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Canon RF RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm
Its 0.5x macro magnification and 5-stop optical stabilization distinguish this 35mm f/1.8 lens, enabling close focus down to 0.17 meters while suppressing shake. The 57g weight and customizable control ring add direct setting changes and exceptional portability for everyday shooting. This lens is best for photographers and videographers needing a single tool for close-up portraits, product details, and stabilized handheld video work.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture 22
Mount Canon RF
stabilization Yes
Weight 305 g
af type STM
lens type macro
74 Overall Score
Price CA$649
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong macro (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 170 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon RF RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 305 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 116 |
| AF Type | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RF RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm | 86.6 | 28.4 | 70.6 | 85.9 | 52 | 24.5 | 34.1 | 91.7 | 96.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
Price
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