Canon Lenses
I am going nuts! Out of some free time I have just helped myself compiling a list of Canon lenses based on categorization. The categorization was split into fixed focal lengths (prime lens), zoom lens, tilt & shift lens, macro lens, IS lens, and extenders. The list was meant to be fun for reference, and perhaps it could be a comprehensive list for future wish lists.
Fixed Focal Lengths (Prime)
Fixed focal length lenses generally offer a wider maximum aperture than zoom lenses. From ultra-wide angle lenses ideal for indoor shooting to long telephoto lenses extensively used for wildlife, sports and news photography Canon has the fixed focal length lens to suit you.
Range:
EF 14mm f/2.8L USM – £1800
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM – £1800
EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye – £590
EF 20 mm f/2.8 USM – £420
EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM – £1160
EF 24 mm f/2.8 – £400
EF 28 mm f/1.8 USM – £396
EF 28 mm f/2.8 – £170
EF 35 mm f/2.0 – £236
EF 35 mm f/1.4L USM – £1160
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM – £1150
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM – £310
EF 50 mm f/1.8II – £90
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM – £1630
EF 85 mm f/1.8 USM – £340
EF 100 mm f/2.0 USM – £390
EF 135 mm f/2.0L USM – £900
EF 135 mm f/2.8SF – £360
EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM – £660
EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM – £3700
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM – £1300
EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM – £6000
EF 400mm f/4.0 DO IS USM – £4800
EF 400 mm f/5.6L USM – £1100
EF 500mm f/4L IS USM – £5000
EF 600mm f/4.0L IS USM – £6500
Zoom Lenses
Zoom lenses are very convenient. The equivalent of two or more fixed focal length lenses in one unit. The maximum aperture of some zoom lenses changes as you alter the focal length, but through-the-lens (TTL) metering takes this into account to give correct exposure.
Range:
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM – £530
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM
EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II
EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 V USM
EF 28-90mm f/4.0-5.6 II
EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM
EF 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6 USM
EF 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6
EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
EF 28-300 f/3.5-5.6L IS USM
EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 III
EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM
EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III
EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III USM
EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II
EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM
EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6
EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM
Tilt & Shift Lenses
These special lenses with their tilt and shift movements further expand photographic possibilities. Tilt movements allow you to obtain a wide depth of field even at the maximum aperture and still keep the entire subject in focus. Shift movements correct the trapezoidal effect seen in pictures taken of tall objects such as buildings, so that the subject does not look distorted.
Range:
TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L – £1106
TS-E 45 mm f/2.8 – £1106
TS-E 90 mm f/2.8 – £1106
Macro Lenses
To bring small things into full-sized view, select from one of the lenses in this category. Macro lenses can uncover detail that would be impossible to detect by the eye and give new perspective to extremely minute subjects such as insects or the petals of a small flower.
Range:
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM – £350
EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM – £476
EF 180 mm f/3.5L Macro USM – £1266
EF 50 mm f/2.5 Macro – £240
MP-E65 f/2.8 1-5 x Macro – £840
IS Lenses
Some Canon EF lenses incorporate an image stabiliser to prevent camera shake from spoiling the shot. This is particularly useful on close-ups or at slow shutter speeds, in situations where a tripod camera cannot be used. Optical shake is detected by gyro sensors which provide data to neutralise the shake. Some EF lenses have two IS modes, including one for panned shots to help you enjoy still greater photographic freedom.
Range:
EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM
EF 400mm f/4.0 DO IS USM
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
EF 500mm f/4L IS USM
EF 600mm f/4.0L IS USM
EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
EF 28-300 f/3.5-5.6L IS USM
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS – OCT 07
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Extenders
Extender is Canon’s name for a teleconverter. These high-performance accessories multiply the effective focal length of an attached lens by 1.4x or 2x. For example, a 200mm lens with Extender 1.4x has an effective focal length of 280mm: with the Extender 2x, this increases to 400mm. Extenders are only compatible with selected EF lenses, including the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, EF 70-200mm f/4L, EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM, EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM and fixed length L-series lenses of 135mm or higher.
Range:
Extender EF 1.4x II – £286
Extender EF 2X II – £286