Canon EFCanon EF-S
    Prime zoom
    Full frame

    Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 A

    4.3
    (38 reviews)
    Optical: 4.4
    Mechanical: 4.4
    Value: 5.0
    Focal Length
    35-70mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
    Mount
    Canon EF, Canon EF-S
    Weight
    230g
    Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 A is a auto focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 5 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 230 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. 63 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

    Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 A purchase historyTrending down 2.1%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have been easing around 2.1% per month — sellers are flexible, aim for deals below $28.00.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $28.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $33.00
    All-time low
    $1.00
    Latest sale
    $16.00

    Best deals

    98 of 193 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $28.00 fair value.

    • Jul 6, 2024$1.00$-27.00 / typical
    • Aug 15, 2024$1.00$-27.00 / typical
    • Jul 22, 2024$4.00$-24.00 / typical
    • Sep 2, 2024$5.00$-23.00 / typical
    • Sep 2, 2024$6.00$-22.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length35-70mm
    Aperturef/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
    Min Focus Distance0.39m
    FocusingAuto Focus
    Physical
    Weight230g
    Length63mm
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountCanon EF, Canon EF-S
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    I received this lens earlier than expected which is good. Lens appeared to be in good shape. I am using this lens on my Sony A6400 with a & Artisan4.0/5

    I received this lens earlier than expected which is good. Lens appeared to be in good shape. I am using this lens on my Sony A6400 with a & Artisan I received this lens earlier than expected which is good. Lens appeared to be in good shape. I am using this lens on my Sony A6400 with a & Artisans EF to E adapter. When I am turning on the camera it took a few second for the lens to get focus. I guess it's to be expected due to the age of the lens. I also noticed that the F aperture sometime would let me go to F3.5, but for the most part it stays at F4.5. I am using the same adapter on other Canon lens without any issues.

    Nice Lens - I'd say middle of the line for Canon - but GREAT for the $4.0/5

    Nice Lens - I'd say middle of the line for Canon - but GREAT for the $ Great lens for taking out in the elements - on the crop cameras, it's a mini Telephoto, and nice for portraits.... I use it on both my 6D and 20D and it useful for sure... photo quality is as good as any of my other lenses (non L) - but I use my 28-135 more, but it's 3x the price too... I usually actually don't even use zooms that often in my daily work... primes are soo much better for me... the sharpness is just killer, and no zoom can match the speed of a prime lens.. but all in all, a nice little lens

    Great lens for beginners4.0/5

    Great lens for beginners I've taken a few test photos with this lens and it seems better than the kit lens that came with my camera. The autofocus seems to work better than a brand new 18-55mm kit lens. It's old, the auto focus is noisy, it doesn't have a great zoom range, but I have a feeling this is going to be my primary walk around lens until I can afford something a little more expensive. It's small and it has a metal chassis.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 A?

    Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 A is a camera lens with 35-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.5/22, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 230g.

    What mount is the Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 A compatible with?

    Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 A uses a Canon EF, Canon EF-S mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 A cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 A typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 A a good lens?

    Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 A has a community rating of 4.3/5 from 38 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 A?

    Similar lenses include anon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II, Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM, Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.3
    Optical4.4/5
    Mechanical4.4/5
    Value5.0/5
    Based on 14 reviewers

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