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Lens Mountequipment

The physical/electronic interface that determines which lenses fit your camera.

Each system has a mount (Canon RF/EF, Nikon Z/F, Sony E, etc.). A lens must match the mount — adapters sometimes bridge old to new within a brand. Buying into a mount is a long-term commitment to that lens ecosystem.

Use this when

  • Buying a lens: confirm it matches your mount

Common mistake: Buying a great lens in the wrong mount.