Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM

One of the attractions of mirrorless cameras is that they’re generally fairly slim and light. The same can’t be said of Canon’s companion RF lenses, many of which are weighty beasts, but this 35mm prime bucks the trend. It’s actually smaller and lighter than the EF 35mm on test, despite its faster aperture rating.

As usual for lenses with stepping motor autofocus systems, there’s no focus distance scale or depth of field markings, which are often preferred for ‘zone focusing’ in street photography. However, a distance scale, focus peaking and focus guide options are available in Canon’s EOS R-series bodies.

Performance

Image quality is outstanding, while handheld shooting benefits from a five-stop image stabiliser, further boosted on newer R-series bodies.