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Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM

71.6 Score
24-240mm22-36Canon RFIS
Why we recommend this

A 24-240mm 10x zoom with 5-stop stabilization and Nano USM autofocus delivers full-frame versatility in a travel-ready 750g package. Smooth, quiet AF handles both photo sequences and professional-looking video focus pulls, while the lockable zoom ring adds handling security across the range. This lens is best for travel photographers and hybrid EOS R shooters who need a single lightweight optic for wide landscapes, portraits, and distant action.

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Price £840
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Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM lens

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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

58.9 Score
17-55mmf/22Canon EF-SIS
Why we recommend this ▼

The constant f/2.8 aperture across the 17-55mm range, combined with a 3-stop Image Stabilizer, delivers reliable low-light performance and sharpness for APS-C DSLRs. Its optical design incorporates two UD and three aspherical elements to suppress aberrations, while the ring-type USM motor provides fast, quiet autofocus. This lens is best for event and portrait photographers using Canon EF-S bodies who need a versatile, stabilized zoom with a bright aperture.

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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens
Price £859
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Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye 4mm

46.1 Score
4mmf/16Canon RF
Why we recommend this ▼

Its dual-lens design captures stereoscopic 3D 180° VR imagery onto a single sensor, streamlining post-production for the EOS R7 at up to 4K 30 fps. The 144° field of view and Air Sphere Coating deliver immersive footage with reduced ghosting in a compact 289g body. This lens is best for VR content creators who need a simplified, single-camera workflow for spatial video.

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Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye 4mm lens
Price £815
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