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.
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The 30-Second Version
A $107 used lens that's secretly a macro monster but a letdown for wide shots. Buy it for the close-ups, not the vistas.
Pros & Cons
Переваги
- Absurdly light at 200g, you'll forget it's on the camera 92nd
- Macro performance is best-in-class for a budget zoom 81st
- Dirt cheap on the used market, around $107 75th
- Tiny and unobtrusive, great for street shooting 71st
Недоліки
- Wide-angle image quality is rough, soft corners everywhere
- No stabilization, keep that shutter speed up
- Slow f/4-5.6 aperture, not a low light lens
- Build feels plasticky, though it holds up better than expected
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The Word on the Street
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Performance
The macro score is the real surprise here. Our database puts it in the 94th percentile for macro, which is wild for a kit zoom from the film era. The 80mm minimum focus distance isn't groundbreaking on paper, but the rendering at close range is genuinely impressive. The optical score, though, is a weak spot at the 20th percentile. Sharpness falls off noticeably at the edges, especially at the wider end. Autofocus is middle of the pack, fine for still subjects but don't expect it to track a toddler sprinting toward you.
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
The Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is the modern equivalent, with stabilization and better optical quality, but it costs more and isn't nearly as good for macro. The Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD is a superzoom that covers way more range and has VC, but it's heavier, pricier, and overkill if you just want a walkaround lens. The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN is a completely different beast, a fast prime that destroys this Canon in low light and sharpness, but it can't zoom and costs several times more. For pure macro fun on a budget, the Canon wins.
| Spec | Canon CAN3580M3EF-OB 35-80mm | 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 | 35-80mm | 28-300mm | 18-55mm | 17-40mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 590 | 205 | 535 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | pulse stepping motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Товар | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Відгуки користувачів | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon CAN3580M3EF-OB 35-80mm | 53.8 | 69.6 | 80.5 | 92.3 | 17.5 | 70.7 | 75.2 | 10 | 34.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.3 | 62.9 | 83.2 | 96.3 | 70.7 | 97.9 | 50.5 | 79.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 Compare | 84.6 | 81.1 | 83.6 | 95.4 | 54.4 | 82.5 | 82.8 | 86.2 | 92.3 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.8 | 97 | 67 | 72.3 | 96.7 | 95.3 | 75.7 | 94 | 34.4 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.8 | 86.5 | 83.8 | 48.8 | 86.1 | 88.1 | 80.4 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.1 | 70.9 | 37.3 | 77.9 | 82.5 | 95.8 | 90.7 | 79.3 |
Ціна
Value & Pricing
At around $107 used, this is a no-brainer if you want a lightweight macro-capable zoom and don't care about edge sharpness. It's not a lens you buy new, it's a lens you rescue from a used bin and immediately start having fun with. For the price of a nice dinner, you get a lens that surprises you every time you get close to a subject.
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Overview
The Canon 35-80mm f/4-5.6 III is a dirt cheap, featherweight zoom that punches way above its price tag for macro work. At 200g and roughly $107 used, it's the kind of lens you toss in a bag and forget about until you need a surprisingly sharp close-up. But don't expect it to be a hero for wide views, that's where it falls flat on its face.
Common Questions
Q: Is this lens good for portraits?
It's decent. The 80mm end gives you a flattering focal length, and the f/5.6 aperture is fine for outdoor portraits with decent light. Just don't expect creamy bokeh, the aperture is too slow for that.
Q: Will this work on my Canon DSLR?
Yes, it's an EF mount lens, so it works on all Canon EOS DSLRs. It'll also work on mirrorless bodies with an EF to RF adapter.
Q: Is this lens weather sealed?
Nope, no weather sealing here. Keep it out of the rain and dust, it's a budget lens from the film era.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a sharp wide-angle lens or something for low light, this isn't it. Go grab a modern prime like the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN instead. And if you need stabilization for handheld video, the Sony 16-50mm OSS is the better pick.
Verdict
The Canon 35-80mm f/4-5.6 III is a flawed gem. It's not sharp enough for serious wide-angle photography, the aperture is slow, and there's no stabilization. But it's tiny, cheap, and the macro performance is genuinely surprising. If you shoot Canon EF and want a lightweight lens for close-ups and casual street snaps, grab one. If you need edge-to-edge sharpness or low light performance, look elsewhere.
