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The First Canon Lenses You Should Buy

Updated Dec 12, 2022

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Whether you’ve recently started shooting with a Canon DSLR camera or switched over to Canon’s full-frame mirrorless (EOS R) line, one of the greatest advantages of your new interchangeable-lens camera comes in exploring how different lenses can shape your photography. We’ve been recommending Canon lenses since 2012, and after more than 80 hours of research and testing, we’ve picked out some of the best lenses for a new photographer.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM, a fast prime for dslrs

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM

A fast prime for DSLRs

A great everyday lens for all sorts of situations, this “thrifty fifty” is amazing in low light and can create lovely blurred backgrounds.

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Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM, a fast prime for full-frame mirrorless

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM

A fast prime for full-frame mirrorless

This lightweight lens is the ideal focal length for everyday shooting and will create sharper images with better background blur than your kit lens can produce.

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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM, a pro-level zoom

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

A pro-level zoom

This luxury-class lens lets you zoom in close to the action when you’re traveling or shooting sports.

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Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM, a zoom lens for mirrorless

Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM

A zoom lens for mirrorless

This telephoto zoom lens for capturing distant subjects is available at an affordable price.

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Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM, for landscapes and tight spaces

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM

For landscapes and tight spaces

This affordable wide-angle lens is ideal for everyday shooting in tight quarters, from snapshots of a toddler in the living room to updated photos for an Airbnb listing.

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Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art, get close to your subject (no, even closer)

Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art

Get close to your subject (no, even closer)

An ideal macro lens for beginners, this lens can take you closer than you’ve ever been—without breaking the bank.

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Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM,

Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM

A lightweight macro lens that’s great for close-ups as well as portraits.

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Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC, a more versatile replacement for your kit lens

Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC

A more versatile replacement for your kit lens

An economical option with a broad focal range, this Tamron lens gets wide enough to capture everyday snapshots around the house as well as fast-moving soccer players on the pitch.

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