Compact, lightweight, and close-focusing, the RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM from Canon is a unique wide-angle prime mixing the versatility of a general wide lens with the specialty of a 1:2 macro optic. An advanced optical design is benefitted by a Super Spectra coating, which helps to control flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color accuracy when working in bright or backlit conditions. Capable of focusing down to 6.7" at half life-size, this lens is ideal for photographing everything from close-ups of plants to street scenes and landscapes. The bright f/1.8 maximum aperture offers increased control over depth of field and also suits working in a variety of lighting conditions. Complementing this is a five stop-effective image stabilization, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Also, an STM motor affords impressively quiet and smooth autofocus performance and full-time manual focus override. Additionally, a configurable Control Ring lets you adjust exposure settings, including ISO, aperture, and exposure compensation, from the lens itself.

RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22    Super Spectra Coating    STM Stepping AF Motor    1:2 Max. Magnification, 6.7" Min. Focus    Optical Image Stabilizer    Customizable Control Ring    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Wide-angle prime is designed for use with full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless digital cameras.

Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture suits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers increased control over depth of field.

Super Spectra coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize ghosting and flare for greater contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions.

An Optical Image Stabilizer helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to five stops to better enable working in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds.

Macro design benefits working with close-up subjects and provides a 1:2 maximum magnification along with a minimum focusing distance of 6.7"

STM stepping motor offers fast, quiet, smooth, and accurate autofocus performance that is ideal for video recording as well as still shooting.

Configurable Control Ring can be used to adjust a variety of exposure settings, including aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this lens compatible with 1Dx Mark 2

A: No, because this is an RF mount lens while the 1DX M2 has an EF mount. You could use this lens: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/898726-USA/Canon_5178b002_EF_35mm_f_2_0_IS.html

Q: 2. Is this lens compatible with the EOS Rebel T7i?

A: No, the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM Lens is not compatible with the Canon EOS Rebel T7. You can use an EF lens such as the Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Lens, BH # CA352ISEF. https://bhpho.to/2zbvxab

Q: 3. Compared to the Canon EF 35 1.4 USM lens. Which one is sharper?

A: The EF 35mm 1.4 L is still the sharper lens. The 35mm RF is still very sharp and it's really good for Macro.

Q: 4. Can the macro be taken off?

A: The Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens has a maximum magnification of 0.5x. That is considered macro. That can't be taken off but it won't affect the use of the lens if you want to take regular photos for example landscapes or portraits.

Q: 5. Would this make a good vlogging lens?

A: Whether or not the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM Lens would be a good lens for your vlogging needs would depend on the model camera you own and how far you will be from your camera during usage. If you own a full-frame camera, the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM Lens may be a good option for your usage needs. If you have a camera with an APS-C cropped sensor, the focal length may be too narrow for vlogging usage needs, especially if you will be hand-holding the camera to record yourself.

Q: 6. The action is so sure, positive and quiet in manual focus mode on this lens that it seems there is direct contact with the focus ring. Even so, am I correct that this is still a "fly-by-wire" mechanism? Thanks.

A: Yes, the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM lens is indeed a focus-by-wire lens. :)

Q: 7. What lens hood should I order for this lenses?

A: The Canon EW-52 Lens Hood, B&H # CAEW52, is the lens hood designed for use with the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM Lens.

Q: 8. From the image, it appears that there is a groove at the end of the lens to support the Canon Ring Flash and/or Twin Lite. Please confirm that this is indeed the case? Thanks.

A: Yes, that is indeed the case. We were successfully able to attach the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II and Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT with no issues.

Q: 9. Does this lens work in the R5 multiple exposure mode?

A: Yes. Multiple exposure is driven by in camera body only not lens.

Q: 10. Any idea if the lens would be good for digital film scanning? Paired with R5

A: While the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM Lens may be used to digitize negatives, honestly, a macro lens with a longer focal length would be preferable for your usage needs. I would prefer the Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM Lens, B&H # CA852RF, even though it has a 1:2 magnification, or the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM Lens, B&H # CA10028RF, or for an economical manual focus lenses, the 7artisans Photoelectric 60mm f/2.8 Macro Mark II for Canon RF, B&H # 7A6028M2EOSR, would be a good option. But yes, the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM Lens may be used for your stated usage needs.