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Canon EF 35mm f2 IS USM Review

Canon EF 35mm f2 IS USM

Main Features

  • 35mm Focal Range
  • F2.0 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 335g.
  • Diameter: 78mm
  • Length: 63mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.24m
  • Max Magnification:0.24x
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Canon 35mm f2 IS USM Overview

Canon 35mm f2 IS USM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitAverage
TravelAverage
StreetExcellent
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingGood
LandscapeVery Good
MacroFair

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Reasons to Buy Canon EF 35mm f2 IS USM Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon EF 35mm f2 IS USM lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
8 Diaphragm Blades
Minimum focus distance of 0.24m / 9.4 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing

Lens Mount

Canon 35mm f2 IS USM is compatible with cameras that have 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 35mm f2 IS USM has a maximum diameter of 78mm and total length of 63mm. It weighs 335g / 11.8 oz.

Canon 35mm f2 IS USM has a filter thread of 67mm.

Focal Range

Canon 35mm f2 IS USM has a fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 56mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Canon 35mm f2 IS USM features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Canon 35mm f2 IS USM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.24x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.24m.

Aperture

Canon 35mm f2 IS USM has a max aperture of F2.0 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Canon 35mm f2 IS USM's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 8 groups .

Lens Hood

Canon 35mm f2 IS USM doesn't come with a lens hood but there is an optional lens hood with a part code of EW-67II that you can order separately.

Body Colour

Canon 35mm f2 IS USM is available in Black color.

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Canon 35mm f2 IS USM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 35mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.0
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 8
Optics
Optical Elements 10
Optical Groups 8

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.24m
Max Magnification 0.24X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 335g
Diameter 78mm
Length 63mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Code EW-67II
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories Lens Pouch: LP1116
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