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What are the best EF-S (and EF) lenses that are comparable to L series?

romokdu2
Apprentice

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

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kvbarkley
VIP
VIP

Any particular focal length?

ebiggs1
Legend
Legend

Shotgun approach? Just any ef-s lens?

EB
EOS 1DX and 1D Mk IV and less lenses then before!

Tronhard
VIP
VIP

As my respected colleagues have commented on, your post lacks a lot of clarity and could be a lot more specific.  Knowing several things:
What subjects you shoot or, if you know it, your desired focal range?
What body are you trying to work with?

Do you a bias towards fast lenses or large zoom ranges?


cheers, TREVOR

The mark of good photographer is less what they hold in their hand, it's more what they hold in their head;
"All the variety, all the charm, all the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow", Leo Tolstoy;
"Skill in photography is acquired by practice and not by purchase" Percy W. Harris

p4pictures
Authority
Authority

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. 

https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/ef390.html 

Another lens that is good is the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro 

https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/ef386.html 


Brian
EOS specialist trainer, photographer and author
-- Note: my spell checker is set for EN-GB, not EN-US --

Waddizzle
Legend
Legend

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. 

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