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Best everyday lenses for the Canon EOS R8

Canon EOS R8 · 2023 · 24.2 MP full-frame · 461 g · no IBIS — stabilisation is lens-only

11 everyday lenses that fit the Canon EOS R8 (Canon RF mount) — versatile walk-around lenses that stay on the camera. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.

Start with the Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM. At f/1.2 it is the brightest of the 11 everyday Canon RF lenses that fit the Canon EOS R8 — the full comparison is below.

Last verified 2026-09-01 · Canon RF mount · Canon full-frame body

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Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM, Standard Lens, Black

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FocalLensBuyMax apertureWeightFilterTypeCoverageBest for
45mmCanon RF45mm F1.2 STM, Standard Lens, BlackCanon RF 45mm f/1.2 STMCheck price →f/1.2346 g67mmprimeFull-frameStreetEverydayLow-light
35mmCanon RF35mm F1.4 L VCM LensCanon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCMCheck price →f/1.4555 g67mmprimeFull-frameStreetEverydayLow-lightWedding & event
35mmCanon RF35mm F1.8 is Macro STM Lens, Black, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless CamerasCanon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STMCheck price →f/1.8305 g52mmprimeFull-frameStreetEverydayMacro
24-70mmCanon RF24-70mm F2.8 L is USM Lens, Mirrorless Lens, Standard Zoom, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, HigCanon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USMCheck price →f/2.8900 g82mmzoomFull-framePro standard zoomEverydayWedding & event
24-105mmCanon RF24-105mm F2.8 L USM Z Standard Zoom Lens, Mirrorless, Full-Frame Coverage, Close-Focusing, Outstanding Handling,Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USMCheck price →f/2.81430 g82mmzoomFull-frameEverydayTravelWedding & event
28mmCanon RF28mm F2.8 STM Lens, RF Mount, Wide-Angle, for Full-Frame CamerasCanon RF 28mm f/2.8 STMCheck price →f/2.8120 g55mmprimeFull-frameStreetEverydayTravelBudget
28-70mmCanon RF28-70mm F2.8 is STM Macro Lens, BlackCanon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMCheck price →f/2.8495 g67mmzoomFull-framePro standard zoomEverydayWedding & event
24-105mmCanon RF 24-105mm f/4L is USM Zoom Lens, Black, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless CamerasCanon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USMCheck price →f/4700 g77mmzoomFull-frameEverydayTravel
24-240mmCanon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 is USM Lens (RF)Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USMCheck price →f/4-6.3750 g72mmzoomFull-frameTravelEveryday
24-105mmCanon RF24-105mm F4-7.1 is STM (4111C002)Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STMCheck price →f/4-7.1395 g67mmzoomFull-frameEverydayTravelWedding & event
24-50mmCanon RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 is STM for Canon Full-Frame Mirrorless RF Mount CamerasCanon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STMCheck price →f/4.5-6.3210 g58mmzoomFull-frameStandard primeEverydayCompactBudget

One limit of this table: it lists only Canon RF lenses that mount natively on the Canon EOS R8 — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.

Weight & weather sealing on the Canon EOS R8

On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 11 of the 11 lenses above:

LensWeightWeather sealing
Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM120gNone claimed
Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM210gNone claimed
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM305gNone claimed
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM346gNot verified (weight from the Canon RF lens-mount list table; sealing not stated on the source page)
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM395gNone claimed
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM495gNot verified (weight from the Canon RF lens-mount list table; sealing not stated on the source page)
Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM555gWeather-sealed
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM700gWeather-sealed
Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM750gNone claimed
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM900gWeather-sealed
Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM1430gWeather-sealed

Packing light? The lightest here is the Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM at 120g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM at 555g.

Weights and sealing as published for each lens — 9 from the manufacturer's own spec page, 2 from a published lens database or review quoting the maker's figure (per-lens source recorded in the dataset) · methodology

Complete the kit for the Canon EOS R8

  • The Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM takes 67mm front filters. One 67mm set (polariser, ND) also fits every other 67mm lens you add later — see which ones. 67mm filters on Amazon →
  • The Canon EOS R8 takes an LP-E17 battery ((One) SD card slot • Compatible with UHS-II) — a spare battery and the right card class are body-specific, not lens-specific. LP-E17 battery on Amazon →

FAQ

What is the best everyday lens for the Canon EOS R8?
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM (45mm f/1.2) is the standout everyday option that fits the Canon EOS R8. 11 everyday Canon RF lenses fit in total — compare them below.

Do these everyday lenses fit the Canon EOS R8?
Yes — every lens here is a Canon RF mount lens, so it fits the Canon EOS R8 and covers its full-frame sensor.

What is the lightest everyday lens for the Canon EOS R8?
The Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM at 120g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM at 555g. Weights for 11 of the 11 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.

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All lenses for the Canon EOS R8 · the same use across mounts: Everyday lenses for Canon RF · all cameras

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