Brightest max aperture
f/0.95
TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 Brightest maximum aperture here at f/0.95, and the lightest of the f/0.95 lenses at 411 g.
Best Lenses for the Canon EOS R50 (2026)
201 lenses in our database are made for the Canon RF mount of the Canon EOS R50. Below are picks for portraits, landscapes, street and wildlife, judged by how each lens frames on this camera, and the full list.
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Sensor
- APS-C
- Lenses that fit
- 201
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Which lenses fit the Canon EOS R50?
The Canon EOS R50 uses the Canon RF mount and an APS-C sensor with a 1.6× crop factor. Any Canon RF lens fits without an adapter.
A smaller sensor records less of the lens's image, so every lens frames like a longer one on full frame: multiply the focal length by 1.6. Multiply the f-number by 1.6 too for the equivalent depth of field; exposure doesn't change. For example, the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (50 mm f/0.95) frames like a 80 mm lens on full frame, with the background blur of f/1.5. The list below gives this equivalent for every lens.
Crop factor calculator →Full frame · 36 × 24 mm
APS-C · 1.6× crop · 38% of full frame
50 mm → frames like 80 mm41 made for APS-C 160 full-frame · larger, heavier
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Best portrait lenses for the Canon EOS R50
From 22 lenses
Lightest weight
160 g
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lightest here at 160 g, 40 g less than the next lightest (TTartisan 50 mm f/2).
Best third-party max aperture
f/0.95
Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III Next brightest third-party lens (Mitakon) at f/0.95, after TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 (picked above).
Newest released
03
Best landscape lenses for the Canon EOS R50
From 79 lenses
Brightest max aperture
f/0.95
Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 CF APO Brightest maximum aperture here at f/0.95, and the lightest of the f/0.95 lenses at 575 g.
Most affordable price
Lightest weight
Best third-party max aperture
f/0.95
7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 Next brightest third-party lens (7Artisans) at f/0.95, after Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 CF APO (picked above).
Newest released
Jul 2026
Venus Optics LAOWA Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APO The most recent release here, from Jul 2026.
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Best wildlife lenses for the Canon EOS R50
From 20 lenses
Brightest max aperture
f/2.8
Canon RF 70-200 mm f/2.8 L IS USM Brightest maximum aperture here at f/2.8, and the lightest of the f/2.8 lenses at 1070 g.
Lightest weight
355 g
Tokina SZX Super Tele 400 mm f/8 Reflex MF Lightest here at 355 g, 152 g less than the next lightest (Canon RF 75-300 mm f/4-5.6).
Best third-party max aperture
f/3.5-6.7
Sigma C 16-300 mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Brightest lens here from a third-party maker (Sigma), at f/3.5-6.7.
Newest released
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Best street lenses for the Canon EOS R50
From 35 lenses
Brightest max aperture
f/0.95
Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 CF APO Brightest maximum aperture here at f/0.95, and the lightest of the f/0.95 lenses at 575 g.
Lightest weight
120 g
Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM Lightest here at 120 g, 45 g less than the next lightest (Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM).
Best third-party max aperture
f/0.95
7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 Next brightest third-party lens (7Artisans) at f/0.95, after Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 CF APO (picked above).
Newest released
Jul 2026
Venus Optics LAOWA Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APO The most recent release here, from Jul 2026.
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Lightest travel kit
530 g in total
Wide 130 g
Canon RF-S 7.8 mm f/4 STM DualStandard 120 g
Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STMTele 280 g
Sigma C 56 mm f/1.4 DC DNThe lightest wide lens (28 mm or wider), standard lens (35–60 mm) and telephoto (85 mm or longer), in full-frame-equivalent framing on this body, by listed weight. Cine and macro lenses are left out.
