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EF-M 28mm f/3.5
Built for the company’s M series, the EF-M 28mm f/3.5 has a crop factor of 1.6, meaning that it performs at an effective focal length of 44.8 mm. That’s not bad for certain types of close-up photography, and its build quality is admirable.
Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC
It’s rare to get great close-up results from a zoom, let alone a superzoom, but the Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC manages to offer near-macro magnification in an all-day package. It’s a workhorse option that’s only limited by a relatively slow aperture.
RF 35mm f/1.8 STM
The fast aperture on the RF 35mm f/1.8 STM makes it a great choice for use in low-light situations, and it can create very soft, alluring backgrounds on the company’s full-frame mirrorless bodies. Its 1:2 magnification ratio is a little disappointing, though.
Sigma 105mm f/2.8
The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 is built with glass that corrects both chromatic and spherical aberrations. Featuring optical stabilization and a lightning-fast automatic focus that can always be overridden by manual mode, you’re all but guaranteed sharp results.
Sigma 70mm f/2.8
The Sigma 70mm f/2.8 comes from the company’s Art series, and its results live up to that moniker. Its built-in distance guide makes it easy to set up at the perfect spot to get your subject in focus and filling the sensor frame.
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 DI VC
The Tamron 90mm f/2.8 DI VC offers some of the best color rendering and edge-to-edge sharpness that you’re liable to find from a third-party manufacturer. Its build quality is also surprisingly high, so you can handle it with confidence.
Canon Tilt-Shift 90mm f/2.8L
The perspective control functionality of the Canon Tilt-Shift 90mm f/2.8L allows you to make subtle adjustments to the way your subject relates to its background, as well as the way things like buildings and bridges stand out against their environments.
Irix 150mm f/2.8 1:1 Dragonfly
Shooters comfortable with manual focusing stand to gain a lot from the Irix 150mm f/2.8 1:1 Dragonfly . It comes in at a great price, offers exceptional image quality, and handles like a professional piece of glass. It even includes a handy tripod mount.
EF-S 35mm f/2.8
For those looking to capture minute details in low-light situations, the EF-S 35mm f/2.8 features a built-in LED ringlight, the left and right sides of which can be dimmed and brightened individually. It can create a nice catch light in your subject’s eyes, as well.
EF 100mm f/2.8 L
Built with ultra-low-dispersion glass, the EF 100mm f/2.8 L is ideal for shooting portraits with a shallow depth of field. It features internal image stabilization, a fast and accurate autofocus, and a magnification ratio of 1:1.
