Overview

The Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro is a compact, affordable lens offering good central sharpness, pleasant bokeh, and effective image stabilization. It provides close-focusing macro capability (1:2) and a versatile 35mm focal length, but exhibits barrel distortion, vignetting, and chromatic aberrations, especially at wide apertures. Build quality is decent with plastic construction, no weather-sealing, and a focus-by-wire system that may not suit all users. Autofocus is acceptable but noisy and not the fastest. It suits EOS R users seeking an affordable, all-around prime for travel, portraits, and macro.