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

[privatebydesign]

I never put lens hoods on my lenses. I try not to shoot at the sun. If you stay out of that 30 degree angle facing the sun, you don't really need a lens hood.

I've never had a shot where a lens hood was enough to remedy the light veiling you get. With or without a lens hood, it would have been a ruined shot.

I feel lens coatings help....but lens hoods...I don't feel like they help a lot.

Some people use them to protect their lenses, I have just never dropped a lens or banged it against stuff, so....hmm.

And that is your prerogative. I do use hoods, have dropped lenses on more than one occasion (indeed I have documented my snapped in two 16-35 f2.8 and my 11-24) and have banged, knocked and brushed my lenses against things (and they against my lenses) more times than I could ever count.

If you want an example of a lens that performs dramatically differently in a real shooting environment with or without a hood look no further than the 24-70 f2.8 MkI.

On the other hand I don't use 'protective filters' and have never damaged a front element.

 

[Maximilian]

Price in Europe/Germany is now also known:

MRSP: 429,- Euro

Once again a little bit expensive compared to the U.S..
I would have expected some 399,- Euro - still not really matching the exchange rate.

 

[Nininini]

Price in Europe/Germany is now also known:

MRSP: 429,- Euro

Once again a little bit expensive compared to the U.S..
I would have expected some 399,- Euro - still not really matching the exchange rate.

Auch!

that's far over what most STM lenses cost, and a bit over my budget that I will have to pass

This would make it the most expensive EF-S to date I believe. Hopefully this isn't some kind of trend of raising prices.

Since you mentioned germany, I looked at Amazon.de, other STM lenses are nowhere near that expensive.

-Canon EF-S 55-250mm STM....................EUR 162,42
-Canon EF-S 24 mm f/2.8 STM .................EUR 150,90
-Canon EF 40mm f/2,8 STM .....................EUR 158,39
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM..................... EUR 112,79
-Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM.....EUR 238,00
-Canon EF-S 18-135mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS STM...EUR 344,44

 

[ahsanford]

This would make it the most expensive EF-S to date I believe.

I recognize Europe is a shade more expensive than the US, but surely you're kidding:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Brand_Canon&ci=274&Ns=p_PRICE_2%7c1&N=4288584247+4108103567+4108103536+4291570227

I count a good eight Canon-made EF-S lenses that cost more than this new one.

- A

 

[Nininini]

This would make it the most expensive EF-S to date I believe.

I recognize Europe is a shade more expensive than the US, but surely you're kidding:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Brand_Canon&ci=274&Ns=p_PRICE_2%7c1&N=4288584247+4108103567+4108103536+4291570227

I count a good eight Canon-made EF-S lenses that cost more than this new one.

- A

I don't know what shop that is, but they ask insane prices, the lenses on Amazon Europe are almost half the price.

I can't find a single EF-S STM lens costing above EUR 400 in Europe. Not one.

 

[Crosswind]

What i really wanted is a cheap EF-S ultra-wide prime lens. It' doesn't need to be fast. It can be f4. Or f8! It can even be MF only. Do it Canon! . I'm pretty sure there are more people than myself shooting landscape than people shooting small bugs.

Well I already have a nice macro lens (100mm L IS USM). So I also hoped for an UWA prime (CR guy explicitly mentioned at some point, that the new EFS lens won't be something special like a macro - but exactly the opposite came true). I only had one alternative, if Canon wouldn't come out with an UWA; go and have a look and the fantastic Samyang 10mm f/2.8. I can really recommend it. Y'know it's MF only, but god damn that thing is sharp. Btw. reading reviews and looking at some sample shots, I didn't expect it to perform THAT good; you will be surprised (if you can get a *good* copy)!

 

[Nininini]

Meh, I realize that you linked the newer 18-135 EF-S with the micro USM motor....but even that lens can be had for EURO 350 from Amazon france.

Why is that US shop asking $600 for it? That's crazy.

 

[Nininini]

I just checked Amazon US, it's $600 on Amazon US and EURO 350 on Amazon France and Germany.

Holy moley, you guys are paying like twice what we pay in Europe for EF-S lenses.

Import taxes from Japan?

 

[ahsanford]

I can't find a single EF-S STM lens costing above EUR 400 in Europe. Not one.

Ah, you added STM. Yes. You are correct. USM is where the prices go up.

- A

 

[Loswr]

This would make it the most expensive EF-S to date I believe.

I can't find a single EF-S STM lens costing above EUR 400 in Europe. Not one.

Your first statement is ludicrous.

Your revised statement seems correct.

 

[slclick]

I never put lens hoods on my lenses. I try not to shoot at the sun. If you stay out of that 30 degree angle facing the sun, you don't really need a lens hood.

I've never had a shot where a lens hood was enough to remedy the light veiling you get. With or without a lens hood, it would have been a ruined shot.

I feel lens coatings help....but lens hoods...I don't feel like they help a lot.

Some people use them to protect their lenses, I have just never dropped a lens or banged it against stuff, so....hmm.

