T he natural perspective delivered by a 35mm prime on a full-frame camera, combined with a fast f/1.8 aperture rating and highly effective 5-stop stabilization make the RF 35mm a superb lens for everyday shooting, especially as it’s wrapped up in such a compact and lightweight build. Even so, prime lenses aren’t to everyone’s taste so, if you prefer the versatility of a zoom for your EOS R-series mirrorless camera, look no further than the Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM.
For full-frame DSLRs, our top choice is the Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM. Again, it’s compact and lightweight yet delivers excellent image quality, backed up by effective stabilization. In the APS-C format DSLR camp, the dinky Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens is unbeatable value, although the stabilized Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM is highly desirable. And if you prefer a zoom, this time around our top pick is the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | C.