Canon EF 35 mm f/2 IS USM
Canon Nov 2012
Canon Full frame

Canon EF 35 mm f/2 IS USM

This is a full-frame prime lens for Canon EF, covering 35 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2. It weighs 335 g and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2012. That combination suits street, travel and low-light photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This wide-to-normal prime lens features a f/2 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, street, documentary, low-light. The optical design incorporates 10 elements / 8 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2
Aperture
35mm
Focal
335 g
Weight
Nov 2012
Released
Canon site

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Good for streettravellow-lightastrophotography
Landscape Documentary
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
35 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
8
Optical construction
10 elements / 8 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.24 m (9.45 inches)
Filter size
67 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF
Dimensions
78 x 63 mm
Weight
335 g (11.82 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
Yes
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Usage
Landscape, Street, Documentary, Low-light

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.9% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon EF 35 mm f/2 IS USM
IMG_3593
01 IMG_3593 by Aleksejs Birdins
Peepo
02 Peepo by _solidsilver_
IMG_3662
03 IMG_3662 by Aleksejs Birdins
20261007-IMG_3559
04 20261007-IMG_3559 by Aleksejs Birdins
IMG_3452
05 IMG_3452 by Aleksejs Birdins
autumn
06 autumn by ©Andrey
Fox hill fungus
07 Fox hill fungus by MichaelWJones
Barnard Castle.
08 Barnard Castle. by wayman2011
Bakehouse.
09 Bakehouse. by wayman2011
Lac Taylor
10 Lac Taylor by MJWJ
OD7_9658 - Sasha
11 OD7_9658 - Sasha by eugene-r
OD7_9692 - Sasha
12 OD7_9692 - Sasha by eugene-r
Beacon blue
13 Beacon blue by MichaelWJones
Selecting the Music
14 Selecting the Music by LXG_Photos
DPP_0252
15 DPP_0252 by jan_elsnerelsner
Barnard Castle.
16 Barnard Castle. by wayman2011
Barnard Castle.
17 Barnard Castle. by wayman2011
Hide interior
18 Hide interior by MichaelWJones
Path next to the golf course
19 Path next to the golf course by MichaelWJones
Barnard Castle.
20 Barnard Castle. by wayman2011
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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