A wide-aperture 35mm lens is one of the most useful lenses a photographer can have in their bag, as it is versatile enough to tackle a wide variety of scenarios. Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM takes that even further by adding macro capabilities, all in a very compact and affordable package. This excellent video review takes a look at how it holds up in practice.
Coming to you from John Gress, this great video review takes a look at the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM lens. The 35mm f/1.8 is quite affordable at $499 and very portable at 10.76 oz (305 g) and comes with a variety of useful features, including:
- Super Spectra coating for reduced ghosting and flares and increased contrast
- Optical Image Stabilizer with up to five stops of compensation
- 1:2 maximum magnification with a minimum focusing distance of 6.7 inches
- STM stepping motor for fast and quiet autofocus suitable for both stills and video work
- Customizable Control Ring
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh
Altogether, the RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM looks like an affordable, versatile, and high-quality lens that can tackle quite a range of subject matter. Check out the video above for Gress' full thoughts.
It's not that silent, but it does what it's made for. Can't complain about image quality, and the IS is excellent. Tried "long exposures" without a tripod, and 1 second is fine (and I don't have steady hands), although I "normally" go for 1/2 to 1/5 to get a bit of motion blur into street shots. Background blur's not too busy when stopping down, so I don't regret buying it (I frequently buy faster lenses). The only thing's missing is weather sealing, so for bad weather street photography you'd probably better take your umbrella with you. ;o))