| Announced | 2011-04-01 |
| Indicative price (USD) | 599 |
| Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Focal range (mm) | 35 |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 77 |
| Max diameter (mm) | 83 |
| Mount type | Canon EF |
| Stabilization | No |
| AF Motor | No |
| Zoom type | |
| Rotating front element | No |
| Tripod mount | No |
| Color | Black |
| Full-Time manual focus | |
| Number of lenses | 12 |
| Number of groups | 10 |
| Diaphragm blades | 8 |
| Circular aperture | Yes |
| Length (mm) | 111 |
| Weight (gr) | 660 |





To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
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After comparing the imaging chain of the full-frame Canon EOS 5D Mk III across a raft of lenses, we’ve now turned our attention to the APS-C format EOS 700D / REBEL T5i / Kiss X7i. The 18.1-Mpix ‘Hybrid CMOS’ sensor in this camera is similar to those of the same size and pixel count used in the firm’s other models, including the semi-pro EOS 7D, so it may still be of interest even if you don’t own a EOS 700D / REBEL T5i / Kiss X7i. |
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This is the first in a series of reviews rounding up the Lens Metrics Scores on 35mm primes for Canon, Nikon and Sony. We start by looking at options for Canon EF, and with several own brand and 3rd-party options on the market, there are plenty of choices available. Ranging in price from $320 to $1843, however, it’s tough to decide which one is best for you. So let’s take a closer look at image quality, features and value for money to help you decide. |
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Canon were busy in 2012 releasing three wide-angle primes, the EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM, EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 35mm f/2 IS USM, on to the market. The latest launched in November 2012 was the Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM as an updated version of the original that dates back to 1990. Featuring Image Stabilization, Canon’s USM Ultrasonic autofocus motor, a ‘fast’ f/2 maximum aperture and wide-angle focal length, it looks a great option for Canon shooters into landscape or architectural photography. |
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Discerning photographers have always understood the quality benefit of buying prime lenses over zooms, The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is a great example of why this is worthwhile. This Sigma lens scores higher than any other lens in its focal length, including many that are much more expensive, and is among the highest, for sharpness, of any tested by DxOMark on a Canon body. |
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Canon’s EF 35mm f2 has been around for quite a while, launched in late 1990, 22 years ago, it predates digital photography as we know it. Does this matter? Apparently not, this small, old, cheap lens continues to be a worthwhile piece of equipment, albeit on a rather basic level, but in this age of super-zoom lenses, this light, compact workhorse is worth looking at. Here are the DxOMark test results, while waiting for those of the new version of the Canon EF 35mm f / 2 IS USM released last November. |
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Added by AaronMC |
July 11, 2012
Wowser
Samyang is making some fantastic optics. For a landscape photog on a budget, screw the system's lenses. These are the lenses to buy.
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Added by everythingfilmy |
July 30, 2012
Re: Wowser
I am new to this site/ forum.
Could you help me. I want to know, how does someone start a new discussion/ thread. Thanks Reply |