Canon EOS 6D is an entry-level full frame DSLR announced in 2012. Compared to 5D Mark III, 6D is much cheaper. Here are several recommended lenses for this new EOS 6D.
DxOMark has tested around 100 lenses for Canon EOS 6D, now the best chocies are below:
Standard Prime | Medium Telephoto Portrait | Standard Zoom | 70-200mm Telephoto Zoom | 70-300mm Telephoto Zoom | Super Telephoto Zoom | Super Telephoto Prime | Ultra-Wide Prime | Wide-Angle Prime | Wide-Angle Zoom | Macro
Best 50mm Standard Prime (Portrait) lenses for Canon EOS 6D
50mm standard prime lenses are one of most popular lenses for Canon EOS 6D. From the list, the new announced Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM art lens is the best 50mm lens for Canon EOS 6D you should try. If you need a cheap lens, the best choice is EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lens.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price at |
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | 33 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 ZE | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 40mm f/2.8 STM | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 50mm f/1.8 II | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 ZE | 23 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best 85mm, 100mm, 105mm, 135mm lenses for Canon EOS 6D
For the 85mm, 100mm, 105mm, 135mm lenses, besides world’s best 85mm lens Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4, the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lens is your best choice, with the highest score of 34 point. The EF 100mm f/2 and EF 135mm f/2L are also great portrait lenses for 6D. And the new released Zeiss 135mm f/2 Apo Sonnar T* also the good choice for Canon EOS 6D.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price at |
Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 APO Planar T* | 36 | B&H/Adorama/eBay/Rent |
Zeiss 135mm f/2 Apo Sonnar T* ZE | 36 | B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | 34 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 100mm f/2 USM | 31 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 135mm f/2.0L USM | 30 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE | 30 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM | 29 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF | 29 | Amazon/B&H/ebay |
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC Lens | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent |
Zeiss Planar T 85mm f/1.4 ZE | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best Standard Zoom Lenses for Canon EOS 6D
If you are choosing a standard zoom lens, it is clear that the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is the best choice for image quality. And new release EF 24-70mm f/4L is not bad. For a cheap price, you may also consider the Sigma 24-70 and Tamron SP 24-70mm. Tamron SP 24-70mm is scored same as EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II with the half price tag.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price at |
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM | 21 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM | 20 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] | 20 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM | 19 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best 70-200mm Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Canon EOS 6D
The 70-200mm lenses are also very popular for 6D. This focal range covers a lot of requirements and is used regularly by photographers in most genres.The best choice for 6D is Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. Compared to EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, it is $1,000 cheaper, and 2 points better.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price at |
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 SP Di VC USD | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM | 22 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM | 21 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro AF | 21 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best 70-300mm Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Canon EOS 6D
The 70-300mm lenses are often seen as “kit lenses”. They are effectively cheap lenses that offer a decent focal length, but generally the compromises made in achieving the large focal range mean image quality suffers. Of the four lenses, EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM is the best one for 6D.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price at |
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM | 20 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD | 18 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM | 17 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro | 17 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS | 16 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best Super Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Canon EOS 6D
If you are looking for some super telephoto lenses, below are four best lenses for you to choose. The best lens is Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens.The new released EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x is another good lens for 6D, expect the price. There are two new super telephoto zoom lenses yet not tested, but should be great lenses: EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens and Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports lens.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price at |
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent |
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM S | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent |
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x | 24 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD | 17 | B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO | 17 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM | 16 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical IF Macro | 14 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best Telephoto Prime Lenses for Canon EOS 5D Mark III
If you are looking for some super telephoto prime lenses, below are best lenses for you to choose. The EF 300mm f/2.8L is one of the best super telephoto prime lenses, even 2 points better than the 400mm f/2.8L.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price at |
EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM | 30 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 200mm f/2.8L IS II USM | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM | 24 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro | 23 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM | 21 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 300mm f/4.0L IS USM | 19 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD IF Macro | 18 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best Ultra-Wide Lenses for Canon EOS 6D
Best ultra-wide angle lens for Canon EOS 6D is Samyang 14mm f/2.8, a very cheap lens beats all other high price lenses.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price at |
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical | 24 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/15 ZE | 23 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Zeiss Distagon T 21mm f/2.8 ZE | 21 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM | 20 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 20mm f/2.8 USM | 18 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/3.5 ZE | 18 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best Wide-angle Prime Lenses for Canon EOS 6D
Within the wide-angle prime lenses, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A lens is the best. The new released Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is another great wide-angle lens for Canon EOS 6D. The EF 35mm f/2 is another good lens with a lower price than EF 24mm f/1.4L and EF 35mm f/1.4L.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price at |
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A | 33 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A | 31 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent |
EF 35mm f/2 IS USM | 31 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM | 30 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM | 29 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZE | 29 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2 ZE | 29 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC | 27 | Amazon/B&H/ebay |
EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Zeiss Distagon T 28mm f/2 ZE | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best Wide-angle Zoom Lenses for Canon EOS 6D
Below are top wide-angle zoom lenses for Canon EOS 6D. Of course, the best one is the new released EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens, but the price is not cheap. Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens is one of the best choice. See below for more wide-angle zoom lenses ranked by DxOMark.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price at |
EF 11-24mm f/4L USM | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent |
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent |
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX | 22 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM | 21 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay/Rent |
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM | 20 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | 20 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM II | 15 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best Macro Lenses for Canon EOS 6D
According to DxOMark, the best macro lens tested on Canon 6D is Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2, this is a great lens but very expensive. So one of the best choice is EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens at the price for $1,049. If you need cheap one, the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 and Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 are both good macro lenses.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price at |
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE | 30 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 ZE | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro | 24 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
EF 180mm f3.5L Macro USM | 21 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
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