{"id":106454,"date":"2022-07-07T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T08:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=106454"},"modified":"2022-08-26T11:54:41","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T10:54:41","slug":"best-zoom-lenses-for-canon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/buying-advice\/best-zoom-lenses-for-canon\/","title":{"rendered":"Best EF-mount zoom lenses for Canon DSLRs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Zoom lenses are great for giving you maximum flexibility when it comes to shooting at different focal lengths, and here you’ll find our recommendations for the Best EF-mount zoom lenses for Canon.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There can be some compromise though – while prime (fixed focal length) lenses tend to be able to offer a super-wide aperture (f\/1.8 or wider), most zoom lenses will give you a smaller aperture. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to choose a zoom lens<\/h3>\n

When choosing a zoom lens, you\u2019ll need to consider first what type of Canon DSLR camera you\u2019ve got. <\/span><\/p>\n

If it\u2019s one with a full-frame sensor, such as the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV<\/a>, or the Canon EOS 5Ds and 5Ds R models<\/a>, then the focal length will be the same as is written on the lens. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you\u2019re shooting with an APS-C camera, such as the Canon EOS 7D Mark II<\/a>, Canon EOS 1300D<\/a> or the Canon EOS 760D<\/a>, then you need to take into account the ‘crop factor’.<\/span><\/p>\n

With Canon cameras, this crop factor equates to 1.6x the length written on the lens. <\/span><\/p>\n

That means, for example, the equivalent focal length of the standard 18-55mm kit lens supplied with many entry-level APS-C format cameras is actually giving you a 28-88mm focal length range.<\/span><\/p>\n

What type of zoom?<\/h3>\n

Next, think about what kind of zoom lens you want. <\/span><\/p>\n

For this article, we have separated the options into standard and telephoto zoom lenses<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Standard zooms<\/strong> are great as ‘everyday’ options<\/strong>, giving you a range from wide-angle to short telephoto, and are useful for a wide range of situations. <\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, telephoto lenses<\/strong> are great for sports, action, or wildlife<\/strong> – basically for any subject where you can\u2019t get particularly close to the subject.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, without further ado, here are our picks for the current Best EF-mount Zoom Lenses for Canon DSLRs…<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Best Standard EF-mount Zoom Lenses for Canon DSLRs<\/span><\/h2>\n

Sigma 17-70mm f\/2.8-4 <\/span><\/h3>\n

For:<\/strong> APS-C | Equivalent focal length:<\/strong> 27.2-112mm | Street Price:<\/strong> \u00a3349 <\/span><\/p>\n

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This good value standard zoom lens is designed for APS-C sensor cameras, and gives you a flexible range to work with. It would serve well as a ‘walk around’ lens, with the wide apertures available at each end of the optic good for creating shallow depth of field effects, or shooting in low light. The wide angle end of the lens is ideal for landscapes, while the mid-ranges could work well for street photography and portraits. At the maximum focal length, the lens is ideal for still life, portraits and picking out details.<\/span><\/p>\n