If you’re looking for the lens that offers the best optical performance at wider focal lengths, the Sigma 24-35mm f2 DG HSM A narrowly edges out the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM to take the number one spot. The Sigma lens received an overall score of 36 points, while the Canon lens received 35 points.
If you’re looking for the lens that offers the best optical performance at wider focal lengths, the Sigma 24-35mm f2 DG HSM A narrowly edges out the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM to take the number one spot. The Sigma lens received an overall score of 36 points, while the Canon lens received 35 points. Sharpness
Sharpness
The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is one of the company’s most recent additions to its lineup of professional lenses. Its price tag of $1899 is on the higher end of the spectrum. However, as the proverb goes, you get what you pay for, as seen by the excellent sharpness and consistent quality of the outcomes across the board.
On the other hand, if you don’t want to spend quite that much, the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD is a normal zoom lens that comes in at number three on the EOS 5DS R and has a price tag of $1299. On the 5DS R, the Tamron achieves the best results possible for distortion, vignetting, and chromatic aberration while using regular zoom. It also has some exceptional scores.
However, the fact that its sharpness score of 24 points is far lower than the score of 32 points achieved by our champion, the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, will be a deal-breaker for many photographers who are willing to pay extra for superior resolution. The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
has superb edge-to-edge clarity at all focal lengths and much superior performance at f/2.8 compared to its predecessor, the Mark I version of the lens.
The maximum aperture of this lens is f/2.8. The edge sharpness of the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD decreases between 35mm and 70mm as you zoom in, which has a negative impact on the Tamron’s overall sharpness score. In comparison, the Tamron is superb at 24mm f/2.8. However, when you zoom in, the edge sharpness decreases.
Standard Prime Lenses
1. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
- 50 millimeter focal length and maximum aperture of f/1.8
- Great for portraits, action, and nighttime photography; Angle of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal): 40º, 27º,46º
- Minimum focusing distance of 1.15 feet (0.35 meter) and a maximum magnification of 0.21x
- 50 millimeter focal length and maximum aperture of f/1.8
- Great for portraits, action, and nighttime photography; Angle of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal): 40º, 27º,46º
- Minimum focusing distance of 1.15 feet (0.35 meter) and a maximum magnification of 0.21x
- Stepping motor (STM) delivers near silent, continuous move Servo AF for movies and smooth AF for stills
- 80 millimetre effective focal length on APS C cameras, 50 millimetre on full frame cameras. Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens is a normal-length prime lens that is both small and well-suited for photography in everyday situations. It features one of the most adaptable focal lengths that are currently available. Working in challenging lighting situations is made easier by the large maximum aperture of f/1.8, which also provides enhanced control over dethe pth of field for the purpose of isolating subject matter.
When operating in backlit and challenging situations, the individual components are coated with Super Spectra, which helps reduce flare and ghosting for improved contrast and colour accuracy. In addition, a full-time manual focus override is provided by a full-time manual focus override together with the usage of a swift and nearly silent autofocus performance provided by an STM stepping AF motor.
2. Canon 50mm f1.4 USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard and Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon...
- Standard focal length 50 millimeter lens is effective in a multitude of shooting situations and ideal for day-to-day shooting
- Elements, Groups: 7 by 6, Diaphragm: Blades 8, Filter Thread: Font 58 millimeter. Minimum focusing distance: 17.8 inch
- Standard focal length 50 millimeter lens is effective in a multitude of shooting situations and ideal for day-to-day shooting
- Elements, Groups: 7 by 6, Diaphragm: Blades 8, Filter Thread: Font 58 millimeter. Minimum focusing distance: 17.8 inch
- An f 1.4 maximum aperture provides clear imaging in low light situations and shallow depth of field
- Ultrasonic autofocus motor (USM) operation is fast, smooth and virtually silent
- 2 high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference
- This large aperture standard prime lens has superior peripheral brightness even at the maximum aperture
- Lens construction: 8 elements in 6 groups, Filter size: 77 millimeter
- Optimized for Digital – super multi-layer coating minimizes flare and ghosting – a common problem of digital cameras
- The optimum optical design and molded glass aspherical lens elements provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations, including coma aberration, resulting in superior optical performance
- The Hypersonic Motor (HSM) ensures silent, high speed auto-focusing as well as full time manual focusing capability
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is a versatile normal-length prime lens that is characterised by its bright f/1.4 aperture, which is suitable for working in low-light conditions and for producing imagery with shallow depth of field. In addition to offering a natural perspective and a fast maximum aperture, this lens also has a normal length. This lens also has a design based on Gaussian optics, as well as two components with a high refractive index, which helps to limit spherical aberrations and distortion, resulting in an image that is extremely crisp and clear.
