Canon EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 II Lens
The Canon 35-80mm f/4-5.6 II is a 35–80mm f/4 lens designed for Canon EF mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Canon 35-80mm f/4-5.6 II
Key Features — Canon 35-80mm f/4-5.6 II
35-80mm Zoom Range: Covers wide-angle through short telephoto in a single lens, useful for everyday subjects from environmental shots to head-and-shoulders portraits.
Canon EF Mount: Compatible with the full range of Canon EF-mount DSLR bodies, including both APS-C and full-frame sensors.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed to cover a 35mm full-frame image circle with no vignetting on Canon's full-frame DSLRs.
f/4-5.6 Maximum Aperture: Variable aperture of f/4 at 35mm and f/5.6 at 80mm, suited to well-lit shooting conditions.
200g Lightweight Build: At just 200g, this is one of the lightest lenses in the Canon EF lineup, reducing fatigue during extended handheld or travel use.
Auto and Manual Focus: Supports both autofocus and manual focus modes, giving shooters flexibility across different shooting situations.
Lens Specifications — Canon 35-80mm f/4-5.6 II
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Travel, Beginner-Friendly |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 35–80mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 52mm |
Description — Canon 35-80mm f/4-5.6 II
The Canon EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 II is a full-frame compatible standard zoom lens built for Canon EF-mount DSLR cameras. It covers a 35-80mm focal length range, spanning from a moderate wide angle to a short telephoto, making it a practical choice for a variety of everyday photography subjects. The maximum aperture ranges from f/4 at 35mm to f/5.6 at 80mm.
Weighing in at just 200g and accepting 52mm filters, this lens prioritizes portability and ease of use. It supports both autofocus and manual focus operation. Note that this lens has no image stabilization, so users should plan accordingly in challenging light conditions.
Its Canon EF mount ensures broad compatibility across Canon's DSLR camera lineup.
Pros — Canon 35-80mm f/4-5.6 II
- ✓Very lightweight at just 200g, making it ideal for travel or all-day shooting
- ✓Full-frame compatible with Canon EF mount, usable across Canon's DSLR range
- ✓35-80mm focal length range covers a practical spread of standard shooting scenarios
Cons — Canon 35-80mm f/4-5.6 II
- ✗No image stabilization, which can be limiting in low-light or handheld situations
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/4-5.6 is relatively modest, restricting light gathering compared to faster primes or zooms
- ✗80mm maximum focal length is shorter than many competing standard zoom lenses
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