Best lenses for Canon RF: Top Picks

Our catalogue lists 88 lenses for Canon RF. 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 RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM

   24mm · f/1.4 · Canon RF

   A fast wide-angle prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with a voice coil motor, aimed at astro, interiors and environmental portraits.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM
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   2.Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM

   28-70mm · f/2.8 · Canon RF

   A compact f/2.8 standard zoom for Canon RF full-frame cameras with stabilization and stepping-motor autofocus.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
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   3.Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z

   70-200mm · f/2.8 · Canon RF

   Revision of the RF 70-200mm f/2.8 with video-oriented features and image stabilization, introduced in 2024. At about 1.1kg it is lighter than the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
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   4.Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM

   135mm · f/1.8 · Canon RF

   The RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM is a telephoto prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with image stabilization, suited to portrait and event work.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
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   5.Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z

   24-105mm · f/2.8 · Canon RF

   Canon's standard zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, image stabilization and an internal zoom design, introduced in 2023. It is aimed at hybrid shooters who work in both stills and video.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with RF 28mm F2.8 STM
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   6.Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM

   28mm · f/2.8 · Canon RF

   A tiny pancake wide prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with a stepping motor.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
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   7.Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM

   10-20mm · f/4.0 · Canon RF

   A full-frame ultra-wide zoom for Canon RF mirrorless cameras with image stabilization and a constant f/4 aperture. L-series build.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
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   8.Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

   24-50mm · f/4.5 · Canon RF

   The RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is a compact kit zoom for Canon RF full-frame cameras with stabilization and stepping-motor autofocus.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
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   9.Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

   10-18mm · f/4.5 · Canon RF

   The RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is a compact ultra-wide zoom for Canon APS-C RF cameras with stabilization, giving about a 16-29mm full-frame equivalent.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with RF-S 55-210 mm F5-7.1 IS STM
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    10.Canon RF-S 55-210 mm F5-7.1 IS STM

    55-210mm · f/5.0 · Canon RF

    A compact telephoto zoom for Canon APS-C RF cameras with stabilization and a stepping motor, a light companion to the 18-45mm kit lens.

    Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
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    11.Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

    24mm · f/1.8 · Canon RF

    A wide prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with 0.5x macro, stabilization and a stepping motor.

    Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
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    12.Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

    15-30mm · f/4.5 · Canon RF

    A wide-angle zoom for Canon RF full-frame bodies with stabilization and a stepping motor. Small and light.

    Specs Buy on Amazon