This isn't an L lens but it does a good job and on this camera makes for a small package. These were shot with a Canon RP, low light, high ISO and puppies that wouldn't stay still.
RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM
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IMO this lens has deserved more attention because it is ...
Some images below, the corresponding f-stop is given in the file names:
(the upper left dark corner is NO vignetting, it's the edge of the background)
- lightweight and compact
- has f/1.8 for some separation with good bokeh (= non-disturbing, organic)
- has f/1.8 + 5-stop IS for low light
- has @f/1.8 very good center IQ and good corner IQ +
has @f/4.0 excellent IQ over all of the frame (contrast, color & texture fidelity) - has 1:2 macro / closeup functionality which is unique (AFAIK) and very attractive for me who
disliked the "clonk" while trying to get close enough from my FD lens days - has the unique combination of all mentioned features as a GOOD compromise
- is well suited for video (except the often-mentioned noise of its STM drive but an external
microphone helps.
Some images below, the corresponding f-stop is given in the file names:
(the upper left dark corner is NO vignetting, it's the edge of the background)
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The RF 35mm f1.8 is a wonderful lens. When I was all EF, I used the 40mm STM lens as a walk around/travel lens and appreciated it as well.
This one gives another welcome 5mm of coverage, a stop+ of light and all that stabilization. Bigger, but ideally suited for an R5.
Photo was made at 1/40 f2.8 handheld. No crop.
This one gives another welcome 5mm of coverage, a stop+ of light and all that stabilization. Bigger, but ideally suited for an R5.
Photo was made at 1/40 f2.8 handheld. No crop.
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I love the 35mm focal length but I find myself wishing it was sharper and more comparable to my 50 1.2. I know the 35mm isn't an L lens but it's disappointing considering that it's the only RF option for a prime 35mm. Hopefully these rumors of an RF 35mm L series will come true!
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I absolutely love the 35mm F1.8 lens. I own it since I got the EOS R in March 2019. It is so versatile and there I´ll post different images 
First up, Lake Matheson in New Zealand This is a four images stacked pic. 
First up, Lake Matheson in New Zealand This is a four images stacked pic.
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Tree Top walk in rotarua, NZ. Taken in 2019 and I guess jpeg straight of cam (I hardly did any post processing back then).
Second pic, Wellington at day time
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Rügen, Jasmund National park in 2021. I took this pic while were taking a break during a hike. In the background you see the typical and famous white chalk cliff(s).
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The 35mm can take night pics as well The Borkum lighthouse. Taken January 2025. I also posted some pics of the same lighthouse taken with 85mm F2 in the according thread.
The Borkum lighthouse. Taken January 2025. I also posted some pics of the same lighthouse taken with 85mm F2 in the according thread.
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Great photos! I like the lightbeams from the lighthouse.The 35mm can take night pics as well
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Comparing a 500 $ to a 2.500 $ lens doesn't make sense, even for wishful thinking. Of course, there has to be a sizeable gap in performance.
Well, now you have the 35mm F1.4
Some are still hoping for a f1.2 unicorn
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