r/canon is a subreddit with 225k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses canon, lens, camera, rf, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review lens, rf lens, and portrait lens.
Welcome to reddit's home for discussion of the Canon mirrorless, DSLR, and analogue camera systems and lenses. Whether you use RF/-S, EF/-S, EF-M, FD, or even their point-and-shoot systems, you'll be in like-minded company here. Canon printers are also allowed, just not as common.
All questions and photographic experience levels welcome; please read the posting guidelines first if you are new!
Popular Themes in r/canon
#1
Solution Requests
: "I'm planning to buy a Canon EOS R8, but I'm torn between these three lenses. Could the experts here please advise a newbie like me on which one to choose? My usage breakdown is 70% for casual outings and travel photography, and 30% for vlogging. I’m just starting out so any advice will help a lot."
1 post
#2
Advice Requests
: "Beginner with Canon EOS RP: best budget lens for portraits and events?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/canon
#1
Canon
: "I'm planning to buy a Canon EOS R8, but I'm torn between these three lenses. Could the experts here please advise a newbie like me on which one to choose? My usage breakdown is 70% for casual outings and travel photography, and 30% for vlogging. I’m just starting out so any advice will help a lot."
268 posts
#2
Lens
133 posts
#3
Camera
111 posts
#4
Rf
: "I'm planning to buy a Canon EOS R8, but I'm torn between these three lenses. Could the experts here please advise a newbie like me on which one to choose? My usage breakdown is 70% for casual outings and travel photography, and 30% for vlogging. I’m just starting out so any advice will help a lot."
92 posts
#5
Struggling
59 posts
#6
Eos
34 posts
#7
Lotw
: "[Lotw] EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM - ISO 100, 20mm, f/13, 1/60th, focus stack. Polar bear prints on Svalbard"
26 posts
#8
Lenses
: "I'm planning to buy a Canon EOS R8, but I'm torn between these three Lenses. Could the experts here please advise a newbie like me on which one to choose? My usage breakdown is 70% for casual outings and travel photography, and 30% for vlogging. I’m just starting out so any advice will help a lot."
25 posts
#9
Video
21 posts
#10
Upgrade
18 posts
Products Discussed in r/canon
Lens
303 reviews
#1
Canon
4.4★ from 147 reviews
#2
Sigma
4.4★ from 37 reviews
#3
Canon RF 100-400mm
4.2★ from 5 reviews
Rf Lens
282 reviews
#1
Canon
4.4★ from 243 reviews
#2
Sigma
4.5★ from 17 reviews
#3
Samyang
4.2★ from 5 reviews
Portrait Lens
185 reviews
#1
Canon
4.5★ from 126 reviews
#2
Sigma
4.6★ from 27 reviews
#3
Samyang
4.3★ from 8 reviews
Flair Used in r/canon
#1
New Gear
: "RF 50mm 1.2 First Experiences"
69 posts
#2
Gear Buying Advice
: "I did a simple battery test on a couple of different brands of Canon LP-EP6P batteries and thought people might find the results interesting."
26 posts
#3
Lens of the Week
: "[LOTW] EF 16-35mm F/4L IS - Redwoods in California"
23 posts
#4
Tech Help
: "Well this sucks."
22 posts
#5
other canon equipment
: "Canon's from 1986 (Competitive Camera Corp Catalogue)"
2 posts
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Last updated: June 24, 2026