The 10 Best-Selling Lenses of 2024 at Map Camera in Japan [Video]

Yesterday, PetaPixel looked at Map Camera’s best-selling new and used cameras of 2024. Now it’s time to look at a part of the kit that is just as important: lenses.

The best-selling new lens of 2024 was the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 S. This is followed by another versatile zoom, the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III.

Sony’s fantastic 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II landed in the third spot, followed by the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 and the new Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM “kit” lens.

Looking at the complete top 10 list on Map Camera’s website, there is an undeniable trend that emerges: people love zoom lenses. The only prime lens to make the cut is the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM. Last year, zoom lenses occupied seven of the top 10 spots, so people preferred the versatility of zoom lenses even more this year than last.

People are …