Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM

Compact, versatile wide-angle prime with macro capability

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 2973C005

Key Features

OPTICAL 11 elements in 9 groups with one aspherical element
MACRO 0.5x maximum magnification with 17cm minimum focus
AUTOFOCUS STM stepping motor for smooth, quiet AF
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 5 stops
APERTURE 9-blade circular diaphragm for soft bokeh
COATING Super Spectra Coating to minimize ghosting/flare
CONTROL Customizable Control Ring for exposure settings
SIZE Compact and lightweight design for travel
MOUNT Canon RF mount for EOS R series
VIDEO Optimized for video with quiet STM motor
BUILD High-quality plastic construction with metal mount
FILTER 52mm front filter thread diameter
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame and APS-C EOS R cameras

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Electronic manual focus
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 Not dust/moisture resistant

How-to Use Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 35mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.8
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 11 elements in 9 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.17m
Max Magnification 0.5x
Diaphragm Blades 9
Filter Size 52mm
Stabilization 5 stops
Focus Motor STM
Weight 305g
Dimensions 74.4 x 62.8 mm