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Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm

64.2 Video/Cinema Score
35mmf/22Canon RFIS
Why we recommend this

Combining a bright f/1.8 aperture with 1:2 macro capability and 5-stop image stabilization, this 304g lens delivers sharp close-ups at a 170mm minimum focus distance. Its compact build and configurable control ring make it a discreet, versatile walk-around prime for the RF system. This lens is best for hybrid shooters who need a single, lightweight optic for both environmental portraits and detailed close-up work.

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43.9 Video/Cinema Score
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Its 11mm focal length and f/2.8 aperture deliver a full-frame 180-degree field of view, and the 8-blade diaphragm creates pronounced eight-point sunstars during night shooting. The 0.17m minimum focus distance enables extreme close-up shots with exaggerated perspective, supported by an optical design of 8 elements in 11 groups with one ED lens for edge-to-edge sharpness. This lens suits astrophotographers and architectural photographers who need a manual-focus, ultra-wide fisheye for dramatic low-light compositions.

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Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 35mm

41.2 Video/Cinema Score
35mmf/16Canon RF
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The f/1.4 aperture and 14-blade diaphragm create exceptionally smooth, cinema-style bokeh, while an aspherical element and multi-layer coating suppress flare and preserve sharpness. Its 352g all-metal body and fluid manual focus ring deliver durable, tactile control across Canon RF, Nikon Z, and other mirrorless mounts. It’s best for portrait photographers who prioritize dreamy background blur and deliberate manual focusing for artistic expression.

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Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO 58mm

30.9 Video/Cinema Score
58mmf/22Canon RF
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With 2:1 maximum magnification and a 7.3-inch minimum focus distance, this 58mm f/2.8 lens captures extreme close-up detail on full-frame sensors. Its apochromatic design with three ED elements and a 13-blade diaphragm ensures color-accurate sharpness and smooth bokeh, while the compact 595g body remains portable for field use. Best suited for dedicated macro photographers who need greater-than-life-size reproduction without relying on autofocus.

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