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A 35mm prime lens with a four-stop Image Stabilizer and f/2 maximum aperture – ideal for low-light photography. Ultrasonic AF is fast and accurate. An aspherical lens element boosts image quality.

Canon 35mm f2 IS USM EF Lens

Highlights

Lens is suitable for: Canon EOS APS-C (EF-S) & Full Frame (EF)
Fitting: Canon EF/EFs
PRIME
Standard PRIME
Filter Size: 67mm
Lens/Image Stabilisation: Yes

Product code: 144119 (4960999845791)

4.5

(237 reviews)

Canon 35mm f2 IS USM EF Lens

£525.00

No used versions available

Product Details

Description

A 35mm prime lens with a four-stop Image Stabilizer and f/2 maximum aperture – ideal for low-light photography. Ultrasonic AF is fast and accurate. An aspherical lens element boosts image quality.

EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
One Aspherical Element
Super Spectra Coating
Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
Optical Image Stabilizer
Rounded 8-Blade Diaphragm

A natural wide-angle view

Offering a natural perspective and a wider angle of view, the EF 35mm f/2 IS USM is a good alternative standard lens to a traditional 50mm optic when used on a full-frame DSLR. On EOS cameras with APS-C sized sensors it gives an angle of view similar to a 56mm lens.

Image stabilisation for low-light shooting

Shoot hand held in low-light conditions using shutter speeds that are up to four stops slower than usually recommended. Image Stabilizer (IS) technology detects automatically when a photographer is panning to follow moving objects and switches off stablisation in this direction.

Large f/2 maximum aperture

Shooting with apertures as wide as f/2 enables photographers to work with shallow depth of field. Enjoy a bright viewfinder image and use relatively fast shutter speeds even in dim conditions.

Advanced autofocus

Enjoy fast, near-silent autofocus thanks to a ring-type ultrasonic AF motor. Stay in control with full-time manual focus override.

Sophisticated optical design

An aspherical lens element maximises image quality while a eight-bladed aperture diaphragm delivers smooth, out-of-focus bokeh. The EF 35mm f/2 IS USM focuses down to 0.24m, letting you get close to your subjects.

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Lightweight, Image quality, Durable, Easy to use, Quality construction

Expert Reviews (8)

Comparing the lists of pros and cons of the Canon EF 35 mm f/2 IS USM and of the Canon EF 28 mm f/2.8 IS USM you can find out they are identical. It might indicate that the constructors of both devices have been guided by similar strategy.

The Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM is a capable but rather pricey wide-angle prime that will appeal most to travel and reportage photographers looking for a lightweight and responsive lens.

Once more Canon delivered a a high performance lens with only a few weaknesses. The center performance is very good at max. aperture and excellent to downright superb at medium aperture settings. The borders are somewhat low in contrast at f/2 but very sharp when stopped down a bit.

For street photography, this lens packs some useful features into a modestly sized build...

With the arrival of the Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Lens, the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens and Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens now have another sibling - a big brother. Even before I had a 35 f/2 IS in my hands, I felt like I already knew this lens well as it shares design with these...

If you're shooting movies and are looking at the 35mm focal length, the lens is a no-brainer; integrated image stabilization comes in very handy. If stills are more your thing, it's a noticeable improvement over the original Canon 35mm ƒ/2 USM, but whether it's worth twice the price is perhaps in...

Handling and features This wide angle prime lens from Canon sports a fast maximum aperture of f/2, an ultrasonic focus motor and image stabilisation. This lens is currently available for around £765, which seems a little steep.

The Canon EF 35mm f/2 USM IS already impressed us in our full format review and it continues to do so in the APS-C scope. The center performance is very good at max. aperture and excellent to downright superb at medium aperture settings. The borders quality is also very high.

User Reviews (229)

This is a great lens. Very detailed rendition even full open, very light to carry which was exactly what I wanted after hauling around weighty zoom lens. My only criticism would be that it could do with a touch more contrast in comparison to my 24-35 f2.8.

The 35mm lens is very sharp and with f2 it is great in low light situations - if you can't afford an L lens, then go for this. It gives constant results - no flare - or colour cast, just brilliant results every time. Lightweight just right for carrying around- Perfect for taking Street photography.

Nice lens as long as aware not perfect sometimes at f/2 on full frame

Bought this lens as part of my EOS RP purchase, and I have found no issues with the lens at all. Features are what I would expect of this level of lens and usual Canon quality.

I use this lens on a 6D body. It's a great partner when used in conjunction with an OCE-3 and Canon flash as you can easily handhold the camera, freeing your other hand to hold the flash. This is the only non-L EF lens that I own and overall I'm impressed with the image quality.