When working in challenging lighting circumstances, a Super Spectra coating has also been added to reduce the appearance of flare and ghosting. This results in increased contrast and colour accuracy. The optical design is supplemented with a micro USM, which offers rapid and silent autofocus performance coupled with full-time manual focus adjustment. This feature complements the design of the lens.
3. Canon 50mm f1.8 II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens - Fixed (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
- 50mm focal length, Minimum focus distance : 0.45m/17.72 inch
- 80mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C cameras
- F1.8 maximum aperture; F22 minimum
- Micromotor-type AF motor without full-time manual focusing
- 50mm focal length, Minimum focus distance : 0.45m/17.72 inch
- 80mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C cameras
- F1.8 maximum aperture; F22 minimum
- Micromotor-type AF motor without full-time manual focusing
- 52mm filters
- Lens not zoomable
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens is a normal-length prime lens that is both small and well-suited for photography in everyday situations. It features one of the most adaptable focal lengths that are currently available. Working under challenging lighting situations is made easier by the large maximum aperture of f/1.8, which also provides additional control over the depth of field for the purpose of isolating the subject matter.
When operating in backlit and challenging situations, the individual components are coated with Super Spectra, which helps reduce flare and ghosting for improved contrast and colour accuracy. In addition, a full-time manual focus override is provided by a full-time manual focus override together with the usage of a swift and nearly silent autofocus performance provided by an STM stepping AF motor.
4. Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A
Sigma 50mm F1.4 Art DG HSM Lens for Canon
- 50mm focal length
- 75mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras, 80mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C cameras
- F1.4 maximum aperture; F16 minimum
- Ring-type ultrasonic-type AF motor with full-time manual focusing
- 50mm focal length
- 75mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras, 80mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C cameras
- F1.4 maximum aperture; F16 minimum
- Ring-type ultrasonic-type AF motor with full-time manual focusing
- 77mm filters.Angle of View (35mm):46.8°
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16.
- Hyper Sonic AF Motor.
- Three Special Low Dispersion Elements.
- Floating System & Large Diameter Design
- Compatible with Sigma USB Dock.
The Canon EF mount Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Lens is a fast standard-length prime lens designed to achieve high optical performance by incorporating both three Special Low Dispersion glass elements and one moulded glass aspherical element. This combination allows the lens to achieve its high optical performance.
Together with an innovative optical design, these elements strive to reduce sagittal coma flare and chromatic aberrations as much as possible, which allows for a picture that is both crisp and clear to a very high degree.
The lens’s huge diameter and floating mechanism both contribute to the correction of vignetting, which helps to preserve the brightness of the lens’s periphery. Additionally, lens elements have been coated with Super Multi Coating in order to prevent flare and ghosting, which results in improved contrast and colour accuracy.
5. Canon 50mm f1.2L USM3
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras...
- Weather-resistant standard lens
- Focal Length & Maximum Aperture-50mm F/1.2, Closest Focusing Distance - 1.48 ft. / 0.45m
- AF with full-time manual focus, 72mm filter size
- Ultrasonic Motor (USM), Lens not zoomable
- Weather-resistant standard lens
- Focal Length & Maximum Aperture-50mm F/1.2, Closest Focusing Distance - 1.48 ft. / 0.45m
- AF with full-time manual focus, 72mm filter size
- Ultrasonic Motor (USM), Lens not zoomable
- Purchase this product between May 1, 2016 and July 30, 2016 and get 13 months of free damage protection from Canon. The product must be registered within 30 days of the purchase date to be eligible.
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a normal-length prime lens that is part of the L-series and is distinguished by its very brilliant maximum aperture. In addition, this lens features a sturdy physical build and a sophisticated optical structure. The extremely quick maximum aperture of f/1.2 enables a significant degree of control over the depth of field, which is useful for isolating subjects and creating effects of selective focus that are desirable.
