Canon Lenses

Unlock potential with Canon lenses and widen your photography horizons with unrivalled optical quality. Find lenses for DSLR and mirrorless bodies.
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Canon lenses for every camera body

Canon lenses allow you to go wider, get closer and be more creative with a range of state-of-the-art options. Discover lenses for EOS R and EOS M cameras to innovative models for our DSLR bodies.

Lenses for EOS R

Depend on high quality and speed with RF/RF-S lenses optimised for the EOS R camera. Unique qualities ensure the highest levels of intuitive control.

Lenses for DSLR

A huge range of lightweight EF-S lenses and EF fixed focal length, zoom and speciality lenses deliver superb images for DSLR cameras.

Lenses for Cinema

Engineered Canon cine lenses that meet the highest standards of cinematographers.

Lenses for Broadcast

Pioneering excellence designed to meet all requirements, from documentaries to movie production.

Lens Compatibility

Find out more about the different types of Canon camera lenses and how to tell whether they fit your camera.

Canon lenses and accessories

Explore our interchangeable camera lenses by category, from innovative and versatile RF and EF lenses for mirrorless and DSLR bodies, to L-series excellence built for the pros.

RF and RF-S Lenses

Fast RF and RF-S lenses with even higher levels of optical clarity come as standard with the EOS R System.

EF Lenses

EF fixed focal length, zoom and specialist lenses offering a blend of image quality, flexibility and wide maximum apertures.

EF-S Lenses

Lightweight delivering superb images for DSLR cameras with APS-C sensors.

L-series Lenses

Unrivalled optical performance in challenging light conditions and environments.

EOS R Adapters

Use your existing EF and EF-S lenses with the new EOS R camera and discover new levels of creativity.

Extenders

Increase the reach of your lens and get closer to your subject.

Cine Lenses

Ultimate quality designed for cinema.

Broadcast Lenses

TV lenses for studio, field, ENG and remote use.

Explore camera lenses by type

We have lenses for camera bodies that cover every genre. From advanced zooms for nature and wildlife to wide-angle primes for landscapes, Canon lenses raise your photography game.

Wide-angle lenses

Gain a wider field of view and capture every moment with our range of wide-angle lenses.

Telephoto lenses

With a telephoto lens you can capture sports, wildlife and events from a distance, without interfering with the action. Explore Canon telephoto lenses and see where your creativity takes you.

Macro lenses

Achieve fascinating close ups of insects, water droplets on grass or unbelievable detail in everyday objects. Discover a whole new world with our range of Macro lenses.

Fisheye lenses

Add a new meaning to wide-angle with a Canon fisheye lens. Distort your image for innovative photos that will make your portfolio stand out.

Prime lenses

Canon prime lenses produce sharp photos that are usually unobtainable with other lenses by giving you more flexibility with light. Be at your best with prime lenses.

Zoom lenses

Enjoy the flexibility and versatility of a Canon zoom lens. Covering all focal lengths, including wide-angle for landscapes and telephoto for flattering portraits.

Tilt Shift lenses

Offer an edge your competitors can’t with the innovative versatility of a Canon tilt-shift lens. Perfect for architecture and standing out with creative video effects.

Get Inspired

Learn more about the genres and categories you love with our buying guides and learning hub. Get advice, tips and recommendations from our Canon ambassadors and experts.

How to choose a lens

All you need to know about lenses, from lens types to features to look for.

The best cameras and lenses for travel

Whether you're exploring city streets or rugged rural terrain, or even jetting off to the other side of the world, it pays to travel light. Here's the most ideal Canon kit for capturing the experience, without blowing your budget.

Best starter kit for macro

Choosing cameras, lenses and accessories for detailed macro photography.

The perfect lens for portraits

What to consider when choosing a lens for portrait photography.

Best lenses for landscapes

All the information you need to help you select affordable primes and zooms.

Best lenses for wildlife

Capture stunning images of wild animals and birds with these prime and zoom lenses.

Best entry-level kit for night shots

Cameras and lenses for stellar night photography.

Best lenses for action

Our guide to the best lenses for action photography.

Best food photography lenses

Serve up food photos worth savouring with our selection of must-have Canon lenses.

Best kit for aspiring pros

Three Canon Ambassadors discuss the best cameras and lenses for those starting out in the industry.

Expert view: RF primes or zooms – which is better?

Canon expert Mike Burnhill explores what the best zoom and prime RF lenses have to offer, and how to choose what's right for your needs.

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Lenses FAQs

Our FAQ answers your need to know questions.
  • It depends on genre and your desired features. Our zoom camera lenses cover ultra-wide angle to super-telephoto, with features including aperture, autofocus, weather-sealing and more to choose from.

  • Many Canon lenses are built for portraits. Our guide1 explores the best, from high-quality creative primes such as the Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM to the low-light powerhouse, the RF 28-70mm F2L USM.

  • Micro camera lenses capture close-ups, tackling textiles, textures and more, while macro lenses get you closer, achieving true 1:1 magnification. Learn more1 about the incredible detail of macro.

  • Astrophotography lenses should have a wide aperture for letting in as much as light as possible and a wide focal length for capturing more of the sky. Our best Canon lenses for guide1 helps you choose.

  • A true macro lens has 1:1 magnification for life-size images, but you can still achieve close-ups with 1:2 magnification too. You should consider a wide aperture for creativity with depth of field.

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Check our Lenses Archive to find information and support for discontinued macro, fish-eye, tilt-shift, wide angle, telephoto and other types of camera lenses.