Canon Zoom Camera Lenses

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• EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM • EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM • EF 300mm f/4L IS USM • EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM • EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM • EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM • EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM • EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM • EF 17-40mm f/4L USM • EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM • EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS • EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM • EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM • EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM • Extender EF 1.4x II • Extender EF 2x II



The very best lenses are primes, not zooms, but there are some good zooms. Macro lenses also rate very high. See Canon Prime Lenses here

Canon Autofocus Zoom Lenses

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Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM - for EOS digital SLR cameras Superior AF performance and speed, with full-time manual focus with the turn of a ring Close focusing to 9.5 inches; fills the frame with subjects as small as 3.6 x 5.4 inches Circular aperture design produces natural highlights; EF-S lens mount for 20D and Digital Rebel Measures 3.3 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches long; weighs 13.6 ounces. Order it From: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM. Broaden your perspective with this ultra-wide-angle zoom lens. Specifically designed for improved edge-to-edge image quality that meets the strict requirements of professional and high-end amateur photographers alike, the lens lets you bring more area into focus while providing greater depth of field. The lens features three high-precision aspherical lens elements--ground, replica, and GMo--that produce even better image quality than the original Canon EF 16-35mm USM lens. The circular aperture, meanwhile, produces a beautiful and natural background blur when shooting at wider apertures. Other details include internal focusing, a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM), and new AF algorithms for fast and quiet autofocusing. Buy it from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM. A new and affordable L-series ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that's ideal for both film and digital SLRs. Superior optics are assured by the use of three aspherical lens elements, in addition to a Super UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass element. Optical coatings are optimized for use with digital cameras. This lens focuses as close as 11 inches (0.28m), and offers both Canon's full-time manual focus and a powerful ring-type USM for fast and silent AF. It has a constant f/4 maximum aperture, and offers the choice of screw-in 77mm filters or a holder in the rear of the lens for up to three gel filters. Finally, it offers weather-resistant construction similar to other high-end L-series lenses. Buy it from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon's Best  AD and aspherical elements deliver impressive image quality through entire zoom range Image Stabilizer lens groups shift to compensate for image shake even in dim lighting Large circular aperture produces shallow depth of field; ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) Measures 3.3 inches in diameter and 4.4 inches long; weighs 22.8 ounces. Buy it from: Adorama, Amazon  or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM. Equivalent to a 35mm format 28-135mm lens, this new EF-S lens brings true wide-angle to tele coverage to EOS 20D and Digital Rebel shooters. It has Canon's Image Stabilization system, allowing safe hand-holding at speeds up to three stops slower than otherwise possible. And of course, it's optically optimized for digital SLRs. A ring-type USM means both fast and silent AF, as well as full-time manual focus when in the AF mode. Buy it from: Adorama, Amazon  or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. Canon's latest optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology provides up to 4-stop compensation for image blur caused by camera shake and slow shutter speeds. Photographers normally shooting handheld at 1/250 sec can switch on IS to obtain a similarly steady and blur-free result with a shutter speed of just 1/15 second. The inclusion of automatic panning detection makes it easier for photographers to track wildlife and other moving subjects. To ensure consistently accurate results at all zoom positions, the IS system within each lens has been optimised for that lens' specific focal length range. Since the IS system is based within the lens, the results are visible through the viewfinder when framing the image. Order it from: Adorama, Amazon  or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5-6 IS NEW Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology allows sharp hand-held shots at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than otherwise possible

11 elements in 9 groups; aspherical lens element to correct aberration For EOS 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, 20Da, Rebel XSi/XS, Digital Rebel XTi/XT and Digital Rebel cameras. Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5-6 IS review Buy it from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM. This new lens does what many pros thought couldn't be done - replace the previous L-series 28-70 f/2.8 lens with something even better. Extended coverage to an ultra-wide angle 24mm makes it ideal for digital as well as film shooters, and the optics are even better than before with two Aspherical elements and a totally new UD glass element. It's now sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture, and a new processing unit makes the AF faster than ever. Zoom System - Rotating type Filter Size - 77mm Max. Diameter x Length, Weight - 3.3 x 4.9, 2.1lbs. / 83.2 x 123.5mm, 950g. Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM review Buy it at: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens. Has multiple moving lens groups that enhance image quality and make the whole system more compact and lightweight. This lens uses an ultrasonic focusing motor (USM) that gives you silent, high-speed autofocusing. Canon eliminated all the mechanical couplings in this lens and added a custom-designed autofocus motor as well as a microprocessor.

