They say “Memories are the best things in life”. What is even better is if we are able to capture them, rather than relying only on our brains to remember them. Sometimes, those great Kodak moments are not within our vicinity and we have to rely on lenses to compensate for what our bodies lack in terms of speed. It is therefore imperative that we have the best lenses with us at all times. A common fact among photographers is that the best events or occurrences are rarely planned. So, we have to be always ready to capture them when they occur. Here are the “Top 9 Best Canon Lenses.”
| Image | Name | f-stop | Rating |
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| Canon EF 50mm | f/1.4 |  (4.6/5.0) |
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| Canon 24mm | f/2.8 |  (4.7/5.0) |
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| Canon 40mm | f/2.8 |  (4.2/5.0) |
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| Canon 18-135mm | f/3.5-5.6 |  (5.0/5.0) |
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| Canon 15-85mm | f/3.5-5.6 | (5.0/5.0) |
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| Canon 24-105mm | f/4 |  (4.8/5.0) |
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| Canon 24-70mm | f/4 | (5.0/5.0) |
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| Canon 70-200mm Lens | f/2.8 | (4.6/5.0) |
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| Canon 35mm | f/1.4 |  (4.9/5.0) |
- f/1.4L Maximum Aperture
- Fast USM operation
- 2 high refraction lens elements
- Gaussian optics that eliminate astigmatism
- 8 inch minimum focus distance
- 58mm focal length
- 7 elements in 6 groups lens construction
- Micro Ultra Sonic Motor (USM)
Want a lens that can double up for professional and personal work, then the Canon EF 50mm is the lens for you. It captures crisp and crystal clear images even at maximum aperture of f/1.4. The great thing about this lens is it offers auto and manual focus features and has maximum focal length of 50mm. It is lightweight at only 10.2 ounces and measures 2.9 inches diameter and 2 inches long. It is therefore very convenient in terms of portability and usability. I highly recommend this item.
- Super slim design
- 52mm filter size
- 24mm focal length
- Minimum focusing distance is 0.52 ft.
- 6 elements in 5 groups lens construction
- Manual focus adjustment
This is one of the two pancake lens designs specifically produced by Canon. The reason why I recommend this lens is because it is offers the best full-frame camera coverage. It is without a doubt one of the best canon lens for portraits. When paired with APS-C sensor, it offers a 38mm field of view, which is wider than a 40mm on full frame body. It is also among the best choices when it comes to movie shooting, because of the STM motor function that works well on canon EOS lenses.
- 40mm focal length
- 30m minimum focus distance
- Lens construction- 15 elements in 12 groups
- 52mm filters
- USM inner focusing system
This lens includes the other half of the super slim, pancake series by Canon. Despite its ultra slim and lightweight size, the EF 40mm offers crystal clear image quality. With optimized coatings and advanced lens configuration, it minimizes flares and ghosting making the images colorful and crispy clean. You can also use it capture videos. I would recommend you pair it with the Canon EOS Rebel DSLR for the perfect video output.
- Focal length 18-135mm
- Maximum aperture 1:3.5-5.6
- Closest focusing distance 1.3 ft.
- Lens construction 16 elements in 12 groups
- STM technology
This is the only Canon lens that features the Dynamic IS, which is for movie shooting only. With image stabilizing and stepping motor technology, this lens is great for both movies and still images. Furthermore, it has a powerful zoom and high speed auto focus, which makes it great for those memorable trips.
- Focal length 15-85mm
- Maximum aperture 1:3.5-5.6
- Lens construction 17 elements in 12 groups
- 2 ft. closest focusing distance
- USM focus adjustment
- Inner focusing system
- Focal length range 24-136mm (35mm equivalent)
- Manual autofocus override
This is also a great lens that combines the Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) technology with image stabilization system that allows you to capture high precision images and also shoot HD movies in AF mode. It offers stellar performances even in poor lighting conditions and works best both in the telephoto and wide-angle range.
- Focal length 24-105mm
- f/4L aperture
- Air Sphere Coating (ASC)
- Diagonal angle view 84˚00’- 23˚20’
- 4 stops image stabilizer
- 10 blades circular aperture
- Lens construction 17 elements in 12 groups
This lens has been redesign and improved in terms of peripheral brightness thanks to the 4 glass molded spherical lenses that are part of the 17 elements in 12 group lens construction. The Air Sphere Coatings (ASC) feature on its lens reduces aberrations from reflected lights and minimizes instances of flares and ghosting to deliver crystal clear images. It is therefore among the best lens for video recordings and photo taking.
- Focal length 24-70mm
- Maximum aperture 1:4
- Closest focusing distance 1.25 ft.
- 2 UD and 2 aspheric lens elements
- 7x magnification full macro shooting mode
- 4 stop image stabilization
- Filter size 77mm
One of the best features of this lens is the effectiveness of its image stabilization (IS) feature. The hybrid IS works well to contain shakes caused by movements and angular switches during macro shootings. Its high quality design is resistant to both dust and water, and is therefore best suited for harsh conditions.
- Focal length 70-200mm
- Lens construction 23 elements in 19 groups, which includes 1 fluorite and 5 UD elements
- Maximum aperture 1:2.8
- 34˚-12˚ degree diagonal angle of view
- Inner focusing system with USM and a manual focus override
- Filter size 77mm
- Minimum focus distance 3.9 ft.
This lens is actually an upgrade of the EF 70-200 f/2.8L. It is therefore has higher speed, performance and offers better quality in terms of optical output than its predecessor. It is also dust and moisture resistant, which makes it suitable for harsh environments. Optical quality is further enhanced by one fluorite and 5 UD elements, which minimize chromatic aberrations and increase optical output to the level of the eye.
- Ultrasonic Motor Ring-type
- Focal length 35mm
- Closest focusing distance 1 ft.
- f/1.4 maximum aperture
- EF mount wide angle lens
- Inner focusing system
- Lens construction 11 elements in 9 groups
- 63 degrees angle of view
- Filter size 72mm
The EF 35mm f/1.4L marks the end of our canon lens review. This is the go to lens if you are a photojournalist. It is the most popular among professional digital shooters, due to its unbridled performance. It guarantees high performance even under low-light conditions and is very smooth and fast thanks to the powerful ring-type USM. The Aspheric lens element has the best contrast and sharpness that results to high level of clarity. The EF 35mm is definitely among the best canon lenses.
9 Best Canon Lenses (For Beginners & Pros)
The most important thing to factor in is the type of camera you own, before you buy one of these lenses. This is because the lenses are quite choosy when it comes to the type of cameras. Although they are the cream of the crop, they may not work well with most cameras. Most of these cameras work exceptionally well with Canon EOS Rebel DSLR.
| Image | Name | f-stop | Rating |
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| Canon EF 50mm | f/1.4 | (4.6/5.0) |
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| Canon 24mm | f/2.8 | (4.7/5.0) |
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| Canon 40mm | f/2.8 | (4.2/5.0) |
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| Canon 18-135mm | f/3.5-5.6 | (5.0/5.0) |
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| Canon 15-85mm | f/3.5-5.6 | (5.0/5.0) |
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| Canon 24-105mm | f/4 | (4.8/5.0) |
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| Canon 24-70mm | f/4 | (5.0/5.0) |
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| Canon 70-200mm Lens | f/2.8 | (4.6/5.0) |
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| Canon 35mm | f/1.4 | (4.9/5.0) |
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