Best lenses for Canon EF: Top Picks
Our catalogue lists 570 lenses for Canon EF. Every lens we list for this mount.
How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.
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1.Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
70-200mm · f/2.8 · Canon EF
The third version of Canon's pro 70-200mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom, with image stabilization and a weather-sealed L build for sports, weddings and events.
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2.Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
85mm · f/1.4 · Canon EF
The L-series 85mm f/1.4 with in-lens image stabilization and weather sealing, aimed at portrait and event work on full-frame EF bodies.
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3.Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
14mm · f/1.8 · Canon EF
An ultra-wide f/1.8 prime for full-frame DSLRs. It is widely used for astrophotography.
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4.Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
50mm · f/1.8 · Canon EF
Compact 50mm f/1.8 prime with an STM stepping motor and a metal mount, replacing the older f/1.8 II. Covers full frame and works on APS-C EOS bodies.
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5.Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
11-24mm · f/11.0 · Canon EF
A rectilinear ultra-wide zoom that goes wider than most full-frame lenses. It has a bulbous front element and no front filter thread.
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6.Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
16-35mm · f/16.0 · Canon EF
A stabilized wide-angle zoom with a constant f/4 aperture. Smaller and lighter than the f/2.8 versions, with a 77mm filter thread.
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7.Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
24-105mm · f/24.0 · Canon EF
A lighter, non-L alternative to the 24-105mm f/4L with a stepping motor, stabilization and full-frame coverage. Aimed at video-friendly kit use.
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8.Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
100-400mm · f/100.0 · Canon EF
The EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM is a telephoto zoom with a twist-to-zoom design, improved optics and image stabilization. It replaced the push-pull original and suits wildlife and sports.
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9.Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
24-70mm · f/2.8 · Canon EF
The second generation of Canon's pro standard zoom, with a constant f/2.8 aperture and weather sealing for demanding full-frame work.
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10.Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM
35mm · f/35.0 · Canon EF
The EF 35mm f/2 IS USM is a compact wide-normal prime with a hybrid image stabilizer and f/2 aperture. Covers full frame and works on APS-C Canon EF bodies.
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11.Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
40mm · f/40.0 · Canon EF
A pancake-style standard prime with a stepping motor. Very short and light, working on full-frame EF and APS-C EF cameras.
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12.Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM
8-15mm · f/8.0 · Canon EF
A zoom fisheye giving a circular image at 8mm and a full-frame diagonal fisheye at 15mm on full-frame bodies. Weather-sealed L design.