As is tradition, let’s countdown the most popular Canon items of 2018! We compiled statistics via our street price program as well as through our posted deals (new and refurbished), and we sorted by number of copies purchased.
You can compare with 2017 and 2016’s list. Surprised by any of the items in our listing? Chime in below in the comments!
All the best to our CPW readers in 2019!
- Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM
This year, sneaking in at #10 is our first third-party lens. The Sigma Art lenses have been extremely popular this year (hitting a great balance of quality and price), and the most popular lens was the Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM. No surprise, given the number of great Sigma sales during the year; the current sale expires on January 7th.
- EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Dropping a few positions was the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM. The only reason why it still made the list this year was a very strong end-of-year sale with prices in the $600s for this great lens. The trend is for this lens to fall off the top 10 next year.
- EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
The first full year for the 85mm f/1.4L sees it debut on the top ten list. We’ve seen a few small discounts on this lens this year, but expect stronger discounts next year on this lens, replacing demand from the 85mm f/1.2L II.
- EOS-1D X Mark II
The EOS-1D X Mark II slides up a few places on the list — thanks in part to some great end-of-year discounts and a street price of $4699. We expect this is likely the last year on the list for this camera — Canon doesn’t have a habit of discounting 1-series bodies, so sales will likely decrease if prices are held steady.
- EOS R
The full-frame mirrorless EOS R debuts on our list in the #6 position, despite only being introduced in September. After all the pre-release hype and speculation cleared, initial reaction was negative (mostly due to the high price and mid-range features set). However, this camera has been extremely popular and has been selling very well. On a full-year basis, the camera would be in the top 3 or 4 on this list.
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II
The 70-200 II drops one to #5 in its eighth year since its announcement. It’s still one of the best Canon zoom lenses ever made. Even though the Mark III version of this lens was released in August, the Mark II stayed popular due to the lack of significant improvement in the Mark III. We do expect Canon to discontinue this lens as supply continues to dwindle, so this may be the last year on this list for this hall-of-fame lens.
- EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
The fourth full year for the 100-400mm II since its release in late 2014, and its strongest year yet. Some end-of-year great discounts and deals pushed this lens past the 70-200 II, and we expect to see this lens strong again next year.
- EOS 6D Mark II
Surprise? A strong Black Friday discount saw the EOS 6D Mark II drop below $1K with a free printer and battery grip — the most popular deal of the season. Without that sale, this body wouldn’t have even made this list. The regular price of $1499 or $1599 during the year had very few takers.
- EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
The popularity of the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM tracks very closely with the popularity of full-frame cameras, as this lens is often the first stop after a full-frame purchase. With full frame cameras at the #1 and #3 position, no surprise that this lens is strong at #2. A fantastic performer and now tremendous value at $1449.
- EOS 5D Mark IV
The 5D Mark IV repeats as the number #1 Canon item (according to CPW data), in its second full year of sales. The current street price of $2599 with a free battery grip is a great price point for this high performer.
