Upcoming Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 M IS STM Will Have Macro Illumination

[Canon Rumors Guy]

We’re told by a new source that the Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 M IS STM is going to have a macro illumination feature like the <a href="https://bhpho.to/2nD7aho">EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM</a>. We can also safely assume that “M” means macro.</p>
<p>When we <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-ef-s-35mm-f2-8-m-is-stm-coming-april-5-2017/">first confirmed this lens</a>, we weren’t 100% sure what the “M” meant in the lens description, but I think it’s safe to say this is legitimate and goes along with what a lot of people have been thinking.</p>
<p>The lens is still slated for an announcement on (or around) April 5, 2017.</p>
<p><em>Thanks for the tip…</em></p>
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[andrei1989]

well now...this is getting interesting
2 more weeks to go..

 

[traveller]

I never quite understand the camera companies' obsession with short focal length macros, do that many people do copy stand work? I'm guessing that they are far cheaper to make than the longer (and more generally useful) macros like the excellent EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM. The only reason the macro illumination is needed is because you end up working in the lens' own shadow.

Anyone else prefer to have seen an EF-S 30mm f/1.8?

 

[Azathoth]

I never quite understand the camera companies' obsession with short focal length macros, do that many people do copy stand work? I'm guessing that they are far cheaper to make than the longer (and more generally useful) macros like the excellent EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM. The only reason the macro illumination is needed is because you end up working in the lens' own shadow.

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[slclick]

food

 

[KeithBreazeal]

Maybe for those that want fill light for those pesky backlit selfies?

 

[infared]

My new 35mm f/1.4L II illuminates my sensor just wonderfully already, thanks! 8)

 

[goldenhusky]

Here is how this is going
An EF-S lens with an exciting new feature that was never in any of the lens before
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Rumors suggests it is fast APS-C wide angle
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There is an additional M, that got to be the new exciting feature
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Oh well it is useless 35mm and like many other said M stands for meh

 

[picture-maker]

Well, if what you have just announced is correct. I am extremely disappointed and won't be buying one.

What an absolute waist of effort and money for Canon to come up with something as rubbish as that.

I find it difficult to believe! Are you sure someone isn't having you on?

 

[Don Haines]

Being as I find that the 100mm macro often does not have enough working distance, why would I go for 35mm?

And at F2.8, it won't replace my Sigma 30F1.4.......

Not a lens that will find its way into my camera bag.....

 

[kphoto99]

Macro illumination...but not a macro lens?

Im assuming the "M" means macro

Except that all prior macro lenses have been designated 'Macro', not just 'M'.

Maybe it is 20% of a macro, or maybe Canon from now on call all 'Macro' lenses as 'M' lenses.

 

[KeithBreazeal]

Still waiting for a Canon body that will do automatic macro 20 shot rack focusing- then we can discuss macro lenses.

 

[hubie]

Still waiting for a Canon body that will do automatic macro 20 shot rack focusing- then we can discuss macro lenses.

Very special though... you cant even take a foto outside when it's windy.

 

[ahsanford]

I never quite understand the camera companies' obsession with short focal length macros, do that many people do copy stand work? I'm guessing that they are far cheaper to make than the longer (and more generally useful) macros like the excellent EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM. The only reason the macro illumination is needed is because you end up working in the lens' own shadow.

Anyone else prefer to have seen an EF-S 30mm f/1.8?

Food. The compact 1:2 standard FL macro is gold for food -- a 100mm (equiv) is too long to shoot food right at the restaurant table without it being a comical closeup. I could see this being a hit with the instagram travel/foodie types, food bloggers, recipe websites, etc.

Also, the crafting / sell from home crowd (think Etsy, Ebay, etc.) would love something easy to shoot their products with.

- A

 

[rrcphoto]

Macro illumination...but not a macro lens?

Im assuming the "M" means macro

Except that all prior macro lenses have been designated 'Macro', not just 'M'.

I assume M is for the light so it may be an EF-S 35mm 2.8 Macro M?

 

[[email protected]]

When I saw the EF-M macro-with-light lens, I went and bought it before I even owned an M series camera. There is significant demand for this. I take my M5 and that lens out on hikes as my lens for both macro and snaps among the hiking party. My real camera has the 100-400 on it, and I needn't worry about lens changes.

It's a very nice system, but I have to say - as much as I like the M5 and am impressed by some novel features, like its focus point selection methods - I'd much rather have this capability on an EF or EF-S mount. The M system stutters sometimes in speed, which is jarring. If it weren't for that, I'm sure I'd keep it. Next generation maybe.

I think I might sell my M camera and lenses and get this, presuming it's of similar quality. I'll stick it on the 7D2.

 

[scyrene]

I never quite understand the camera companies' obsession with short focal length macros, do that many people do copy stand work? I'm guessing that they are far cheaper to make than the longer (and more generally useful) macros like the excellent EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM. The only reason the macro illumination is needed is because you end up working in the lens' own shadow.

Anyone else prefer to have seen an EF-S 30mm f/1.8?

Food. The compact 1:2 standard FL macro is gold for food -- a 100mm (equiv) is too long to shoot food right at the restaurant table without it being a comical closeup. I could see this being a hit with the instagram travel/foodie types, food bloggers, recipe websites, etc.

Also, the crafting / sell from home crowd (think Etsy, Ebay, etc.) would love something easy to shoot their products with.

- A

I agree. I used to use the 85L with an extension tube for food shots, but even that was too long sometimes. For all the sniping on these forums, this could be a popular lens with people wanting to do that sort of thing. 0.5x is more than enough, even if it's not really 'macro'.

I did (amongst others) call this. It is the most logical thing, and although someone pointed out that macros at 35mm are fairly distant, thus rendering lens-based illumination less useful, modern tiny LEDs such as those used in phones are pretty good, and it could still work for food photography at moderate distance, etc. No use for me, but cool enough.

 

[LonelyBoy]

The more we find out about this lens, the less exciting it becomes. Blah.

 

[LonelyBoy]

And whatever happened to "and not a specialty lens like a macro"?

 

[slclick]

Perhaps the M designation is how Canon will mark all Macro lenses from now on.