Built into the system is a replica aspherical lens element that minimizes optical distortions to give you sharp images. The flare-cutting diaphragm helps the lens produce a high-contrast image, even in tough lighting. Its high zoom ratio of 3.5x allows you to take tighter shots of your subjects. It's fully compatible with all EOS cameras. Buy it here: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM. This easy-to-use standard zoom lens can cover a large zoom area ranging from 24mm wide-angle to 105mm portrait-length telephoto, and its Image Stabilizer Technology steadies camera shake up to three stops. Constructed with one Super-UD glass element and three aspherical lenses, this lens minimizes chromatic aberration and distortion. The result is excellent picture quality, even at wide apertures. Canon's ring-type USM gives silent but quick AF, along with full-time manual focus. Moreover, with dust- and moisture-resistant construction, this is a durable yet sophisticated lens that meets the demands of advanced amateur photographers and professional photographers alike. Buy it from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II. For many EOS users, this is their first EF lens. Light, compact and affordable, it covers a practical range of focal lengths--ideal for almost everything from family snapshots and travel to event photography. A lightweight DC-focusing motor provides brisk autofocus, as close as 1.3 feet (0.38m), enough to fill the frame with a subject about the size of a postcard. Buy it from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 III. Designed for use with Canon EOS (and other EF compatible) SLR models / Fast and quiet micro USM focus motor / Macro Focus mode Weighs only 7 ounces. Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM. Standard zoom lens that retains the optical capability of Canon's previous EF 28-105mm USM lens but with a refined exterior design. The lens is distinguished by a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) drive that provides silent, high-speed autofocusing, along with full-time manual focusing. The 1.6-foot close-focusing distance, meanwhile, lets you take great close-up portraits and nature shots. A good match for the Canon EOS A2/A2e or ELAN 7 series cameras with built-in flashes, the EF 28-105mm lens is an excellent zoom lens for everyday use. Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. Equipped with an Image Stabilizer and high zoom ratio, the Canon EF 28-135mm standard zoom lens delivers sharp, natural-looking pictures virtually ever time. The lens is particularly handy for places where flashes are prohibited, as it excels in dim lighting without requiring a flash or a tripod. Other features include a ring-type USM for swift, silent autofocusing and full-time manual focusing; a close focusing distance of 20 inches; and a maximum aperture of f/3.5 to 5.6. Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM. EOS users looking for an all-purpose lens would do well to select the Canon EF 28-200 f/3.5-5.6 USM. The minimum aperture setting is f/22 at a focal length of 28mm, and the EF 28-200 has a minimum focus distance of 17.7 inches at any focal length. An inner focus ring allows the EF 28-200 to focus without rotating the outer half of the lens barrel, which is great for photographers who utilize filters. The autofocus uses Canon's micro USM drive for smooth and quiet operation. Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM. Canon raises the stakes for professional photography with its EF 28-300mm USM ultra-high magnification zoom lens with image stabilization. This handy, compact zoom lens offers versatility, easy subject selection, and the highest optical performance in its class. The 11x zoom range covering everything from wide-angle to telephoto, and you can focus in on subjects as close as 2.3 feet. A powerful ring-type USM drive provides silent. Featuring a dust- and moisture-proof "white lens," it is designed to appeal to professional EOS photographers looking to reduce lens changes and the number of lenses they need to carry. Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM. Super-compact and light, this lens is compatible with all EOS cameras and ideal for digital SLRs - when used on the EOS Digital Rebel, it's equivalent to an approx. 90-320mm lens. The 13-element design's new optical coatings are optimized for digital cameras. It focuses down to under 4 feet (1.2m), and its Micro USM-powered AF is faster than ever, due to new electronics within the lens. Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS. Bring your photographic subjects closer with  Image Stabilizer This telephoto Zoom Lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology and is compact and light. The high zoom ratio lens is equivalent to a focal length of 88-400mm in the 35mm format (when used on Canon EOS cameras compatible with EF-S lenses). The image stabilizer effect is equivalent to a shutter speed about 4 stops faster than the same size lens without Image Stabilizer. In other words, if the slowest shutter speed you could formerly hold a 250mm lens steadily was 1/250th of a second, with Canon's 4-stop stabilization correction, you could hand-hold at shutter speeds as slow as 1/15th of a second. It also uses a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS review Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM. Canons Best Incorporating Canon's second-generation Image Stabilization technology, this 70-200mm telephoto zoom responds in as little as 0.5 seconds while providing up to three stops of correction for camera shake. As a result, you can easily capture the far-off action of fast-paced sports or zoom in for an intimate portrait with a blurred background. The lens's autofocus (AF) system, meanwhile, has been refined for better response time and tracking speed. And photographers will love the new eight-blade circular aperture, which offers a more pleasing out-of-focus image. Constructed to pro standards, the EF 70-200mm lens is highly dust- and moisture-resistant. Order it from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM.  An exceptional zoom lens for use with a Canon SLR camera body (35mm or Digital). A unique feature is that this lens incorporates Canon's second generation Image Stabilization technology. Maximum Diameter x Length, Weight - 3.4 x 7.8, 3.24 pounds. Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM review Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Canon's Best. Capture the far-off action of fast-paced sports or zoom in for an intimate portrait with the Canon EF 70-200mm telephoto zoom lens. The L-series lens offers an Image Stabilizer that provides up to four stops of shake correction--a first for Canon IS lenses. The use of fluorite UD lens elements, meanwhile, produces an excellent optical performance in terms of resolution and contrast. Add in a sturdy housing with water- and dust-proof construction and you have a lens that's both portable and high performing. Other details include an f/4 maximum aperture, a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) that enables quick and quiet autofocusing, compatibility with circular polarizing filters, and a lightweight body. Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM. This high grade telephoto zoom lens responds to the exacting requirements of professionals and advanced amateurs, yet at a reasonable price. One artificial crystal fluorite and two UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass lens elements in its optical system eliminate secondary spectrum, which is often the Achilles' heel of telephoto lenses resulting lower picture quality. These elements assure high resolution and high contrast throughout the entire zoom range. The latest optical design gives a minimum focusing distance of 1.2m and 0.21x maximum magnification. This lightweight, compact zoom lens, having the same level of optical performance as EF 70 - 200mm f/2.8L USM, assures good portability and operability. The ring USM (Ultrasonic Motor) and inner focusing system achieve high-speed silent autofocusing. Manual focusing, even while in AF mode, is possible thanks to full-time manual focusing mechanism. Extenders EF 1.4X and 2X can be used with this lens, and the optional Ring Tripod Mount A (W) is being marketed concurrently. Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM - 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Canon EOS SLR cameras 3-stop Image Stabilizer for reducing camera shake; ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) Electro-magnetic diaphragm (EMD) Super Spectra lens coating. Measures 3 inches in diameter and 5.6 inches long; weighs 22.2 ounces. Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM. Canon raises the stakes for professional photography with this lens with image stabilization. Thanks to a new triple-layered diffractive optical element (DO), this 70-300mm lens is less than 4 inches (10 cm) long. It can focus down to 4.6 feet (without rotating the front element) and a new zoom lock button keeps the lens safe and secure when not in use or used at the wide angle. A virtually silent ultra-sonic motor (USM) gives the lens extremely fast autofocus. The lens also includes Canon's Image Stabilization technology to dramatically reduce camera shake, compensating for approximately three stops in shutter speed without any perceptible increase in image blur. It's a great choice for professional photojournalists and serious advanced amateurs who need to contain the size and weight of equipment carried. Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM review Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM. This compact and lightweight telephoto zoom lens is ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife. The lens is distinguished by a newly developed micro ultra-sonic monitor (USM) that makes autofocusing quicker and quieter, along with an improved zoom mechanism that includes a silver ring on the front for a luxurious touch. The micro USM makes this version of the lens particularly suitable for applications that require a fast autofocus, such as sporting events or wildlife shoots. Best of all, the USM version shares many of the same features that makes the non-USM lens so popular, such as a compact size, a close focusing range, and accessory compatibility. Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM review Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III. Capture the far-off action of fast-paced sports or zoom in for an intimate portrait with the Canon EF 75-300mm telephoto zoom lens. This high-performance 4x zoom lens is distinguished by such features as a newly developed micro ultra-sonic monitor (USM) that makes autofocusing quicker and quieter, along with an improved mechanism to make zooming smoother than ever. Plus, the front part of the zoom ring now sports a silver ring, giving the lens a luxurious touch. Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III review Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II. ideal for use with Canon EOS IX Lite cameras. Its second lens gives it expanded photographic capabilities while the built-in USM gives it high-speed, but silent, zooming capabilities, making this lens perfect for taking wildlife pictures. Each Canon EF lens, including the 80-200mm, have a microprocessor-controlled focusing motor to give you optimum performance. This lens can be used for a wide variety of photographs, including portrait and action shots. Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM. a fusion of state-of-the-art electronics, mechanical precision, and optical excellence. The fully electronic EF lens mount is unique among 35mm SLR cameras, operating silently and reliably due to the complete elimination of mechanical couplings. It has a custom- designed autofocus motor and microprocessor, and employs ultrasonic motor technology, aspherical lens elements, flourite crystal and ultralow-dispersion glass. The EF 100-300mm is designed for use with all EOS cameras, auto and manual focus modes, rear focusing system. Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM. Equipped with an Image Stabilizer that makes it easy to capture the far-off action of fast-paced sports or zoom in for an intimate portrait with a blurred background. The lens offer such features as fluorite and Super UD-glass elements that largely eliminate secondary spectrum; a floating system that ensures high picture quality at all focal lengths; two Image Stabilizer modes; and compatibility with extenders 1.4x II and 2x II. Buy from: Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video
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USM = Ultrasonic Motor. Ring USM motors are silent and manual focus (FTM = Full Time Manual) is possible without switching out of autofocus. Micro USM motors are quiet, but do not allow full time manual focus.

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