography. It is versatile, portable and easy-to-use.

Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens

Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens is an L-series ultra wide-angle zoom lens, which incorporates an Optical Image Stabilizer, and offers up to four stops of correction for admirable performance even in dim light. It features three aspheric lens elements and two UD lens elements to minimize aberrations throughout the zoom range, plus a fluorine coating that helps to minimize ghosting. It's built to function even in unfavorable weather conditions.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens is the first Canon EF standard zoom lens for full-frame sensor cameras to include a lead screw-type stepping motor (STM) for smooth and quiet autofocus and tracking while shooting movies or still images. It offers top-notch image quality. It's compact, has an advanced image stabilization system for up to four stops of compensation, and offers full time manual focus.

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Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens provides an ultra-wide angle of view in a compact, portable package, perfect for EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor. It has a four group optical zoom system and includes a large-diameter element, an aspherical lens element, a UD lens element and enhanced lens coatings for high-contrast, high-resolution images with minimal glare and aberration. It delivers reliable, speedy and quiet wide-angle performance, making it an ideal lens for everyday photography, travel, stills and video recording.

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lens

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lens is incredibly lightweight. It is a fast and versatile lens with advanced autofocus and superior optics. It's appropriate for a variety of purposes. It features optimized lens element placement and includes an aspheric element for high image quality from the center of the composition to the corners. It also has specialized coating on the lens elements to reduce ghosting and flare. It also offers full-time manual focus. It's a great fixed-optical length lens for photographers looking to add a travel-friendly option to their collection.

How many of these do you own currently? Which one is your favorite? Are you planning to buy one?