{"id":11688,"date":"2019-04-02T12:00:20","date_gmt":"2019-04-02T12:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/?p=11688"},"modified":"2019-03-25T20:42:26","modified_gmt":"2019-03-25T20:42:26","slug":"best-canon-lenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/best-canon-lenses\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Canon Lenses"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"theWith so many options on the market, choosing the best Canon lens for your photography can feel like a daunting task at even the best of times. But now add in the fact that there are different formats of Canon DSLR, each with their own specific lenses, and things can only get more confusing.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, although photographers can use Canon\u2019s full-frame-capable EF lenses on cropped-sensor APS-C bodies (albeit causing a 1.6x change in effective focal length), it\u2019s important to bear in mind that the opposite is <\/span>not<\/span><\/i> true. Lenses labeled EF-S are specifically designed for smaller APS-C bodies and cannot be used on a full frame Canon camera at all.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a contended APS-C user and think it unlikely that you\u2019ll ever want to move up to a full-frame camera in the future, EF-S lenses will probably be the best solution for you. Especially as EF-S models tend to be considerably cheaper than their EF series equivalents. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you have an inkling that you might one day grow out of the cropped-sensor format, and at some point want to upgrade to a higher resolution full-frame camera, then it may prove a wiser investment to purchase EF lenses right from the outset – so as to save on having to buy effectively the same lens again later on. <\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, the one problem with this tactic is that the 1.6x crop factor means that a lens appropriate for one type of photographic task on a full-frame camera (say a 50mm for general shooting) will be better suited to producing an entirely different kind of photograph when mounted on an APS-C body (i.e., your \u201cstandard\u201d 50mm is now effectively an 80mm \u201cportrait\u201d lens). This means that you\u2019d need to plan your lens purchases extremely carefully. You don\u2019t want to end up with a collection of inconvenient focal lengths when making the move to a full-frame body further down the road.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to help you decide which lenses you should go for, we\u2019ve compiled a list of some of the best Canon lenses currently available, in both EF and EF-S formats.<\/span><\/p>\n

In search of some more general info about camera lenses and what to look for when purchasing them? Check out our guide, <\/span>Camera Lenses<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ultra Wide<\/b><\/h2>\n

Canon 16-35mm f\/2.8L III<\/b><\/h3>\n

Full-Frame<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n

+ Excellent sharpness<\/span><\/p>\n

+ Great colors<\/span><\/p>\n

+ Very well built<\/span><\/p>\n

Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n

– Heavy <\/span><\/p>\n

– Considerable vignetting when used at wider zoom settings<\/span><\/p>\n

– Expensive<\/span><\/p>\n

For those Canon users looking to gain an exceptionally wide field of vision, the 16-35mm f\/2.8L III<\/a> offers incredible sharpness and beautiful color rendition with a fast and consistent maximum aperture – making it a true pro-level option. What\u2019s more, the build quality is superb: solid, heavy, and very well-made. Just as you\u2019d expect from a Canon product at this high price point. <\/span><\/p>\n

The mark III exhibits much-improved sharpness over previous iterations of the lens, with great clarity and detail right to the edges, and significantly reduced distortion too. Although bear in mind that you should always expect some slight distortion towards the sides from such a wide angle lens. However, despite its otherwise quite amazing optics, be aware that this lens displays considerable vignetting when used at the 16mm setting. For many though, this will not be a significant concern.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 16-35mm will be of particular interest to those photographers who regularly shoot weddings, architecture, interiors, or astrophotography. While undoubtedly it\u2019s a lens that will also do a fantastic job of shooting landscapes, fast glass is never going to be a landscape photographer\u2019s priority. So if shooting landscapes is the primary use you plan to make of your ultra wide angle lens, bear in mind that there are much cheaper options available in this category for those who are willing to forego a stop or two of light. <\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, it\u2019s worth mentioning that for most people the 16-35mm f\/2.8L III<\/a> will not be an ideal choice of lens for travel photography either, simply due to its considerable weight.<\/span><\/p>\n

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