Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens (AS-IS)

The Canon EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 III is an ultra-lightweight, compact standard zoom lens designed for Canon EF-mount film and digital SLR cameras. Offering a versatile focal length range that spans wide-angle to short-telephoto perspectives, it provides an equivalent focal range of 56–128mm when mounted on APS-C sensor camera bodies. Constructed with a simplified optical layout and a DC motor autofocus system, it serves as an economical, portable everyday lens suitable for general snapshots, street scenes, and casual portraiture.

Key Features and Specifications

* Canon EF Mount: Full-frame lens coverage, also compatible with APS-C sensor DSLRs (56–128mm equivalent focal range).
* Lightweight & Compact Profile: Weighs just 6.2 oz (175g), offering high portability for daily walk-around shooting.
* DC Motor Autofocus System: Provides responsive autofocus operation paired with a dedicated physical AF/MF selection switch.
* Aspherical Optical Element: Incorporates an aspherical element to reduce spherical distortion and maintain optical clarity across the zoom range.
* 52mm Filter Thread: Utilizes standard 52mm front screw-in filters.
* 1.3″ Minimum Focus Distance: Allows focusing up to 15.6 inches from the subject throughout the zoom range.

Condition and Included Accessories

* Included Accessories: Front lens cap and rear lens cap included.
* Physical and Operational Condition: Optically, there is an extremely heavy coating of internal fungus present across the elements. Functionally, the autofocus system operates properly; however, while the manual focus ring rotates freely, it produces an audible grinding sound during operation.