Wow, I am trying to imagine you walking around with 30 degrees in your head dismissing the opportunity to take certain shots doe to flare. I just don't like the look of a hoods vs no hoods fight on the forum. Helmets vs no helmets is bad enough, not too mention Campag vs Shimano on bike forums. Here we have filters vs no filters and crop vs FF. It was just that 30 degree thing...wow.

 

[rrcphoto]

Price in Europe/Germany is now also known:

MRSP: 429,- Euro

Once again a little bit expensive compared to the U.S..
I would have expected some 399,- Euro - still not really matching the exchange rate.

Auch!

that's far over what most STM lenses cost, and a bit over my budget that I will have to pass

This would make it the most expensive EF-S to date I believe. Hopefully this isn't some kind of trend of raising prices.

Since you mentioned germany, I looked at Amazon.de, other STM lenses are nowhere near that expensive.

-Canon EF-S 55-250mm STM....................EUR 162,42
-Canon EF-S 24 mm f/2.8 STM .................EUR 150,90
-Canon EF 40mm f/2,8 STM .....................EUR 158,39
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM..................... EUR 112,79
-Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM.....EUR 238,00
-Canon EF-S 18-135mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS STM...EUR 344,44

it's not the most expensive lens, because you are looking at sale prices versus MSRP first out the door retail pricing.

not exactly a fair comparision. wait two to five years like you are with those above lenses and compare again.

 

[TeT]

P.S. Edit: don't mix up '30mm from the front element' and the MFD. MFD = to the sensor, whereas the working distance = MFD minus lens length (right? someone please correct me if that's off)

I might have mixed em up a little...

Still this lens should be closer to the glass than any of the other canon macros...

 

[ahsanford]

P.S. Edit: don't mix up '30mm from the front element' and the MFD. MFD = to the sensor, whereas the working distance = MFD minus lens length (right? someone please correct me if that's off)

I might have mixed em up a little...

Still this lens should be closer to the glass than any of the other canon macros...

The EF-M 28mm might win that prize (wider FL + 1.2:1), but as TDP doesn't review and publish convenient spec lists for EF-M lenses, that's just a guess.

- A

 

[Talys]

Eh....

Okay, I get it, this is a more expensive EFS STM lens than other EFS STM lenses. But...

- It's the only EFS STM lens to have the new nano-USM exterior design, which feels like a significantly better build quality than older STMs (compare 18-135 STM with 18-135 nano USM), and also looks and feels more premium.

- It's the only EFS STM with a macro light

- It's the only EFS STM macro (I think?)

- It's the only EFS STM Prime with IS (I think?)

If none of these features are valuable to you, then obviously, this lens is a terrible value. But surely, one can understand that, these attributes will make the lens more expensive, right?

If Canon stripped all the features out of it, and made it just a 35mm efs prime... what would be the point? Just stick with the 40mm EF STM prime. And if you go, "well, I don't care about macro or IS or macro lights, and I'm not paying for a premium-looking unless it has a red ring around it"... then... just buy the 40mm EF STM prime

 

[Woody]

I have 2 dentist friends, 2 brothers, both have a canon full frame system with a ring light.
I'm sure they would love a lens like this for FF.

They'd be better off getting a crop camera.

An EOS-M5 + 28 mm f/3.5 macro or SL1 + 35 mm f/2.8 macro makes a lot more sense

 

[vangelismm]

I have 2 dentist friends, 2 brothers, both have a canon full frame system with a ring light.
I'm sure they would love a lens like this for FF.

They'd be better off getting a crop camera.

An EOS-M5 + 28 mm f/3.5 macro or SL1 + 35 mm f/2.8 macro makes a lot more sense

Does not!
no one wants a lens inside the mounth.
at least a ef-s 60mm is required,

 

[FramerMCB]

I just checked Amazon US, it's $600 on Amazon US and EURO 350 on Amazon France and Germany.

Holy moley, you guys are paying like twice what we pay in Europe for EF-S lenses.

Import taxes from Japan?

I haven't checked Amazon but B&H has it listed for $349.00USD. Not anywhere near the $600 you say Amazon shows it as - by the way, what market/region are you checking Amazon from? Just curious... No, I just checked, Amazon also has it listed at $349.00USD.

 

[FramerMCB]

I have 2 dentist friends, 2 brothers, both have a canon full frame system with a ring light.
I'm sure they would love a lens like this for FF.

They'd be better off getting a crop camera.

An EOS-M5 + 28 mm f/3.5 macro or SL1 + 35 mm f/2.8 macro makes a lot more sense

Well...I might argue your point if I was a Dentist or Orthodontist or Endodontist... ;D ;D ;D ;D

Does not!
no one wants a lens inside the mounth.
at least a ef-s 60mm is required,

 

[AJ]

Interesting lens.

With the short focal length, hybrid IS, and built-in lighting, I can see this lens being handy for product photography for the web (ebay, craigslist etc).