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EF 35mm f/2 IS USM
- 35mm
- f/35.0
- Prime
- Stabilized
- 335 g
- Min focus 0.24 m
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Quick answer
The EF 35mm f/2 IS USM is a compact wide-normal prime with a hybrid image stabilizer and f/2 aperture. Covers full frame and works on APS-C Canon EF bodies.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- Small and light
- Close minimum focus distance (0.24 m)
- Quick ring USM focus
Cons
- f/2 is slower than the f/1.4L
- Not an L-series build
- Less background blur than f/1.4
Verdict
A practical handheld 35mm for general use. IS helps in low light with still subjects.
About this lens
A 35mm f/2 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, with Image Stabilizer and ultrasonic-motor autofocus. A compact wide-angle prime with image stabilization, handy for handheld low-light shooting.
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/35.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2012
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 8
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- USM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.24 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.24x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 335 g
- Length
- 62.6 mm
- Diameter
- 77.9 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM?
- Street photography
- Documentary and travel
- Low-light handheld
- Casual video
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 35mm | 54.4° | 63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 56mm | 35.6° | 42.2° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM have image stabilization?
Yes. It uses a hybrid IS system that also helps with close-up shots. That makes handheld shooting in dim light easier with still subjects.
Is the EF 35mm f/2 IS USM full-frame compatible?
Yes. It covers full-frame and works on APS-C bodies, where it frames like a 56mm lens.
EF 35mm f/2 IS vs f/1.4L II?
The f/2 IS is smaller, lighter and stabilized. The f/1.4L II is faster and L-series built.
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