The Canon EF 35-70mm 3.5-4.5 is an EF mount wide-to-normal zoom lens. It is one of the first lenses in the Canon EF series. It has the same zoom system and 9 lenses in 8 groups layout as the Canon New FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5[1] although it is unclear whether the actual optical design is identical.
In October 1988, Canon announced the EF 35-70mm 3.5-4.5A lens. This lens has similar physical values, but was sold at a lower price.[2]
| Attribute | 3.5-4.5 | 3.5-4.5A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image | |||
| Key features | |||
| Full-frame compatible | Yes | ||
| Image stabilizer | No | ||
| Ultrasonic Motor | No | ||
| Stepping Motor | No | ||
| L-series | No | ||
| Macro | No | ||
| Technical data | |||
| Focal length | 35 mm–70 mm | ||
| Aperture (max/min) | 3.5–4.5 / 29 | ||
| Construction | 9 elements / 8 groups | ||
| 5 | ||
| Closest focusing distance | |||
| Max. magnification | 0.2 x | ||
| Horizontal viewing angle | |||
| Vertical viewing angle | |||
| Diagonal viewing angle | |||
| Physical data | |||
| Weight | |||
| Maximum diameter | |||
| Length | |||
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Lens case | |||
| Lens hood | EW-68B | EW-68B | |
| Retail information | |||
| Release date | March 1987 | October 1988 | |
| Currently in production? | No | ||
| MSRP yen | 34,700 | 27,400 | |