Prime Lenses

Offering a blend of image quality, compact size and wide maximum apertures.
SHOP THE RANGE

RF and RF-S Lenses

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

  • RF 24mm F1.4L VCM

    Hybrid RF

    RF 24mm F1.4L VCM

    Be intentionally artistic, for exceptional image quality in wide-angle stills or video.
  • RF 50mm F1.4L VCM

    Hybrid RF

    RF 50mm F1.4L VCM

    A professional hybrid standard lens for creative stills and video.
  • RF VR Lens

    RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM DUAL LENS

    Capture your world in stereoscopic 3D with the latest Canon VR lens.
  • Hybrid RF

    RF 35mm F1.4L VCM

    A professional hybrid lens that’s light and wide for creative stills and video.
  • Wide-Angle Prime Lens

    RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

    A compact, lightweight 24mm prime lens that is ideal for landscape photography, vlogging and interiors – plus great macro images, too.
  • Lenses for EOS R

    RF 50mm F1.2L USM

    50mm f/1.2 prime lens for supreme sharpness, plus remarkable low-light performance.
  • Standard Lens

    RF 50mm F1.8 STM

    A compact, quiet and lightweight 50mm RF prime lens, with a wide f/1.8 aperture, perfect for harnessing your creative vision.
  • RF VR Lens

    RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE

    Capture the world in stunning virtual reality with this ground-breaking L-series lens, designed to make your VR journey as seamless as possible.
  • Wide Angle Lens

    RF 16mm F2.8 STM

    A compact and affordable ultra-wide, full frame 16mm lens for the EOS R-series, designed for vloggers and creative content makers.
  • CANON LENSES

    RF 28mm F2.8 STM

    A slim, lightweight pancake lens for travel and street photography with a versatile 28mm focal length and fast f/2.8 maximum aperture.
  • RF Lenses

    RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

    A fast-aperture 35mm f/1.8 MACRO lens for wide-angle perspective, close focusing and Hybrid IS.
  • Lenses for EOS R

    RF 85mm F1.2L USM

    The RF 85mm F1.2L USM offers uncompromising sharpness for portraits along with superb low-light performance and creative potential.
  • Lenses for EOS R

    RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS

    The RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS delivers uncompromising sharpness along with the ultimate smooth bokeh for exceptional portraits to showcase your creative potential.
  • RF Lenses

    RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM

    The RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM offers close-up versatility with subtle telephoto compression and 5-stop image stabilisation in a compact, lightweight body.
  • Macro Lens

    RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM

    A professional RF macro lens, the RF 100mm F2.8L MACRO IS USM is perfect for handheld 1.4x life size images and stunning portraits, with L-series quality.
  • Telephoto Lens

    RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM

    A 135mm L-series telephoto lens with a fast, bright f/1.8 aperture and 5.5-stop Image Stabilizer for creative shooting, day or night.
  • RF Lenses

    RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM

    Powerful and portable with superb image quality, this RF mount super-telephoto is ideal for wildlife, action and sports photographers.
  • RF Lenses

    RF 600mm F4L IS USM

    The ultimate in super telephoto image quality, in a portable high performance design for the RF system.
  • RF Lenses

    RF 600mm F11 IS STM

    A revolutionary super telephoto lens that is compact and lightweight, ideal for wildlife, travel safari or trainspotting photographers.
  • RF Lenses

    RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM

    An 800mm RF-series super telephoto with advanced handling and design that will push your limits.
  • RF Lenses

    RF 800mm F11 IS STM

    A compact, lightweight and powerful super telephoto lens aimed primarily at the wildlife enthusiast looking for the ultimate reach.
  • RF Lenses

    RF 1200mm F8L IS USM

    A 1200mm RF-series super telephoto with advanced handling and design for breath-taking results of wildlife, sport and distant details.

EF, TS-E, MP-E Lenses

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 Lenses

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.

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Prime Lenses FAQ

Canon prime lenses offer fantastic quality, with lenses available across genres from sports and wildlife to portraits and macro. Get your questions answered below.

  • What is a prime lens?

    A prime lens has a fixed focal length. This makes them more compact and lightweight. A wide aperture lets in more light for low light conditions and offering better control over depth of field.

  • Are prime lenses better than zoom?

    It comes down to preference. While telephoto lenses are more versatile, primes are more compact, tend to have a wider aperture, are better in low light and have sharper image quality.

  • What is a prime lens used for?

    Prime lenses do not zoom, allowing a simpler design with a wider aperture, letting in more light and allowing control over depth of field. They are great for portraits, landscapes, street, action and more. Read more.

  • Why use prime lenses over zoom?

    Zoom lenses let you change the focal length, primes do not. With a wide aperture they're great for low light and shallow depth of field. High image quality in a small size is great for pros. Learn more.