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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