Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
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7 years ago
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Review
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro is a versatile carry-around lens for Canon's new EOS R system. The only non-'L' lens in the initial RF lineup, the 35mm F1.8 provides a lightweight, compact and relatively affordable solution for EOS R and RP shooters. Optical quality is high, and effective optical stabilization makes this lens useful in a wide range of shooting conditions.
Pros:
- Canon EOS R shooters that want a compact, sharp lens for everyday shooting and closeup work.
Cons:
- Architectural photographers, or anyone that shoots in poor weather, or regularly needs to capture video (autofocus noise can be an issue)
7 years ago
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM review
A 35mm 0.5x macro lens may be an odd choice for one of the RF line's first few lenses, but it's nice to have a compact alternative to the other optics released so far. It's a shame it's not a true macro lens, but if you think of it more as a wide-aperture, wide-angle with the advantage of...
Pros:
- Compact and well balanced on EOS R
- Great build quality
- Lens control ring is a useful inclusion
- Fast AF system
- Great sharpness at moderate apertures
- Very good corner sharpness wide open
Cons:
- Not a true 1:1 macro lens
- Moderate vignetting at widest apertures
- A little curvilinear distortion
- No focus limit switch
- AF motor somewhat noisy during stills
7 years ago
Killer Combo: Versatility, Value, Quality
Im a huge fan of good affordable primes due to the value they deliver, and judging by the amount of time this one has spent on my R since I bought it, I have to say its my current favorite. It is just so, so versatile, and the image quality is excellent.
7 years ago
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM lens review
The perfect partner for Canon EOS R or RP mirrorless cameras, this lens is wonderfully compact yet fabulously v...
Pros:
- Small and lightweight
- Well balanced on EOS R/RP bodies
- Quick and quiet STM autofocus
Cons:
- Macro maximum magnification ratio only 0.5x
- Working distance is just 7cm
7 years ago
Canon RF 35mm f1.8 IS Macro STM review so far
The Canon RF 35mm f1.8 IS Macro STM is a mild wide-angle prime lens for Canon's EOS R full-frame mirrorless system. It's the smallest, lightest and cheapest lens for the system to date, and like other 35mm lenses, is an ideal general-purpose option, flexible enough for street, landscape,...
7 years ago
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
The RF system is very new, and native lenses are anything but plentiful. If you're looking for alternatives, you'll need to wait for Canon to release more options, or consider using EF SLR lenses via an adapter.
Pros:
- Crisp optics
- 1:2 macro reproduction
- Optical stabilization
- Bright aperture
- Attractive price
Cons:
- Some barrel distortion
- Vignette at wide apertures
- No weather sealing or fluorine coating
- Doesn't include lens hood or pouch
7 years ago
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM
The RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM is a versatile moderate-wide-angle prime lens for Canon's new full-frame mirrorless camera system. Featuring a 1:2 macro design with a minimum focusing distance of 17cm, STM stepping motor for smooth, precise and quiet continuous auto-focusing, Super Spectra coating on...
7 years ago
For brilliant close-up photography, the RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is compatible with Canon's Macro range of Speedlite flashes, including Macro Twin Lites and Macro Ring Lites, for studio-quality, controlled close-up lighting in various situations.
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