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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for canon telephoto lenses.

Telephoto lenses are great for wildlife photography because they allow you to shoot from a distance without scaring away your subject. They're also ideal for sports and action photography, as they allow you to capture fast-moving subjects without blurring the shot. Browse the top-ranked list of Canon telephoto lenses below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. Canon - EF-M18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS M Series Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Been taking amazing pic with this lens if you have the canon m50 you need this lens....Looking for a little extra reach for your Canon Mirrorless, pick up this lens. It’s great....Great lens for Canon Mirrorless...NICE LENS"

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    Canon EF-M18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Telephoto Zoom Lens: Cover wide-angle to telephoto lengths with this Canon 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS lens. It's designed for crop sensor Canon DSLRs, delivering an effective focal length of 28.8-240mm so that you can get closer to your subjects when needed. Silent autofocus and powerful image stabilization ensure you get the best shots from this Canon 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS lens.
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    "Been taking amazing pic with this lens if you have the canon m50 you need this lens....Looking for a little extra reach for your Canon Mirrorless, pick up this lens. It’s great....Great lens for Canon Mirrorless...NICE LENS"

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    Canon EF-M18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Telephoto Zoom Lens: Cover wide-angle to telephoto lengths with this Canon 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS lens. It's designed for crop sensor Canon DSLRs, delivering an effective focal length of 28.8-240mm so that you can get closer to your subjects when needed. Silent autofocus and powerful image stabilization ensure you get the best shots from this Canon 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS lens.
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  2. Canon - RF 135 f/1.8L IS USM Telephoto Prime Lens for RF Mount Cameras - Front_Zoom
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    "Very Versatile and Sharp Lens!...The 135mm 1.8 is an amazing prime lens! I'm very happy that I purchased this, and it is a versatile focal length that works great for portraits, wildlife, and even products!...The Canon RF 135 1.8 Is My New BFF...Now, I know what you might be thinking because I thought it too before purchasing: "But do I really need this lens if I already own the RF 70-200mm 2.8?" Well, my friend, let me tell you from personal experience that this lens is worth every penny. "

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    The RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM medium telephoto lens really steps up your photography game when shooting portraits or even sports, thanks to high-quality optics, and L-Series features. The Canon EF135mm lens has been a favorite among photographers for over 25 years, and this RF version builds on that legacy by using a totally new optical design the latest optics and features to truly bring it into the future. The optical quality of this lens is impres­sive with 17 elements in 12 groups, including three UD glass elements and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to reduce chromatic aberration and ghosting. The bright f/1.8 aperture also does wonders for your images. Not only can you achieve beautiful, soft backgrounds, it transforms your ability to shoot telephoto images or video at low light levels. The RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM also comes with built-in Optical Image Sta­bilization (not previously seen on a Canon 135mm lens) to further enhance your low-light shooting abilities by providing up to 5.5 stops* of optical shake correction, and up to 8 stops* with Coordinated IS. Two programmable lens function buttons on the top and side of the lens barrel allow instant access to temporarily lock servo AP, or a multitude of other possible camera features.
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    "Very Versatile and Sharp Lens!...The 135mm 1.8 is an amazing prime lens! I'm very happy that I purchased this, and it is a versatile focal length that works great for portraits, wildlife, and even products!...The Canon RF 135 1.8 Is My New BFF...Now, I know what you might be thinking because I thought it too before purchasing: "But do I really need this lens if I already own the RF 70-200mm 2.8?" Well, my friend, let me tell you from personal experience that this lens is worth every penny. "

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    The RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM medium telephoto lens really steps up your photography game when shooting portraits or even sports, thanks to high-quality optics, and L-Series features. The Canon EF135mm lens has been a favorite among photographers for over 25 years, and this RF version builds on that legacy by using a totally new optical design the latest optics and features to truly bring it into the future. The optical quality of this lens is impres­sive with 17 elements in 12 groups, including three UD glass elements and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to reduce chromatic aberration and ghosting. The bright f/1.8 aperture also does wonders for your images. Not only can you achieve beautiful, soft backgrounds, it transforms your ability to shoot telephoto images or video at low light levels. The RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM also comes with built-in Optical Image Sta­bilization (not previously seen on a Canon 135mm lens) to further enhance your low-light shooting abilities by providing up to 5.5 stops* of optical shake correction, and up to 8 stops* with Coordinated IS. Two programmable lens function buttons on the top and side of the lens barrel allow instant access to temporarily lock servo AP, or a multitude of other possible camera features.
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  3. Canon - EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Telephoto Lens for DSLRs - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Awesome portrait lens...Excellent lens, it's everything I would expect from the L series of Canon lenses. ...Beautiful and fast 85mm f1.4 from Canon...I have a great canon L lenses but this 85mm is magical."

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    Take gorgeous low-light shots and detailed daytime images with this Canon EF 85mm f/1.4 lens. Image stabilization helps create crisp, clean pictures whether you're taking candid action snapshots or formal portrait photographs with impressive bokeh. This Canon EF 85mm f/1.4 lens resists dust and water for reliability in the field.
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    "Awesome portrait lens...Excellent lens, it's everything I would expect from the L series of Canon lenses. ...Beautiful and fast 85mm f1.4 from Canon...I have a great canon L lenses but this 85mm is magical."

