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Rent NowTamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD (Canon EF Mount)
The Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is a sophisticated reimagining of the classic wide-angle prime. Part of Tamron’s premium “Super Performance” (SP) series, this lens balances a versatile focal length with a high-end optical layout and integrated Vibration Compensation (VC). Whether you are shooting street photography, environmental portraits, or close-up details, this lens delivers edge-to-edge sharpness and professional-grade stabilization that is rare for a wide-angle prime.
High-Performance Optics & Stabilization
Fast f/1.8 Aperture: The bright maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and provides excellent control over depth of field for selective focus techniques.
Advanced Image Stabilization (VC): Built-in Vibration Compensation minimizes the appearance of camera shake, allowing for significantly sharper handheld shots at slower shutter speeds—an invaluable feature for indoor or evening photography.
Premium Glass Configuration: The optical design features one Low Dispersion (LD) element, one eXtra Low Dispersion (XLD) element, and two aspherical elements. This combination effectively eliminates chromatic and spherical aberrations, ensuring consistent illumination and clarity from corner to corner.
eBAND & BBAR Coatings: Utilizing both Extended Bandwidth and Broad-Band Anti-Reflection coatings, this lens suppresses internal reflections, flare, and ghosting for superior contrast and color fidelity.
Specialized Close-Focusing & Speed
Best-in-Class Close Focus: Thanks to a Floating System and internal focusing design, this lens achieves an impressive minimum focusing distance of just 7.9″. With a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.5, it is uniquely capable of capturing detailed, dynamic close-ups.
Ring-Type USD Autofocus: The Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) motor provides lightning-fast, quiet, and precise autofocus. It also supports full-time manual focus override, allowing for instant adjustments without switching modes.
9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Produces a soft, pleasing bokeh that enhances the aesthetic of out-of-focus areas when shooting with a shallow depth of field.
Professional Build & Software
Weather-Sealed Construction: Multiple seals throughout the lens body protect against moisture and dust, providing peace of mind when shooting in inclement weather.
Fluorine Front Coating: The front element is treated with a protective fluorine coating that repels water, oil, and fingerprints, making the lens much easier to keep clean in the field.
Full-Frame & APS-C Compatible: While designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, it serves as a highly effective 56mm equivalent “normal” lens when mounted on APS-C bodies.
Dedicated RAW Software: Includes SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.0 for Tamron, specifically optimized to correct for color fringing, distortion, and peripheral light fall-off using Tamron’s proprietary optical data.
Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 35mm Wide-Angle Prime
Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
Lens Mount: Canon EF
Minimum Focus Distance: 7.9″ (0.2 m)
Filter Size: 67 mm
Weight: Approx. 16.9 oz (480 g)
