Canon 35/1.8 IS STM Macro

Me too ! MTF figures are in line with the EF 35mm f2 IS USM. Otherwise not much is known about IQ (what about bokeh, etc...).

travelinbri_74 wrote:

Thanks, Im not much good with MTF charts, how do these compare to the new Nikon 35/1.8 Z?

I'm not sure that it's wise to compare computerised MTF figures between manufacturers. Besides actually manufacturing these lenses may introduce additional variations. But here it is :

Based on these charts the Nikon is likely to resolve quite a bit better, and display less astigmatism (the dotted and continuous lines are closer together). It better be given that it's a lot more expensive than the Canon (a price differential that coincidentally nearly corresponds to the bodies' price difference).

A lens is much more than resolution alone, so we'll have to wait before making direct comparisons between these two.

MayaTlab0 wrote:

Me too ! MTF figures are in line with the EF 35mm f2 IS USM. Otherwise not much is known about IQ (what about bokeh, etc...).

The centre looks similar to the EF f/2, but the corners are somewhat better which is exactly as expected. One of Rudy Winston's Youtube videos explains that corner IQ is a key potential benefit of the shorter flange distance.

Steve Balcombe wrote:

MayaTlab0 wrote:

Me too ! MTF figures are in line with the EF 35mm f2 IS USM. Otherwise not much is known about IQ (what about bokeh, etc...).

The centre looks similar to the EF f/2, but the corners are somewhat better which is exactly as expected. One of Rudy Winston's Youtube videos explains that corner IQ is a key potential benefit of the shorter flange distance.

I think that it's more a question of it having less astigmatism in the corners, not necessarily a question of it resolving better overall.

Anyway I don't think that Canon aimed with this lens at "max resolution", or even "amazing bokeh / transitions". But rather at "super-solid reasonably small quite decent reliable moderately priced nice average prime, with some extra features as a bonus". What IMO they do better than anyone :D.

The Z 35mm seems to aim at a slightly loftier goal, with a price to match.

If Canon were to release a roadmap with more lenses like this one, I'd have more confidence in where the system is going.