10 Incredible Canon EF Lenses Under $500

There are more Canon EF lenses than any other lens mount. Because of how many lenses there are, it's easy to find prime and zoom lenses under $500.

The Canon EF mount was used on both 35mm film SLRs and DSLRs. Many focal lengths have multiple lens versions. Zooms have seen their focal length range increase.

Canon EF-S lenses can not be used on a camera with a EF lens mount. Though EF lenses can be used on an EF-S lens mount.

A feature to look for, especially on telephoto lenses, is image stabilization (IS). It helps counteract camera shake, which will improve image sharpness.

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0:27 Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM
1:29 Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM Pankcake
2:15 Canon EF 28mm f2.8 IS USM
3:16 Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM
4:47 Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
5:46 Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L II
6:38 Canon EF 85mm f1.8 USM
7:25 Canon EF 135mm f2L USM
8:04 Canon EF 70-200mm f4L IS USM
8:50 Bonus Macro Lenses
9:19 Lenses not included...
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🥇 Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM - My favorite lens because of how versatile it is. It's inexpensive, light weight, and has excellent optical performance when stopped down. My favorite focal length, and the first lens I would recommend.

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🦚 Canon 24-105mm f/4L - Perfect focal range for walking around and general use. The one zoom lens that "can do it all."

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👩 Canon 135mm f2L USM - A legendary portrait lens with a fast maximum aperture for the focal length.

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