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Hoping for a 50mm equivalent EF-S small prime lens

Started Nov 7, 2015 | Discussions thread
Buchanan Senior Member • Posts: 1,124
Re: Hoping for a 50mm equivalent EF-S small prime lens

ctzeh wrote:

kotmj wrote:

The old non-IS 35/2 is not as good as the new lenses from Canon. I sold mine solely because of this. It's not bad, but it doesn't compare to the new ones.

Thanks for the advice.

You might read the user reviews of this lens here and on amazon.  Yes it is not equal to the newer 35 but I was surprised how well it did perform on my SL1.  It is also noticeably smaller and lighter which to me is the main reasons I use my SL1.

35 f/2 non-IS :  7.36 oz (210 grams);  Length: 1.67 inch (42.5mm)

35 f/2 IS:        11.82 oz (335 grams); Length:  2.46 inch (62.6mm)

I got mine for $205 several years back during a Canon online store refurb sale and it has been worth the money.  That said, if you want new and IS, and are willing to pay more and don't mind the increased size and weight then the 35 IS is the way to go if you find te 40stm to long and the 24stm too wide.  Just thought you should know there is a viable alternative.

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