It’s the golden age.
Entering the world of photography, videography, or cinematography has never been cheaper. There’s incredible value out there.
Nikon F-Mount
Nikon used the F-mount from 1959 to 2020. The lens selection is unrivaled for DSLRs and 35mm film SLRs.
- 18 FX full frame bodies.
- Nikon made hundreds of compatible lenses.
- 36 DX crop sensor bodies (APS-C).
- Nikon made 27 DX lenses.
- Thousands of third party options.
Sony E
The Sony E-Mount was launched in 2011 with the NEX-3 and NEX-5, which use an APS-C sensor. The first full frame cameras, the A7 and A7R, were released in 2013.
- Best value full frame mirrorless lens mount.
- 27 APS-C cameras.
- 26 full frame cameras.
- Largest lens and camera selection.
Canon EOS EF-S
The first camera to use EF-S lenses was the Digital Rebel (300D) from 2003. The biggest downside is that EF-S lenses can’t be used on EF cameras.
- Canon made 24 EF-S lenses, 9 of which are versions of the 18-55mm.
- There are 35 EF-S cameras, with the last being the Canon EOS Rebel T8i, released in 2020.
- They have a white square for alignment.
Canon EOS EF
The Electro-Optical System rocketed Canon into being the market leader. They sold the most DSLRs. There are so many incredible deals out there.
- More than 140 million EF lenses have been sold.
- The red ring and white telephoto bodies are cool looking lenses.
- Canon made 9 versions of their 18-55mm APS-C kit lens.
Micro Four Thirds
Olympus 🪦, OM System, Panasonic, and others have produced an incredible variety of cameras and lenses.
- The first mirrorless camera system.
- An incredible selection of lenses under $100.
- The largest variety of small lenses.
- Cheapest system to get a 600mm (equivalent) telephoto lens.