Almost flawless! 35mm f/2 IS USM review

totleytom wrote:

For me the question is, how does it compare with the old non-IS 35mm f2? I have this, and use it on a 60D and 100D. I'm continually surprised by its sharpness. I know iw is not the lens to use for video, but that's OK because I don't do video. I also understand that the new IS lens is better than the older non-IS lens. But how much better? Basically, would it be worth the significant cost of upgrading?

I just don't know.  I've practically never used that lens.  I say practically because I did have it in my possession for about 12 hours and shot a few frames with it, but I didn't use it enough to form any impressions.

Canon put the EF 35mm f/2 IS USM refurbished on sale for 15% off of the asking price of $255.99 with free shipping, so I ordered it because THAT'S A STEAL for this lens - total price out the door was around $232 I believe, including tax.  I ordered it as quickly as I could because I didn't want it to sell out.  After ordering I went back and looked at the listing and realized that Canon had made a mistake.  They had put the wrong item name on the lens.  They were actually selling the EF 35mm f/2 but with the name of the EF 35mm f/2 IS USM.  So, I received the lens and opened the box and played with it, but then sent it back because it wasn't what they said it was.  The good news is that when Canon finally did get the REAL 35mm f/2 IS USM refurbished in stock, they honored the price at which I originally ordered it.  So, I only have about $232 invested in this lens!    SCORE!