15 Best Canon Lenses

Canon's top and so far the only macro lens with a stabilizer, in which the angular and positional camera shake is neutralized by a hybrid system. Luxurious L-series professional optics produce superb images with high sharpness and contrast, pleasing bokeh and even in backlit conditions. The lens is not cheap, and it is important that its scope is much wider than shooting small objects. For example, experienced photographers keep it in their trunk as a portrait.

The focus limiter can be set to one of three positions. This feature is useful for focusing quickly, especially when shooting super action scenes. Reviewers praise the device for its tenacity of focus, noting a minimum of misses in macro mode. Of the minuses: the constant manual focus control FTM does not work in AI Servo focusing mode - the photographer has to compete with the camera for control over the field of sharpness.In addition, f / 2.8 vignetting is sometimes observed, but most of the shortcomings are easily eliminated by the camera processor or post-processing.

A super-fast fix in all its glory will reveal itself in the twilight. Now your pictures in museums, salons and designer rooms will acquire a previously indescribable atmosphere. The technique very accurately and confidently conveys color shades, contrast and details. This lens is an indispensable tool for complex scenes at dusk, for working with chiaroscuro, volume, plasticity, multiple light sources and other highly artistic experiments.

From positive and negative opinions, we highlight the brightest. Praise this Canon product for sharpness in the frame, careful color accuracy, reliable micro-contrast in the shadows - portraits are especially good in the dark, skin tones are transferred amazingly. There are also disadvantages: a heavy lens block, slow focusing and a very shallow depth of field. But they are ready to forgive him all the shortcomings for the rare quality of optics to transmit volume in digital form, and even critics agree with this.

A well-thought-out lens that pleases both with its focal length and wide-opening aperture. It's great for portraiture where it's impossible to walk a long distance from the subject. The f/1.4 aperture not only shows the ability to take pictures in low light conditions, but also beautifully blurs the background. The high sharpness of the picture should also please.

"Glass" allows you to quickly focus.At the same time, the motor used here is ultrasonic, which indicates the possibility of using the lens for video shooting. If you need to use a light filter, then there will be no problems - a 67-mm thread is sharpened for this. It is difficult to find fault with the warranty period of two years. Perhaps only a 665-gram weight can upset. This makes the lens one of the heaviest among those with a fixed focal length, and even so small.

A Canon lens rarely lingers in store windows. It became the most popular standard lens for two reasons: every amateur photographer dreams of fifty dollars, and this model embodies the best value for money. The price remains affordable for amateurs, but the quality of the optics is enough for shooting portraits with a professional camera. Compared to Canon's cheap fifty dollars, the EF 50 mm f/1.4 USM lens looks solid. Weighty design - 290 grams - creates a pleasant first impression. And it's not deceptive.

The classic portrait lens gives a sharp picture and spectacular background blur. Beautiful bokeh comes from the eight-bladed aperture. The lens is one of the fastest, it is pleasant to work with it without a flash even in dimly lit rooms. But users note that opening aperture 1.4 is actually non-working. Chromatic aberrations come out, image quality drops. The lens is suitable for both crop and full-frame cameras. But on budget DSLRs, the possibilities of optics will not be fully revealed, the best shooting option is a half-length portrait.Full-length portraits, landscapes will not look so advantageous, but it is possible to achieve a good result.

The ultrasonic autofocus motor is fast and quiet, but the autofocus often misses. The disadvantages of the lens include the unreliability of the design: the plastic manual focus ring requires delicate handling.

A large and heavy lens with one very nice feature. The aperture at any of its focal lengths can be opened up to f / 1.8. It is for this that the lens is loved. For such a "chip" is not a sin to give a very large amount. Most often, she helps out wedding photographers. They also like the FR range.If you're shooting outdoors, you can use the 100mm focal length to achieve incredibly soft bokeh. Indoors, 50 mm come to the rescue. I am glad that at the same time artifacts practically do not appear in any way. The only problem may be the backlight - this "glass" does not like it.