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    Take gorgeous low-light shots and detailed daytime images with this Canon EF 85mm f/1.4 lens. Image stabilization helps create crisp, clean pictures whether you're taking candid action snapshots or formal portrait photographs with impressive bokeh. This Canon EF 85mm f/1.4 lens resists dust and water for reliability in the field.
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  4. Tamron - SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon DSLR - black - Front_Zoom
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    "Very good lenses and affordable. I definitely recommend this if you’re looking for a lens that can compete with Canon...I used the tamron G2 with canon 6D. I tried to find better quality as the own canon lens. "

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    Attach this Tamron SP 70-200mm zoom lens to your Canon full-frame DSLR camera and capture sharp, professional images without the bulk of bigger lenses. A shortened Minimum Object Distance (MOD) and fast autofocus let you take even sharper images, and the durable construction of this Tamron SP 70-200mm zoom lens is made for a range of shoots.
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    "Very good lenses and affordable. I definitely recommend this if you’re looking for a lens that can compete with Canon...I used the tamron G2 with canon 6D. I tried to find better quality as the own canon lens. "

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    Attach this Tamron SP 70-200mm zoom lens to your Canon full-frame DSLR camera and capture sharp, professional images without the bulk of bigger lenses. A shortened Minimum Object Distance (MOD) and fast autofocus let you take even sharper images, and the durable construction of this Tamron SP 70-200mm zoom lens is made for a range of shoots.
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  5. Canon - EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L IS II USM Optical Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS 100 - White/Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Great Lens...Canon L lenses are the best. I love it for portraits or sports photography. ...Canon 70-200 f/4L IS II...Absolutely the sharpest telephoto lens I’ve ever used. Focus is incredibly fast and spot on."

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    Get closer to your subject with this Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L lens. IS II technology produces sharper images than ever before by dampening vibrations caused by slight movement of your hand, and the ultra-silent motor makes it ideal for use during video. A 1m focusing distance makes it easy to shoot from farther away with this Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L lens.
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    "Great Lens...Canon L lenses are the best. I love it for portraits or sports photography. ...Canon 70-200 f/4L IS II...Absolutely the sharpest telephoto lens I’ve ever used. Focus is incredibly fast and spot on."

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    Get closer to your subject with this Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L lens. IS II technology produces sharper images than ever before by dampening vibrations caused by slight movement of your hand, and the ultra-silent motor makes it ideal for use during video. A 1m focusing distance makes it easy to shoot from farther away with this Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L lens.
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  6. Tamron - SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon cameras - Black - Angle_Zoom
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    "Great lens...Awesome super telephoto lens. Super fast focusing and great stabilization....Yes it is heavy, but not much more than my Canon 100-400 or 70-200 II (my go to lens)."

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    Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 Telephoto Zoom Lens:Complete your professional camera setup with this Tamron telephoto lens for G2 Canon series cameras. An ultrasonic silent drive ring-type motor delivers responsive operation, and the enhanced vibration compensation performance helps to produce crisp images. Featuring eBand coating, this Tamron telephoto lens reduces ghosting and flare for enhanced picture quality.
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    "Great lens...Awesome super telephoto lens. Super fast focusing and great stabilization....Yes it is heavy, but not much more than my Canon 100-400 or 70-200 II (my go to lens)."

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    Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 Telephoto Zoom Lens:Complete your professional camera setup with this Tamron telephoto lens for G2 Canon series cameras. An ultrasonic silent drive ring-type motor delivers responsive operation, and the enhanced vibration compensation performance helps to produce crisp images. Featuring eBand coating, this Tamron telephoto lens reduces ghosting and flare for enhanced picture quality.
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  7. Canon - EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens - White - Angle_Zoom
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    "One of Canon sharpest lens...The Canon EF70-200mm f4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens is a great and versatile lens for landscape and wildlife photography. ...Fantastic medium telephoto for all Canon bodies...This is a far easier to use lens than my Canon f/4.0-5.6 IS 100mm-400mm zoom, which I sold a long time ago. "

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    Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens: If landscapes are your main focus, this lens has what you need to create photos of distant scenes and captivating compressed perspectives. It's also useful for portraits and outdoor sports photography. Whether you're a professional photographer or a serious amateur, this versatile lens will be a valuable addition to your kit.
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    "One of Canon sharpest lens...The Canon EF70-200mm f4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens is a great and versatile lens for landscape and wildlife photography. ...Fantastic medium telephoto for all Canon bodies...This is a far easier to use lens than my Canon f/4.0-5.6 IS 100mm-400mm zoom, which I sold a long time ago. "

