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Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III
- Focal length
- 35–80 mm
- Aperture
- f/4–5.6
- Weight
- 175 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 40 cm
- Length
- 63.5 mm
At a Glance
This compact standard zoom for Canon EF full-frame cameras weighs 175 g and covers 35-80 mm at f/4-5.6. The minimum focus distance is 40 cm. It suits everyday use and travel as a light lens.
Good for
- Everyday
- Travel
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. focal length
- 80 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/5.6
- Min. aperture
- f/32
- Elements
- 8
- Groups
- 8
- Weight
- 175 g (0.39 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 40 cm (15.75 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:4.3 (0.23×)
- Length
- 63.5 mm (2.5 in)
- Diameter
- 65 mm (2.56 in)
- Released
- March 1995
Manufacturer data: global.canon, support.usa.canon.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III fit?
The Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III 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 56-128 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon EF cameras
- Full frame:
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
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 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III | Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II | Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 V USM | Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35-80 mm | 28-80 mm | 28-80 mm | 28-80 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Weight | 175 g | 200 g | 200 g | 230 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 40 cm | 38 cm | 38 cm | 70 cm |
| Length | 63.5 mm | 71.2 mm | 71.2 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III: FAQ
Does the Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III have autofocus?
Yes, the Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III has autofocus.
Does the Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III have image stabilization?
No, the Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III 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 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III weigh?
The Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III weighs 175 g. It is 63.5 mm long with a diameter of 65 mm.
What filter size does the Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III use?
The Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III is 40 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 56-128 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II
28-80mm · f/3.5-5.6
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 V USM
28-80mm · f/3.5-5.6
Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical
28-80mm · f/3.5-5.6
Canon EF 28-90mm f/4.0-5.6 II
28-90mm · f/4-5.6
Tamron AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF)
28-75mm · f/2.8
Canon EF 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6 USM
28-105mm · f/4-5.6
Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
24-85mm · f/3.5-4.5
Canon EF 24-70mm F4L IS USM
24-70mm · f/4
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