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Canon EF EF 35mm f/2 IS USM 35mm
The bright f/2 maximum aperture and 4-stop optical image stabilization allow sharp handheld shooting in low light, while the ring-type USM delivers fast, accurate autofocus. Its micro-stepping AF drive enables near-silent focus pulls for video, and the compact 335g build makes it easy to carry all day. This lens is best for portrait photographers and videographers on Canon EF bodies who need a stabilized 35mm prime with refined, quiet focus control.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture 22
Mount Canon EF
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 335 g
af type USM
lens type prime
62 Overall Score
Price $150
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong stabilization (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong build (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (22th percentile)
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Ultra nano crystal multi-coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | USM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 240 |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EF EF 35mm f/2 IS USM 35mm | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Sony E SELP1650 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 55-200mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 50mm | 12-60mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | 22 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 335 | 255 | 550 | 116 | 369 | 210 |
| AF Type | USM | Silent Wave Motor | VXD | Stepping motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | telephoto | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF EF 35mm f/2 IS USM 35mm | 94.5 | 21.9 | 80.5 | 36.7 | 54.1 | 24.5 | 34.1 | 83.1 | 92.5 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.9 | 70.3 | 76.8 | 81.2 | 66.4 | 71.8 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.5 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 54.9 | 86.4 | 63.2 | 84.8 | 91.2 | 84.1 | 78.5 | 91.7 | 35.9 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.6 | 96.1 | 62.8 | 95.7 | 38.6 | 93 | 34.1 | 50.2 | 81.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 54.9 | 15.8 | 89.8 | 81.2 | 73.1 | 24.5 | 93.3 | 87.9 | 96.3 |
Price
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