Canon Officially Announces the EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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<p><em>New Compact and Lightweight EF-S Macro Lens Opens Up a World of Photographic Possibilities and Helps Capture Close Subjects with Incredible Detail</em></p>
<p><strong>MELVILLE, N.Y., April 6, 2017</strong> – Compact and lightweight, the new Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM, announced today by Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is the widest-angle Macro offering in Canon’s popular EF-S lens series. The new lens is designed to help both entry-level and advanced amateur DSLR photographers discover the incredible possibilities of macro photography. Capable of capturing close-up subjects with incredible detail, Canon’s new EF-S macro lens is also the first in the series to feature built-in Macro Lites that allow users to control lighting with ease.</p>
<p>“Macro lenses are an amazing way to explore the worlds that exist all around us, and the new Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM lens is the ideal starting point for amateur photographers eager to capture incredible, up-close details on the go,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Whether capturing a delectable dessert or the subtleties of a backyard flower, users will be challenged to find new colors and shapes that turn everyday moments into art.”</p>
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<p>The new Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM captures stunning images and is a terrific companion lens for entry-level users eager to expand beyond their existing Canon EOS DSLR kit lens. Capable of shooting as close as 30mm from the end of the lens to the subject, aspiring photographers can get up close to a fruit or flower for an entirely new perspective, while capturing high-quality images with beautiful background blur. Additional technologies built into the new Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM lens include:</p>
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<li>Popular 35mm focal length (56mm equivalent) and wide f/2.8 aperture</li>
<li>Hybrid IS system offers up to four stops* of shake correction</li>
<li>Smooth Movie Servo AF with Lead Screw-type STM ensures quiet AF operation</li>
<li>Full-time Manual Focus</li>
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<p>In a first for the EF-S lens series, the new Canon EF-S 35mm lens sports built-in Macro Lites that allow photographers to carefully arrange macro lighting without using special equipment. With built-in LED lights on each side of the lens, users can create compelling shadows on either side of a subject or adjust intensity to give images a sense of dimension. Once the scene is set, the lens uses superb rendering performance to capture high contrast, sharp images.</p>
<p>While specialized for high magnification photography, the Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM is still a versatile option for day-to-day use, easily capable of capturing portraits, landscapes or snapshots. As the latest addition to the lineup of EF-S lenses, Canon continues its commitment to providing a wide-range of affordable lens options for photographers of all levels.</p>
<p>The Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM lens is scheduled to be available in June 2017 for an estimated retail price of $349.99.</p>
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Wait... full time manual focus? Wasn't expecting that!!

The price is great. At $350, it's a no-brainer for me. The Macro and Macro light is pretty much a freebie.

@AvTvM - There's 4-stop Hybrid IS in there. I'll pay for that on a "cheap" (consumer grade) lens any day of the week. And, it's lead screw-type STM, so super smooth/quiet.
 
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Talys said:
Wait... full time manual focus? Wasn't expecting that!!

The price is great. At $350, it's a no-brainer for me. The Macro and Macro light is pretty much a freebie.

@AvTvM - There's 4-stop Hybrid IS in there. I'll pay for that on a "cheap" (consumer grade) lens any day of the week. And, it's lead screw-type STM, so super smooth/quiet.

All STM lenses have FTM focus... by wire. Not the same thing as FTM mechanical focusing we're used to with the USM lenses.

Still, this is a good value. Will sell well.

- A
 
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Wait... full time manual focus? Wasn't expecting that!!
It's almost definitely focus by wire, like every other STM lens. So FTM is effectively only usable in live view, when the lens is properly powered (not that much of a problem for macro) and there is no tactile feedback when you reach the end of the focus range and a slight focus lag.
 
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"expensive enough" for a slow 35mm lens for APS-C image circle only ... most likely fully automated robo-assembly line ... quite some price premium for "Macro" ... over full frame EF 40/2.8 STM as well as EF-S 24/2.8.

First of all, macro doesn't go in quotes if it's 1:1. (We just call it macro.)

Second, as I posted elsewhere, this price falls right in line with what we'd expect based on the EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM and EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM.

Third, your butthurt is showing, AvTvM. ::) I fully recognize Canon did something unthinkable by not following the lens portfolio roadmap powerpoint you sent them (entitled "Speedy_IS_ pancakes_for_ the_win_stupidcanon.PPT").

