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Quick answer
The Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM lens is a telephoto macro lens covering 180mm at f/3.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 180mm f/3.5 macro lens, the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM lens is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Canon L series with ultrasonic-motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM lens specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 180mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Macro
- Released
- 1996
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.48 m
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 1090 g
- Length
- 186.6 mm
- Diameter
- 82.5 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM lens?
At 180mm this is a telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
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 | 180mm | 11.4° | 13.7° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 288mm | 7.2° | 8.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM lens use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM lens?
It is a fixed 180mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM lens a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 180mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.
What is the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM lens equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 288mm on full frame, with a 7.2° horizontal and 8.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM lens fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
