https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EF-RF-Lenses/What-are-the-best-EF-S-and-EF-lenses-that-are-comparable-to-L/m-p/506428#M34027 <P>I know the "L" series lenses are reserved for FF but what EF-S lenses have the best image quality? I know they won't have weather sealing and won't be as robust but from what I have read there are a few EF-S (and EF) that are regarded as "near L lens optical quality", I just want to see if anyone can add to this list! Shooting on a Canon 77D</P> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:02:30 GMT romokdu2 2024-10-15T15:02:30Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EF-RF-Lenses/What-are-the-best-EF-S-and-EF-lenses-that-are-comparable-to-L/m-p/506428#M34027 <P>I know the "L" series lenses are reserved for FF but what EF-S lenses have the best image quality? I know they won't have weather sealing and won't be as robust but from what I have read there are a few EF-S (and EF) that are regarded as "near L lens optical quality", I just want to see if anyone can add to this list! Shooting on a Canon 77D</P> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:02:30 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EF-RF-Lenses/What-are-the-best-EF-S-and-EF-lenses-that-are-comparable-to-L/m-p/506428#M34027 romokdu2 2024-10-15T15:02:30Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EF-RF-Lenses/What-are-the-best-EF-S-and-EF-lenses-that-are-comparable-to-L/m-p/506431#M34028 <P>Any particular focal length?</P> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:04:23 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EF-RF-Lenses/What-are-the-best-EF-S-and-EF-lenses-that-are-comparable-to-L/m-p/506431#M34028 kvbarkley 2024-10-15T15:04:23Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EF-RF-Lenses/What-are-the-best-EF-S-and-EF-lenses-that-are-comparable-to-L/m-p/506441#M34031 <P>Shotgun approach? Just any ef-s lens?</P> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:29:40 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EF-RF-Lenses/What-are-the-best-EF-S-and-EF-lenses-that-are-comparable-to-L/m-p/506441#M34031 ebiggs1 2024-10-15T15:29:40Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EF-RF-Lenses/What-are-the-best-EF-S-and-EF-lenses-that-are-comparable-to-L/m-p/506448#M34032 <P>As my respected colleagues have commented on, your post lacks a lot of clarity and could be a lot more specific.&nbsp; Knowing several things:<BR />What subjects you shoot or, if you know it, your desired focal range?<BR />What body are you trying to work with?<BR /><BR />Do you a bias towards fast lenses or large zoom ranges?</P> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:03:44 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EF-RF-Lenses/What-are-the-best-EF-S-and-EF-lenses-that-are-comparable-to-L/m-p/506448#M34032 Tronhard 2024-10-15T16:03:44Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EF-RF-Lenses/What-are-the-best-EF-S-and-EF-lenses-that-are-comparable-to-L/m-p/506449#M34033 <P>The one EF-S lens that many people felt was close to L-series lens quality is the discontinued EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/ef390.html" target="_blank">https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/ef390.html</A>&nbsp;</P> <P>Another lens that is good is the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/ef386.html" target="_blank">https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/ef386.html</A>&nbsp;</P> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:18:01 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EF-RF-Lenses/What-are-the-best-EF-S-and-EF-lenses-that-are-comparable-to-L/m-p/506449#M34033 p4pictures 2024-10-15T16:18:01Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EF-RF-Lenses/What-are-the-best-EF-S-and-EF-lenses-that-are-comparable-to-L/m-p/506452#M34034 <P>The only EF-S lens that I am aware of that has build quality that approaches the build quality of an L lens is the EF-S 10-22mm. It’s a baby tank.&nbsp;</P> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:38:14 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EF-RF-Lenses/What-are-the-best-EF-S-and-EF-lenses-that-are-comparable-to-L/m-p/506452#M34034 Waddizzle 2024-10-15T16:38:14Z