Last Updated: February 14th, 2020
Every photographer needs a camera lens coffee mug.
My friends & family have actually bought me a couple over the past few years since I turned a corner and became a professional wedding photographer. While I probably don’t need 5 of these – they are a really fun gift to buy for the photographer in your life.
The funniest part about my camera lens coffee mug is that, when it’s sitting on my desk empty, I often mistake it for a real camera lens. All of these camera lens coffee mugs manage to pull off looking like the real thing, and this helps add to the charm.
So whether you are wanting to buy a gift for your photographer friend or family member, or need a cheap camera lens coffee mug for yourself – these 10 hand picked choices will be perfect for you.
1). Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Zoom Lens Coffee Mug
One of the most authentic and best camera lens coffee mugs available is this one. As both a novelty gift for photographers and a practical coffee cup suitable for actually drinking out of – this one really checks all the boxes for us.
This mug looks identical to the camera lens it is modeled after – you can really see why photographers like us can mistake a good looking mug like this for the real thing!
This is a simple product (as it should be). It’s worth mentioning it is made from 100% safe & BPA free materials, and includes a sipping lid so the mug can be taken on the road with you. It features a stainless steel interior – making it great for hot & cold beverages alike!
You can buy the mug on its own here, or for a few dollars more pick up the mug + cute 16GB USB flash drive that looks like a little camera!!
2). Nikon 24-70mm Inspired Camera Lens Coffee Mug
For the Nikon camera fans – this camera lens coffee mug for photographers is a really cool and authentic reproduction of the real thing. Not only does it look the part from afar, but close inspection reveals some pretty fun little extras.
It includes a push-button opening feature to easily make drinking accessible – even if you only have one hand available! The actual product comes packaged in a faux camera lens bag – reminiscent of what would come with the real lens!
What is most cool about this coffee mug is the removable lens cap lid and bottom covering. Both attach to the mug in the same way they would to a regular lens.
You can pick up one of these right now by clicking here!
3). Canon 70-200mm Camera Lens Coffee Mug
This is for the real coffee lovers & photography lovers cross-section in the audience today!
The Canon 70-200mm lens is actually one of my favorites in real life. I actually use it frequently for weddings, portraits, wildlife, and a ton of other things.
Because I also seem to run on coffee, this really is the perfect gift for photographers like me.
The main differentiating factor between this and the coffee mugs for photographers we’ve already mentioned is that it’s replicating the Canon 70-200mm f/4 lens – not to mention it’s a larger size.
Get one today over on Amazon!
4). Ace Select Camera Lens Coffee Mug
If you just want a really simple camera lens coffee mug, or are buying one as a gift but don’t know what type of lens replication to get – this option is a little more “generic.”
It’s not actually modeled after any specific camera lens. Instead, it offers a good lens lookalike option. As we glance at screenshots of it, we could definitely see this being mistaken for a lot of beginner photography kit lenses!
Thanks to its stainless steel design, this is a suitable mug for both hot beverages like coffee, and colder ones like water, soda, and so on.
You can get this camera lens coffee mug in black or white color options.
5). WYS Camera Lens Coffee Mug
Just like the product above – this coffee mug is also not replicating a specific camera lens. Though, we can certainly tell they took some inspiration from looking at that Canon 70-200!
The one neat feature about this coffee mug is the transparent covering. This is shaped sort of like a fish eye lens – but gives the added functionality of allowing you to see how much coffee you have left!
6). Canon 70-200mm f/4 Camera Lens Coffee Mug 1:1 Replica
If you are looking to buy a coffee mug for a photographer with a need for pin-perfect accuracy, look no further.
This is a really cool lens mug for a couple of reasons:
- It offers the 70-200mm lens in more traditional Canon colors using black as the base (instead of the white you most commonly see with this lens in real life)
- It is created as an exact 1:1 replica of the real thing
- It includes an easy sip lid, stainless steel interior, and is perfect for coffee drinkers and photography enthusiasts
While it won’t weigh as much as the real thing (which gives a good arm workout by the way), it does make a really awesome gift. Pick one up if you like what you see!
7). Into Focus Camera Lens Mug
Putting the coffee mug in the camera lens coffee mugs – this actually feels the most like a coffee mug thanks to the inclusion of a handle.
Of course, the handle detracts from any attempt at replicating a real lens because, last we checked, camera lenses don’t include handles. But – you probably were able to figure that out yourself just from looking at the picture 🙂
Ultimately – this is a great little choice if you want to stay away from picking up a travel coffee mug designed for going on the road. This one can just sit back at home, ready for use on those early mornings before the photographer in your life hits the road!
Enjoy sipping on some freshly brewed coffee with this cup!
8). Fairly Odd Novelties FON-10240 Camera Instant Print Style
While this isn’t exactly a camera lens coffee mug, we couldn’t help but include it on our list because it still sticks with the photography coffee mug theme. Going beyond that, the look of this mug is reminiscent of old Polaroid cameras – which might just make it a great choice for the film photography buffs out there.
With new TV shows coming out bringing us back down memory lane like Stranger Things, which itself happens to have a Stranger Things themed Polaroid camera, a mug like this might just do the same for you.
You can find this mug over on Amazon!
9). Micro Focus Camera Lens Expresso Mugs
These cute little espresso mugs are modeled after a basic camera lens design. Because they are meant for espresso coffee, they are smaller than a normal mug – and actually end up being closer to the size of a shot glass.
If you’re an espresso drinker or buying a gift for one, this is the perfect choice. It comes in a little 2 piece set!
Get these double espresso mugs today!
10). Canon EFS 17-55mm f/4 Lens Coffee Mug
The last on this list, this is a camera lens coffee mug that mixes the look of a real world camera lens with the convenience of a coffee mug with a handle.
This is a great choice for beginner photographers because they might just be really familiar with this lens thanks to it being one that a newbie might be exposed to. Comparing the original lens to this coffee mug showcases many similarities – with the main difference being that handle!
In my opinion, this is one of the better camera lens coffee cups available thanks to it’s great design and actual usability as a morning coffee cup.
Conclusion
Whether you just want to find the best camera lens coffee mug for yourself, or want to buy an easy and affordable gift for the photographer in your life for Christmas, their birthday, or “just because” – this list of my top 10 camera lens coffee mugs has helped you find your way.
Now, it’s time to pick up the perfect camera lens coffee mug!