Best Lenses for Canon EOS 7D Mark II

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II is Canon’s latest flagship APS-C DSLR camera, it replaced Canon EOS 7D with a lot of great features.

DxOMark has tested most of Canon EF mount lenses on Canon EOS 7D Mark II, and today we are showing you recommended lenses for Canon EOS 7D Mark II:

Standard/Medium Telephoto Prime Portrait | Telephoto/Super Telephoto Prime | Wide-angle/Ultra-wide Prime | Standard Zoom | Telephoto Zoom | Wide-angle Zoom | Macro

Best Standard Prime, Medium Telephoto Prime lenses for Canon EOS 7D Mark II

35mm, 50mm prime lens is very popular, a must be lens for Canon EOS 7D Mark II. Of all these lenses, the new Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 lens is the best prime lens for Canon EOS 7D Mark II, except the expensive price tag. The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens, EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Lens are another great choice for 7D Mark II, only one point under than Otus 1.4/55. The new EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens a cheap and very good lens, yet cost only around $100. Other recommended lenses for 7D Mark II are EF 35m f/2 IS USM, Sigma 30mm DC and EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lenses. The new Tamron SP 35mm/45mm f/1.8 lenses and Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/2/50mm f/1.4 lenses haven’t tested by DxOMark yet, but could be another great choices for 7D Mark II.

Lens DxOMark Check Price Now
Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 27 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 26 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM 26 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A 26 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
EF 35mm f/2 IS USM 25 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM 23 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 23 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM 22 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 ZE 22 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 22 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM 22 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC 22 Amazon/B&H/ebay/Rent
EF 50mm f/1.8 II 20 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM 20 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 20 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
EF 40mm f/2.8 STM 20 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/2 B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4 B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent

Best Telephoto Prime & Super Telephoto Prime lenses for Canon EOS 7D Mark II

For telephoto Prime lenses for Canon EOS 7D Mark II, the best ones are come from Zeiss, both Zeiss 135mm f/2 and Otus 85mm f/1.4 have the best DxOMark in this range. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lens and EF 100mm f/2 USM are both very cheap lenses, but has great image quality on 7D Mark II. The best super telephoto prime lenses are EF 300mm f/2.8L and EF 400mm f/2.8L.

Lens DxOMark Check Price at
Zeiss 135mm f/2 Apo Sonnar T* ZE 28 B&H/Adorama/ebay
Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 APO Planar T* 28 B&H/Adorama/eBay/Rent
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 25 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 100mm f/2 USM 23 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM 23 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM 22 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 135mm f/2.0L USM 22 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF 22 Amazon/B&H/ebay
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE 21 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM 21 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Zeiss Planar T 85mm f/1.4 ZE 21 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM 20 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro 20 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 200mm f/2.8L IS II USM 20 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 19 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM 19 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM 18 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro 17 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 ZE B&H/Adorama/ebay

Best Wide-angle Pirme & Ultra Wide Prime Lenses for Canon EOS 7D Mark II

If you are choosing a wide-angle or ultra-wide prime lens for Canon EOS 7D Mark II, the best choice is the new released Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM art lens, world’s first prime lens has f/1.4 aperture at 20mm. And the price is not very expensive compared to EF 24mm f/1.4L and Zeiss wide-angle prime lenses. The Samyang wide-angle lenses are also good choice for 7D Mark II.

Lens DxOMark Check Price at
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM A 24 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A 22 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM 22 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC 21 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM 20 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/15 ZE 17 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical 16 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM 15 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 20mm f/2.8 USM 15 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay

Best Standard Zoom Lenses for Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Of all these standard zoom lenses, the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens the king of  APS-C lens, this lens is even better than some prime lenses. This lens has highest DxOMark, 5 points better than second best standard zoom lens.

Lens DxOMark Check Price at
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM 27 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM 22 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD 21 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art 21 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM 17 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM 17 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM 16 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay/Rent
EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM 16 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM 15 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM 15 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM 15 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay

Best Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Below are top telephoto zoom and super telephoto zoom lenses for Canon EOS 7D Mark II. The Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens is a great lens, yet cheaper than EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens.

Lens DxOMark Check Price at
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM 22 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 SP Di VC USD 21 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM 19 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x 17 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro AF 17 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM 16 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM 16 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM 15 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO 15 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM 14 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM S Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent

Best Wide-angle Zoom Lenses for Canon EOS 7D Mark II

If you are looking for some wide-angle zoom lenses for Canon EOS 7D Mark II, below are top choices. The EF 11-24mm f/4L, Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, and Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 are great choices for 7D Mark II.

Lens DxOMark Check Price at
EF 11-24mm f/4L USM 16 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX 16 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM 16 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM 12 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent

Best Macro Lenses for Canon EOS 7D Mark II

The best macro lens for Canon EOS 7D Mark II is Zeiss 100mm f/2 ZE, but as you know, the pirce is very expensive. The Sigma 70mm and Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 is one of best choice for 7D Mark II at a very cheap price.

Lens Check Price at
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 ZE Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
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