Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Macro Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
EF-S Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 2 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM that are compatible with the Canon EF-S mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Canon EF-S Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM is a member of Canon's EF-S STM Prime series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Canon EF-S STM Prime Series Lenses in Canon EF-S Mount
Reasons to Buy the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Optical Image Stabilization |
| Autofocus |
| AF/MF Switch on Lens |
| Hood supplied |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| High Max Magnification ratio of 1x |
| Min focus distance of 0.03m / 1.2 inch |
| Light weight at only 190g / 6.7 oz |
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Lens Mount
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF-S lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-S lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has a maximum diameter of 69mm and a total length of 56mm. It weighs 190g / 6.7 oz.
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has a filter thread of 49mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM:
You can also check All Canon EF S Mount Lenses with 49mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has a fixed focal length of 35mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 56mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM 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 EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.03m.
Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Canon1 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. At 35mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F2.8 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 6 groups . Special elements used in this design is Glass-molded aspheric element.
Lens Hood
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM.
Top Alternatives of Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM in Other Lens Mounts
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