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All 201 lenses for the Canon EOS R50
| Photo | On this body | Format | Compare | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | f/2.8 | 10mm | 16 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 570 g | Compare → |
 | 7Artisans 10 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II | f/2.8 | 10mm | 16 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 602 g | Compare → |
 | 7Artisans 12 mm T2.9 Cine | f/2.9 | 12mm | 19 mm f/4.6 | APS-C | 602 g | Compare → |
 | 7Artisans 14 mm f/2.8 | f/2.8 | 14mm | 22 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 504 g | Compare → |
 | 7Artisans 15 mm f/4 | f/4 | 15mm | 24 mm f/6.4 | Full Frame | 536 g | Compare → |
 | 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 24mm | 38 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 344 g | Compare → |
 | 7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 25mm | 40 mm f/1.5 | APS-C | 582 g | Compare → |
 | 7Artisans 35 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 35mm | 56 mm f/1.5 | APS-C | 369 g | Compare → |
 | 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.4 FF | f/1.4 | 35mm | 56 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 284 g | Compare → |
 | 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.05 | f/1.05 | 50mm | 80 mm f/1.7 | Full Frame | 606 g | Compare → |
 | 7Artisans 6 mm f/2.0 Fisheye | f/2 | 6mm | 10 mm f/3.2 | APS-C | 418 g | Compare → |
 | 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 FF 2x Ultra-Macro | f/2.8 | 60mm | 96 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 550 g | Compare → |
 | 7Artisans 75 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 75mm | 120 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 408 g | Compare → |
 | 7Artisans 9 mm f/5.6 | f/5.6 | 9mm | 14 mm f/9 | APS-C | 463 g | Compare → |
 | AstrHori 12 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | f/2.8 | 12mm | 19 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 758 g | Compare → |
 | AstrHori 120 mm f/2.8 macro 2x | f/2.8 | 120mm | 192 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 930 g | Compare → |
 | AstrHori 18 mm f/8 Periscope Probe 2x Macro | f/8 | 18mm | 29 mm f/13 | Full Frame | 740 g | Compare → |
 | AstrHori 18 mm f/8 Shift | f/8 | 18mm | 29 mm f/13 | APS-C | 164 g | Compare → |
 | AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro | f/2.8 | 25mm | 40 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 474 g | Compare → |
 | AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | f/2.8 | 6mm | 10 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 340 g | Compare → |
 | AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye | f/2 | 6.5mm | 10 mm f/3.2 | APS-C | 268 g | Compare → |
 | AstrHori 9 mm f/2.8 | f/2.8 | 9mm | 14 mm f/4.5 | APS-C | 307 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 10-20 mm f/4L IS STM | f/4 | 10–20mm | 16–32 mm f/6.4 | Full Frame | 570 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 100 mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro | f/2.8 | 100mm | 160 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 730 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM | f/2.8 | 100–300mm | 160–480 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 2590 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 100-400 mm f/5.6-8 IS USM | f/5.6-8 | 100–400mm | 160–640 mm f/9–13 | Full Frame | 635 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM | f/4.5-7.1 | 100–500mm | 160–800 mm f/7.2–11 | Full Frame | 1370 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 1200 mm f/8L IS USM | f/8 | 1200mm | 1920 mm f/13 | Full Frame | 3340 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM | f/1.8 | 135mm | 216 mm f/2.9 | Full Frame | 935 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM | f/1.4 | 14mm | 22 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 578 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 14-35 mm f/4L IS USM | f/4 | 14–35mm | 22–56 mm f/6.4 | Full Frame | 540 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 15-30 mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | f/4.5 - 6.3 | 15–30mm | 24–48 mm f/7.2–10 | Full Frame | 390 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 15-35 mm f/2.8L IS USM | f/2.8 | 15–35mm | 24–56 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 840 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 