Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro 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
RF Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro is a member of Canon's RF STM Prime series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Canon RF STM Prime Series Lenses in Canon RF Mount
Reasons to Buy the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.5x
0.17m / 6.7 inch
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro from Amazon B&H PHOTO
Lens Mount
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has a maximum diameter of 74mm and a total length of 63mm . It weighs 305g / 10.8 oz .
Check the size of the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro when attached to RF Mount cameras :
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has a filter thread of 52mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro:
You can also check All Canon RF Mount Lenses with 52mm Filter Thread Size
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Lens Top View
Focal Range
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has a fixed focal length 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
The Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro also has a Stabilization On/Off switch on the lens body so you don't need to delve into your cameras menu to disable or enable the IS.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.5x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.17m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.5x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
The Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro features a maximum aperture of F1.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. With an exceptionally wide F1.8 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 35mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F1.8 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 9 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
1 aspherical element Super Spectra Coating Lens Hood
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is Canon EW-52 .
Recommended Accessories for the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro .
Body Colour
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro is available in Black color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro in Other Lens Mounts
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