Best zoom lenses for Canon

For flexibility when shooting, a zoom lens gives you a range of options. Here we take a look at some of the best currently available for your Canon DSLR.

*** Note : £1 = $1.30

Zoom lenses are great for giving you maximum flexibility when it comes to shooting at different focal lengths. There can be some compromise though – while prime (fixed focal length) lenses tend to be able to offer a super-wide aperture (f/1.8 or wider), most zoom lenses give you a narrower range.

When choosing a zoom lens, you’ll need to consider first what type of camera you’ve got. If it’s one with a full-frame sensor, such as the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, then the focal length will be the same as is written on the lens. However, if you’re shooting with an APS-C camera, such as the Canon EOS 7D Mark II, Canon EOS 1300D or the Canon EOS 760D, then you need to take into account the “crop factor.” With Canon cameras, this equates to 1.6x the length written on the lens. That means, for example, the equivalent focal length of the standard 18-55mm kit lens supplied with many entry-level cameras is actually 28-88mm.
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