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Talys said:
Wait... full time manual focus? Wasn't expecting that!!
It's almost definitely focus by wire, like every other STM lens. So FTM is effectively only usable in live view, when the lens is properly powered (not that much of a problem for macro) and there is no tactile feedback when you reach the end of the focus range and a slight focus lag.

You can go MF through the viewfinder provided (if memory serves) you've got the shutter half-pressed, but as most of the recent bodies lack interchangeable screens, LV is a better move if circumstances allow. And I agree, MF is quite laggy on my EF 40mm.

- A
 
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ahsanford said:
AvTvM said:
"expensive enough" for a slow 35mm lens for APS-C image circle only ... most likely fully automated robo-assembly line ... quite some price premium for "Macro" ... over full frame EF 40/2.8 STM as well as EF-S 24/2.8.

First of all, macro doesn't go in quotes if it's 1:1. (We just call it macro.)

Second, as I posted elsewhere, this price falls right in line with what we'd expect based on the EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM and EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM.

Third, your butthurt is showing, AvTvM. ::) I fully recognize Canon did something unthinkable by not following the lens portfolio roadmap powerpoint you sent them (entitled "Speedy_IS_ pancakes_for_ the_win_stupidcanon.PPT").

- A
Well summed up.

This is a lens I am not interested in, but I am able to understand why Canon developed it.
Because there is a relevant market for it. A market AvTvM is not willing to see. And of course not his market ::)
 
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ahsanford said:
midluk said:
Talys said:
Wait... full time manual focus? Wasn't expecting that!!
It's almost definitely focus by wire, like every other STM lens. So FTM is effectively only usable in live view, when the lens is properly powered (not that much of a problem for macro) and there is no tactile feedback when you reach the end of the focus range and a slight focus lag.

You can go MF through the viewfinder provided (if memory serves) you've got the shutter half-pressed, but as most of the recent bodies lack interchangeable screens, LV is a better move if circumstances allow. And I agree, MF is quite laggy on my EF 40mm.

- A


Eh.... you are probably right. Canon likely considers 18-135 and 70-300 nano USM "full time manual", simply because you can grab the focus ring and turn it at any time that autofocus is engaged and override it. I was kind of thinking (dreaming?) that it would be STM focus, but had some clever tech to engage power as soon as you touch the focus ring, which to me would be a lot better.

And yeah MF via live view is the way to go for macro. But it'd be nice when using OVF for non-macro shots to be able to "full time manual focus" just by turning the focus ring, without having to worry about the shutter button.

On nano USM lenses, the lag is not very noticeable to me. However, the lack of tactile feedback is, and focus acceleration DEFINTIELY is -- that is, if you twist fast, focus jumps, and if you twist slow, focus changes in tiny steps. I guess it's just preference, or what I'm used to, but really don't like that. I wish there were a switch to turn it off.
 
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Very good! Its combination of features and size/weight should make it a very popular prime for APS-C, supplanting even the usual EF 24/28/35 IS options in this FL range unless of course FF compatibility is desired. Its over twice the price than the 24 pancake but I think also much more useful than that one because of IS and macro. Just add the 55-250 and 10-18 up and below and that's a capable all-around, value system right there for many crop shooters.
 
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AvTvM said:
most likely fully automated robo-assembly line ...

If you had read the DPReview article about the visit at the Canon factory where L lenses are assembled, Canon is moving to automated assembly line for L lenses like the 16-35/2.8 III as well... so what's the problem?

https://www.dpreview.com/articles/4996495413/the-home-of-the-l-series-we-tour-canon-utsunomiya-factory?slide=24

and following slides.

This makes the 16-35/2.8 III an ugly lens?
 
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AvTvM said:
most likely fully automated robo-assembly line ...
If you had read the DPReview article about the visit at the Canon factory where L lenses are assembled, Canon is moving to automated assembly line for L lenses like the 16-35/2.8 III as well... so what's the problem?

