The First Canon RF-Mount Mirrorless Lenses You Should Buy

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The kit lens that came with your new mirrorless Canon camera will only take you so far. When you’re ready to amp your photography skills up to the next level, investing in better quality lenses will boost your photography prowess and show you what your camera is really capable of.Canon’s RF-mount lens library is sparse compared with those of its rivals, thanks primarily to years spent working on the ill-fated EOS-M system. This situation is compounded by the fact that it only recently allowed third-party brands to make RF lenses. However, the catalog has been growing more quickly over the past year, providing plenty of choices for shooters new to the system.If you’re new to Canon mirrorless cameras, we recommend starting with a fast prime lens, and then considering what kinds of photography pique your interest. Depending on what you want to shoot, you may want to upgrade the kit lens that came with your camera or add an everyday zoom, a telephoto zoom, a wide-angle zoom, a superzoom, a portrait lens, or a macro lens.If you’re still considering your mirrorless camera options and which lenses to start with, take a peek at our lens guides for Nikon Z-mount, Fujifilm X-mount, and Sony E-mount cameras.