5 Cheap Canon Lenses For Very Creative Minds

When creativity ends up at odds with the economy, it causes great frustration. Your mind goes much further than your checking account and you even get angry. That is why today I bring you this article with some cheap Canon (or compatible) lenses with which you can exploit your creativity.

First, I would like to present you with this Canon guide that we have written for you, where you can answer any questions about the brand, terminology, type of cameras, mounts, etc.; and this other free tool where you can check the compatibility of Canon lenses and cameras.

1.Pancake EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM

This is one of Canon’s cheapest lenses. It is my latest toy and it has become my favorite, almost above the one I am going to talk about next. It is not as bright but it does have a focal length that allows me to cover more angles of the scene. It is a 24mm that converts, on an APS-C camera by the conversion factor, to approximately 35mm. I specify this because it is an EF-S, or what is the same, which is not valid for full frame cameras.

Characteristic

It is a lens with an ultra-compact design and with a perspective similar to that of the human eye that offers great sharpness and brightness.

  • Diaphragm Sheets: 7
  • Opening: f/2.8-22
  • Minimum focus distance: 0.16m
  • Engine: STM
  • Filter diameter: 52
  • max. diameter x length: 68.2 x 22.8mm
  • Weight: 125g
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At the time I told you about this lens and I showed you some of the photographs it is capable of taking. You can see it here. It is an ideal lens to always carry with you, for trips, landscapes and chasing your offspring on your excursions.

2. The prince of goals: EF50mm, f/1.8 STM

We have talked a lot about this lens on the blog, both about life in 50mm and about this one in particular that offers a maximum aperture of f/1.8. If you are a follower of the blog, you will have read Mario’s recommendations about the king of objectives many times, what happens is that this one goes up in price and not all pockets can afford it.

the difference between the king and the the prince? One step. from f/1.4 to f/1.8. Does it justify the price difference? Yes, that step justifies it, however, that does not mean that it is necessary to spend what is extra. The prince is really creative, allows for stunning bokeh, and is very affordable. I am very happy with my prince and the truth is, although I have sometimes missed that step, it has gone very, very well with him.

Characteristic

  • Diaphragm Sheets: 7
  • Opening: f/1.8-22
  • Minimum focus distance: 0.35m
  • Engine: STM (fast and silent focus)
  • Image Stabilizer
  • Filter diameter: 49mm
  • max. diameter x length: 69.2×39.3mm
  • Weight: 160g

If you like portraits, short distances, details, big blurs, you will fall in love with this lens. A bright lens, to always carry with you and that is also ideal for video due to its continuous and stable focus. Here are some examples:

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And if it still seems expensive to you, no one knows your economy better than you, you have this version of YONGNUO, compatible with Canon. Users speak well of it and its price is really low. I have not tried this one, so if you are interested you will have to trust the almost 300 opinions that give it an average of 4 out of 5 ;).

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3. Fisheye (58mm)

This fisheye turns a standard lens into a fisheye.

It is not a lens to shoot daily, nor to always carry. But it will allow you express your creativity to the fullest and have fun playing with what you like best, photography. And for a really ridiculous price.

You have to keep in mind that you must snap it to another target that is compatible, like for example the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, the one that usually comes with the kit.

  • Filter Thread Size: 58mm
  • Dimensions: 6.95 x 6.95 x 4.87cm
  • Weight: 223g

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4. Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM. A pancake for Full Frame

Although its focal length is similar to the 50mm and it is not so, so bright, its advantage over it is the size. This is another pancake, like the first on the list, this time with a 40mm focal length and used for full frame cameras, while the 24mm that tops this list is not compatible with full sensor cameras.

Characteristic

  • Diaphragm Sheets: 7
  • Opening: f/2.8-22
  • Minimum focus distance: 0.3m
  • Engine: STM
  • Filter diameter: 52mm
  • max. diameter x length: 68.2 x 22.8mm
  • Weight: 130g
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Maybe this price is expensive for you, however, being a target compatible with full frame cameras and with the image quality it offers, it is very economical.

Gallery

To see the important thing, which is what photos he takes, I leave you this sample gallery:

In this link you can see more than 40,000 photos taken with this lens, in case you are left wanting more.

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5. Lensbaby Spark, to escape conventional photos

The other day I was telling you about goals lensbaby and his creative ability. Today I bring you another lens from the same manufacturer that, due to its price, has earned its place on this list. Although it is not luminous, it is a lens that will delight any restless and creative mind that seeks unique, different images with its own stamp.

Characteristic

  • Filter threads: 37mm
  • Compatible with APS-C and Full Frame
  • Opening: fixed f/5.6
  • Focal distance: 50mm
  • Approach: Handbook
  • Focus distance: from approximately 33 cm to infinity
  • There is no electronic communication between the lens and the camera body
  • Dimensions: 7.62 x 7.62 x 7.62cm
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Here you can see some images taken with this original objective.

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As you have seen, it is not necessary to spend 500 euros to enjoy photography and obtain unique and special images. The limits of creativity are in your head.

If you have found this list of cheap Canon lenses useful or you think you know someone who might be interested, please share it, we will be infinitely grateful. And if you have tried any, we invite you to leave your comment below.

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