The Canon EF-s 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM is optimized for macro photography and only fits Canon APS-C cameras like the EOS 80D and Rebel series. Here are my thoughts on this lens after a couple weeks of use:
The reason to buy this lens over the excellent EF 40 2.8 STM or EF 35 3.0 is for the macro mode. Being able to quickly take a tight closeup of a tiny flower, coin or insect is great. However, realize at 1:1 the front element is only about one inch from the subject. That’s okay for inanimate objects but not wee moving critters. Also, a one inch working distance blocks most ambient light, so the integral LED ring light is essential. The LED light, activated with a button on the barrel, is handy albeit only bright enough for a macro subject a few inches from the lens. You’ll still need stronger external illumination once beyond the high magnification macro range.
BUILD: Although lightweight—190g—construction seems reasonably robust: sturdy plastics in barrel and metal mount. For a 1.0x macro lens it’s compact but considerably larger than an EF 40 2.8 STM. Focus distance and depth of field marks are absent from this lens.
A quasi lens hood is provided, the ES-27, but is silly small. It’s sturdy aluminum but more of a fat 49mm filter adapter. I’d rather have a normal sized twist-on hood but at least a hood was provided.
IMAGE QUALITY: Wide open it's sharp and vivid but oh so slightly soft in the corners. Bokeh is pleasantly smooth in defocused areas. By F4.0 it’s pin sharp across the frame. It’s surprisingly flare resistant and landscapes with prominent horizons and/or vertical lines have no noticeable distortion. In short, image quality is very good open wide and excellent a stop down.
AUTO FOCUS is peppy for a macro lens but slower than typical USM zoom. Most significantly, AF is accurate and rarely misses on my 80D. Focus is buttery smooth and great for touchscreen pulls during video. The focus motor is inaudible to my ears.
Like other STM lenses, manual focus is "focus-by-wire"; i.e., the MF ring activates the focus motor but isn’t mechanically coupled to the lens. MF is only active when the shutter button is half-depressed. The MF ring is small but grippy and a lot better than the MF ring on my EF 40 2.8 STM.
IMAGE STABILIZER (IS) yields about three stops of additional hand holdable range for normal photography. IS is quiet and isn't audible on video when using built-in mics. However, unless you can brace you hand on something, most photographers will need to use a tripod when at full macro magnification.
FINAL BLURB: I want excellent image quality in an easy to carry package. And the EF-s 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM hits that mark, making it a great lens for macro on my 80D. While it works fine for general photography it isn’t especially fast nor can it zoom. So if you’re not into macro, this lens is not for you. I found it a dream for quick photos of small flat objects—coins, documents and art work—as there is virtually no distortion in both macro and normal ranges and the IS allows sharp images without busting out my tripod all the time. All in all a wonderful lens for macro loving photgraphers.
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EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Expand your lens options with the EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM and see the world in exquisite detail. Designed for APS-C DSLR cameras, the built-in Macro Lite gives you flexibility to use only half the light, the full light and more to help you achieve your desired effect. Capturing detailed shots is fun and easy with small subjects and everyday photography. Whether you're taking your first dive into the intriguing world of macro photography or looking to expand your lens options, experience the power and creativity of the EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM.
