Best Lenses under CA$700 for everyday use

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Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN

87 Score
56mm f/1.4 Canon EF-M Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN delivers exceptional sharpness with its f/1.4 aperture and 9-blade diaphragm, plus weather sealing for durability. At just 73g, it's remarkably portable while scoring 93/100 for portraits and 93.9/100 for street photography. Best for APS-C shooters needing a fast, lightweight portrait lens with reliable autofocus and low-light capability.

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Price CA$550
Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN lens

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Sigma Art 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM

58.7 Score
30mm 16 Canon EF Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A 30mm f/1.4 prime with stepping AF and weather sealing weighs just 285g, delivering consistent edge-to-edge sharpness on APS-C mirrorless bodies. Its 9-blade diaphragm produces smooth bokeh, while the dual aspherical and ED elements keep chromatic aberration minimal even wide open. Best for portrait and street photographers who prioritize a fast aperture in a compact, weather-resistant package.

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Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye

56.9 Score
8mm f/3.5 Canon EF, Canon RF
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Sigma 485306

35 Score
8mm 22 Canon EF
Why we recommend this

Its 8mm focal length captures a full 180-degree circular image on full-frame sensors, with an f/3.5 aperture and one ED element maintaining sharpness across an 11-element, 6-group optical design. Close focusing to 5.3 inches yields a 1:4.6 magnification for dramatic near-subject distortion, while the rear gelatin filter holder and Super Multi-Layer coating enhance creative control and contrast. It’s best for photographers seeking extreme barrel distortion and exaggerated perspectives for creative compositions, as its low 24.6 portrait score confirms it’s ill-suited for conventional subjects.

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Best Lenses under CA$1,500 for everyday use

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Sigma Art 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM

90.1 Score
35mm f/1.8 Canon EF-S IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The constant f/1.8 aperture across the 18-35mm zoom, with 4 aspherical and 5 ED elements, delivers prime-like sharpness and light gathering for APS-C sensors. At just 110g, it’s exceptionally light for a fast zoom, and the HSM autofocus offers silent, accurate tracking for video, while the 9-blade diaphragm yields smooth bokeh. This lens is ideal for APS-C videographers and street shooters who need a versatile standard zoom with shallow depth of field and reliable low-light performance.

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Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 AF DC OS HSM

66.8 Score
18-125mm 5.6 Canon EF IS
Why we recommend this

Its 6.9x zoom range pairs with 4-stop optical stabilization and a near-silent HSM autofocus motor in a compact 450g body, making it a versatile all-in-one for APS-C Canon DSLRs. Despite its budget-friendly positioning, the lens delivers 1:3.8 maximum magnification for close-ups and uses special low dispersion and aspherical elements to control aberrations throughout the zoom range. Best suited for hobbyist photographers seeking a single, lightweight travel lens for everyday shooting on Canon APS-C bodies.

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Sigma EX DC HSM 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye

52 Score
4mm 2.8 Canon EF IS
Why we recommend this

Its constant f/2.8 aperture paired with a 135mm close focus limit produces an exceptionally bright 180-degree circular image on APS-C sensors. The lens’s equisolid angle projection provides a mathematically quantifiable field of view useful for scientific measurement, while the HSM motor enables silent autofocus with full-time manual override. This specialist optic is best suited for astrophotographers capturing auroras or researchers documenting canopy distribution.

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Sigma DC 203101

50.2 Score
8-16mm f/4.5 Canon EF
Why we recommend this

An 8-16mm focal range delivers a 121° angle of view on APS-C sensors, with HSM autofocus and three aspherical elements with Super Multi-Layer Coating to minimize ghosting. Weighing just 555 grams, it remains highly portable for an ultra-wide zoom without compromising optical precision. This lens is best for architectural interiors and street shooters who need dramatic, distortion-free perspectives in tight spaces.

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Best Lenses under CA$2,000 for everyday use

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Sigma EX DG 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye

47.3 Score
15mm f/2.8 Canon EF
Why we recommend this

This 15mm f/2.8 diagonal fisheye delivers a 180-degree field of view with full-frame coverage and autofocus, capturing extreme distortion on Nikon F-mount bodies. Its 5.9-inch minimum focus distance and 1:3.8 magnification ratio enable dramatic, exaggerated close-ups that standard wides cannot match. It best suits creative portrait and macro shooters seeking deliberate distortion, but landscape work is strongly hindered by its 22.3/100 score.

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Sigma Art 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM

46.7 Score
14-24mm 22 Canon EF Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 14-24mm zoom range, combined with a 19-element optical design featuring three aspherical and six ED elements, delivers edge-to-edge sharpness and minimal distortion. Weather-sealed construction and an 11-blade diaphragm provide reliable outdoor use and smooth bokeh, while the Nano Porous Coating effectively suppresses flare and ghosting. This lens is best for event and automotive photographers who need an ultra-wide rectilinear perspective with excellent low-light performance and the ability to crop into 35mm field-of-view in post.

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Best Lenses under CA$3,500 for everyday use

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Sigma Sports 150-600mm 5-6.3 Sports

46.1 Score
150-600mm Canon EF IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A four FLD and one SLD element optical design suppresses chromatic aberration across the 150-600mm range, encased in a weather-sealed magnesium alloy barrel. The Hyper Sonic Motor delivers fast, silent focusing, while optical stabilization enables sharp handheld shots even at 600mm. Best for budget-conscious wildlife and sports photographers needing a rugged super-telephoto zoom that balances reach with cost.

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Sigma Contemporary ZB954

70.5 Score
150-600mm 6.3 Canon EF IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A 150-600mm zoom range paired with one FLD and three SLD elements delivers sharp, aberration-free images, while the Hyper Sonic Motor enables fast, silent autofocus. Its weather-sealed construction and included tripod collar provide rugged reliability for extended field use, with full-frame coverage ensuring consistent edge-to-edge clarity. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need long reach and quick, quiet focusing to capture fast, distant subjects.

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