Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm
Combining a bright f/1.8 aperture with 1:2 macro capability and 5-stop image stabilization, this 35mm prime offers sharp handheld shooting down to a 6.7-inch focus distance. Its STM motor provides quiet, smooth autofocus and the Super Spectra coating maintains contrast in challenging light, all in a compact build. This lens is best for portrait photographers and hybrid shooters wanting a stabilized, close-focusing wide-angle on the RF mount.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Canon RF
stabilization Yes
Weight 730 g
af type STM
lens type macro
36 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong macro (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong af (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 170 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 28-300mm | 18-55mm | 17-40mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 730 | 590 | 205 | 535 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | pulse stepping motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm | 84.7 | 24.9 | 35.2 | 85 | 39.5 | 21.8 | 33.2 | 2 | 96.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.6 | 63.1 | 83.2 | 96.3 | 70.9 | 97.9 | 50.8 | 79.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 Compare | 84.7 | 81.4 | 83.8 | 95.4 | 54.7 | 82.8 | 82.8 | 86.3 | 92.3 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.9 | 97 | 67.1 | 72.3 | 96.7 | 95.3 | 75.8 | 94.1 | 34.4 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 86.7 | 83.9 | 49.1 | 86.2 | 88.3 | 80.5 | 86.3 | 96.4 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.4 | 71 | 37.6 | 77.9 | 82.8 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 79.4 |
Usage Scores
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