Canon EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 III Lens
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: CanonModel: 2554A001BA
Product features:
- Belt-drive focus system
- Compatible with Canon EOS SLR cameras
- 35-80mm zoom
- Light and compact
- Minimum focus of 1.4 feet
- Canon EW-54II Lens Hood for Canon EF 35-80mm & EF 35-80mm USM SLR Lens
- Lowepro Lens Case 1S (Black)
- Canon Monopod 100 for SLR Cameras & Lenses
- Canon LP814 Soft Lens Pouch
Digital camera reviews of Canon EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 III Lens
Digital camera Review: Disposable Kit Lens
Summary: 2 Stars
This is the first SLR lens I ever used. Not a very memorable experience, I have to say. The lens is cheaply made, not at all sharp, has a very limited zoom range and is very, very, very slow. The lens is so slow that it really isn't useful indoors at all without a flash. The wide end of the zoom range - 35mm - is insufficient for landscapes while the telephoto end - 80mm - doesn't offer enough reach for distance shots. The build actually feels as if the zoom and focus mechanisms use internal cardboard components. I would be hard-pressed to find another EOS Canon or third-party lens that was as uniformly mediocre in all respects.
Instead of this lens, I would very highly recommend the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II which is sharper than this or any lens you can find for twice the price. Granted, the 50mm isn't a zoom lens but the limited range of the 35-80mm doesn't offer much of an advantage anyway. AND the 50mm is nearly 3 f-stops faster needing only one-eighth as much light for a shot making it great choice for indoor and dim lighting conditions.
Summary of Canon EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 III Lens
At 6.2 oz. (175g), this is the lightest compact zoom EF lens. An excellent value. The aspherical element makes it compact and helps obtain high-contrast images. At the 80mm focal length, a postcard can fill the viewfinder frame. Lead-free glass is used.Accessories
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