The best budget telephoto lenses for Canon, Nikon, Sony and more in 2024

The best budget telephoto zoom lenses allow you to get some close the distance on your subjects, without paying over the odds. Telephoto lenses – meaning lenses with a longer focal length that provide a zoomed-in perspective – have a reputation for being expensive, but there are loads of budget options out there, whether you use a DSLR or a mirrorless camera. 

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