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RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM

4.7* (387 ratings) avg. customer rating

$839 RRP

A macro lens with a natural perspective
  • Macro lens
  • Close up macro photography
  • Great for low-light shooting
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A macro lens with a natural perspective
  • Macro lens
  • Close up macro photography
  • Great for low-light shooting
$839
RRP

A highly versatile lens

The RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM makes for a lightweight and comfortable, all-day lens suitable for everyday snapshots, travel and macro photography. The 35mm focal length captures subjects with a natural look that closely resembles your normal field of vision.

  • Intuitive control at your fingertips

    The RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM features a lens control ring for customisable control over shutter speed, ISO or exposure compensation. The easy-to-identify textured surface gives you tangible feedback to adjust while looking through the viewfinder and concentrating on your subject.

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  • A master in low light

    Keep on shooting long after the sun goes down thanks to a fast and wide f/1.8 maximum aperture that captures every detail with superb edge to edge sharpness.

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Get close and show off the intricate details

Image of blue fish taken with RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM

Get up close and personal. The RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM can focus from a distance of 17cm magnified up to 0.5x. Handy for more intricate shots like food, flowers and smaller subjects you really want to show off, it opens up a world of possibilities for creative expression.

  • Canon EOS camera with RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM
    Steady shots hand-held or in low light

    Shoot with confidence even when light levels drop. The RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM is designed to work in conjunction with an EOS R series camera, with both the camera and the lens sharing data to reduce camera-shake blur. With up to 5 stops of Image Stabilization, it delivers impressively clear results when shooting handheld.

  • Image of fountain pen taken with RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM
    Smooth and quiet focusing for video and stills

    The RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM uses a gear-type stepping motor to provide smooth and quiet autofocus, so focusing appears natural and seamless. Have clean transitions when moving between subjects or when focusing from the foreground to background, creating professional looking footage.

First look: RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM


“This lens is likely to be attractive to buyers of the EOS R and RP cameras. Its 63-degree angle of view is usable for landscapes, environmental portraiture and street photography, while the compact size and light weight of the lens make it ideal for travellers.”

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Specifications and brochure

Mount
RF
Focal Length
35mm
Maximum Aperture (f)
f/1.8
Lens Construction (elements/groups)
11/9
Aperture Blades
9
Minimum Focusing Distance (m)
0.17m
Maximum Magnification
0.5x
Image Stabilization
Yes (5 stops)
Focus Drive System
STM
Dimensions (mm – retracted)
74.4 x 62.8 mm
Weight (g)
305g
Lens Cap
E52II
Lens Pouch/Case
LP1016

Free Firmware Update Available for EOS R and EOS RP Cameras

Enjoy further enhances in eye detection AF performance and AF motion tracking performance, with the added ability to detect and focus on the eyes of subjects up to five times farther away on all R series cameras.

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How customers rate the RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM

4.7*
(387 ratings)
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