Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

Sharp prime with versatile image stabilization

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM
82/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 17
Durability 15
Price 14
Usability 18
Brand Canon
Model 5179B002

Key Features

OPTICS 10 elements in 8 groups including one GMo aspherical element
STABILIZATION 4-stop Image Stabilizer (IS) system
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with full-time manual focus
APERTURE 8-blade circular diaphragm for smooth bokeh
MIN FOCUS 0.24m (0.79 ft) minimum focusing distance
FILTER 67mm filter thread diameter
CONSTRUCTION High-quality engineering plastic with metal mount
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame EF mount, compatible with APS-C bodies
COATING Super Spectra coating to minimize ghosting and flare
VIDEO Quiet USM motor suitable for video tracking
SIZE Compact and lightweight design for street photography
WEATHER SEALING Not officially weather-sealed, standard dust resistance
MOUNT Canon EF bayonet mount

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present No rubber gasket at mount

How-to Use Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 35mm
Max Aperture f/2
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 10 elements in 8 groups
Diaphragm Blades 8
Min Focus Distance 0.24m
Max Magnification 0.24x
Filter Size 67mm
Image Stabilization 4 stops
Autofocus Motor Ring USM
Weight 335g
Dimensions 77.9 x 62.6 mm