{
  "id": 9561741,
  "title": "The most popular lenses in Japan are third-party zooms. The No.1 is a \"remarkably compact yet well-built\" optic, available for Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Sony E and L-mount",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/the-most-popular-lenses-in-japan-are-third-party-zooms-the-no-1-is-a",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T12:02:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/lenses/the-most-popular-lenses-in-japan-are-third-party-zooms-the-no-1-is-a-remarkably-compact-yet-well-built-optic-available-for-canon-rf-fujifilm-x-sony-e-and-l-mount"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Japan, third-party zoom lenses are dominating the sales charts, with the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | C taking the top spot. This remarkably compact and well-built optic is available for Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Sony E, and L-mount cameras. The top five lenses tied for ninth place include Fujifilm XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 OIS, Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM, and Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2, each offering unique features and focal lengths to cater to a variety of photography needs.",
  "summary": "Sigma's standard zoom lenses are best-sellers in Japan, while Sony's affordable 100-400 telephoto zoom beats Nikon and Canon",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}