A versatile standard zoom or an affordable prime lens is a great place to start. Many photographers choose the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Prime Lens or the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens as their first lens.
RF lenses are made for Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras, while EF lenses are designed for Canon DSLR cameras. RF lenses use newer optical designs and offer faster communication with mirrorless cameras.
Yes. Canon EF and many EF-S lenses can be used on EOS R cameras with an official Canon mount adapter while keeping autofocus and image quality.
Wildlife photographers usually need long focal lengths and fast autofocus. The Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens is a popular all-round choice, while the Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM Lens is ideal for professional wildlife photography.
Portrait photographers often choose fast prime lenses or constant-aperture zooms with wide maximum apertures to create natural background blur and clear subject separation.