Compact, lightweight, and close-focusing, the Rf 35mm f/1.8 Is Macro Stm from Canon is a unique wide-angle prime mixing the versatility of a general wide lenswith the specialty of a 1:2 macro optic. An advanced optical design is benefitted by a Super Spectra coating, which helps to control flare and ghostingfor greater contrast and color accuracy when working in bright or backlit conditions. Capable of focusing down to 6.7"" at half life-size, this lens is ideal for photographing everything from close-ups of plants to street scenes andlandscapes. The bright f/1.8 maximum aperture offers increased control over depth of field and also suits working in a variety of lighting conditions. Complementing this is a five stop-effective image stabilization, which minimizesthe appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Also, an Stm motoraffords impressively quiet and smooth autofocus performance and full-time manualfocus override.