Fast 35mm wide-angle lens. With a minimum focusing distance of only 25 cm, you can approach the subject closer and still obtain a more natural wide-angle effect. You can even obtain good background blur for portraits.
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Lenses Canon Canon EF 35mm f2 review
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Canon EF 35mm f2 review
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Lens Specifications
Generic Lens Specifications
| Lens Type | Prime |
| IS / VR / OS | None |
| Min Focal Length (mm) | 35 |
| Max Focal Length (mm) | 35 |
| Number of Elements | 7 |
| Element Groups | 5 |
| Max Aperture | 2 |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 |
| Closest Focus Distance (m) | 0.25 |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.23 |
| Filter Type | Screw In |
| Filter Diameter (mm) | 52 |
| Diameter at widest (mm) | 67 |
| Lens Length (mm) | 42 |
| Weight (g) | 210 |
| Release Date | October 1990 |
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Canon EF 35mm f2
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Conclusions at a glance
| Would you recommend this Item | Undecided |
User reviews
View all user reviewsAverage user rating from: 68 user(s)
Wonderful Lens - now overpriced
| Overall rating: | 4.3 | |
| Sharpness: | 3.0 | |
| Build Quality: | 4.0 | |
| AF Speed: | 5.0 | |
| Value for Money: | 5.0 |
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I bought this lens because I was looking for something a bit wider than my beloved 50mm 1.8 to use with my Canon 30D. I mostly take pictures of my children indoors, so wanted the extra width while still being a fast (and light) lens. So far it has been great, the only complaint is that the autofocus is noisy and a bit slow which can sometimes mean missing a shot with fast-moving young children. But honestly for the price it's pretty a pretty great lens.
Great lens, but slow focus
| Overall rating: | 3.8 | |
| Sharpness: | 4.0 | |
| Build Quality: | 4.0 | |
| AF Speed: | 3.0 | |
| Value for Money: | 4.0 |
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Started shooting digital last summer after many, many years of film,then Canon point and shoots. Have gotten heavy into primes. This is my second, with my first being the Canon EF85mm F1.8. The EF35mm F2.0 is a fantasic lense. I use both on my Rebel XTi. For folks who don't have "L" lense money (like me),the EF35mm F2.0 lense is a steal. If your shooting with a 1.6 cropped sensor, this is as close to a pure 50mm that you can get. Excellent contrast and extrememly sharp pictures. Excellent for low light, indoor shooting and group shots. Some reviewers complain about the buzzing sound when it searches to auto focus. Its really not a problem. You can opt to shoot manually and its quiet as a church mouse. Ounce for ounce, its one of the best out there. If you can find one, buy it. You won't be disappointed.
Ounce for ounce, one of the best out there!!!
| Overall rating: | 5.0 | |
| Sharpness: | 5.0 | |
| Build Quality: | 5.0 | |
| AF Speed: | 5.0 | |
| Value for Money: | 5.0 |
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Even came with a free uv filter not sure if that was on purpose! Would buy from again. Product arrived early and in condition as promised.
great product
| Overall rating: | 4.8 | |
| Sharpness: | 5.0 | |
| Build Quality: | 4.0 | |
| AF Speed: | 5.0 | |
| Value for Money: | 5.0 |
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I'd look for a while for this lens. To be honest i would say that i was a little disappointed for the noise but the images quality is excellent!
Great lens
| Overall rating: | 4.3 | |
| Sharpness: | 4.0 | |
| Build Quality: | 4.0 | |
| AF Speed: | 5.0 | |
| Value for Money: | 4.0 |
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This is an excellent lens. Sharp at f/2 and even better stopped down a bit. This makes a nice, fast indoor lens for a crop camera. I considered the 24mm and the 28mm, but the overall image quality on the 35mm is generally rated to be superior. I was also very surprised at the great colors from the 35mm--they are almost as good as the colors from my 24-105mm f/4 L. Bokah could be better but under most circumstances it is fine. It does have a buzzy autofocus motor, but the autofocus is very fast and accurate. Its a bit loud compared to a USM autofocus, but I find it acceptable. The 50mm is also an excellent lens, but isn't built as nice and is a little too long for a crop camera indoors. For The money, you can't do much better then this lens for what it delivers....