Recommended Canon EOS 6D Lenses

Recommended Canon EOS 6D lenses are categorized below as standard prime lenses, standard zoom lenses, ultra wide-angle lenses, wide-angle prime lenses, wide-angle zoom lenses, telephoto zoom, prime and super telephoto lenses and macro lenses. Here are the best Canon EOS 6D lenses to choose for.

The Canon EOS 6D is a full-frame 20.2MP DSLR camera offering high image quality with the powerful DIGIC 5+ image processor and 14-bit A/D conversion. Canon EOS 6D features full-frame sensor which is capable of recording vivid imagery with expanded sensitivity up to ISO 102400. The camera also features 11 Point AF points, 63-zone Dual-Level Metering Sensor and built-in GPS receiver, Wi-Fi Transmitter.

The Canon EOS 6D digital SLR camera body only price is $1,999.00. The Canon EOS 6D is available to buy from the camera stores below.

Where to Buy Canon EOS 6D, Price and Buy Options

Recommended Canon EOS 6D Lenses

Here are several recommended lenses for the entry-level full frame EOS 6D camera. DxOMark has tested around 100 lenses for Canon EOS 6D. Below you can see the Canon EOS 6D lenses with the rankings table and prices.

Canon EOS 6D Lenses – Standard Prime

The 50mm is a very popular focal length as a standart portrait lens. Canon and Sigma produce affordable price standard prime lenses for Canon EOS 6D full frame camera. Zeiss and Sigma also has high scores.

If you look budget friendly lenses best choices for Canon EOS 6D looks like the new EF 40mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens. For higher prices EF 50mm f/1.2L lens and Zeiss 50mm f/2 macro lenses are the best choices.

Canon EOS 6D Lenses – 85mm, 105mm Portrait Prime

The best lenses at 85mm, 105mm are shown below for the 6D. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lens is the best choice for Canon EOS 6D with its affordable price and high score. If you look for a cheaper price lenses than the EF 100mm f/2 and EF 135mm f/2L are both good lenses for Canon EOS 6D.

Canon EOS 6D Lenses – Standart Zoom

Canon’s EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is the best choice for a standard zoom lens. It costs $2,099, a very expensive lens and sure great image quality with highest score. With the same focal length Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD is a better alternative and has a cheaper price for $1,299 with the same score. 

See also the comparison between Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II vs Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD lens.

Canon EOS 6D Lenses – Telephoto Zoom (70-200)

The best telephoto zoom lens is the EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II USM for EOS 6D. Within the 70-200 lenses for the EOS 6D newly released Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is another good choice with a $800 better price.

Canon EOS 6D Lenses – Telephoto Zoom (70-300)

The best 70-300mm lenses with good image quality is EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens and the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM.

Canon EOS 6D Lenses – Super Telephoto Zoom

The new released EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x is the best lens for EOS 6D. Below are the best super telephoto lenses for Canon EOS 6D DSLR camera.

Canon EOS 6D Lenses – Telephoto Prime

The EF 300mm f/2.8L and 400mm f/2.8L lenses are the best choices but the expensive ones for the Canon EOS 6D. If you are looking for super telephoto prime lenses with a cheaper price than the EF 200mm f/2.8L will be the best choice for EOS 6D.

Canon EOS 6D Lenses – Ultra Wide-Angle

Ultra wide angle lenses are expensive. The best Canon EOS 6D lenses are from Zeiss branded ones like the Zeiss 15mm and 21mm Digstagon T*. Samyang 14mm f/2.8 is a manuel and a very cheap lens on top of the list.

Canon EOS 6D Lenses – Wide-Angle Prime

As for the wide-angle prime lenses, Canon and Sigma produce affordable price lenses for Canon EOS 6D DSLR camera. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A lens and EF 35mm f/2 IS lens are the best choices with a price tag around $800.

Canon EOS 6D Lenses – Wide-Angle Zoom

We have posted a lot of good reviews for the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens. But for full frame cameras Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX lens perform better with a good price tag of $749.

Canon EOS 6D Lenses – Macro

Below are the recommended macro lenses for Canon EOS 6D. Best macro lens for EOS 6D is EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM. This lens is the best performer with a valuable price for $1,049.

Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 is the best macro with a higher price of $1,843. If you need a cheaper solution than the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro provides good focal length with high score and good price.