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    Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens: If landscapes are your main focus, this lens has what you need to create photos of distant scenes and captivating compressed perspectives. It's also useful for portraits and outdoor sports photography. Whether you're a professional photographer or a serious amateur, this versatile lens will be a valuable addition to your kit.
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  8. Canon - RF 100mm f/2.8 L MACRO IS USM Telephoto Lens for RF Mount Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "I like the Canon Rf 100 f/2.8L macro lens, it works great, and is lightweight!...Canon does it again with this amazing macro lens...This RF 100 F2.8 lens is the ONLY lens in the world that is 1:4 ratio. "

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    Engineered specifically for full-frame EOS R series cameras, the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM is the world’s first* medium telephoto macro lens delivering close-up imagery at up to 1.4x magnification with autofocus. Featuring a fixed 100mm focal length, a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture for blurred backgrounds and low light shooting, fast, highly-precise AF, and an SA (spherical aberration) Control Ring, the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM lens elevates the look of portraits and macro shots with the option of creating dreamlike or romantic images with a soft focus look. With strong built-in optical image stabilization and Canon's Hybrid IS system, close-up shooting and video are sharp and stable. Using the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM, imagemakers can expect to see stunning results that can enhance their creative/artistic vision.
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    "I like the Canon Rf 100 f/2.8L macro lens, it works great, and is lightweight!...Canon does it again with this amazing macro lens...This RF 100 F2.8 lens is the ONLY lens in the world that is 1:4 ratio. "

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    Engineered specifically for full-frame EOS R series cameras, the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM is the world’s first* medium telephoto macro lens delivering close-up imagery at up to 1.4x magnification with autofocus. Featuring a fixed 100mm focal length, a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture for blurred backgrounds and low light shooting, fast, highly-precise AF, and an SA (spherical aberration) Control Ring, the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM lens elevates the look of portraits and macro shots with the option of creating dreamlike or romantic images with a soft focus look. With strong built-in optical image stabilization and Canon's Hybrid IS system, close-up shooting and video are sharp and stable. Using the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM, imagemakers can expect to see stunning results that can enhance their creative/artistic vision.
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  9. Canon - RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Telephoto Lens for EOS R Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "If you've never owned a super-telephoto, this is the lens. I shopped other lenses, but I was budget constrained. ...Canon RF 600mm f/11 lens...I’ve been able to shoot pictures that are sharp as my other Canon lenses although the depth of field is more limited with this lens."

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    The RF600mm F11 IS STM super-telephoto lens provides a long 600 millimeter focal length and is the first compact and lightweight 600mm super telephoto lens in the RF lineup. This lens is ideal for bird, wildlife, outdoor sports, and aviation. The size of this lens, and it’s retracting design, make it a highly portable option which can be stored easily in a camera bag and the built-in optical image stabilization with up to 5 stops of shake correction makes it easy to use either hand-held or with a monopod. The RF600mm F11 IS STM lens will also accept an RF 1.4X or 2.0X teleconverter^ to increase your focal length to 840mm or 1200mm respectively.
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    "If you've never owned a super-telephoto, this is the lens. I shopped other lenses, but I was budget constrained. ...Canon RF 600mm f/11 lens...I’ve been able to shoot pictures that are sharp as my other Canon lenses although the depth of field is more limited with this lens."

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    The RF600mm F11 IS STM super-telephoto lens provides a long 600 millimeter focal length and is the first compact and lightweight 600mm super telephoto lens in the RF lineup. This lens is ideal for bird, wildlife, outdoor sports, and aviation. The size of this lens, and it’s retracting design, make it a highly portable option which can be stored easily in a camera bag and the built-in optical image stabilization with up to 5 stops of shake correction makes it easy to use either hand-held or with a monopod. The RF600mm F11 IS STM lens will also accept an RF 1.4X or 2.0X teleconverter^ to increase your focal length to 840mm or 1200mm respectively.
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  10. Canon - RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS R Cameras - Front_Zoom
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    "Telephoto...Best telephoto lens in Canon RF Series. It is sharp, compact and light....Easily one of the finest Canon lenses made. I hesitated while coming from the EF version but the RF is up to par and works flawlessly. "

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    Capture stunning images from far away with this Canon RF 70-200mm long telephoto lens. Nano USM technology delivers up to five stops of shake correction and smooth, high-speed autofocus for clear picture quality, and the f/2.8 aperture ensures beautiful results in a range of lighting conditions. A compact, lightweight design keeps your camera easy to handle. Equipped with a thoughtfully positioned control ring, this Canon RF 70-200mm long telephoto lens offers effortless setting adjustments.
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    "Telephoto...Best telephoto lens in Canon RF Series. It is sharp, compact and light....Easily one of the finest Canon lenses made. I hesitated while coming from the EF version but the RF is up to par and works flawlessly. "

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    Capture stunning images from far away with this Canon RF 70-200mm long telephoto lens. Nano USM technology delivers up to five stops of shake correction and smooth, high-speed autofocus for clear picture quality, and the f/2.8 aperture ensures beautiful results in a range of lighting conditions. A compact, lightweight design keeps your camera easy to handle. Equipped with a thoughtfully positioned control ring, this Canon RF 70-200mm long telephoto lens offers effortless setting adjustments.
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