In addition to these attributes, the optical design is rather advanced, and it has at least one aspherical element. This element works to reduce spherical aberrations in order to obtain an impressive level of sharpness and clarity.
In addition, a coating called Super Spectra has been added so that there will be less flare and ghosting, as well as improved contrast and colour accuracy in a wide range of lighting environments. In addition to the image capabilities, a ring-type USM is utilised so that the autofocus performance may be swift and silent, and the user can retain complete control over the manual focus at all times.
Wide Angle Prime Lenses
6. Canon 35mm f2 IS USM
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Wide-Angle Lens
- Focal length and maximum aperture: 35mm 1:2
- Lens construction: 10 elements in 8 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 63 Degree
- Rear focusing system with USM focus adjustment
- Closest focusing distance: 0.24m/0.79 ft,Focal Length : 35mm Comparable APS-C 1.6x Focal Length: 56 mm.Lens Construction:10 elements in 8 groups
- Focal length and maximum aperture: 35mm 1:2
- Lens construction: 10 elements in 8 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 63 Degree
- Rear focusing system with USM focus adjustment
- Closest focusing distance: 0.24m/0.79 ft,Focal Length : 35mm Comparable APS-C 1.6x Focal Length: 56 mm.Lens Construction:10 elements in 8 groups
Canon’s EF 35mm f/2 IS USM is a prime wide-angle lens that combines a varied focal length with advanced autofocus capabilities as well as image stabilisation. This lens is part of Canon’s EF series. Working in challenging lighting situations is made easier by the large maximum aperture of f/2, which also provides increased control over the depth of field for the purpose of isolating the subject matter.
The optical design makes use of one aspherical element in order to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to achieve a high level of sharpness. In addition, a Super Spectra coating has been applied in order to suppress flare and ghosting in order to achieve an increased level of contrast and colour accuracy.
A four-stop-efficient image stabiliser is one of the beneficial optical features of the camera. This stabiliser reduces the appearance of camera wobble, resulting in better handheld photographs. In addition, a ring-type USM achieves an autofocus performance that is swift, silent, and smooth, in addition to providing fua ll-time manual focus override.
7. Canon 28mm f2.8
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Wide Angle Lens - Fixed
- Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to 4 shutter speed stops of correction.
- Ring USM, high-speed CPU, and optimized AF algorithms for fast auto focusing with a minimal focusing distance of 0.23m.
- Full-time manual focus for manual adjustment while in AF mode with silent and smooth operation making it suitable for video recording.
- Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to 4 shutter speed stops of correction.
- Ring USM, high-speed CPU, and optimized AF algorithms for fast auto focusing with a minimal focusing distance of 0.23m.
- Full-time manual focus for manual adjustment while in AF mode with silent and smooth operation making it suitable for video recording.
- Aspherical lens elements improve peripheral image quality.
- Circular diaphragm (7 blades) delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds.
Canon’s EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens is a practical and flexible prime lens that combines a wide-angle focal length with advanced autofocus capabilities as well as image stabilisation.
The optical design makes use of one aspherical element in order to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to achieve a high level of sharpness. In addition, a Super Spectra coating has been applied in order to suppress flare and ghosting in order to achieve an increased level of contrast and colour accuracy.
An effective Image Stabilizer with four stops of compensation helps the optics by reducing the appearance of blur caused by camera shake, resulting in photos that are crisper when taken handed. In addition, a ring-type USM achieves an autofocus performance that is swift, silent, and smooth, in addition to providing fua ll-time manual focus override.
8. Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD
Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD Lens for Canon EF
- Consummate image quality across the entire frame from edge-to-edge
- Exceptionally reliable, fast and accurate AF
- Next-generation BBAR-G2 Coating
- Vastly improved highly durable Fluorine Coating
- Moisture-Resistant Construction
- Consummate image quality across the entire frame from edge-to-edge
- Exceptionally reliable, fast and accurate AF
- Next-generation BBAR-G2 Coating
- Vastly improved highly durable Fluorine Coating
- Moisture-Resistant Construction
- Locking lens hood for precise positioning
In honour of the fact that this year marks Tamron’s 40th anniversary of the SP lens series, the Nikon F-mount SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD has been developed as a demonstration of the company’s expertise in the production of lenses.