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Built-in Macro LiteThe EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM is capable of shooting up to life-size magnification for stunning detail. In a first for EF-S lenses, the built-in Macro Lite gives you the opportunity to light your close-up shots how you want. You can independently control the right and left lamps, as well as the intensity (bright and dim). The EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM is capable of shooting stunning up-close details of even the smallest subjects, food, insects, flowers, still life and anything you want to fill the frame. |
Bright f/2.8 ApertureWith a large, bright maximum aperture of f/2.8 you can let in a lot of light, as well as create beautiful shallow depth of field effects. The 35mm1 standard angle of view gives you an equivalent of 56mm on a full-frame camera, making the EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM a fantastic walk-around lens for snapshots, street photography, portraits and anything where lots of detail is a bonus. |
Hybrid IS (Shake Correction Function)Image stabilization helps minimize blurring in an image that can occur even from small movements while taking handheld photos. Canon’s Hybrid IS system helps minimize the effects of camera shake in the vertical plane (up and down), as well as when tilting or using the camera on an angle. |
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GMo Aspheric LensBeautiful photos and video are created courtesy of the refined optical configuration of 6 groups in 10 elements that uses one aspherical lens. The GMo (glass molded) aspheric lens is capable of delivering outstanding image quality across the entire scene, helping to ensure a high level of detail in your shots. |
Compact, Lightweight DesignThe EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM features a tapered design which allows you to get incredibly close to even small subjects, allowing you to fill the frame with beautiful, life-sized details. Its compact and lightweight body makes it easy to bring for shots on the go, and made possible thanks to clever construction that helps to reduce the lens’ overall size and weight. |
Smooth Movie Servo AFKeep your subjects in focus even when they’re moving thanks to Movie Servo AF, which helps facilitate smooth video recording. The lead screw-type STM means you can focus quickly for both stills and video as well as staying nearly-silent – a key feature to help capture only the sounds you want in a video. In short, your movies are characterized by steady, near-quiet and beautiful focus transitions from one subject to another for a professional look and feel. |
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Circular Aperture (7 Blades)Thanks to its 7-blade, circular aperture, the EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM is capable of creating gorgeous, evocative out-of-focus areas and soft backgrounds. By delivering an incredible level of control over background blur, it helps you create intimacy and intensity in your photos and videos for impactful results. |
Full-time Manual FocusThe EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM offers complete manual control, even when AF is engaged, with a simple twist of the lens’ focus ring. Additionally, full-time manual focus means it's easy to achieve and maintain focus manually, which can be especially handy when shooting video or composing still images on an SLR's screen. |
[Disclaimers]1 Equivalent to 56mm in 35mm format. |
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Wonderful compact macro lens
The Canon EF-s 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM is optimized for macro photography and only fits Canon APS-C cameras like the EOS 80D and Rebel series. Here are my thoughts on this lens after a couple weeks of use:The reason to buy this lens over the excellent EF 40 2.8 STM or EF 35 3.0 is for the macro mode. Being able to quickly take a tight closeup of a tiny flower, coin or insect is great. However, realize at 1:1 the front element is only about one inch from the subject. That’s okay for inanimate objects but not wee moving critters. Also, a one inch working distance blocks most ambient light, so the integral LED ring light is essential. The LED light, activated with a button on the barrel, is handy albeit only bright enough for a macro subject a few inches from the lens. You’ll still need stronger external illumination once beyond the high magnification macro range.BUILD: Although lightweight—190g—construction seems reasonably robust: sturdy plastics in barrel and metal mount. For a 1.0x macro lens it’s compact but considerably larger than an EF 40 2.8 STM. Focus distance and depth of field marks are absent from this lens.A quasi lens hood is provided, the ES-27, but is silly small. It’s sturdy aluminum but more of a fat 49mm filter adapter. I’d rather have a normal sized twist-on hood but at least a hood was provided.IMAGE QUALITY: Wide open it's sharp and vivid but oh so slightly soft in the corners. Bokeh is pleasantly smooth in defocused areas. By F4.0 it’s pin sharp across the frame. It’s surprisingly flare resistant and landscapes with prominent horizons and/or vertical lines have no noticeable distortion. In short, image quality is very good open wide and excellent a stop down.AUTO FOCUS is peppy for a macro lens but slower than typical USM zoom. Most significantly, AF is accurate and rarely misses on my 80D. Focus is buttery smooth and great for touchscreen pulls during video. The focus motor is inaudible to my ears.Like other STM lenses, manual focus is "focus-by-wire"; i.e., the MF ring activates the focus motor but isn’t mechanically coupled to the lens. MF is only active when the shutter button is half-depressed. The MF ring is small but grippy and a lot better than the MF ring on my EF 40 2.8 STM.IMAGE STABILIZER (IS) yields about three stops of additional hand holdable range for normal photography. IS is quiet and isn't audible on video when using built-in mics. However, unless you can brace you hand on something, most photographers will need to use a tripod when at full macro magnification.FINAL BLURB: I want excellent image quality in an easy to carry package. And the EF-s 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM hits that mark, making it a great lens for macro on my 80D. While it works fine for general photography it isn’t especially fast nor can it zoom. So if you’re not into macro, this lens is not for you. I found it a dream for quick photos of small flat objects—coins, documents and art work—as there is virtually no distortion in both macro and normal ranges and the IS allows sharp images without busting out my tripod all the time. All in all a wonderful lens for macro loving photgraphers.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2017
The Canon EF-s 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM is optimized for macro photography and only fits Canon APS-C cameras like the EOS 80D and Rebel series. Here are my thoughts on this lens after a couple weeks of use:
The reason to buy this lens over the excellent EF 40 2.8 STM or EF 35 3.0 is for the macro mode. Being able to quickly take a tight closeup of a tiny flower, coin or insect is great. However, realize at 1:1 the front element is only about one inch from the subject. That’s okay for inanimate objects but not wee moving critters. Also, a one inch working distance blocks most ambient light, so the integral LED ring light is essential. The LED light, activated with a button on the barrel, is handy albeit only bright enough for a macro subject a few inches from the lens. You’ll still need stronger external illumination once beyond the high magnification macro range.
