Canon

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro

The Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro is a uniquely versatile wide prime — a 35mm f/1.8 with 5-stop optical IS and a 0.5× macro capability that covers everything from street photography to close-up work. Compact, affordable for the RF system, and an ideal everyday lens for R-series shooters.

GearFrame's Take

The most versatile compact RF prime — 35mm, f/1.8, 5-stop IS, and 0.5× macro in one affordable package.

Starting from
£559 new
Used from £297 (eBay)
Average price across retailers: ~£474
Available at 6 retailers
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RetailerPrice
Clifton Cameras
Clifton Cameras
£559
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Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video
£559
was £619
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eBay
eBay used
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£297
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Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video used
£379
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eBay
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£379
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Value & Depreciation
£520
Launch price
→
£449
Today
=
14%
Value drop
Over ~8 years, this camera has cost roughly £9/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2018
Focal Length
35mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Compatible Mount
Canon RF
Filter Size
52mm
Dimensions
74.4mm diameter × 62.8mm length
Weight
305g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
STM (Lead-screw type) — quiet for video
Optical IS
Optical IS — 5 stops
Min. Focus Distance
N/A — lens

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.9
Street
7.4
Travel
6.4
Wedding & Events
5.8
Vlogging & Video
5.6
Filmmaking
5.6
Documentary
5.6
Landscape
5.5
Casual
6.8
Food
5.9
Macro
6.4
Architecture
4.9
Astrophotography
5.6
Underwater
5.1
✅ Great For
🌆
Street 7.4 Strong on focal length, portability and maximum aperture. 35mm natural perspective and compact size suit street photography perfectly.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🏛️
Architecture 4.9 Held back by focal length and weather sealing.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro

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