No problem whatsoever [except for employees potentially or really made redundant]. Personally, I prefer my haircuts done by expert hands and my technical products made by expertly programmed robots ... better quality in both cases. :)

My point was regarding pricing of the lens. I would have considered 450 or even more as expected by some here as really outrageous. As a customer I would like to also get a fair share of lower robo-assembly manufacturing costs ... in the form of lower prices. A simple little lens as this one might as well be priced at 299 like the EF-M 28 Macro that is a bit slower but has 1 lens element more or 199 or even 99 ... there is really not much more to an APS-C crop-only 35/2.8 IS lens even with 1:1 Macro capability compared to a fully FF-capable EF 40/2.8 STM or EF 50/1.8 STM. IS unit for such small lens elements is not a massive cost item ... neither are 2 LEDs up front ... just saying.

personally I not affected at all, since I do not buy crop-lenses in EF-S mount any longer and have sold all my EF-S lenses ... with the sole exception of the EF-S 60 Macro ... for occasional use via adapter on my EOS M. :)

The other aspect I am questioning about this lens is whether it really was the most urgent priority for Canon to offer 2 macro lenses in EF-S mount, but not a single prime faster than f/2.8 and no ultra-wide prime either. But of course Canon market research has been proven to be infallible ... ;D
 
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quite some price premium for "Macro" ... over full frame EF 40/2.8 STM as well as EF-S 24/2.8.

It is ever so slightly more expensive than I would have hoped.

But this lens has the superior hybrid IS, so it compensates for the up and down movement while you walk around too. Combine that with the new 77D built in IS, and you're going to have an incredible stable rig.

While I love those pancake lenses, not having IS is a serious pain the moment you want to capture some video.

I have the 40mm pancake, great lens for stills, unusable for video due to not having IS.

A lot of people who aren't interested in macro photography at all are going to want this lens. Because the only other option is the full frame 35mm f/2.0, which is far more expensive, outdated IS system, and doesn't have good coating leading to flaring in many shots with strong light.
 
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AvTvM said:
Personally, I prefer my haircuts done by expert hands and my technical products made by expertly programmed robots ... better quality in both cases. :)

In the same article huge glasses and big telephoto are still made by hand - it looks it's better quality that way, for the relatively limited number of lenses made. Quality does not depend on the way you assemble something, depends on how far you go to ensure a given level of quality. And not always automation costs less than human workers, even for high-end technical products.

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The other aspect I am questioning about this lens is whether it really was the most urgent priority for Canon to offer 2 macro lenses in EF-S mount, but not a single prime faster than f/2.8 and no ultra-wide prime either.

IMHO the reason is simple: since EF-S camera can use EF lenses, there's really little market and thereby incentive to make larger, heavier, expensive L-like lenses in EF-S mount.

Duplicating the lenses lineup will mean higher R&D costs, less economy of scale - and for which benefits? Would Canon really sell enough more lenses to offset it?

Maybe this time they reused to work done on the EF-M lens to create this one, thus it was "cheap" enough to deliver, and they saw a market for it. Sure Canon has no crystal ball, but nor we have it.
 
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The other aspect I am questioning about this lens is whether it really was the most urgent priority for Canon to offer 2 macro lenses in EF-S mount, but not a single prime faster than f/2.8

The point of EF-S and Canon's APS-C has always been affordability. Most people know this, Canon doesn't hide this, they mention it during interviews.

If you look at the EF-S lens line-up, all their lenses are affordable. Faster than f/2.8 would mean greatly increased costs.

Canon has one EF-S lens faster than f/2.8 afaik, the 50mm f/1.8, but a 50mm is also the cheapest design you can make in a lens, and the 50mm f/1.8 is still cheap.

If you are expecting canon to introduce 14mm f/2.0 EF-S, you are going to be waiting a long long time.



The APS-C audience is increasingly coming from people wanting to share video, youtube, etc. So you see Canon increasingly add video features.

-STM on all EFS lenses, to make video focusing silent
-IS on all EF-S zoom lenses
-hybrid IS to compensate for up and down movement
-built in video IS in the 77D

They are also adding usability menus on their newest cameras, to make them even easier to use.

Their focus is far less on the speed of the lens, but instead on the usability of the lens and ergonomics of the camera.

Imo, a good thing, the real money is coming from youtube vloggers and casual shooters, the market interested in professional landscape or wedding photography is incredibly small and isn't buying APS-C to begin with.

Fuji is coming out with very fast and expensive APS-C lenses and their marketshare is incredibly small compared to Canon's APS-C marketshare. I don't think Fuji is going in the right direction. ISO performance and IS keeps getting better, the need for very fast expensive lenses without IS is diminishing.
 
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