Canon EF 35–80mm lens explained

The EF 35-80mm 4-5.6 USM lens is a family of EF mount wide-to-normal zoom lenses manufactured and sold by Canon. There were five versions made. One contained a piezoelectric motor, three contained a micro motor, and one contained a USM motor.

Specifications

Attribute 4-5.6 PZ[1] 4-5.6 [2] 4-5.6 USM [3] 4-5.6 II [4] 4-5.6 III[5]
Image
Key features
Full-frame compatible Yes
Image stabilizer No
Environmental Sealing No
Ultrasonic Motor No Yes No
L-series No
Diffractive Optics No
Technical data
Aperture (max–min)4-5.6–32
Construction7 groups / 7 elements8 groups / 8 elements
  1. of diaphragm blades
5
Closest focusing distance0.5m (01.6feet)0.37m (01.21feet)0.4m (01.3feet)
Max. magnification0.18x0.25x0.23x
Horizontal viewing angle54°–30°
Diagonal viewing angle63°–17°
Vertical viewing angle38°–25°
Physical data
Weight205g180g170g175g
Maximum diameter68mm68.6mm65mm
Length72mm61mm63.5mm
Filter diameter52 mm
Accessories
Lens hoodES-62 with 62-L adapterEW-62EW-54IIEW-54IIEW-54II
Retail information
Release dateMarch 1990September 1990April 1992September 1993March 1995
Currently in production? No
MSRP US$26,000 yen22,000 yen26,000 yen$159.00?

References

  1. Web site: EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 PZ. Canon Camera Museum. Canon Inc.. 2016-05-18.
  2. Web site: EF35-80mm f/4-5.6. Canon Camera Museum. Canon Inc.. 2016-05-18.
  3. Web site: EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 USM. Canon Camera Museum. Canon Inc.. 2016-05-18.
  4. Web site: EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 II. Canon Camera Museum. Canon Inc.. 2016-05-18.
  5. Web site: EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 III. Canon Camera Museum. Canon Inc.. 2016-05-18.