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Best Lenses for Canon EOS Rebel T8i

April 30, 2020

Best Lenses for Canon EOS Rebel T8i (EOS 850D) DSLR camera. Looking for recommended lenses for your Canon T8i? Here are the top rated Canon Rebel T8i lenses.

Best All-In-One Lens for Canon T8i

1. Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Contemporary DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon

The Sigma 18-200mm lens was designed for APS-C sensors and features a new matte black finish, thermally stable composite material in its construction and smaller and lighter design then previous models
Minimum Focusing Distance: 39 cm / 15.4 in
Having the ability to shoot from wide angle to telephoto is highly useful particularly for travel photography, landscape photography, street photography, portrait photography and nature photography.
A Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) ensures quiet, accurate and fast autofocus and an optical Stabilizer (OS) helps compensate for camera shake. Make this lens your all-in-one lens to handle any shooting scenario.

2. Sigma 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Contemporary DC Macro OS HSM Lens

Sigma 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Contemporary DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon

Maximum Aperture Range: f/3.5-6.3
Focal Length : 18-300 mm, Minimum focusing distance -39cm/15.3 inch; Offers a maximum magnification ratio 1:2 and changeable angles of view enables zoom-macro photography
One SLD and Four FLD Elements, Super Multi-Layer Coating
Hyper Sonic Motor AF System
Optical Stabilization

3. Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC

Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC PZD All-In-One Zoom Lens for Canon APS-C Digital SLR Cameras (6 Year Limited USA Warranty)

16-300mm zoom range for the perfect all around lens
Minimum Focus Distance :15.3in.(0.39m)
Lens hood included, Piezo Drive autofocusing
multiple layers of coating to produce clear, sharp images
Vibration Compensation for crisp shots

4. Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS

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Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

18-250mm focal length, only compatible with APS-C DSLRs
Minimum Focusing Distance 35cm / 13.8in.Maximum Magnification - 1:2.9
27-375mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras, 28.8-400mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C cameras
Micromotor-type AF motor with full-time manual focusing, Image stabilization, Up to 4 stops claimed, 62mm filters.Available in Canon EF, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA mounts
Optical Stabilizer (OS) is not available for Sony and Pentax

5. Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Contemporary DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon

The Sigma 18-200mm lens was designed for APS-C sensors and features a new matte black finish, thermally stable composite material in its construction and smaller and lighter design then previous models
Minimum Focusing Distance: 39 cm / 15.4 in
Having the ability to shoot from wide angle to telephoto is highly useful particularly for travel photography, landscape photography, street photography, portrait photography and nature photography.
A Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) ensures quiet, accurate and fast autofocus and an optical Stabilizer (OS) helps compensate for camera shake. Make this lens your all-in-one lens to handle any shooting scenario.

Best Portrait and Travel Lenses for Canon T8i

6. Sigma 50 mm F1.4 ART DG HSM Lens

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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
77mm filters.Angle of View (35mm):46.8°

7. Canon EF 50mm 1.8 STM Lens

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
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

8. Canon 15-85mm 3.5-5.6 Standard-Digital

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM UD Standard Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

15-85mm lens with f3.5-f.5.6 aperture; for use with APS-C cameras
35mm equivalent to 24-136mm focal length range
Dedicated image stabilization
Lens construction of 17 elements in 12 groups
Compatible with 72mm filters.Closest Focusing Distance: 1.15 ft./0.35m

9. Canon EF 40mm F/2.8 STM Lens

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Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens - Fixed

40mm focal length, Lens not zoom able, 64mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C cameras
Minimum focus distance : 0.30m/11.81 inch, F2.8 maximum aperture; F22 minimum
Stepper-type AF motor with full-time manual focusing
52mm filters, Lens Construction: 15 elements in 12 groups
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 100mm 1:2.8

10. Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras - Fixed

Standard focal length 50 millimeter lens is effective in a multitude of shooting situations and ideal for day-to-day shooting
Elements/Groups: 7/6; 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
Two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference

