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Lens ideas for EOS R100

princessevie — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:38:11 GMT

Hello, I would like to purchase lens for my EOS R100, but I have no idea what to get. Help please

Re: Lens ideas for EOS R100

Danny — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:39:17 GMT

Thanks for joining the conversation, princessevie! To give us a better idea of how we can help you, please let us know which lenses you already have and what kinds of photos and videos you're hoping to produce.

We look forward to your reply!

Re: Lens ideas for EOS R100

princessevie — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:58:14 GMT

Hello, I do not have any lenses at all. I will be going on vacation soon and I would like to take photos and videos of places and things and people.

Re: Lens ideas for EOS R100

kvbarkley — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:19:56 GMT

The RF-s18-150 should do most of what you want. If you are going to a place where you want closeups of wildlife, we can talk telephotos.
what is your budget?

Re: Lens ideas for EOS R100

SignifDigits — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 22:00:03 GMT

"Do-everything" single travel lenses include the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM mentioned by my colleague, and for a bit more money the Sigma Contemporary RF-S 16-300mm f/3 5-6.7 DC OS offers a wider focal range.

Less expensive options exist in a narrower range of focal lengths.

Re: Lens ideas for EOS R100

princessevie — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:09:01 GMT

Is there anything out there that costs less than $500? I'm a newbie

Re: Lens ideas for EOS R100

SignifDigits — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:59:59 GMT

I think mine, and a few others first recommendation retails for $459 - the RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM. That lens will effectively be a 38-168mm. It is a wonderful lens in terms of quality and if you ever move to the full-frame camera you will be able to use that lens. If you could afford a second wider lens then the $339 RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is a good choice to eventually add. Or you could start with the 10-18mm lens and wider shots and give up zoom ability.

Or for $349 you could start with the RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM (effectively 28.8-72mm). The previous two lenses are probably better lenses in terms of quality but this lens (which is often sold with the camera as a kit) covers the most commonly used range of focal lengths.

You can keep an eye out for Canon refurbished and/or sign up to be notified when one is available. Refurbished has the same warranty as new and has individually been checked over to ensure it is within specification - you give up the new box, though.

One thing you'll learn early on is that purchasing most camera equipment involves some sort of compromise or another. Any of these should get you a good start, but each of them has some limitations.

And another thing you'll learn is that not everyone will agree here. You're likely to get, and I hope you do, some other opinions. More information on making this important decision for you is a good thing. Please ask questions and explore options and let us know your thinking and don't be shy about asking any question, even if you think it's too simple. We all were newbies at one time or another.

Re: Lens ideas for EOS R100

shadowsports — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:04:54 GMT

Greetings,

I think the RF-S 18-150 recommend earlier would be a very good lens choice. It would offer you a high degree of flexibility with your body. If you can swing it, I think you'd be really happy.

Re: Lens ideas for EOS R100

princessevie — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:59:01 GMT

Thanks to everyone for their input. It is greatly appreciated. I will purchase the RF-S 18-150.

Thank all