Canon Canon EF-S Macro

EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM

35mm
f/2.8
Macro
Stabilized
Min focus 0.13 m

Quick answer

A 1:1 macro lens for Canon APS-C cameras with built-in LED lights near the front element, plus stabilization and a stepping motor.

Pros

1:1 magnification
Built-in macro LEDs
Image stabilization
Compact

Cons

Short working distance
APS-C only
Narrow depth of field

Verdict

A convenient macro for hobbyists, though the short working distance can shadow subjects.

About this lens

This 35mm f/2.8 APS-C macro lens from Canon fits Canon EF-S mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF-S
Focal length: 35mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Macro
Format coverage: aps-c
Released: 2017
Optical construction: 10 elements in 6 groups
Aperture blades: 7
Image stabilization: Yes
Autofocus motor: STM
Minimum focus distance: 0.13 m
Maximum magnification: 1x
Filter thread: 49 mm
Length: 55.8 mm
Diameter: 69.2 mm

Specification source: global.canon

What can you shoot with the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM?

Macro photography
Product shots
Small-object close-ups

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
APS-C	1.6x	56mm	35.6°	42.2°

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Frequently asked questions

Does the EF-S 35mm macro have built-in lights?

Yes. It has two LEDs near the front that illuminate close subjects. The short working distance can still cast shadows on the subject.

Can the Canon EF-S 35mm macro be used on a full-frame camera?

Not on full-frame DSLRs. EF-S lenses are made for APS-C and the rear element would hit the mirror. On a full-frame EOS R body with the EF-RF adapter it works, but the camera crops the image to APS-C size.