Canon T3i Accessories

This page may contain affiliate links that pay me a small commission. There is no cost to you. Review the affiliate statement at the very bottom of this page if you want more information.

There's certainly no shortage of good Canon T3i Accessories you can improve your photography with as well as just plain having fun in general with digital photography. But, how do you decide which gadgets are the best ones to use with your Rebel t3i 

For starts, you have a ton of Canon camera lenses and a boatload of Canon Speedlites to choose from. You can have fun with literally hundreds of gizmos, doo-dads and gadgets available for you Canon Rebel T3i.


CanonCameraGeek's Top Rebel Accessories for the T3i

You can't take ANY photos if you have dead batteries of you have a full memory card. I put these two accessories first because they are absolutely the most important.

Canon LP-E8 is an excellent accessory for Canon T3i Camera
Canon LP-E8 Battery

The two cardinal sins of digital photographers are not enough battery power or not enough memory.

Memory Cards

Memory is absurdly affordable and there simple is no excuse not to have an extra memory card available at all times

Usually the most expensive T3i accessory you'll ever buy, but perhaps the biggest impact on the quality of photographs you take is the lens you choose.

Canon EF-S 75-300mm lens
EF-S 75-300mm IS Lens

If you want to dramatically increase your reach, get the 75-300mm lens to use on your t3i.

The 75-300mm lens gives you the focal length of a  is the equivalent of a 120-480mm lens on a full-frame 35mm size camera.

That gives you a great lens for sports, wildlife and bird photography.

18-135mm IS Lens
EF-S 18-135mm IS Lens

This is an upgrade in versatility and price over the 18-55.  It's a little bigger to carry and is a bigger investment, but it's the way to go if you never want to have to change lenses.

It's the Equivalent of a 29mm-216mm range. That gives you a zoom range of more than twice (7x)  over the 18-55mm "kit" lens.

My favorite lens for my 90D (same size sensor as the t3i) is my 18-135mm lens.

Here is a little more in-depth discussion of Canon t3i Lenses.


Fun Canon T3i Accessories

I call these fun Canon t3i accessories.  Neither of them are "needed," but both of these add-ons make your photography more fun.

Canon Remote Control Accessory
Canon RC-6 Remote Control

Great for Self-portraits, vibration-free, time exposures or nature photography when your nearby presence would scare away your subject.

Battery Grip for Canon T3i is BG-E8

Canon BG-E8 Battery Grip

Gives you more of the feel of a "Pro" camera, double your battery capacity and gives you easy access to camera control when shooting in vertical (portrait) orientation.

What is a battery Grip?


Polarizer Filter
Polarizer filter

Darken the blue sky, reduce haze, improve color saturation or eliminate annoying reflections.  Make sure you order the right size for your specific lens. 

LCD Screen Protector
Camera LCD Screen Protector

Protect your Canon T3i LCD from dust, fingerprints and scratches with an LCD screen protector.


I spend a lot more on lighting accessories than most people because I make a living with my photography.  Photography is "Painting with Light."  When you need more than natural light, the right tools are necessary to control or modify the light.

Non-Canon Speedlite For Canon T3i
Canon T3i Flash

You can save a lot by going with a Non-Canon Flash, but it may cost you in compatibility.   If you get the recommended Canon Speedlite you know you'll have full compatibility.

Lighting Accessories - LED Panel for Canon T3i Hot Shoe-Mount
LED Light Panel

Excellent for shooting video at parties and still photos at close distances.  Brightness and prices will continue to improve.



That wraps up the Top Ten Canon Rebel T3i Accessories. These are also good add-ons for the second upgraded camera that followed the Rebel T3i, the T5i.

Remember to have a blast with your digital cameras.  It is a great time to be interested in photography.  

The number of hardware and software tools we have at our disposal as well as the many ways we can share our photos make it a great time to be a digital photographer.



You can find even more valuable and unique Canon T3i Accessories by a search on Amazon.

Happy Gadget Hunting!

Author Bruce Lovelace
Bruce Lovelace Signature

Bruce Lovelace is the publisher of Canon Camera Geek. Read more about him on the About Page. He also publishes how to articles and camera gear reviews at the Photography Tips website.

View some of Bruce's photos on Instagram  and Flickr  Join the tribe of followers on YouTube. Bruce also runs photo workshops and provides 1 on 1 digital photography coaching.

Canon Geek on Google My Business

You might like these


Recent Articles

  1. Canon Speedlite 270ex II Review and 270EX vs 270EX II Comparison

    Dec 02, 23 08:04 AM

    Canon Speedlite 270EX-II
    It's small, powerful enough, and saves you, the Canon Speedlite 270ex II. How it compares to the 270EX original

    Read More

  2. See the results of my Canon EOS 70D ISO 12800 Image Test

    Nov 29, 23 10:42 AM

    Canon EOS 70D ISO 12800 Macro
    I've updated this post on the results of my Canon EOS 70D ISO 12800 Image Test

    Read More

  3. High Resolution Canon R6 Mark II Sample Photos Reveal The Truth

    Nov 28, 23 03:55 PM

    Canon R6 Mark II Silhouette Photo
    To go along with my review, you can see these Canon R6 Mark II sample photos in high resolution on this full width webpage.

    Read More

  4. Best Lenses For Canon R6 Mark II Advantages and disadvantages of them

    Nov 28, 23 11:51 AM

    Canon R6 Mark II lens recommendation header
    The camera is great, but waht about the best lenses for your Canon R6 Mark II? Here's what I recommend.

    Read More

  5. Photos From My Own Canon R6 Mark II High ISO Test. Surprising Results

    Nov 28, 23 11:43 AM

    Canon R6 Mark II High ISO setting
    R6 M2 high resolution, high ISO sample photos. Will this full frame mirrorless camera give you high ISO performance? Canon R6 Mark II High ISO Test. shocked!

    Read More

  6. Lenscoat Cover For The Canon 70-200 Lens. Protection For Your 70-200

    Nov 23, 23 06:09 AM

    camouflaged photographer
    It's a specialized accessory for Canon Lenses. Here are Canon Geek's thought on the Lenscoat Cover For The Canon 70-200 Lens

    Read More

Canon t3i book cover

Canon t3i Bags

Camranger Accessory

Cool T3i Remote Control


Sign up for a monthly update

Enter Your E-mail Address
Enter Your First Name
Then

Don't worry — your e-mail address is totally secure.
I promise to use it only to send you Canon Geek Newsletter.