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Compact, lightweight, and close-focusing, the RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM from Canon is a unique wide-angle prime mixing the versatility of a general wide lens with the specialty of a 1:2 macro optic. An advanced optical design is benefitted by a Super Spectra coating, which helps to control flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color accuracy when working in bright or backlit conditions. Capable of focusing down to 6.7" at half life-size, this lens is ideal for photographing everything from close-ups of plants to street scenes and landscapes. The bright f/1.8 maximum aperture offers increased control over depth of field and also suits working in a variety of lighting conditions. Complementing this is a five stop-effective image stabilization, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Also, an STM motor affords impressively quiet and smooth autofocus performance and full-time manual focus override. Additionally, a configurable Control Ring lets you adjust exposure settings, including ISO, aperture, and exposure compensation, from the lens itself.
- RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
- Super Spectra Coating
- STM Stepping AF Motor
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM Overview
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM Specs
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 63° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 6.69" / 17 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.5x |
| Macro Reproduction Ratio | 1:2 |
| Optical Design | 11 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Filter Size | 52 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.93 x 2.47" / 74.4 x 62.8 mm |
| Length at Maximum Extension | 2.44" / 62 mm |
| Weight | 10.76 oz / 305 g |
| Package Weight | 1.025 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.8 x 4.9 x 4.8" |
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM Reviews
Vacation Walk-Around Lens
My go-to lens is the EF 85 1.4; I just like the look and compression. No matter what lenses I bring with me on a shoot, that is the one that gets the most use. I brought that lens alone on a two-week trip to Spain last September, and while I was grateful for the images I got, it is, how you say, a schlep. With another two-week vacation to Europe coming up in May, I decided to get a lens that wouldn't require an adapter (shooting on a Canon R6) and would fit into a small bag. I went back and forth on the RF 35 and 50, ultimately opting for the 35 for more coverage and figuring I could use it on a gimbal, plus it would force me to work on wider compositions. It's also a macro lens, which isn't my thing necessarily but it's nice to have. While the lens itself is a little bigger than I expected, the camera/lens combo is amazingly small compared to the 85 with adapter. Build quality is fine. Not L-series sturdy, of course, but I wasn't expecting it to be. I don't like focus ring placement in rear and control ring in front, I'd prefer if they were reversed. (Full disclosure: I still haven't even used the control ring.) I was pleasantly surprised by the speed of the AF and the image quality. Images were quite sharp to my untrained eye. Being so used to the long lens look, I would often punch up the crop factor to 1.6, giving me essentially two lenses in one. Overall, I enjoyed this little lens more than expected. For sure it will be my vacation daily carry going forward.
Sharp Lens
I bought this lens to use it for astrophotography. I am happy with the results I am getting with this lens. I love its form factor. It is compact and light weight. I also use it for video. 35mm is an excellent focal length to use in a gimbal. It focuses pretty fast and has an ecellent aperture to blur the background.
Very pleased
I am very pleased with my purchase of the 1.8 Canon 35mm lens! It is very sharp, not much correction needed a good investment. As always, I can count on camand and B and. H!
Great addition
I am very happy to have purchased the 35 mm lens. It was a pretty good price, and B and H did a remarkable job. shipping it quickly. I can use this lans as my walk around lans. As always, I can count on Canon and BandH! Very sharp pictures no matter what f stop!
sharp
perfect focal length!
lens good
An excellent lens, good material for the value invested
Great lens
Fast, IS, useful focal length, all in a small package for a good price. The control ring is a handy feature. B&H was great to purchase from as usual.
Very nice
Bought this with low expectations and was shocked when I started using it. I needed a wide prime that would give me sharpness and quality capture and this guy is it.
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