EISA Awards 2026: no Sony clean sweep this year as Nikon snags "Lens of the Year" crown as photography winners announced
The prestigious consumer tech awards has announced its 2026 winners, with Nikon glass crowned lens of the year, while Sony retains the accolade of best camera
The Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has unveiled its 2026/27 award winners, marking a shift from Sony's dominance last year. Nikon emerged victorious, securing the coveted "Lens of the Year" accolade for the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II. This lens has gained recognition for its sharp image quality across the frame, thanks to its innovative internal zoom construction that enhances video capabilities.
Despite this win, Sony maintained its "Camera of the Year" title with the Sony A7 V, a mirrorless camera praised for its 33MP hybrid stills-video performance and BIONZ XR2 processor. Sony also claimed the "Professional Camera" award with the A7R VI, a 67MP full-frame camera featuring a dedicated AI processing unit and a fully stacked sensor, offering improved subject recognition and tracking.
Other notable winners include Fujifilm, who took home the "Best Buyu Camera" award for the X-T30 III, and Tamron, who won two awards, including "Wide-Angle Zoom" for the 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 and "Standard Zoom Lens" for the 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD.
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