Quick answer
A 1993 L-series 10x zoom, one of Canon's earliest superzooms for full-frame EOS. It is large and heavy for its range.
Pros
- Very large focal range
- L-series build
- Ring USM
Cons
- About 1.4kg
- Slow aperture at 350mm
- Optical compromises across the range
Verdict
Impressive for its era, but modern stabilized zooms do the same job more easily.
About this lens
The Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM is a superzoom lens covering 35-350mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Canon EF mount cameras, from the Canon L series with ultrasonic-motor autofocus. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 35-350mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Superzoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1993
- Optical construction
- 21 elements in 15 groups
- Aperture blades
- 8
- Autofocus motor
- USM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.6 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.25x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 1385 g
- Length
- 167.4 mm
- Diameter
- 85 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM?
- Travel on film or full frame
- Single-lens event coverage
- Casual wildlife
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 35–350mm | 5.9–54.4° | 7.1–63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 56–560mm | 3.7–35.6° | 4.4–42.2° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon EF 35-350mm L stabilized?
No, it predates Canon's IS zooms. You need fast shutter speeds at 350mm.
What filter size does the EF 35-350mm L use?
72mm, the same as the EF 200mm f/2.8L.
Does the EF 35-350mm L work on full-frame digital?
Yes, it covers full frame and also fits APS-C bodies, where reach is equivalent to roughly 560mm.
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