While we regard these as the best Canon RF lenses, the truth is that almost every RF lens is pretty darned fine, particularly Canon’s first-party optics, which are uniformly stunning.
Fortunately, as a range of budget alternatives have been launched in the last year, the very best Canon RF lenses come with eye-watering price tags, making the Canon EOS R environment appealing to any wallet.
There should be something here for you whether you’re looking for the highest image quality when shooting with the high-resolution Canon EOS R5, tele and super-telephoto lenses to capture the action with the Canon EOS R6, something sleek and street-worthy for the sleek Canon EOS RP, or something suitable for Astro on the Canon EOS Ra.
However as advanced as the RF mount environment is, there are still a few holes, including a genuine 1:1 macro lens, while the genius Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM can be quickly modified, and if you don’t mind manual focus, there’s the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO.
So here are, without further ado, the best Canon RF lenses on the market right now…
Best Canon RF Lenses
1. Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens,
7 used from $945.00
as of January 21, 2021 11:48 am
Features
- Compact, high-quality Lens with broad zoom range for the EOS R system
- Bright, constant f/4.0 zoom Lens
- First L-Series Lens with Nano USM. Lens construction (elements/groups)- 18/14
- Control ring for direct setting changes
- Optical image stabilization at up to 5 Stops* of shake Correction
2. Canon RF24-105mm F4-7.1 is STM (4111C002)
Features
- Compact, Lightweight and High-Quality RF Lens with a Versatile Zoom Range of 24-105mm*.
- Optical Image Stabilization at up to 5 Stops** of Shake Correction.
- Maximum Magnification of 0.4x and Minimum Focusing Distance of 0.66 ft. in Auto Focus.
- Maximum Magnification of 0.5x and Minimum Focusing Distance of 0.43 ft. when using Center Focus Macro.
- Optical Image Stabilization at up to 5 Stops** of Shake Correction.
3. Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
4 used from $2,547.99
as of January 21, 2021 11:48 am
Features
- High image quality and bright f/2. 8 aperture telephoto zoom RF L lens.
- Compact and lightweight.
- Optical image stabilization with up to 5 Stops* of shake correction
- High speed, smooth and quiet autofocus with dual Nano USM.
- Minimum focusing distance of 2. 3 ft. /0. 7M.
4. Canon RF100-500L is U(N)
1 used from $2,787.49
as of January 21, 2021 11:48 am
Features
- High Performance L-series versatile Super-Telephoto Zoom RF Lens.
- Optical Image Stabilization with up to 5 stops* of Shake Correction.
- Three Image Stabilization Modes (Standard, Panning, and during exposure only) Provided for Creative Versatility.
- High Speed, Smooth and Quiet Auto Focus with Dual Nano USM.
- Minimum Focusing Distance of 3.0 ft. / 0.9 m**.
5. Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L is USM
as of January 21, 2021 11:48 am
Features
- High image quality and bright f/2.8 wide-angle zoom RF L lens
- Optical image stabilization of up to 5 Stops* of shake correction
- High speed, smooth and quiet auto focus with Nano USM
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.92 ft./0.28M
- Control ring for direct setting changes
6. CANON Lens RF24-240mm F4-6.3 is USM
Features
- Compact, Lightweight 10x Zoom RF Lens
- High Image Quality and Bright f/4-6. 3 Lens Aperture
- Optical Image Stabilization with up to 5 Stops* of Shake Correction
- High Speed, Smooth and Quiet Auto Focus with Nano USM
- First Canon Lens with Dynamic IS for Full-frame Cameras**
7. Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 is Macro STM Lens
as of January 21, 2021 11:48 am
Features
- Compact macro Lens with 0.5x magnification Ratio
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.56 ft./0.17M
- Control ring for direct setting changes
- Optical image stabilization at up to 5 Stops* of shake Correction
- 12 pin Communication system
8. Canon RF85mm F2 Macro is (4234C002)
1 used from $654.95
as of January 21, 2021 11:48 am
Features
- Bright f/2 Aperture Mid-telephoto Macro RF Lens with Beautiful Bokeh.
- Maximum Magnification of 0.5x and Minimum Focusing Distance of 1.15 ft.
- Optical Image Stabilization with up to 5 Stops of Shake Correction.
- Hybrid IS Compensates for Angular and Shift Camera Shake during Macro Shooting.
- Control Ring for Direct Setting Changes.
9. Canon RF 85/1.2L USM
2 used from $2,588.00
as of January 21, 2021 11:48 am
Features
- High image quality and bright f/1.2 aperture L lens for EOS R System cameras.
- Blue spectrum refractive optics (br) Reduces chromatic aberration.
- Minimum focusing distance of 2.79 ft. /0.85M.
- A control ring for direct setting changes.
- One Aspheric element and one UD lens.
10. ROKINON 14mm F2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Weather Sealed Lens for Canon R Mirrorless Cameras
$399.00 in stock
3 used from $349.99
as of January 21, 2021 11:48 am
Features
- Weather sealed lens that is full frame compatible with all Canon EOS R Mirrorless cameras
- Aperture range of F2.8-F22 with an angle of view of 115.7°
- Constructed of 14 elements in 10 groups; Ultra multi-coated glass
- Minimum focusing distance of 11 inches and features 6 diaphragm blades
- Lens features a built-in petal shaped hood and a rear gelatin filter holder
11. Canon RF600/11 is STM(N) (3986C002)
1 used from $694.95
as of January 21, 2021 11:48 am
Features
- First Compact and Lightweight 600mm Super Telephoto RF Lens.
- Excellent Portability made Easier with an Extending / Retracting Locking Lens Barrel Design.
- Gapless double-layer Diffractive Optics (DO) reduce Chromatic Aberration for High Image Quality.
- High Image Quality at a fixed f/11 Aperture.
- Optical Image Stabilization with up to 5 Stops of Shake Correction.