16-28 mm f/2.8 IS STM | f/2.8 | 16–28mm | 26–45 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 445 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM | f/2.8 | 16mm | 26 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 165 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 20 mm f/1.4L VCM | f/1.4 | 20mm | 32 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 519 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 20-50 mm f/4L IS USM PZ | f/4 | 20–50mm | 32–80 mm f/6.4 | Full Frame | 420 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM | f/6.3-9 | 200–800mm | 320–1280 mm f/10–14 | Full Frame | 2050 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 24 mm f/1.4L VCM | f/1.4 | 24mm | 38 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 515 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro | f/1.8 | 24mm | 38 mm f/2.9 | Full Frame | 270 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 24-105 mm f/4-7.1 IS STM | f/4-7.1 | 24–105mm | 38–168 mm f/6.4–11 | Full Frame | 395 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 24-105 mm f/4L IS USM | f/4 | 24–105mm | 38–168 mm f/6.4 | Full Frame | 700 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z | f/2.8 | 24–105mm | 38–168 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 1430 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 24-240 mm f/4-6.3 IS USM | f/4-6.3 | 24–240mm | 38–384 mm f/6.4–10 | Full Frame | 750 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | f/4.5-6.3 | 24–50mm | 38–80 mm f/7.2–10 | Full Frame | 210 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM | f/2.8 | 24–70mm | 38–112 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 900 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 28-70 mm f/2.8 IS STM | f/2.8 | 28–70mm | 45–112 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 490 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM | f/2 | 28–70mm | 45–112 mm f/3.2 | Full Frame | 1430 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM | f/2.8 | 28mm | 45 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 120 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 35 mm f/1.4L VCM | f/1.4 | 35mm | 56 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 555 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro | f/1.8 | 35mm | 56 mm f/2.9 | Full Frame | 305 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM | f/2.8 | 400mm | 640 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 2890 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 45 mm f/1.2 STM | f/1.2 | 45mm | 72 mm f/1.9 | Full Frame | 346 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 5.2 mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye | f/2.8 | 5.2mm | 8 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 350 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 50 mm f/1.4L VCM | f/1.4 | 50mm | 80 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 580 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM | f/1.2 | 50mm | 80 mm f/1.9 | Full Frame | 950 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM | f/1.8 | 50mm | 80 mm f/2.9 | Full Frame | 160 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 600 mm f/11 IS STM | f/11 | 600mm | 960 mm f/18 | Full Frame | 930 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS USM | f/4 | 600mm | 960 mm f/6.4 | Full Frame | 3090 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 7-14 mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM | f/2.8 - 3.5 | 7–14mm | 11–22 mm f/4.5–5.6 | Full Frame | 476 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 70-200 mm f/2.8 L IS USM | f/2.8 | 70–200mm | 112–320 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 1070 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 70-200 mm f/2.8L IS USM Z | f/2.8 | 70–200mm | 112–320 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 1115 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 70-200 mm f/4 L IS USM | f/4 | 70–200mm | 112–320 mm f/6.4 | Full Frame | 695 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 75-300 mm f/4-5.6 | f/4-5.6 | 75–300mm | 120–480 mm f/6.4–9 | Full Frame | 507 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 800 mm f/11 IS STM | f/11 | 800mm | 1280 mm f/18 | Full Frame | 1269 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM | f/5.6 | 800mm | 1280 mm f/9 | Full Frame | 3140 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 85 mm f/1.2L USM | f/1.2 | 85mm | 136 mm f/1.9 | Full Frame | 1195 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 85 mm f/1.4L VCM | f/1.4 | 85mm | 136 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 636 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS | f/1.2 | 85mm | 136 mm f/1.9 | Full Frame | — | Compare → |
 | Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM | f/2 | 85mm | 136 mm f/3.2 | Full Frame | 500 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF-S 14-30 mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ | f/4 - 6.3 | 14–30mm | 22–48 mm f/6.4–10 | APS-C | 181 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF-S 18-150 mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | f/3.5-6.3 | 18–150mm | 29–240 mm f/5.6–10 | APS-C | 310 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF-S 3.9 mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye | f/3.5 | 3.9mm | 6 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 290 g | Compare → |
 | Canon RF-S 7.8 mm f/4 STM Dual | f/4 | 7.8mm | 12 mm f/6.4 | APS-C | 130 g | Compare → |
 | Zeiss Carl Zeiss Otus ML 35 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 35mm | 56 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 698 g | Compare → |
 | Zeiss Carl Zeiss Otus ML 50 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 50mm | 80 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 677 g | Compare → |
 | Zeiss Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 85mm | 136 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 1033 g | Compare → |
 | Irix Cine 11mm T4.3 | f/4.3 | 11mm | 18 mm f/6.9 | Full Frame | 1105 g | Compare → |
 | Irix Cine 15 mm T2.6 | f/2.4 | 15mm | 24 mm f/3.8 | Full Frame | 895 g | Compare → |
 | Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 | f/2.8 | 150mm | 240 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 1105 g | Compare → |
 | Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 Tele | f/3 | 150mm | 240 mm f/4.8 | Full Frame | 1222 g | Compare → |
 | Irix Cine 21 mm T1.5 | f/1.5 | 21mm | 34 mm f/2.4 | Full Frame | 1229 g | Compare → |
 | Irix Cine 30 mm T1.5 | f/1.5 | 30mm | 48 mm f/2.4 | Full Frame | 1191 g | Compare → |
 | Irix Cine 45 mm T1.5 | T1.5 | 45mm | 72 mm | — | — | Compare → |
 | Lensbaby Sol 45 | f/3.5 | 45mm | 72 mm f/5.6 | Full Frame | 150 g | Compare → |
 | Meike 10 mm f/2.0 | f/2 | 10mm | 16 mm f/3.2 | APS-C | 545 g | Compare → |
 | Meike 10 mm T2.2 Cine | f/2.2 | 10mm | 16 mm f/3.5 | APS-C | 600 g | Compare → |
 | Meike 105 mm T2.1 Cine | T2.1 | 105mm | 168 mm | Full Frame | 1110 g | Compare → |
 | Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine | f/2.4 | 135mm | 216 mm f/3.8 | Full Frame | 1202 g | Compare → |
 | Meike 16 mm T2.5 Cine | f/2.5 | 16mm | 26 mm f/4 | Full Frame | 1111 g | Compare → |
 | Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine | f/2.1 | 24mm | 38 mm f/3.4 | Full Frame | 1185 g | Compare → |
-1.webp) | Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) | f/0.95 | 25mm | 40 mm f/1.5 | APS-C | 600 g | Compare → |
 | Meike 35 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 35mm | 56 mm f/1.5 | APS-C | 380 g | Compare → |
 | Meike 35 mm T2.1 Cine | f/2.1 | 35mm | 56 mm f/3.4 | Full Frame | — | Compare → |
 | Meike 50 mm f/1.2 | f/1.2 | 50mm | 80 mm f/1.9 | Full Frame | 620 g | Compare → |
 | Meike 50 mm f/1.7 | f/1.7 | 50mm | 80 mm f/2.7 | Full Frame | 310 g | Compare → |
 | Meike 50 mm T2.1 Cine | f/2.1 | 50mm | 80 mm f/3.4 | Full Frame | 940 g | Compare → |
 | Meike 60 mm f/2.8 Macro | f/2.8 | 60mm | 96 mm f/4.5 | Micro Four Thirds | 300 g | Compare → |
 | Meike 8 mm f/3.5 | f/3.5 | 8mm | 13 mm f/5.6 | APS-C | 519 g | Compare → |
 | Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM | f/1.8 | 85mm | 136 mm f/2.9 | Full Frame | 368 g | Compare → |
 | Meike 85 mm T2.1 Cine | f/2.1 | 85mm | 136 mm f/3.4 | Full Frame | 1170 g | Compare → |
 | Mitakon APO 200 mm f/4 MACRO 1x | f/4 | 200mm | 320 mm f/6.4 | Full Frame | 1300 g | Compare → |
 | Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.5 | f/2.5 | 135mm | 216 mm f/4 | Full Frame | 845 g | Compare → |
 | Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 | f/5.6 | 28mm | 45 mm f/9 | Full Frame | 130 g | Compare → |
 | Mitakon Speedmaster 20 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 20mm | 32 mm f/1.5 | Full Frame | 600 g | Compare → |
 | Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III | f/0.95 | 50mm | 80 mm f/1.5 | Full Frame | 720 g | Compare → |
 | Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 | f/1.2 | 85mm | 136 mm f/1.9 | Full Frame | 921 g | Compare → |
 | Mitakon Speedmaster 90 mm f/1.5 | f/1.5 | 90mm | 144 mm f/2.4 | Full Frame | 770 g | Compare → |
 | Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 20 mm T1.0 S35 | f/1.0 | 20mm | 32 mm f/1.6 | Full Frame | 730 g | Compare → |
 | Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 35 mm T1.0 S35 | f/1 | 35mm | 56 mm f/1.6 | APS-C | 640 g | Compare → |
 | Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 S35 | f/1.0 | 50mm | 80 mm f/1.6 | Full Frame | 820 g | Compare → |
 | Samyang 14 mm T3.1 VDSLR MK2 | f/2.8 | 14mm | 22 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 605 g | Compare → |
 | Samyang AF 12 mm f/2.0 E / X / RF-S | f/2 | 12mm | 19 mm f/3.2 | APS-C | 224 g | Compare → |
 | Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 RF | f/2.8 | 14mm | 22 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 484 g | Compare → |
 | Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF | f/1.4 | 85mm | 136 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 584 g | Compare → |
 | Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 RF | f/2.8 | 14mm | 22 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 800 g | Compare → |
 | Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF | f/1.4 | 85mm | 136 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 730 g | Compare → |
 | Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary | f/2.8 | 18–50mm | 29–80 mm f/4.5 | APS-C | 285 g | Compare → |
| Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary | f/1.4 | 30mm | 48 mm f/2.2 | APS-C | 265 g | Compare → | |
 | Sigma A 17-40 mm f/1.8 DC | f/1.8 | 17–40mm | 27–64 mm f/2.9 | APS-C | 535 g | Compare → |
 | Sigma C 10-18 mm f/2.8 DC DN | f/2.8 | 10–18mm | 16–29 mm f/4.5 | APS-C | 260 g | Compare → |
 | Sigma C 12 mm f/1.4 DC | f/1.4 | 12mm | 19 mm f/2.2 | APS-C | 225 g | Compare → |
 | Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC | f/1.4 | 15mm | 24 mm f/2.2 | APS-C | 220 g | Compare → |
 | Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN | f/1.4 | 16mm | 26 mm f/2.2 | APS-C | 405 g | Compare → |
 | Sigma C 16-300 mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | f/3.5-6.7 | 16–300mm | 26–480 mm f/5.6–11 | APS-C | 615 g | Compare → |
 | Sigma C 23 mm f/1.4 DC DN | f/1.4 | 23mm | 37 mm f/2.2 | APS-C | 340 g | Compare → |
 | Sigma C 56 mm f/1.4 DC DN | f/1.4 | 56mm | 90 mm f/2.2 | APS-C | 280 g | Compare → |
 | Sirui 50 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x | f/2.9 | 50mm | 80 mm f/4.6 | Full Frame | 1074 g | Compare → |
 | Sirui 75 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x | f/2.9 | 75mm | 120 mm f/4.6 | Full Frame | 1401 g | Compare → |
 | Tamron 11-20 mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD | f/2.8 | 11–20mm | 18–32 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 335 g | Compare → |
 | Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | f/2.8 | 17–70mm | 27–112 mm f/4.5 | APS-C | 525 g | Compare → |
 | Tamron 18-300 mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | f/3.5-6.3 | 18–300mm | 29–480 mm f/5.6–10 | Full Frame | 620 g | Compare → |
 | Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 28mm | 45 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 330 g | Compare → |
 | Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 35mm | 56 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 272 g | Compare → |
 | Tokina SZX Super Tele 400 mm f/8 Reflex MF | f/8 | 400mm | 640 mm f/13 | Full Frame | 355 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan 10 mm f/2 | f/2 | 10mm | 16 mm f/3.2 | Micro Four Thirds | 345 g | Compare → |