This adaptable wide-angle prime lens is perfect for general shooting applications, such as event photography and street photography. Its incredibly brilliant maximum aperture of f/1.4 shines in challenging lighting circumstances and allows improved control over dethe pth of field.
In order to produce a high level of picture clarity and sharpness, the optical design comprises a number of low dispersion and aspherical components. These elements are responsible for controlling a range of aberrations.
When working in environments with high illumination, a BBAR-G2 coating has also been applied. This coating helps to prevent flare and ghosting, which results in increased colour and contrast.
In addition to the optics, a USD motor and a Dynamic Rolling-cam mechanism have been incorporated into the design in order to guarantee a speedy and silent autofocus performance in addition to a smooth and continuous full-time manual focus override.
In addition, the lens has a structure that is impervious to moisture, and it also has a front fluorine coating, which together make it suitable for use when operating in adverse weather conditions.
9. Rokinon 14mm f2.8
Rokinon FE14M-C 14mm F2.8 Ultra Wide Lens for Canon (Black)
- Ultra wide-angle 14mm lens with an approximately 90° angle of view using an APS-C camera, for dramatic effects
- Lens has a minimum focusing distance of 0.9' (28 cm) for enhanced close-up shots. Lens includes a built-in petal-type lens hood.Do not soak the lens in water, and avoid water splashing onto the lens
- Ultra wide-angle 14mm lens with an approximately 90° angle of view using an APS-C camera, for dramatic effects
- Lens has a minimum focusing distance of 0.9' (28 cm) for enhanced close-up shots. Lens includes a built-in petal-type lens hood.Do not soak the lens in water, and avoid water splashing onto the lens
- Maximum Diameter: 3.4”(87mm). Aperture Range: F2.8 to F22
- Focal Length: 14mm. Mounts : Canon: FE14M-C, Nikon AE: FE14AF-N. Pentax K: FE14M-P. Sony α: FE14M-S, Fuji X: FE14M-FX, Samsung NX: FE14M-NX, Sony E: FE14M-E, Four Thirds: FE14M-O, Micro 4/3: FE14M-MFT, Canon AE : AE14M-C
When utilised in conjunction with a full frame digital camera or a 35mm film camera, Rokinon’s 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Lens for Canon EF provides you with a view that is about 115 degrees and yields spectacular effects.
Images that are produced using hybrid aspherical lenses have a reduced level of chromatic aberrations and distortion compared to those produced with other lens types. This 14mm manual focus lens features a built-in lens hood in the shape of a petal and can focus as close as 0.9 feet or 28 centimetres from the lens. In the settings menu of some cameras, the Shutter Lock feature has to be deactivated in order to use the camera.
Telephoto Prime Lenses
10. Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
Sigma 800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Auto Focus Super Telephoto Lens...
In addition to being a super telephoto prime lens that has an enormous reach, the Nikon F-mount Sigma APO 800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM is distinguished by its sophisticated optical and physical construction.
This lens, which has been given the designation of apochromat, makes use of a pair of elements with an extremely low dispersion in order to effectively eliminate colour fringing and chromatic aberrations. As a result, the lens maintains a high level of clarity and colour accuracy throughout the aperture range. In addition, a coating consisting of many layers was put to the lens elements so that flare and ghosting could be reduced, hence improving contrast and clarity.
11. Canon 85mm f1.8 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras...
- 85 millimetre standard lens with f 1.8 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras, Lens Type:Telephoto Zoom Lens
- Ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) brings subject quickly into focus, Focal length: 85 millimetre, closest focusing distance: 2.8 feet
- 85 millimetre standard lens with f 1.8 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras, Lens Type:Telephoto Zoom Lens
- Ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) brings subject quickly into focus, Focal length: 85 millimetre, closest focusing distance: 2.8 feet
- Natural angle of view and perspective is ideal for portraits and natural images
- Designed to produce beautiful background blur; weighs 15 ounces
- Measures 3 inches in diameter and 2.8 inches long; 1-year warranty. Refer User manual for troubleshooting steps.
- Lens not zoomable
The Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM is a short-telephoto prime lens that is highly regarded for its use in portraiture. It is distinguished by a somewhat compressed perspective, which helps achieve images that are attractive. Working in low-light circumstances is made easier because to the camera’s brilliant maximum aperture of f/1.8, which also makes it possible to isolate subjects and employ methods that make use of a short depth of field.
