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Overview

A standard kit lens from the 'EOS Film era'. Light weight, but performance is very average compared to newer lenses. This one is the best 35-80, and that's not saying too much.

Available from: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | B&H | Adorama

Lens specifications

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture 35-80mm 1:4-5.6
Lens Construction 8 elements in 8 groups
Minimum Aperture 32
Closest Focusing Distance 0.4m
Maximum Magnification x 0.23
Filter Size 52mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight 65 x 63.5mm, 175g

Versions

Canon EF 35-80
Version f/4–5.6 f/4–5.6 PZ f/4–5.6 USM f/4–5.6 II f/4–5.6 III
Full-frame compatible  Yes
Image stabiliser  No
Environmental sealing  No
Ultrasonic Motor  No  No Yes  No  No
Technical data
Focal length (max/min) 35–80mm
Aperture (max/min) f/4–5.6 / f/32
Construction 8 elements / 8 groups 7 elements / 7 groups 8 elements / 8 groups
Aperture blades 5
Closest focusing distance 0.37 m 0.5 m 0.38 m 0.4 m
Max. magnification 0.25x 0.18x 0.25x 0.23x
Physical data
Weight 180g 205g 170g 175g
Maximum diameter 68.6 mm 68 mm 65 mm 65 mm
Length 61 mm 72 mm 61 mm 63.5 mm
Filter diameter 52mm
Retail information
Release date Sep. 1990 Mar 1990 Apr. 1992 Sep. 1993 Mar. 1995

Canon EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 III standard zoom lens block diagram

EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 III reviews and articles

  • Canon UK / US Information Page
  • Amazon
  • Northlight Images
  • Canon CPN article
  • Fred Miranda
  • Lens Tip
  • Digital Picture
  • PhotoZone
  • SLR Gear
  • Lens Review
  • ePhotozine
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Sample images

None available.

Product launch

No information available on the 1995 launch of this lens.

Used Canon Lenses
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• USA: B&H | Adorama
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