-1.webp) | TTartisan 11 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (Mirrorless) | f/2.8 | 11mm | 18 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 600 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan 14 mm f/2.8 ASPH | f/2.8 | 14mm | 22 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 445 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 17mm | 27 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 248 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH | f/4 | 17mm | 27 mm f/6.4 | Full Frame | 1056 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan 21 mm f/1.5 Leica M | f/1.5 | 21mm | 34 mm f/2.4 | Full Frame | 405 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 | f/2 | 25mm | 40 mm f/3.2 | Full Frame | 189 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan 35 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 35mm | 56 mm f/1.5 | Full Frame | 267 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan 35 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 35mm | 56 mm f/2.2 | APS-C | 180 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 | f/0.95 | 50mm | 80 mm f/1.5 | Full Frame | 411 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 | f/1.2 | 50mm | 80 mm f/1.9 | Full Frame | 336 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan 50 mm f/2 | f/2 | 50mm | 80 mm f/3.2 | APS-C | 200 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan 500 mm f/6.3 | f/6.3 | 500mm | 800 mm f/10 | Full Frame | 1617 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan 50mm f/1.4 ASPH | f/1.4 | 50mm | 80 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 429 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan 7.5 mm f/2 Fisheye | f/2 | 7.5mm | 12 mm f/3.2 | APS-C | 370 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan 90 mm f/1.25 | f/1.25 | 90mm | 144 mm f/2 | Full Frame | 1013 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C | f/1.4 | 35mm | 56 mm f/2.2 | APS-C | 341 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan Tilt 50 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 50mm | 80 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 452 g | Compare → |
 | TTartisan Tilt-Shift 100 mm f/2.8 2x Macro | f/2.8 | 100mm | 160 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 845 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF | f/0.95 | 35mm | 56 mm f/1.5 | Full Frame | 755 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 10 mm f/4 Cookie | f/4 | 10mm | 16 mm f/6.4 | Full Frame | 130 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 100 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO | f/2.8 | 100mm | 160 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 638 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 100 mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro | f/2.8 | 100mm | 160 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 1215 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 11 mm f/4.5 FF RL | f/4.5 | 11mm | 18 mm f/7.2 | Full Frame | 254 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 12 mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF | f/2.8 | 12mm | 19 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 390 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 12 mm f/2.8 ZERO-D | f/2.8 | 12mm | 19 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 609 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 12 mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine | f/2.9 | 12mm | 19 mm f/4.6 | Full Frame | 650 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 12-24 mm f/5.6 C-Dreamer | f/5.6 | 12–24mm | 19–38 mm f/9 | Full Frame | 497 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 12-24 mm f/5.6 CF Shift | f/5.6 | 12–24mm | 19–38 mm f/9 | Full Frame | 575 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 14 mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D | f/4 | 14mm | 22 mm f/6.4 | Full Frame | 228 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 15 mm f/2 ZERO-D | f/2 | 15mm | 24 mm f/3.2 | Full Frame | 500 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 15 mm f/4.5 0.5x Macro | f/4.5 | 15mm | 24 mm f/7.2 | Full Frame | 308 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 15 mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift | f/4.5 | 15mm | 24 mm f/7.2 | Full Frame | 597 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 15 mm T2.1 Zero-D Cine | f/2 | 15mm | 24 mm f/3.2 | Full Frame | 540 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift | f/4 | 17mm | 27 mm f/6.4 | Full Frame | 770 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift | f/4 | 17mm | 27 mm f/6.4 | Full Frame | 810 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 180 mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO | f/4.5 | 180mm | 288 mm f/7.2 | Full Frame | 521.6 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift | f/4 | 20mm | 32 mm f/6.4 | Full Frame | 747 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 24 mm T8 2x