Canon CAN3580M3EF-OB 35-80mm
Its 198g weight and compact build make it a discreet, no-burden lens for Canon EF shooters prioritizing portability over outright optical performance. The 35-80mm focal range covers everyday framing from environmental portraits to casual landscapes without a lens swap. This lens is best for beginners or film-era camera users needing an ultra-affordable, lightweight walkaround zoom for casual macro and street photography.
Focal length 35-80mm
Aperture f/4
Mount Canon EF
Weight 200 g
af type Autofocus
lens type zoom
59 Overall Score
Price CA$171
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong versatility (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong aperture (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 80 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4.0-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 80 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon CAN3580M3EF-OB 35-80mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | Viltrox WCL-X100VI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35-80mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm | 28mm | 9mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 540 | 135 | 350 | 865 | 130 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD | Stepping Motor | stepping motor | HSM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon CAN3580M3EF-OB 35-80mm | 54.6 | 68.3 | 80.8 | 95.6 | 18.3 | 69.8 | 75.5 | 35.6 | 37.9 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.6 | 78.2 | 83.3 | 37.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 91.6 | 42.2 | 71.4 | 79.7 | 82.9 | 74.1 | 94.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 86.9 | 86 | 80.5 | 66.1 | 76.4 | 79.7 | 81.4 | 65.3 | 37.9 |
| Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Compare | 54.6 | 96.7 | 45.7 | 74.4 | 96.6 | 96.8 | 33.6 | 59.6 | 37.9 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.6 | 83.4 | 92.5 | 99.2 | 3.6 | 85.6 | 33.6 | 88 | 83.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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