Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II
Canon Sep 1993
Canon Full frame

Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II

This is a full-frame zoom lens for Canon EF, covering 35-80 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6. It weighs 170 g, and was released in 1993. That combination suits street and travel photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for full frame cameras. This wide-to-short telephoto zoom lens features a f/4-5.6 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, street, documentary, everyday, portrait. The optical design incorporates 8 elements in 8 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/4-5.6
Aperture
35–80mm
Focal
170 g
Weight
Sep 1993
Released
Canon site

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Good for streettravel
Landscape Documentary Everyday Portrait
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
35-80 mm
Maximum aperture
f/4-5.6
Minimum aperture
f/32
Number of diaphragm blades
5
Optical construction
8 elements in 8 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.38 m (14.96 inches)
Filter size
52 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF
Dimensions
65 x 61 mm
Weight
170 g (6.00 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Max Format size
Full frame
Usage
Landscape, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.3% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II
Lydie.
01 Lydie. by Nicolas Fourny photographie
Elyphis.
02 Elyphis. by Nicolas Fourny photographie
Léa.
03 Léa. by Nicolas Fourny photographie
Retired Farm Workers - John Deere Tractors
04 Retired Farm Workers - John Deere Tractors by Alan Yahnke
Rice Palace - Eau Claire, Wisconsin U.S.A.
05 Rice Palace - Eau Claire, Wisconsin U.S.A. by Alan Yahnke
Jeanne.
06 Jeanne. by Nicolas Fourny photographie
Milena.
07 Milena. by Nicolas Fourny photographie
Anaëlle.
08 Anaëlle. by Nicolas Fourny photographie
— Mercedes-Benz 300 TD (S123) —
09 — Mercedes-Benz 300 TD (S123) — by Nicolas Fourny photographie
White Lilacs
10 White Lilacs by Alan Yahnke
Milena.
11 Milena. by Nicolas Fourny photographie
Sura.
12 Sura. by Nicolas Fourny photographie
Gwenaëlle.
13 Gwenaëlle. by Nicolas Fourny photographie
Emuschka.
14 Emuschka. by Nicolas Fourny photographie
Lydie.
15 Lydie. by Nicolas Fourny photographie
Cathel.
16 Cathel. by Nicolas Fourny photographie
Milena.
17 Milena. by Nicolas Fourny photographie
Anaëlle.
18 Anaëlle. by Nicolas Fourny photographie
Apple Blossom Time 2018
19 Apple Blossom Time 2018 by Alan Yahnke
I wish everyone a wonderful, romantic Valentine's Day.
20 I wish everyone a wonderful, romantic Valentine's Day. by alexandergörlich
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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