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Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM

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Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM

Focal length
35–350 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
1385 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
60 cm
Length
167.4 mm

At a Glance

This superzoom for Canon EF full-frame cameras runs from 35 to 350 mm, covering everything from a normal view to long telephoto. A magnification of 0.25x at a 60 cm minimum focus distance allows close-ups. At 1.4 kg it is heavy, and it has no stabilizer. It offers ring USM with full-time manual focus. It covers many focal lengths for travel and everyday use.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • At 1.4 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
  • No optical stabilizer: on DSLRs without sensor stabilization, short shutter times or a tripod are needed.

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
35 mm
Max. focal length
350 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
21
Groups
15
Weight
1,385 g (3.05 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
60 cm (23.62 in)
Max. magnification
1:4 (0.25Γ—)
Length
167.4 mm (6.59 in)
Diameter
85 mm (3.35 in)
Released
January 1993

Manufacturer data: global.canon, support.usa.canon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM fit?

The Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 56-560 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USMCanon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USMTamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZDTamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
Focal length35-350 mm28-300 mm28-300 mm28-300 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight1,385 g1,670 g540 g420 g
Filter diameter72 mm77 mm67 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance60 cm70 cm49 cm49 cm
Length167.4 mm184 mm96 mm84 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesno
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Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM weigh?

The Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM weighs 1,385 g. It is 167.4 mm long with a diameter of 85 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM use?

The Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM is 60 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 56-560 mm in full-frame terms.

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