The 10 Best Telephoto Lenses For Canon
Editor's Notes
October 08, 2019:
Since our last ranking, Canon has come out with a handful of updates, as well as some new products that all deserve serious consideration. Both the 400 and 600mm models have been upgraded to include the company's latest dirt- and oil-resistant coatings, as well as quieter, faster autofocus and more advanced image stabilization. The longer your telephoto lens reaches, the more tiny vibrations can disturb the clarity of your image. This is the same thing you'll see if you shine a laser pointer on an object close by, and then on an object farther away — tiny variations in the steadiness of your hand have little to no effect on the nearby surface, but farther away those variations are exaggerated. That makes it wise to spend the extra cash on the newer models, to help ensure clear images, even if low light environments necessitate a slower shutter speed.
The other big advance in Canon's lineup has been the arrival of their EOS R and RP cameras, both of which are full-frame mirrorless offerings with a whole new lens mount. You can use any of their EF mount lenses if you have an adapter, but they're also in the middle of producing top-tier glass for their new mount, as well. Unfortunately, as of this ranking, the only offering to fall into a telephoto range (the RF 70-200mm 2.8) has yet to hit shelves.