For a ‘standard prime’ on APS-C format camera, you’ll need to go for a shorter focal length to offset the 1.6x crop factor. Lenses designed exclusively for APS-C format DSLRs include the amazingly compact Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM ‘pancake lens’, which gives an effective focal length of 38.4mm, and costs £169/$150. Alternatively, there’s the Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM, which doubles as a 1.0x magnification macro lens complete with built-in LED ring light, giving an effective focal length of 56mm, at £389/$350. For a faster aperture, go for the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM, effective 48mm, at £449/$499.
For EOS M-series mirrorless cameras, our top choice is Canon’s own EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM, equating to a 51.2mm focal length on a full-frame camera, costing £509/$480. The Sigma…
