Best lenses for Canon EF-S: Top Picks

Our catalogue lists 42 lenses for Canon EF-S. 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-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM

   10-18mm · f/4.5 · Canon EF-S

   An ultra-wide zoom for Canon APS-C cameras with image stabilization and a stepping motor. Gives roughly a 16-29mm full-frame field of view.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
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   2.Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

   18-55mm · f/3.5 · Canon EF-S

   A common kit zoom for Canon APS-C cameras with image stabilization and a stepping motor, compact and light for everyday shooting.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM
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   3.Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM

   55-250mm · f/4.0 · Canon EF-S

   The EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM is a telephoto zoom for Canon APS-C cameras giving about an 88-400mm equivalent view, with stabilization and a stepping motor.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
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   4.Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM

   18-135mm · f/3.5 · Canon EF-S

   A mid-range superzoom for Canon APS-C cameras with a stepping motor tuned for smoother video autofocus, plus optical stabilization.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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   5.Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

   15-85mm · f/3.5 · Canon EF-S

   A standard zoom for Canon APS-C cameras with a wide 24-136mm equivalent range, combining USM focusing with image stabilization.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
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   6.Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS

   18-200mm · f/3.5 · Canon EF-S

   A superzoom for Canon APS-C cameras covering wide angle to long telephoto in one lens. It has image stabilization and a micro-motor focus drive.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
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   7.Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

   17-55mm · f/2.8 · Canon EF-S

   A constant-aperture standard zoom for Canon APS-C cameras with stabilization and USM focusing. Often seen as the APS-C counterpart of a 24-70mm f/2.8.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro USM
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   8.Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro USM

   60mm · f/2.8 · Canon EF-S

   A 1:1 macro lens for Canon APS-C DSLRs with USM focusing and internal focus. Gives about a 96mm equivalent field of view.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM
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   9.Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM

   10-22mm · f/3.5 · Canon EF-S

   A wide-angle zoom for Canon APS-C DSLRs with USM focusing and a sturdy build, covering roughly 16-35mm in full-frame terms.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
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    10.Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM

    17-85mm · f/4.0 · Canon EF-S

    An older stabilized standard zoom for Canon APS-C cameras, wider-ranging than the basic 18-55 kit lens. USM focusing; succeeded by the 15-85.

    Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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    11.Canon EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

    18-55mm · f/4.0 · Canon EF-S

    Canon's compact EF-S kit zoom with STM focus and image stabilization, introduced in 2017. It weighs about 215g and takes 58mm filters.

    Specs Compare with EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
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    12.Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM

    24mm · f/2.8 · Canon EF-S

    A pancake prime for Canon APS-C cameras that gives about a 38mm equivalent view. Very small, with a quiet stepping motor.

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