A Super Spectra coating has been given to each individual element, and this serves to decrease reflections, lens flare, and ghosting. This helps to create great colour fidelity and contrast, which both contribute to the overall quality of the image. In addition, a ring-type USM is utilised to provide speedy and silent autofocus performance in addition to full-time manual focus control. This is a unique feature of this particular lens.
12. Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM
Canon EF 600mm f/4L is III USM Lens
- Revised Optics for a lighter Super telephoto EF L Lens
- Continues strong tradition of image quality associated with L-Series lenses
- Super spectra coating (ssc) and Air sphere coating (asc) minimizes ghosting and flare
- Revised Optics for a lighter Super telephoto EF L Lens
- Continues strong tradition of image quality associated with L-Series lenses
- Super spectra coating (ssc) and Air sphere coating (asc) minimizes ghosting and flare
- Increased heat shielding measures for reliable, longer shooting outdoors
- Dust- and water-resistant with fluorine coatings for use even in harsh conditions.Diagonal Angle of View:04°10’
The Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM is a super telephoto lens that is part of the L-series and is highly regarded for its performance in sports and wildlife photography. It is distinguished by its innovative and lightweight design, as well as its quick and intuitive handling and high speed capabilities.
As a result of using fluorite, Super UD, and aspherical components, both chromatic and spherical aberrations are kept to a minimal, which enables crisp, clear picture clarity along with accurate rendering and colour fidelity to be achieved. When working in backlit and harsh lighting settings, both Super Spectra and Air Sphere Coatings add to colour accuracy and assist control flare and ghosting. Both of these coatings also contribute to the management of flare and ghosting.
13. Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM
Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras -...
- f1.2 maximum aperture
- Ring-type UltraSonic motor (USM), Focal length : 85mm, Closest focusing distance : 3.2 feet
- EF mount, medium telephoto lens, High-speed AF and circular aperture create shallow depth-of-field
- f1.2 maximum aperture
- Ring-type UltraSonic motor (USM), Focal length : 85mm, Closest focusing distance : 3.2 feet
- EF mount, medium telephoto lens, High-speed AF and circular aperture create shallow depth-of-field
- 111mm focal length for APS-H sensors, 136mm for APS-C sensors, Lens not zoomable
The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM is a lens of the L-series that is ideal for portraiture because to its combination of a somewhat short telephoto focal length and a relatively large maximum aperture. The extremely quick maximum aperture of f/1.2 enables a significant degree of control over the depth of field, which is useful for isolating subjects and creating effects of selective focus that are desirable.
The use of a floating optical system, which keeps image quality consistent throughout the entire focusing range, and an aspherical element are both included in the sophisticated design that complements these qualities. The aspherical element helps to suppress spherical aberrations, resulting in notable sharpness and clarity.
In addition, a coating called Super Spectra has been added so that there will be less flare and ghosting, as well as improved contrast and colour accuracy in a wide range of lighting environments. In addition to the image capabilities, a ring-type USM is utilised so that the autofocus performance may be swift and silent, and the user can retain complete control over the manual focus at all times.
14. Canon 200mm f2L IS USM
Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
- Package Dimensions : 43.18 H x 30.988 L x 35.052 W (centimeters)
- Made in Japan
- Package Weight : 1.0 pounds
- Package Dimensions : 43.18 H x 30.988 L x 35.052 W (centimeters)
- Made in Japan
- Package Weight : 1.0 pounds
The Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM is a medium telephoto prime lens that has an extraordinarily fast aperture of f/2. This lens is part of Canon’s L-series and is great for portraiture as well as capturing indoor sports or other low-light, rapid-motion applications.
Working in challenging lighting conditions is made easier by the high maximum aperture of f/2, which also provides a great deal of control over the depth of field for the purpose of isolating subject matter through selective focus. Equally striking is the optical design, which makes use of components made of ultra-low dispersion glass and fluorite to drastically cut down on colour fringing and chromatic aberrations, therefore achieving a high level of clarity.
When working in conditions with strong illumination, additional Super Spectra coatings have been put to the lens in order to reduce lens flare and ghosting, hence achieving great contrast and colour neutrality.
