Elite Brands Inc XN35-C
Its T1.5 aperture and 11-blade diaphragm produce smooth, shallow depth of field, while the unified gear positions and 200-degree focus throw offer precise, repeatable manual control for rack focusing. The durable aluminum body and side-facing markings are built for professional rigs, though its 4500g weight and lack of stabilization make it impractical for handheld use. This lens is best for cinematographers shooting controlled narrative or studio scenes on Canon EF cameras who prioritize optical consistency over portability.
Focal length 35mm
Mount Canon EF
Weight 1225 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
30 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong macro (67th percentile) 67th
- Strong aperture (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average build (5th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Coating | XEEN X-Coating Technology |
Aperture
| Min Aperture | f/1.5 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 1.2 kg / 2.7 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 330 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Elite Brands Inc XN35-C | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1225 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Brands Inc XN35-C | 12.8 | 85.3 | 4.7 | 67.4 | 45.1 | 66.7 | 33.3 | 29.5 | 37.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.1 | 69.8 | 85.8 | 91 | 84.3 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 83.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.1 | 85.8 | 88 | 84.3 | 67.3 | 69.6 | 37.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.1 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.3 | 67.9 | 63.6 | 37.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.1 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.3 | 93.1 | 68.6 | 83.3 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24 | 72.9 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 76.8 | 89.4 | 98.6 |
Usage Scores
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