Canon EF 35mm f2 review: Old but still very competitive
By Ben Boswell - Saturday, December 15, 2012 Lens Review| Introduction | Measurement | Comparisons | Conclusion |
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.
Features and Specifications
Canon’s EF 35mm f2 is a prime lens with a fairly straight-forward design utilising 7 elements in 5 groups. The 35mm focal length when used on a full frame 35mm camera is considered by many to be the most versatile ‘standard’ focal length and is suitable for landscape, architecture, reportage and many other applications. Fitted to a camera with an APS-C sensor the relative focal length is 56mm (Canon body, coefficient 1.6).
This very reasonably priced lens is aimed at advanced amateurs and professional photographers. While not equipped with image stabilization or ultrasonic focussing motors the lens is still autofocus and its lack of extra refinements make it very light, coming in at 210g.
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Conclusion
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Added by AP7 |
December 19, 2012
Not very competitive in price and AF motor
Canon Ef 35mm f/2 is certainly competitive optically.
But, Canon needs to lower the price and put faster and quieter AF motor to make it competitive with Nikon, Sony 35mm f/1.8 lens. Reply |
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Added by clkirksey |
March 01, 2012
Canon 35mm lenses
You have no test data for these lenses. Why? It is not like these are some freak lenses. Right? BTW I do rely on your site to provide me with alot of trade data. Thanks
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