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Canon EF 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III EF Mount Review

Canon EF 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III

Main Features

  • 35-80mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 175g / 0.39 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 65mm x 64mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.4m
  • Max Magnification: 0.23x
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Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III Overview


Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsFair
PortraitGood
TravelGood
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingGood
LandscapeVery Good
MacroFair

Reasons to Buy Canon EF 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon EF 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Light weight at only 175g / 6.2 oz
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III has a maximum diameter of 65mm and total length of 64mm when not extended. It weighs 175g / 6.2 oz.

Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III:

  • 52mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 52mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 52mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III has a focal range of 35-80mm and 2.3X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 56 - 128mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Zoom Method

Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.23x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.4m.

Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM: 0.7x - (Compare)
  • Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II: 0.3x - (Compare)
  • Canon 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM: 0.3x - (Compare)

Aperture

Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 35mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f32 at 80mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
35mm F4 F22
80mm F5.6 F32

Optical Formula

Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III's optical formula consists of 8 elements in 8 groups .

Body Colour

Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Canon EF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 II Lens Canon EF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 II
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35mm FF 220 g / 0.48 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II Lens Canon EF 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II
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35mm FF 180 g / 0.40 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM
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APS-C / DX 210 g / 0.46 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 V USM Lens Canon EF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 V USM
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35mm FF 220 g / 0.48 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron AF 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens Tamron AF 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Aspherical
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35mm FF 237 g / 0.52 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM
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APS-C / DX 480 g / 1.06 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L II USM Lens Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L II USM
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35mm FF 805 g / 1.77 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II
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35mm FF 130 g / 0.29 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Canon EF 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III Alternatives in Canon EF Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Canon EF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 II Lens Canon EF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 II
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35mm FF 220 g / 0.48 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 V USM Lens Canon EF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 V USM
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35mm FF 220 g / 0.48 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II Lens Canon EF 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II
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35mm FF 180 g / 0.40 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 28-105mm f3.5-4.5 II USM Lens Canon EF 28-105mm f3.5-4.5 II USM
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35mm FF 375 g / 0.83 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 28-105mm f4.0-5.6 USM Lens Canon EF 28-105mm f4.0-5.6 USM
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35mm FF 210 g / 0.46 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Lens Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF
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35mm FF 510 g / 1.12 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron AF 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens Tamron AF 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Aspherical
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35mm FF 237 g / 0.52 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Canon 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 35-80mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 2.3X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.0 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 5
Optics
Optical Elements 8
Optical Groups 8

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.4m
Max Magnification 0.23X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Extending front
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 175g
Diameter 65mm
Length 64mm
Materials Plastic barrel, plastic mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 52mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Code EW-54II
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories Hard Case LH-C13 Soft Case ES-C9/LP814
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