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There are many different things to look at and consider when choosing a camera lens for your DSLR camera. One of the top camera manufacturers, Canon, offers a variety of different lenses that can overwhelm an amateur photographer looking for canon lenses that are a good fit for their camera and photographic style. However, there are some basic things to look for when choosing the right canon lens for you.

First depending on the type of camera you have, some lenses may be better than others. The Canon EF-S line of lenses is targeted towards, and can only be used by, the 1.6 crop ratio cameras that are not full frame.  They are more suitable for lower end consumers. The EF line of lenses can be used for all the most recent DSLR camera models Canon makes.

Next, you want to look at the focal length of the lens you are considering. The focal length determines the zooming capabilities of your lens and camera. If the subjects of your photos are far away, you might want to purchase a telephoto lens and if you want to take panoramic pictures you might want to a shorter focal length lens or wide-angle lenses. Also, the more dynamic lenses have a large range of focal lengths and can be used for a variety of purposes.

Next is the aperture or the maximum size of the opening of the lens. The aperture determines the amount of light that moves through the lens and onto the sensor. Choosing the right aperture value will affect your ability to take photos in low light situations. Aperture is usually measured in f stop values, for example f/2.8. The lower the f stop number, the larger the maximum aperture your lens has.

Finally, you will definitely want to consider the price of the lenses as they are a very expensive investment. There are usually standard lenses for different purposes and a combination of the specifications listed above. However, Canon also makes a series of upper-end and much more expensive lenses tagged with the “L” (Luxury) title and there are even more choices available to you. However, they usually cost 3 to 5 times, and sometimes up to 10 times more, than their standard counterparts. Be sure to do enough research and determine which lens works best for you before making a purchase.