Best Macro Lenses for Canon T8i

11. Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras, Lens Only

100 mm 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 ft./0.3m (maximum close-up magnification: 1x)
67 millimetre filter size. Filter Size: 58 millimetre. Lens hood:ET-73

12. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Fixed Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

100mm macro USM lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
Focal length: 100mm, Closest focusing distance : 1 foot (film plane to subject)
Secondary diaphragm blocks stray light at f/2.8 for increased contrast, Ultra-sonic monitor provides outstanding autofocusing speed at all distances
3-group floating system for exceptional close-up performance; full-time manual focus
Measures 3.1 inches in diameter and 4.7 inches long; weighs 21.1 ounces; 1-year warranty

13. Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

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Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Fixed Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

60mm macro lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for EOS digital SLR cameras
25-degree angle of view is equivalent to 96mm lens on 35mm camera
Focal length : 60mm, Closest focusing distance : 0.65 feet
Floating optical system can focus down to life-size 1:1 magnification
Silent and powerful ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) for autofocusing

Best Wide-angle Prime Lenses for Canon T8i

14. Sigma 20mm F/1.4 ART DG HSM Lens

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Sigma 20mm F1.4 Art DG HSM Lens for Canon

Optical designs is highly resistant to strong incidental light sources such as backlight
Minimized Chromatic aberration, distortion, and ghosting. Weight is 2.1 pounds
This lens delivers excellent brightness and bokeh and is ideal high speed lens for snapshots.
The Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM can be considered as the culmination of the Art line in relation with F1.4 series
German (Publication Language)

15. Samyang SY14M-C 14mm F2.8 Ultra-Wide Fixed Angle Lens for Canon

Samyang SY14M-C 14mm F2.8 Ultra Wide Fixed Angle Lens for Canon

Ultra-wide angle of view on both full frame and APS-C cameras
Minimum focusing distance of only 0. 9 ft. Focal Length -14 mm
Excellent construction and superior build quality for razor sharp images
Features built-in petal type hood
Super multi-layer coating to reduce flares and ghost images. Closest Focus Distance: 10. 8 inch

16. Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM

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Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens

Wide angle lens for Canon APS C cameras (equivalent to 38 millimeter on a full frame camera)
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 24 millimeter 1:2.8, maximum magnification of x0.27
Slimmest and lightest lens of the EF S series
Circular aperture (7 blades) delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds
Full time manual focus allows manual focus adjustment while in One Shot AF mode

17. Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Wide-Angle Fixed Lens

Focal length and maximum aperture: 20mm 1:2.8
Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
Diagonal angle of view: 94 Degree
Rear focusing system with USM focus adjustment
Closest focusing distance: 0.20m/0.66 ft.

Best Wide-angle Zoom Lenses for Canon T8i

18. Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens

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Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLRs

10-22mm wide-angle zoom lens with f/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture for EOS digital SLR cameras
Superior AF performance and speed, with full-time manual focus with the turn of a ring
Close focusing to 9.5 inches; fills the frame with subjects as small as 3.6 x 5.4 inches
Circular aperture design produces natural highlights
1-year warranty

19. Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X116 Pro DX II Digital Zoom Lens

Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 Lens for Canon Mount

USA Version. 3 Year Tokina Warranty included. Intended for sale within the USA.
Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22 Designed for Cameras with APS-C Sensors.
Two Aspheric Lens Elements Two Super-Low Dispersion Lens Elements.
Multi-Layer Coating 77mm Filter Thread.

20. Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

EF S ultra wide zoom lens. Drive System Lead screw and rack system driven by stepping motor
Focal Length and Maximum Aperture: 10 18 millimeter,1:4.5 5.6
Closest Focusing Distance: 0.72 feet. / 0.22 meter
Stepping motor for noise free video shooting
Optical image stabilizer

Best Standard Zoom Lenses for Canon T8i

21. Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Standard Zoom Lens

24 70 millimetre focal length, 38.4 112 millimetre equivalent focal length on Canon APS C cameras
F2.8 constant maximum aperture; F22 minimum, Ring type ultrasonic type AF motor with full time manual focusing
82 millimetre filters, closest focusing distance: 0.38 meter/1.25 feet
Image Stabilization : No. Focus Adjustment Inner focusing with USM. Diagonal Angle of View 84° 34°. Weight 1.7 pound
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

22. Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens for Canon

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Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens for Canon, Black (210101)

F1.8 maximum aperture
F16 minimum
Ring-type ultrasonic-type AF motor with full-time manual focusing, 72mm filter size
Minimum focusing distance 28 cm/ 11.0 in. USB Dock compatible, MC-11 compatible.
Available in Canon EF (EF-S), Sony Alpha (dot), Nikon f (DX) mounts

23. Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Standard Zoom Lens

24 70 millimetre focal length, 38.4 112 millimetre equivalent focal length on Canon APS C cameras
F2.8 constant maximum aperture; F22 minimum, Ring type ultrasonic type AF motor with full time manual focusing
82 millimetre filters, closest focusing distance: 0.38 meter/1.25 feet
Image Stabilization : No. Focus Adjustment Inner focusing with USM. Diagonal Angle of View 84° 34°. Weight 1.7 pound
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

24. Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD Canon

Tamron SP 24-70mm Di VC USD Canon Mount AFA007C-700 (Model A007E)

24-70mm focal length, Minimum focus distance - 0.38m/14.96 inch
36-105mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras, 38.4-112mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C cameras
F2.8 constant maximum aperture; F22 minimum, Ultrasonic-type AF motor with full-time manual focusing
Image stabilization, VC (Vibration Compensation), 82mm filters
Available in Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Nikon F (DX), Sony Alpha mounts

Best Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Canon T8i

25. Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6L IS USM UD

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM UD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras

Impressive focal range.Diagonal Angle of View 34° - 8° 15'
Travel friendly size, packs small and stays small with a manual lock switch on side of barrel. Note: lens can only be locked at 70mm range as it is for travel only. Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 70-300mm 1:4-5.6
Focus Adjustment Type - lens extension via inner focusing focus cam, plus floating mechanism.Closest Focusing Distance: 1.2m/ 3.9ft
Note that when the inner lens is fully extended (300mm) it's approximately 8.25" in overall length. The 5.6" measurement is at the 70mm range when lens is closed/locked.
Suitable for Nature/ landscape/ sports/ travel photography

26. Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM Lens for Canon SLR

Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Focal length and maximum aperture: 55-250mm 1:4-5.6
Closest focusing distance: 0.85m/2.8 ft.
Lens construction: 15 elements in 12 groups
Diagonal angle of view: 27 Degree 50 ft. - 6 Degree 15 ft.
Rear focus system

27. Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras

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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras

70-300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Canon EOS SLR cameras
3-stop Image Stabilizer for reducing camera shake; ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM), Macro Focus Range : 1.50 m
Electro-magnetic diaphragm (EMD) helps create attractive background at large apertures
Super Spectra lens coating and lens element shaping suppresses flare and ghosting,Filter Thread: 58 mm
Suitable for Nature/concert/potrait and close up/product photography. Measures 3 inches in diameter and 5.6 inches long; weighs 22.2 ounces; 1-year warranty

Best Super Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Canon T8i

28. Tamron SP 150-600 mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 Zoom

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Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (6 Year Limited USA Warranty)

New FLEX ZOOM LOCK mechanism enables the locking of the zoom ring at any position
Fluorine Coating and improved Moisture-Resistant Construction
Lightweight and easy-to-hold tripod mount is compatible with an Arce-Swiss style quick release plate
AF speed is faster and much more responsive with moving subjects
VC performance is 4.5 stops (VC mode 3) and offers three modes optimized for different shooting situations

29. Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD for Canon DSLR Cameras