Since the lens is not sold at the lowest price, you should not be surprised at the perfect build quality. Everything spins smoothly, no backlash should be expected. And even if you open the aperture as much as possible, the image will remain as sharp as possible. This model weighs almost 1.5 kg. It turned out so heavy because of the metal case and the huge number of lenses. It is a pity that at the same time there was no place for an optical image stabilizer inside.

Among optics for non-full-frame cameras, the lens is considered expensive. The impressive cost inevitably dictates high requirements for the quality of optics. Judging by the reviews, the glass meets the expectations of amateur photographers. The narrow range made it possible to achieve high efficiency of the optics: sharp shots are obtained at all focal lengths. Unlike budget models, the Canon EF-S 17–55 mm f/2.8 IS US has a working 3-stage stabilizer. It is comfortable to shoot at short exposures without a tripod. The lens is bright, suitable for shooting indoors without a flash near the window.

Some amateur photographers note the effect of vignetting and distortion, but the “barrels” and “pillows” cannot be called pronounced. The only significant drawback for such an expensive glass is an unreliable case.With prolonged use, the weighty "trunk" loosens and begins to fall out under its own weight. But despite the shortcomings, this optics will be the best replacement for a whale lens for non-full-frame cameras.

This model was created for those who like shooting small objects. This is evidenced not only by the name, but also by the possibility of focusing even if the object is located only 22 cm from the "glass". And it is not necessary to engage exclusively in photography - the ultrasonic motor is not audible even when shooting a video. If the object is alive, then you can move away from it for some distance. This can be done with a 4x optical zoom.

In fact, no one obliges you to engage exclusively in macro photography. It's just that the lens is sharpened best for it. It is in this case that the built-in optical stabilization actively helps. However, it will also help out in low light conditions, when at the maximum focal length and aperture of f / 4 you have to make the shutter speed longer. The weight of this model is 535 g, which indicates the high quality of the materials used in the manufacture. The warranty period has been extended to two years.

If you're looking for versatile solutions, be sure to check out the standard zoom with professional performance. Versatility lies in the large selection of shooting scenes in which you get consistent quality and clarity of shots.Portrait, landscape, holiday, travel, video recording – nothing is impossible with Canon's nimble L-series zoom. The lens is suitable for Canon full-frame cameras with EF-S mount, as well as cropped APS-C matrices.

The updated version marked "II" differs from the previous one in significant advantages:

• improved resolution and sharpness in all parts of the image and throughout the zoom range;
• enhanced stabilization at slow shutter speeds;
• Glare and ghosting are eliminated thanks to Air Sphere Coating technology.

It is no coincidence that TIPA, the global body of photographic press representatives, gave the model the first place in the category of standard zoom lenses in 2017.

The Canon RF 24-240mm is a versatile 10x zoom for Canon EOS R and RP full-frame mirrorless cameras. Superzoom optics, as you know, is a kind of optical compromise for the sake of increasing the focal length. In this model, the minimum focusing distance of 50 mm turns the optics into a wide-angle, 78 cm into a telephoto lens. As a result, it can be used for a huge number of subjects, in particular, for travel-shooting. There is a performance hit at full zoom, the edges of the frame are noticeably softened, and the center of the image remains sharp and contrasty.

Other key product features include a Nano USM full-time manual focus motor and a five-stop high-performance optical Image Stabilizer. Considered Canon's fastest and most innovative autofocus motor, the Nano-Ultrasonic AF Motor is just what you need to capture action-packed action and video with quiet, smooth focus changes. The built-in 5-stop IS has only been present in the L-series so far, so for a lens that doesn't belong there and cuts the budget by almost half, this is a great feature.

Among professionals, this L-series lens has gained fame as one of the sharpest. The definition of "ringing sharpness" is just about him. Among other advantages: confidence-inspiring assembly, focusing speed, rich picture, soft and even bokeh. The lens does not give distortion and will be a godsend for portraitists who prefer to shoot in nature or deserted streets. You will have to move far away, so unnecessary people and objects should not get into the frame.High aperture in alliance with a full-frame camera “pulls out” a picture at dusk or in a darkened room. The EF 135 mm f/2L USM is comfortable to work with even in concert shooting.

