

I used Imatest (Opens in a new window) to check the sharpness of the EF 35mm when paired with the 20-megapixel, full-frame Canon EOS 6D ($1,699.00 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window). But the stabilization system does come in handy when photographing static subjects and when recording handheld video. If you're shooting moving subjects, speeds slower than that are going to show blur from motion, not from camera shake. The general rule of thumb is that you can effectively handhold a camera at the reciprocal of the focal length of the lens and get sharp results-1/35-second in this case. It's not one that you typically find in a wide-angle prime lens. Image stabilization is a feature that's common to the EF 35mm and the Tamron SP 35mm. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Review Two toggle switches-one to change the focus mode and one to enable or disable image stabilization-sit on the left side.

There's a window at the top of the barrel that shows the set focus distance, along with a depth of field scale with markings for the focus range at f/11 and f/22.
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The lens barrel is made from a tough composite plastic material with a textured finish, and the manual focus ring, which sits just behind the front element, is covered in rubber. It measures 2.5 by 3.1 inches (HD), weighs just 11.8 ounces, and supports 67mm front filters. The Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD ($549.00 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) is priced the same, focuses closer, and is just a bit stronger in its optical performance. It's a solid performer, but falls just shy of earning an Editors' Choice recommendation. And when used with a consumer-friendly SLR like the Rebel T6s ($849.99 at Office Depot® & OfficeMax®) (Opens in a new window), it covers a standard-angle field of view and serves as a fine complement to the kit lens bundled with entry-level bodies, especially for low-light shooting. When paired with a camera like the EOS 6D, it covers a classic wide-angle field of view. The Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM ($599.99) is a lens that will appeal to owners of full-frame and APS-C SLRs alike.
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