Reference database
Lens hotspot database
A "hotspot" is a central bright or dull patch some lenses produce in infrared — usually worse stopped down. Search before you buy. This is community-sourced seed data; always test your own copy.
| Lens | Mount | Type | Hotspot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM | Canon EF-S | Ultra-wide zoom | none | Frequently recommended for IR; clean across the range. |
| Nikon AF 20mm f/2.8D | Nikon F | Wide prime | none | Long-standing favorite wide prime for converted bodies. |
| Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS | Fuji X | Standard zoom | mild | Workable for IR with attention to aperture. |
| Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 | Nikon F (DX) | Kit zoom | mild | Generally usable for IR; minor central patch at smaller apertures. |
| Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | Sony E / MFT | Standard prime | mild | Decent; test your copy at the apertures you shoot. |
| Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS | Canon EF | Standard zoom | moderate | Hotspot reported as it stops down; keep apertures wider where possible. |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Sony E | Kit zoom | moderate | Hotspot commonly reported; results improve at the wide end / wider apertures. |
| Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 | Multiple | Standard zoom | severe | Strong central hotspot widely reported — generally avoided for IR. |
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