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Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm

84.4 Macro Score
35mmf/22Canon RFIS
Why we recommend this

Combining a bright f/1.8 aperture with 1:2 macro capability and 5-stop image stabilization, this 304g lens delivers sharp close-ups at a 170mm minimum focus distance. Its compact build and configurable control ring make it a discreet, versatile walk-around prime for the RF system. This lens is best for hybrid shooters who need a single, lightweight optic for both environmental portraits and detailed close-up work.

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Price CA$599
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm lens

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

84.3 Macro Score
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Its 16-28.8mm equivalent range and 4-stop optical stabilization make this an accessible ultra-wide zoom for APS-C DSLRs, delivering sharp results from a compact build with one aspherical and one UD element. The near-silent STM autofocus pairs well with the lightweight 240g body for discreet handheld shooting and smooth video focus pulls. This lens is best for vloggers and landscape photographers needing an affordable, stabilized wide-angle option without the bulk.

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Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM 150mm

81.5 Macro Score
18-150mmf/40Canon RFIS
Why we recommend this ▼

An 8.3x zoom range covering 18-150mm in a mere 318g body makes this the most versatile and portable all-in-one lens for Canon APS-C RF cameras. Its 4.5-stop stabilization and STM autofocus enable sharp stills and smooth video, while the 0.59x maximum magnification at the telephoto end provides near-macro close-up capability. This lens is best for casual photographers and travelers who want a single, lightweight solution for everything from wide landscapes to distant portraits without swapping glass.

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Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM 150mm lens
Price CA$627

Canon 420-800mm

56.7 Macro Score
420-800mmf/16Canon EF
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The 420-800mm zoom range with a maximum aperture of f/8.3 and Super HD Multi-Coated optics delivers long reach in a 520g manual focus body, paired with a push/pull zoom lock and rotating tripod mount for stable shooting. Its full-frame EF mount compatibility and low price point make it an accessible entry into super-telephoto photography, though the lack of autofocus and stabilization requires a steady hand or tripod. This lens suits budget-conscious Canon DSLR owners who shoot static subjects like wildlife or landscapes and are comfortable with manual focus.

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