Best Lenses under CA$700 for everyday use

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Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm

90.6 Score
56mm f/1.4 Canon EF-M Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN delivers exceptional sharpness with its f/1.4 aperture and 9-blade diaphragm, plus weather sealing for durability. At just 73g, it's remarkably portable while scoring 93/100 for portraits and 93.9/100 for street photography. Best for APS-C shooters needing a fast, lightweight portrait lens with reliable autofocus and low-light capability.

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Price CA$550
Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm lens

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Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye 8mm

58.1 Score
8mm f/3.5 Canon EF, Canon RF
Why we recommend this

Its defining characteristic is the full 180-degree circular image it projects onto full-frame sensors, creating a distinctive, frame-filling fisheye effect. The use of SLD glass and a Super Multi-Layer coating ensures strong correction of chromatic aberration and effective flare suppression for clean image quality. This lens is best for experimental photographers and astrophotographers seeking a dedicated circular fisheye perspective, not a standard rectilinear wide-angle.

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Best Lenses under CA$1,500 for everyday use

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Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 AF DC OS HSM 125mm

65.1 Score
18-125mm f/3.8 Canon EF IS
Why we recommend this

Its 6.9x zoom range pairs with 4-stop optical stabilization and a near-silent HSM autofocus motor in a compact 450g body, making it a versatile all-in-one for APS-C Canon DSLRs. Despite its budget-friendly positioning, the lens delivers 1:3.8 maximum magnification for close-ups and uses special low dispersion and aspherical elements to control aberrations throughout the zoom range. Best suited for hobbyist photographers seeking a single, lightweight travel lens for everyday shooting on Canon APS-C bodies.

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Sigma Art 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM 18-35mm

62.1 Score
18-35mm 16 Canon EF
Why we recommend this

The constant f/1.8 aperture across the 18-35mm zoom, with 4 aspherical and 5 ED elements, delivers prime-like sharpness and light gathering for APS-C sensors. At just 110g, it’s exceptionally light for a fast zoom, and the HSM autofocus offers silent, accurate tracking for video, while the 9-blade diaphragm yields smooth bokeh. This lens is ideal for APS-C videographers and street shooters who need a versatile standard zoom with shallow depth of field and reliable low-light performance.

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Sigma Art 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM 18-35mm lens
Price CA$1,095

Sigma DG OS 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro 70-300mm

58.8 Score
70-300mm 22 Canon EF IS
Why we recommend this

A 1:2 macro mode at 300mm combined with three SLD glass elements and a 540g body make this telezoom a versatile, lightweight option for close-up reach. Its built-in motor ensures autofocus on all Nikon DSLRs, while the super multi-layer coating effectively cuts flare. Best for budget-minded Nikon shooters who want a single, portable lens to capture distant wildlife and detailed flower shots in daylight.

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Sigma DC 203101 8-16mm

55.3 Score
8-16mm f/4.5 Canon EF
Why we recommend this

An 8-16mm focal range delivers a 121° angle of view on APS-C sensors, with HSM autofocus and three aspherical elements with Super Multi-Layer Coating to minimize ghosting. Weighing just 555 grams, it remains highly portable for an ultra-wide zoom without compromising optical precision. This lens is best for architectural interiors and street shooters who need dramatic, distortion-free perspectives in tight spaces.

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Sigma EX DC HSM 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM 5mm

48.5 Score
4mm f/2.8 Canon EF
Why we recommend this

Its constant f/2.8 aperture paired with a 135mm close focus limit produces an exceptionally bright 180-degree circular image on APS-C sensors. The lens’s equisolid angle projection provides a mathematically quantifiable field of view useful for scientific measurement, while the HSM motor enables silent autofocus with full-time manual override. This specialist optic is best suited for astrophotographers capturing auroras or researchers documenting canopy distribution.

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Best Lenses under CA$2,000 for everyday use

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Sigma Art 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM 14-24mm

50.3 Score
14-24mm 22 Canon EF Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 14-24mm zoom range, combined with a 19-element optical design featuring three aspherical and six ED elements, delivers edge-to-edge sharpness and minimal distortion. Weather-sealed construction and an 11-blade diaphragm provide reliable outdoor use and smooth bokeh, while the Nano Porous Coating effectively suppresses flare and ghosting. This lens is best for event and automotive photographers who need an ultra-wide rectilinear perspective with excellent low-light performance and the ability to crop into 35mm field-of-view in post.

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Sigma EX DG 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye 15mm

49.3 Score
15mm f/2.8 Canon EF
Why we recommend this

This 15mm f/2.8 diagonal fisheye delivers a 180-degree field of view with full-frame coverage and autofocus, capturing extreme distortion on Nikon F-mount bodies. Its 5.9-inch minimum focus distance and 1:3.8 magnification ratio enable dramatic, exaggerated close-ups that standard wides cannot match. It best suits creative portrait and macro shooters seeking deliberate distortion, but landscape work is strongly hindered by its 22.3/100 score.

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Best Lenses under CA$3,500 for everyday use

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Sigma Sports 150-600mm 5-6.3 DG OS HSM 150-600mm

51.4 Score
150-600mm Canon EF IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A four FLD and one SLD element optical design suppresses chromatic aberration across the 150-600mm range, encased in a weather-sealed magnesium alloy barrel. The Hyper Sonic Motor delivers fast, silent focusing, while optical stabilization enables sharp handheld shots even at 600mm. Best for budget-conscious wildlife and sports photographers needing a rugged super-telephoto zoom that balances reach with cost.

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Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary 150-600mm

67.5 Score
150-600mm f/5 Canon EF IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A 150-600mm zoom range paired with one FLD and three SLD elements delivers sharp, aberration-free images, while the Hyper Sonic Motor enables fast, silent autofocus. Its weather-sealed construction and included tripod collar provide rugged reliability for extended field use, with full-frame coverage ensuring consistent edge-to-edge clarity. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need long reach and quick, quiet focusing to capture fast, distant subjects.

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