For customers who have selected a Canon DSLR (digital single lens reflex) for their picture taking needs, they will certainly be faced with the ultimate choice between the standard DSLR lens Canon L lenses. If the consumer is trying to purchase pro level machine or simply seeking to branch out in his or her amateur photography skills, he will have to familiarise himself with the ins and outs of applicable Canon lenses to make an informed choice. The cost of a great lens will prove to be an investment rather than just a mere expense. Therefore, a fundamental understanding of the lenses Canon provides is important to determine the cost based on specific needs.
Probably the most attractive features of the Canon DSLR lens is the electro-optical system, or EOS, which enables the much sought after auto focus capability. When checking out EOS lenses, observe the switch at the base of the lens where it connects to the Canon body. It will be labeled MF and AF, allowing the photographer to choose between manually focusing and letting the lens do the work for him with the automatic focus function that EOS lenses provide. There are several other digicam brands on the market that don't offer the auto focus feature, for example the Zeiss lens. In user comparisons of the Canon L series lens vs the Zeiss lens, the auto function capability with the Canon L series lens won out with a lot of customers. Though Zeiss lenses proved to provide very sharp pictures, those that compared the lenses admitted that the manual focus function was hard to overcome in the beginning and so will be extremely troublesome for an amateur photographer to perfect.
The regular lens for the EOS Canons is the EF lens and there are many various kinds of EF lenses. They are the standard zoom lens, the telephoto zoom, the ultra-wide zoom, wide angle, super telephoto, the macro lens, tilt-shift as well as the EF-M lens. Within each of these categories of lens there are the newest and high-end pro lenses, the Canon L series lenses. All these provides a different and specific photo taking ability. For example, where the wide angle lens increases the level of the field of focus, the macro lens could make the eyes of an ant seem as big and in-focus as those of a human.
Definitely the best of these is the Canon L series lens. For example, among the super telephoto lenses is the EF 800mm f/5.6L collection lens. It is the longest range lens Canon offers and the use of fluorite to reduce visual anomalies ensures precision color and the most distinct image possible. Obviously the photographic perfection provided by such a lens doesn't come inexpensive by any means. This unique Canon L series lens sells at an estimated retail price of $13,999.00 and fits the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III camera body. Don't let this run you off though. If the consumer possesses a Canon EOS Rebel t3i, the best L series lens for this camera body is actually the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM Lens, and it is definitely less expensive! It sports the fluorite UD lens and image stabilizer and can be purchased for just about $1,295.00...a good $12,000 dollars under the EF 800mm. With the constantly fluctuating state of the United States economy such as it is, these prices may appear very exorbitant to the customer, although not to fret!