With excellent performance, professional optics are adequately priced, this is the best price / quality ratio in Canon's telephoto line. According to photographers, glass has practically no flaws. The most demanding complain about the lack of a stabilizer, dust and moisture protection. The options are certainly convenient, but they are not decisive when choosing optics.

This "glass" can help to make a beautiful shot in any conditions. In confined spaces, it is allowed to use a 28mm focal length. If your camera has a full-frame sensor, then the angle of view at this moment will be very large. Just do not rely on spectacular bokeh - due to the not very wide aperture, it is only achieved when using the zoom.

The maximum available to the owner of such a lens is 300 mm FR. With this value, you can engage in photography or shooting sports. Even low light does not interfere - both the aperture and image stabilization help out. The incredibly fast focusing speed cannot but rejoice. And since the lens is very expensive, you should not be surprised that an ultrasonic motor is used here. Buyers complain in their reviews about only one factor. It lies in the weight of such a “glass”, reaching 1670 g, which makes it almost impossible to shoot without a tripod.

An excellent "glass" designed for those photographers and cameramen who are not used to being limited to any particular focal length. Here, this parameter starts at 18 and ends at 35 mm. The lens provides the ability to quickly focus, especially when paired with a fairly expensive camera. As expected, the corresponding motor works silently, which has a positive effect on the quality of video recording using the microphone built into the camera.

Judging by the reviews, the main distinguishing feature of this optics is a wide-opening aperture. This allows you to shoot in any lighting conditions. It is also a rare case when a wide-angle lens can achieve beautiful bokeh. But this model also has some drawbacks. In particular, vignetting becomes noticeable at the widest angle. Fortunately, it is not so strong, so it is easy to eliminate it in any photo editor.The second drawback is not too good sharpness with a covered aperture.

The lens is suitable for shooting large-scale landscapes and tight spaces, since almost the entire surrounding space fits into the frame. At the same time, distortions are inevitable: knowing this feature of wide-angles, professional photographers use it as a creative technique. It's nice that chromatic aberration and dispersion are not so significant for a wide angle. The lens copes well with backlight. Distortions are present, but with the skillful construction of the composition, they are not striking. Sharpness can not be called ringing, but it is maintained even at the edges of the frame.

The Canon EF-S 10–22 mm f/3.5–4.5 USM has an excellent focusing distance of 24 cm, which makes it possible to emphasize foreground details. Thanks to the ultrasonic motor, autofocus is fast and quiet. The optics are distinguished by a reliable build quality comparable to professional lenses. The price is close to the glass of the luxury series, but at the same time, the aperture does not inspire optimism. The optics are a bit dark for a non-full frame camera, but Canon's best ultra-wide-angle lens is nowhere to be found in this segment.

An excellent choice for those cases when shooting is carried out in a confined space. This lens has a very wide field of view. But she does not reach the records, so the notorious fish-eye effect is almost not striking.And since the focal length does not reach 20 mm or less, autofocus is still used here. The operation of the corresponding motor is not audible, so you can easily shoot video.

This model is sharpened exclusively for cameras with a cropped matrix. If you use it on a camera with a full frame sensor, it will lead to strong vignetting. That is why the lens is so inexpensive. It is curious that this is one of the cheapest “glasses” that, with such a modest focal length, has an aperture open to f / 2.8. This allows you to shoot without any problems even in dark rooms. And here, the thread for the light filter, which has a 52 mm diameter, is not forgotten.

One of Canon's most versatile wide-angle lenses. When shooting on a full-frame camera at short focal lengths, it becomes ultra wide-angle. At the same time, it remains possible to narrow the viewing angle to 40 millimeters and get a picture close to how the human eye sees it. On crops, the EF 17-40 mm f/4L USM will be an excellent replacement for a stock lens.

Professionals note the endurance of optics: with such a solid construction, protection against moisture and dust, it is not scary to damage equipment when shooting in difficult conditions. The advantages of the optics include fast, silent autofocus, color reproduction and wide-angle sharpness. The only significant drawback is that the lens is dark, but on a full-frame camera this is compensated by ISO.But low aperture makes the price low: wide-angle is considered one of the most affordable and best in the L-series. Users note that at small focal lengths, chromatic aberrations and distortions come out in contrasting images, which can be easily corrected in a photo editor.