Canon lens types

Built to the highest optical standards, Canon lenses expand your creative potential. Explore by Canon lens type and level up with Canon.
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Our Lenses

We have types of Canon lenses for every genre and camera model. Find your Canon lens type today, covering everything from wide-angle to telephoto, and DSLR to mirrorless.

Browse by Lens Type

Browse by types of Canon lenses. Enjoy lenses for macro, telephoto and wide-angle, specialise with versatile zooms or fixed primes, and create your vision with fisheye and tilt-shift lenses.

  • Macro Lenses

    Designed to reveal intricate details – perfect for shooting flowers and insects.

  • Telephoto Lenses

    Capture wildlife, sports and events from a distance and see where your creativity takes you.

  • Wide-angle Lenses

    Squeeze more of the scene into frame - ideal for street and landscape photography.

  • Fisheye Lenses

    For fun, creativity and experimentation, a Canon fisheye lens is enjoyed across subjects, from landscapes and astrophotography to wildlife and architecture.

  • L-series Lenses

    Find out why Canon L-series is the benchmark in professional photography.

  • Prime Lenses

    Canon prime lenses produce sharp photos that are usually unobtainable with other lenses by giving you more flexibility with light. Be at your best with prime lenses.

  • Zoom Lenses

    Enjoy the flexibility and versatility of a Canon zoom lens. Covering all focal lengths, including wide-angle for landscapes and telephoto for flattering portraits.

  • Tilt – Shift Lenses

    Offer an edge your competitors can’t with the innovative versatility of a Canon tilt-shift lens. Perfect for architecture and standing out with creative video effects.

    • Browse by Lens Mount

    Find the right Canon lens type for your camera body by mount. From RF and RF-S lenses for EOS R-series mirrorless cameras to EF and EF-S lenses for DSLR's, find the right lens for you.

  • RF and RF-S

    RF and RF-S lenses, created for EOS R System cameras, offer higher quality, speed, and operation thanks to outstanding optical technology and design.

  • EF

    Discover high-quality, fast and reliable EF lenses for our Canon DSLR cameras. EF-mount lenses are compatible with every EOS camera ever produced, including the new EOS R System and EOS M series when used with the appropriate lens adapter.

  • EF-S

    Lightweight, delivering superb images for DSLR cameras with APS-C sensors, EF-S lenses are also compatible with EOS R System and EOS M series cameras when used with the appropriate lens adapter.

  • Canon EOS R Adapters

    Use your existing EF and EF-S lenses with the EOS R System camera and discover new levels of creativity.

  • Canon Extenders

    Increase the reach of your lens and get closer to your subject.

    • Get Inspired

    Learn more about the genres and categories you love with our buying guides and learning hub. Get advice, tips and recommendations from our Canon ambassadors and experts.

  • PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS

    How to choose a lens

    All you need to know about lenses, from lens types to features to look for.

  • TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY

    The best cameras and lenses for travel

    Whether you're exploring city streets or rugged rural terrain, or even jetting off to the other side of the world, it pays to travel light. Here's the most ideal Canon kit for capturing the experience, without blowing your budget.

  • MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY

    Best starter kit for macro

    Choosing cameras, lenses and accessories for detailed macro photography.

  • PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

    The perfect lens for portraits

    What to consider when choosing a lens for portrait photography.

  • LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY

    Best lenses for landscapes

    All the information you need to help you select affordable primes and zooms.

  • WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

    Best lenses for wildlife

    Capture stunning images of wild animals and birds with these prime and zoom lenses.

  • NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

    Best entry-level kit for night shots

    Cameras and lenses for stellar night photography.

  • ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY

    Best lenses for action

    Our guide to the best lenses for action photography.

  • FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

    Best food photography lenses

    Serve up food photos worth savouring with our selection of must-have Canon lenses.

  • BUYER'S GUIDE

    Best kit for aspiring pros

    Three Canon Ambassadors discuss the best cameras and lenses for those starting out in the industry.

  • ARTICLE

    Expert view: RF primes or zooms – which is better?

    Canon expert Mike Burnhill explores what the best zoom and prime RF lenses have to offer, and how to choose what's right for your needs.

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    • Canon lenses by camera range

    Explore Canon’s extensive range of interchangeable lenses and accessories for EOS DSLR and mirrorless cameras.

  • Lenses for EOS R System

  • Lenses for EOS Full-Frame DSLR

  • Lenses for EOS APS-C DSLR

  • Lenses for Cinema

  • Lenses for Broadcast

    • Not sure which lens is compatible with your camera?

    It’s important to know what type of lens works with your camera, if you want to find out more about lens compatibility, please click the link below.
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    A woman fitting in an RF lens on an R System camera.