Best Canon lens for surf photography
What are the best canon lens for surf photography?
In this article I will mention Canon lenses that I recommend for surfing photography from the beach.
How to choose the best Canon lens for surf and water sports photography?
As a surf and water sport photographer, I use a range of canon lenses that enables me to photograph the best images and videos on varius scenes and in different scenarios.
So what is the best canon lens for beach and surf photography?
When we film on land, whether at sports competitions, surfing sessions or any other event where we find ourselves distant from the surfer: We may be standing on the beach or on a cliff, boulder or boat at a distance that requires us to use Telephoto lenses, which are mostly intended to bring very distant objects up close.
There are two types of telephoto lenses:
1. Zoom Telephoto lenses
2. Prime Telephoto lenses (fixed focal length)
Best CANON Zoom Telephoto lenses
The advantage in these Canon lenses lies in their varying zoom, so we can catch different situations more quickly without having to change lenses.
Sometimes this is very important when we filming water sport events and action sport like surfing.
The best versatility Canon telephoto lens for surf
Below are the most versatile and comfortable canon telephoto lenses for shooting surfing without a tripod , hand-held. see below from the cheapest to expensive option.
Short on budget? check out this lens -
If you are really short on budget but you don’t care to compromise on quality, this Canon lens is a good option for you.
The advantage of this lens is the weight and compactness – suitable for travel
Canon best choice for hand-held and versatility
These Canon lenses are the most popular for there versatility, maintaining a good quality as well as not heavy – suitable for working without a tripod markedly are great for surfing and sport photography
The best range - for canon telephoto zoom lens
Eventually when we talk about range – getting closer to the object, it usually come with heavy budget and heavy on hand. not in this case! this Canon RF 200-800 is the best choice for range and versatility when you shooting surfing or even wildlife without selling your house.
Expensive - High quality Canon telephoto zoom Lens
These lenses do not compromise on quality and also allow versatility. But they will cost you in the budget.
**As has been noted these lenses have excellent image quality**
Canon best economy budget Lightweight Super Telephoto RF Lens
The advantage of these Canon super telephoto lenses are:
- Compact and Lightweight
- Excellent range
- Economy budget
Their biggest drawback is the closed aperture that does not allow photography with a shallow depth of field and is less suitable for photography in low light
Best Canon Prime Telephoto Lens For Surf
A prime telephoto lenses are the major quality, recommended for low lighting on cloudy winter days or when we are distant from our object and still have no need to use varying zooms. use this lens to get the best bokeh images and low light condition.
These canon lenses are expensive. excellent for surf and sport photography, Wildlife as well.
Outstanding image quality canon lens, 1200mm super-telephoto with fixed focal length lens.
In conclusion
Canon has many lenses that can be suitable for surfing and sports photography. In the end, everyone chooses the lens that suits them according to the budget and the type of photography
Personal tip
I recommend trying and renting a lens before you buy it, so you can understand if it fits your needs.
check out my last article about choosing the right lens for surf and water sport photography.