Macro Prime Lenses
15. Canon 50mm f2.5 Macro
Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Lens
- 50mm
- Macro
- F/2.5
- Filter Thread 52mm
- 50mm
- Macro
- F/2.5
- Filter Thread 52mm
This Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Small Macro Lens is a lightweight and compact 50mm macro lens designed for general-purpose shooting at regular focal lengths as well as close-up 1:2 half-life size macro photography. Sharp delineation is possible at any focusing distance thanks to an optical system that floats in space.
The lens is effective even in low light because to its huge maximum aperture of f/2.5. It also delivers a narrow depth of field and its totally circular 6-blade diaphragm creates excellent background blur. Focusing to a true macro 1:1 reproduction ratio is made possible by a Life Size Converter EF, which is an optional accessory.
16. Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR...
- 100 millimeter focal length and 1:2.8 maximum aperture. The EF1.4X II; EF2X II extenders cannot be used with this lens. There are no compatible close-up lenses
- Lens construction consists of 15 elements in 12 groups
- 100 millimeter focal length and 1:2.8 maximum aperture. The EF1.4X II; EF2X II extenders cannot be used with this lens. There are no compatible close-up lenses
- Lens construction consists of 15 elements in 12 groups
- 23.4-Degree diagonal angle of view
- Inner focusing system with USM and full-time manual focus option. Closest focusing distance 0.99 feet; 0.3 meter (maximum close-up magnification: 1x)
- 67 millimetre filter size. Filter Size: 58 millimetre. Lens hood: ET-73
- Compatible with 67 millimeter filters
- Canon's first mid-telephoto macro "L" series lens to include Canon's sophisticated Image Stabilization
- Near-silent Ultrasonic focusing
- Enjoy life-size close-up capabilities without an adapter
The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is a short telephoto prime lens that is part of the L-series and is primarily intended for shooting images that are up close and personal. However, it is also a very capable lens for portraiture and other mid-range topics. However, when used as a macro lens, this 100mm provides a maximum magnification of 1:1, which is equivalent to life-size, and a minimum focusing distance of 11.8 inches.
Image stabilisation is included, which reduces blur caused by camera shake by two stops when shooting at full 1:1 magnification and up to four stops when shooting at lesser magnifications for crisper handheld shooting. Close-up photography is supported by this function. A ring-type USM and an internal focusing design give rapid, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance together with a full-time manual focus override, all of which contribute to the smooth and intuitive operation of the camera.
In terms of its optical properties, it possesses one ultra-low dispersion element, which helps to reduce colour fringing and chromatic aberrations. Additionally, it has been coated with a Super Spectra coating, which helps to eliminate flare and ghosting for enhanced contrast and colour accuracy. In addition, given that it is part of the L-series, this 100mm f/2.8 is weather-sealed, making it suitable for use in adverse weather.
17. Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Venus Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon RF
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Venus Optics’ Sony E-mount Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is a one-of-a-kind and versatile short-telephoto prime lens. Its close-focusing capabilities and apochromatic design make it stand out from other short-telephoto primes.
As a result of the inclusion of two low dispersion elements over the entirety of the focusing range, colour fringing and chromatic aberrations have been reduced to an almost indiscernible level, allowing for improved colour accuracy and clarity. The lens has a manual focusing mechanism, which is appropriate given its macro capabilities, which enable the photographer to work with subjects as near as a ratio of 2:1 while maintaining a minimum focusing distance of 9.7 inches.
18. Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for Canon SLR...
- Designed for use with full frame digital SLR cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 150mm with most cameras
- Focuses down to 1:1 magnification ratio at its closest working distance of 12.3 inches
- Designed for use with full frame digital SLR cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 150mm with most cameras
- Focuses down to 1:1 magnification ratio at its closest working distance of 12.3 inches
- A hood adapter, lens hood, front & rear lens caps are included with the lens
- Filter size 62mm
The Nikon F-mount 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro from Sigma is a short-telephoto prime lens that is distinguished by its ability to achieve a 1:1, life-size magnification along with a 1′ minimum focusing distance for use in macro photography applications. This lens is considered a classic for close-up photography.
The optical design makes use of two SLD elements to essentially remove chromatic aberrations and colour fringing over the whole focusing range. This results in increased clarity and colour reproduction across the board. Additionally, a Super Multi-Layer Coating has been added so that there is a better contrast when working in environments with abundant illumination.