BUILD: Although lightweight—190g—construction seems reasonably robust: sturdy plastics in barrel and metal mount. For a 1.0x macro lens it’s compact but considerably larger than an EF 40 2.8 STM. Focus distance and depth of field marks are absent from this lens.
A quasi lens hood is provided, the ES-27, but is silly small. It’s sturdy aluminum but more of a fat 49mm filter adapter. I’d rather have a normal sized twist-on hood but at least a hood was provided.
IMAGE QUALITY: Wide open it's sharp and vivid but oh so slightly soft in the corners. Bokeh is pleasantly smooth in defocused areas. By F4.0 it’s pin sharp across the frame. It’s surprisingly flare resistant and landscapes with prominent horizons and/or vertical lines have no noticeable distortion. In short, image quality is very good open wide and excellent a stop down.
AUTO FOCUS is peppy for a macro lens but slower than typical USM zoom. Most significantly, AF is accurate and rarely misses on my 80D. Focus is buttery smooth and great for touchscreen pulls during video. The focus motor is inaudible to my ears.
Like other STM lenses, manual focus is "focus-by-wire"; i.e., the MF ring activates the focus motor but isn’t mechanically coupled to the lens. MF is only active when the shutter button is half-depressed. The MF ring is small but grippy and a lot better than the MF ring on my EF 40 2.8 STM.
IMAGE STABILIZER (IS) yields about three stops of additional hand holdable range for normal photography. IS is quiet and isn't audible on video when using built-in mics. However, unless you can brace you hand on something, most photographers will need to use a tripod when at full macro magnification.
FINAL BLURB: I want excellent image quality in an easy to carry package. And the EF-s 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM hits that mark, making it a great lens for macro on my 80D. While it works fine for general photography it isn’t especially fast nor can it zoom. So if you’re not into macro, this lens is not for you. I found it a dream for quick photos of small flat objects—coins, documents and art work—as there is virtually no distortion in both macro and normal ranges and the IS allows sharp images without busting out my tripod all the time. All in all a wonderful lens for macro loving photgraphers.
The reason to buy this lens over the excellent EF 40 2.8 STM or EF 35 3.0 is for the macro mode. Being able to quickly take a tight closeup of a tiny flower, coin or insect is great. However, realize at 1:1 the front element is only about one inch from the subject. That’s okay for inanimate objects but not wee moving critters. Also, a one inch working distance blocks most ambient light, so the integral LED ring light is essential. The LED light, activated with a button on the barrel, is handy albeit only bright enough for a macro subject a few inches from the lens. You’ll still need stronger external illumination once beyond the high magnification macro range.
BUILD: Although lightweight—190g—construction seems reasonably robust: sturdy plastics in barrel and metal mount. For a 1.0x macro lens it’s compact but considerably larger than an EF 40 2.8 STM. Focus distance and depth of field marks are absent from this lens.
A quasi lens hood is provided, the ES-27, but is silly small. It’s sturdy aluminum but more of a fat 49mm filter adapter. I’d rather have a normal sized twist-on hood but at least a hood was provided.
IMAGE QUALITY: Wide open it's sharp and vivid but oh so slightly soft in the corners. Bokeh is pleasantly smooth in defocused areas. By F4.0 it’s pin sharp across the frame. It’s surprisingly flare resistant and landscapes with prominent horizons and/or vertical lines have no noticeable distortion. In short, image quality is very good open wide and excellent a stop down.
AUTO FOCUS is peppy for a macro lens but slower than typical USM zoom. Most significantly, AF is accurate and rarely misses on my 80D. Focus is buttery smooth and great for touchscreen pulls during video. The focus motor is inaudible to my ears.
Like other STM lenses, manual focus is "focus-by-wire"; i.e., the MF ring activates the focus motor but isn’t mechanically coupled to the lens. MF is only active when the shutter button is half-depressed. The MF ring is small but grippy and a lot better than the MF ring on my EF 40 2.8 STM.
IMAGE STABILIZER (IS) yields about three stops of additional hand holdable range for normal photography. IS is quiet and isn't audible on video when using built-in mics. However, unless you can brace you hand on something, most photographers will need to use a tripod when at full macro magnification.
