As photographers, we train ourselves to be as pragmatic as possible when it comes to lens choice and acquisition. This is a good thing in part, but we also secretly long to own an all-encompassing lens that covers every focal length and contains every feature imaginable. Lenses like the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS go
Canon was admittedly not as fast as the rest of the pack when it came to delivering their own line of mirrorless cameras. Now, it’s full steam ahead, with mirrorless camera bodies available from the entry to the pro level. The Canon EOS R6 is aimed at the serious enthusiast who still wants pro-level features
Tamron has an excellent range of telephoto zoom lenses at affordable prices, and the Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD is a solid choice. This multi-zoom telephoto lens offers a good set of features, a versatile focal distance, and consistent image quality. It is also part of the Tamron SP range, which means it
Investing in high-quality glass should always be your number one priority for either full-frame or crop sensor cameras. As we are looking at the best Sigma lenses for Canon crop sensor cameras today, we have the full gamut of lenses to play with. Sigma, just like the rest of the third-party lens-making brigade, produces highly-capable
The Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM lens replaces the discontinued Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L USM lens, but does it have what it takes to fill those legendary shoes? This is a professional lens, and it comes with a professional price tag, as well as a host of features and top-class optics. Though this is
I have to admit that when a 200mm focal length is needed, thoughts always jump to the highly regarded Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III. This is not just because this zoom lens is so versatile, but with its f/2.8 aperture and image stabilization, it more or less covers all the bases needed in this
The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM was launched to replace the rather elderly Mark I version that was first released in 1998. The EF 35mm Mark II shares a lot of main specs with the Mark I, and key features are very similar. Underneath the surface, though, is where Canon’s quest for excellence is
Although we would all love to use the high octane optics of Canon’s L-series lenses, their price points can be out of the range of many photographers. In the distant past, cheap lenses used to be… well, cheap. But not anymore, as Canon has been stuffing more and more optical quality and features into their
The usual state of affairs is that if you cannot justify the cost or need the extra light-gathering abilities of the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 lens, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM is the next wisest choice. The f/4 version has all the fun of the f/2.8 version, just with a smaller aperture. It benefits from
Let’s presume you have jumped ship to another camera platform from the Canon EF mount type of cameras. You’re probably in the position of having a bunch of Canon EF mount lenses hanging around. The first steps from here are usually thinking about selling all your pricey lenses for versions that fit the new camera
The range of official Canon EF-M lenses is ever-expanding, and doubling up the features of a regular lens is always beneficial. One of the most recent additions to the Cannon mirrorless lens series is the Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM. This is the first official EF-M macro lens, and it’s also relatively wide.
Hunting down the best third-party lenses for Canon EF mount may seem like a foregone conclusion, but lens mounts aren’t always created equal. For the most popular Canon cameras there’s the EF, EF-S and now the RF mount. The RF mount is predominantly for Canon’s new range of mirrorless cameras, while the EF-S variety is
When photographers need the help of a telephoto zoom lens, all roads seem to lead back to the tried and trusted 70-200mm lens. Canon’s own version now comes in the form of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM, being the third iteration of this lens. Equally capable on full-frame and crop sensor camera
The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM is a brilliant lens that is often used for portrait photography. This well-built model has a great set of features and provides immaculate image quality. In this review, we look at the lens features, its performance, and how it shapes up against other similar models: Main Features First,
A Canon EF Lens will complement your purchase of any Canon DSLR model. There are many different Canon EF lenses to choose from, so choosing the right one can be a little bit tricky. To make it easier for you, we’ve researched the best ones so that you can find the one that meets your
