Canon offers a wide range of exceptional lenses for photographers. The L series, for instance, is pretty great for any professional photographer. However, when it comes to beginners, the options are significantly limited. But worry not. We have identified a few options from Canon itself that may be of assistance to you. Have a look.
Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM
The Canon RF 24-105mm is a great option for anyone shooting multiple genres. It is created with 13 elements in 11 groups, has a close focusing distance of 0.7ft to 1.12ft based on the entire zoom range. You also get 5-axis image stabilization and a 67mm filter thread. The Lena offers sharpness, good color rendition, is lightweight, and has good build quality. The control is programmable, making things easy. The image stabilization is another good addition.
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
The Canon RF 85mm f2 Macro IS STM is a portrait lens with macro capabilities. It features 9 aperture blades, 12 elements in 11 groups, including one UD lens, and a minimum focusing distance of 0.35 m (1.14 ft). It also has 0.5x magnification and weighs just 500g. For its price, the lens offers excellent bokeh and color, stabilisation, and lightweight. Additionally, when pairing the lens with Canon cameras that support eye AF, you will experience fewer misses in your shots. As we said in our review, “If you regularly shoot photos of people or small objects with a kit lens, then the Canon RF 85mm f2 Macro IS USM should be your next lens. It’s an excellent step up in image quality for both beginners and enthusiasts.”
Canon 600mm F11 IS STM
The Canon 600mm f11 IS STM is ideal for hobbyist bird photographers seeking a budget-friendly offering from the company. The lens has a fixed aperture of f11, weighs 2.05lb, and has a minimum focusing distance of 14.76ft. There is also a magnification of 0.14x, and it is designed with 10 elements in 7 groups. Canon utilized gapless double-layer Diffractive Optics (DO) to minimize chromatic aberration. Some of the things we liked included its lightweight design, the build quality, and the image stabilization. The lens also produces sharp images, offers great and natural colors, and can be used with teleconverters. As we said in our review, “If you just want a lens that will get you closer to the action without breaking the bank, the Canon 600mm f11 is a no-brainer.”