FINAL BLURB: I want excellent image quality in an easy to carry package. And the EF-s 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM hits that mark, making it a great lens for macro on my 80D. While it works fine for general photography it isn’t especially fast nor can it zoom. So if you’re not into macro, this lens is not for you. I found it a dream for quick photos of small flat objects—coins, documents and art work—as there is virtually no distortion in both macro and normal ranges and the IS allows sharp images without busting out my tripod all the time. All in all a wonderful lens for macro loving photgraphers.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2018
After taking several great photos I went back to check my previous review on this lens and I hadn't written one! Shocking because I am in love with this lens. On a cropped body I'm trying to get used to different focal lengths. I usually like candid or street photography so the 24mm pancake has been my go-to for some time. I'm trying to get out of my comfort zone and this meets my needs perfectly. I also, purchased the non macro f.2 35mm Canon lens. The extra stop of light on the f.2 is perfect for low light shooting. They do have a different feel and different features so if your contemplating between the 2 I'd suggest saving for both! Regarding this macro lens I have zero regrets. I highly recommend purchasing this lens.
UPDATE 12/2/18
I've recently switched to the Fuji system (X-T20, X-T3). The only electronic adapter available is Fringer. I've purchased that lens adapter and am now using this on my Fuji camera. Just like Canon translates very well using an adapter with a Sony lens, well same applies to using the Fringer adapter for Fuji. If fact, in both situations you'll often find that they are better with the adapter. I've always loved this lens but it has quickly gone from loving to favorite. I love a lot of my lenses but only a few are my favorite. The focal length, colors, sharpness, light weight, build quality, price, macro feature, etc, are everything I want in a lens. Canon has some amazing value lenses (50mm, 24mm, 40mm) but this one is frequently overlooked. This has to be one of my top 5 lenses. Even after my updated review, and even after using on a non-Canon camera, as my headline reads; Buy it!
UPDATE 12/2/18
I've recently switched to the Fuji system (X-T20, X-T3). The only electronic adapter available is Fringer. I've purchased that lens adapter and am now using this on my Fuji camera. Just like Canon translates very well using an adapter with a Sony lens, well same applies to using the Fringer adapter for Fuji. If fact, in both situations you'll often find that they are better with the adapter. I've always loved this lens but it has quickly gone from loving to favorite. I love a lot of my lenses but only a few are my favorite. The focal length, colors, sharpness, light weight, build quality, price, macro feature, etc, are everything I want in a lens. Canon has some amazing value lenses (50mm, 24mm, 40mm) but this one is frequently overlooked. This has to be one of my top 5 lenses. Even after my updated review, and even after using on a non-Canon camera, as my headline reads; Buy it!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2019
The IS is perfect but not the best fo macro; the focus ring is incredible smooth; the focus sistem makes no sound (that was the thing that shook me the most); with the f.2.8 you get a little bit of background separation; And a true 1:1 magnification directly out of the lens. This is really an all-porpouse lens, now it is one of my go to lens for product photography
But I gotta say that this is not only a Macro lens, but a general porpouse, especially with that 56mm APS-C equivalent. The IS improves video capabilites.
The only con: That led light, I only found it useful as a focus aid for macro (Only), and for taking photos I use an external flash. Also If you don't want to cover de LED with the little hood adapter, you can use 27mm filters.
The CHEAPEST prime with Image Stabilization
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2019
This is a EF-S Lens, so APSC only. All of the Cheap Canon Prime STM lenses worth every penny (24mm, 35mm, 40mm and 50mm). I used to loved the 24 for video and 50 for photography. But then I bought the 35mm, instantly become my favorite of the 4 for video and photos.Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2019
The IS is perfect but not the best fo macro; the focus ring is incredible smooth; the focus sistem makes no sound (that was the thing that shook me the most); with the f.2.8 you get a little bit of background separation; And a true 1:1 magnification directly out of the lens. This is really an all-porpouse lens, now it is one of my go to lens for product photography
But I gotta say that this is not only a Macro lens, but a general porpouse, especially with that 56mm APS-C equivalent. The IS improves video capabilites.
The only con: That led light, I only found it useful as a focus aid for macro (Only), and for taking photos I use an external flash. Also If you don't want to cover de LED with the little hood adapter, you can use 27mm filters.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2018
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2018
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John M.
Perfect lens to start macro photography. great price. I highly recommend it.
Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2020
John M.
Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2020
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v.r.mansingh
Money worthy
Reviewed in India on October 24, 2020
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Reviewed in India on October 24, 2020
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