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TTArtisan 14mm f/2.8 14mm

60.6 Score
14mm f/2.8 Canon RF
Why we recommend this

With a 114° full-frame field of view and a manual focus design featuring a clickable aperture ring, this 14mm f/2.8 lens delivers precise tactile control and a pronounced sun-star effect at narrow apertures. It accepts 77mm threaded filters directly—a practical advantage at this focal length—and focuses down to 7.9 inches for dramatic close-up perspectives. Landscape and astrophotography photographers who prioritize manual control and filter convenience will find it a capable, lightweight ultrawide prime.

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7Artisans 6mm F2.0 6mm

55.7 Score
6mm f/2.0 Canon RF IS
Why we recommend this

Combining a 220° circular fisheye perspective with an f/2.0 constant aperture, this 6mm manual lens captures extreme wide-angle views with dramatic distortion even in low light. Its full-metal body and 0.1m minimum focus distance enable exaggerated, high-impact close-ups with smooth manual handling. Best for astrophotographers and experimental videographers who need immersive, space-bending shots from tight interiors or expansive night skies.

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Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm

45.1 Score
4mm 16 Canon RF
Why we recommend this

A 4mm focal length and f/2.8 aperture produce a full 210° circular fisheye view on APS-C Canon RF cameras in a 135g body, capturing extreme perspectives with a huge depth of field. The all-manual focus and 8cm close-focus distance enable precise creative distortion, while the bright lens handles low-light astrophotography and 360° panospheres with just a few shots. This lens suits experimental stills photographers who prioritize an ultralight, pocketable extreme fisheye for night skies, tight interiors, and offbeat compositions.

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Rokinon Cine DSX DSX14-RF 14mm

42.1 Score
14mm T22 Canon RF Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A 14mm full-frame cine lens with a T3.1 aperture and a 115.7° rectilinear view, its 14-element design uses two aspherical and two ED elements for minimal distortion, plus weather sealing and a built-in petal hood. The Canon RF mount uniquely offers a rear gel filter holder that avoids vignetting. It suits filmmakers needing precise manual focus control for ultra-wide establishing shots on mirrorless cinema rigs.

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Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm

66.5 Score
23mm 16 Canon RF Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The 23mm f/1.4 prime offers a constant max aperture and weather-sealed build in a 345g package, delivering sharp images with smooth bokeh from its 9-blade diaphragm. Its stepping motor enables fast, precise autofocus ideal for capturing fleeting moments, while the compact design suits APS-C mirrorless systems. Best for portrait and street photographers who prioritize low-light performance and image quality in a lightweight, carry-everyday lens.

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Sirui Saturn 50mm T2.9 1.6X Full Frame Carbon Fiber Anamorphic 50mm

53.6 Score
50mm T16 Canon RF IS
Why we recommend this

At just 465g, the carbon fiber build makes this the lightest full-frame 1.6x anamorphic, delivering a 2.4:1 or wider 2.8:1 aspect ratio with a T2.9 aperture and 10-blade diaphragm for oval bokeh. Its compact size mounts on gimbals and FPV drones for unique overhead perspectives, and optional blue or natural flare coatings add stylistic control. This manual-focus lens suits solo filmmakers and drone operators prioritizing a portable, cinematic look without heavy rigging.

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Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO 58mm

39.7 Score
58mm 22 Canon RF
Why we recommend this

With 2:1 maximum magnification and a 7.3-inch minimum focus distance, this 58mm f/2.8 lens captures extreme close-up detail on full-frame sensors. Its apochromatic design with three ED elements and a 13-blade diaphragm ensures color-accurate sharpness and smooth bokeh, while the compact 595g body remains portable for field use. Best suited for dedicated macro photographers who need greater-than-life-size reproduction without relying on autofocus.

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Canon RF RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM 24-240mm

73.3 Score
24-240mm 22-36 Canon RF IS
Why we recommend this

A 24-240mm 10x zoom with 5-stop stabilization and Nano USM autofocus delivers full-frame versatility in a travel-ready 750g package. Smooth, quiet AF handles both photo sequences and professional-looking video focus pulls, while the lockable zoom ring adds handling security across the range. This lens is best for travel photographers and hybrid EOS R shooters who need a single lightweight optic for wide landscapes, portraits, and distant action.

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Laowa Argus Argus 35mm f/0.95 35mm

33 Score
35mm 16 Canon RF
Why we recommend this

The f/0.95 maximum aperture delivers extreme low-light capability and shallow depth of field on full-frame Canon RF bodies, supported by a 15-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh. Its all-metal, durable build and selectable clicked/de-clicked aperture ring add tactile, precise control for both stills and video work. This lens is best for portrait and street photographers who prioritize manual focus and dreamy background separation over autofocus convenience.

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Best Lenses under €2,500 for everyday use

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Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 35mm

59.8 Score
35mm 16 Canon RF Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its Distagon optical design, combining one aspherical element, five ED elements, and ZEISS T* coating, delivers high contrast and corner-to-corner sharpness at a fast f/1.4 aperture. The all-metal, weather-sealed barrel and damped manual-focus ring provide a tactile, precise experience built for heavy use. Ideal for portrait and landscape photographers who value deliberate manual focus and rugged construction over autofocus speed.

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