Used Canon-fit lenses (EF & EF-S)

A used Canon lens is often the smartest way to expand your setup. Good glass lasts for years and loses little in image quality, so you are mainly paying for optics that perform just as well as new. Popular choices among our telephoto lenses are the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM as an all-round travel zoom, the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM II for nature and sports photographers looking for reach, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM as a fast classic for action and portrait, and the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary for those who want extra reach without paying top price.

What should you look out for in a used lens?

Check that the lens fits your body: EF works on all EOS DSLRs, EF-S only on the APS-C models. Also watch for dust or fungus in the glass, smooth zoom and focus rings, and whether the autofocus is quiet and accurate. With lenses with stabilisation (IS), you want to feel whether it engages smoothly. We inspect every lens professionally and give the glass an honest condition rating, so you know what you are getting.

EF and EF-S on mirrorless Canon

Do you now have a mirrorless Canon with RF mount? With an EF-EOS R adapter, virtually all of these EF and EF-S lenses simply work on it, often with no loss of autofocus speed. Used EF glass therefore remains an attractive, affordable route for RF shooters too.

Who it's for

From the beginner photographer who wants to outgrow the kit lens to the professional looking for a second telephoto lens such as the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM: this category has something for every level and budget. Everything comes with at least 12 months' warranty and a 14-day return period, so you can try out at your leisure whether the lens suits you.