Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Lens Review

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Sample Photos

Sharpness is outstanding across the frame with the aperture stopped down a little | 1/800 sec | f/6.3 | 35.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	Closest focus is 24cm | 1/60 sec | f/2.8 | 35.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res
This lens proved to be quite resistant to flare during testing | 1/60 sec | f/6.3 | 35.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	Sharpness in the centre of the frame at maximum aperture is excellent | 1/160 sec | f/2.0 | 35.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res
1/80 sec | f/11.0 | 35.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	1/400 sec | f/2.8 | 35.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res
1/400 sec | f/6.3 | 35.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	1/125 sec | f/8.0 | 35.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res

Value for Money

Canon's latest lens releases all seem to be priced rather high at launch, with no sign of the prices dropping as supply is established. This lens certainly doesn't buck that trend, being priced at around £765. That makes it only around £250 cheaper than Canon's flagship 35mm f/1.4L, which is available for just over a thousand pounds.

Third party offerings at the same focal length include Sigma's 35mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM. Although this lens lacks an image stabiliser, it does have a faster maximum aperture and can be picked up for around £740.
Samyang's 35mm f/1.4 is another alternative. This lens has a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, but lacks image stabilisation, autofocus and any electronic coupling with the camera. It can be bought for around £380 though.

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