Macro Pro2be | f/8 | 24mm | 38 mm f/13 | Full Frame | 1068 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 25 mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro | f/2.8 | 25mm | 40 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 400 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 25-100 mm T2.9 Cine | f/2.9 | 25–100mm | 40–160 mm f/4.6 | APS-C | 2500 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 35 mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro | f/2.8 | 35mm | 56 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 1350 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | f/2.8 | 4mm | 6 mm f/4.5 | APS-C | 135 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 4.5-10 mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye | f/2.8 | 4.5–10mm | 7–16 mm f/4.5 | APS-C | 338 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 55 mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1x Macro | f/2.8 | 55mm | 88 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 1345 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 58 mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO | f/2.8 | 58mm | 93 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 595 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO | f/2.8 | 65mm | 104 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 335 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 7.5 mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine | f/2.9 | 7.5mm | 12 mm f/4.6 | APS-C | 610 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 8-15 mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye | f/2.8 | 8–15mm | 13–24 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 650 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 8-16 mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF | f/3.5-5 | 8–16mm | 13–26 mm f/5.6–8 | Full Frame | 463 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA 85 mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO | f/5.6 | 85mm | 136 mm f/9 | Full Frame | 252 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APO | f/1.7 | 17.5mm | 28 mm f/2.7 | Full Frame | 570 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA Aksen 45 mm f/2.8 1-5x Ultra Macro APO | f/2.8 | 45mm | 72 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 599 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 25 mm f/0.95 CF APO | f/0.95 | 25mm | 40 mm f/1.5 | Full Frame | 575 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 28 mm f/1.2 FF | f/1.2 | 28mm | 45 mm f/1.9 | Full Frame | 562 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 33 mm f/0.95 CF APO | f/0.95 | 33mm | 53 mm f/1.5 | Full Frame | 590 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 45 mm f/0.95 FF | f/0.95 | 45mm | 72 mm f/1.5 | Full Frame | 835 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 15 mm f/5.0 Cookie | f/5 | 15mm | 24 mm f/8 | Full Frame | 134 g | Compare → |
 | Laowa Venus Optics LAOWA FFII 90 mm f/2.8 CA-Dreamer Macro 2X | f/2.8 | 90mm | 144 mm f/4.5 | Full Frame | 619 g | Compare → |
 | Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.8 RF | f/1.8 | 85mm | 136 mm f/2.9 | Full Frame | 530 g | Compare → |
 | Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 Aspherical | f/1.2 | 40mm | 64 mm f/1.9 | Full Frame | 420 g | Compare → |
 | Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 | f/1 | 50mm | 80 mm f/1.6 | Full Frame | 598 g | Compare → |
 | Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | 35mm | 56 mm f/2.2 | Full Frame | 262 g | Compare → |
 | Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75 mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | 75mm | 120 mm f/2.9 | Full Frame | — | Compare → |
 | Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0R DF DSM | f/2.0 | 35mm | 56 mm f/3.2 | Full Frame | 280 g | Compare → |
 | Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8R DF DSM | f/1.8 | 85mm | 136 mm f/2.9 | Full Frame | 380 g | Compare → |
How we chose
Use cases are judged by how each lens frames on the Canon EOS R50 (focal length × 1.6), with the same rules as our /best lists. Picks come from manufacturer specifications: the brightest maximum aperture, the lowest weight, APS-C and third-party options, and the most recent release. We do not rank on sharpness, bokeh or autofocus, because we have no test data for them. Use the sample frames and video reviews on each lens page to judge those.