This is another fantastic Canon prime I use for video. I have the 24mm L 1.4 ii , but i use this 2.8 specifically for video. I also have the 35mm F2 which I prefer over this do to better low-light and sharpness but this, over all if a great stabilized lens and fantastic for run-and-gun.

Whenever I travel a lot by foot, this is the lens that I use the most regardless of lighting condition. Aside from all the comments on sharpness and being light, its IS is simply superb. I've used it handheld at shutter speeds of 1/5 and the IS saves the day.

Excellent lens. My new favourite.

Acheté il y a peu avant de partir en voyage un peu plus léger.

I bought this lens to use in low light places such as bars for promotional work. This thing is so much better for me than my 50 1.4 or 18-55 and 55-250. It works. The low light capabilities combined with the wide angle have produced images better than I ever dreamed of straight out of the camera.

From my own extensive research of the worldwide web, I fully expected this lens to be somewhat inferior to its 35mm f2 similarly image stabilised sibling, which in fairness would have been far easier to construct.

Fairly lightweight and compact; near silent, precise autofocus; attractive colours; extremely effective image stabilisation; low distortion

Lens hood is essential but not provided; adequate sharpness but not outstanding

From my own extensive research of the worldwide web, I fully expected this lens to be somewhat inferior to its 35mm f2 similarly image stabilised sibling, which in fairness would have been far easier to construct.

Fairly lightweight and compact; near silent, precise autofocus; attractive colours; extremely effective image stabilisation; low distortion

Lens hood is essential but not provided; adequate sharpness but not outstanding

Love this lens! I often shoot Holiday events and it's great for small groups or individuals up close. Sharp, light weight, non-intrusive, and fast focus. I previously used a 50mm and 70-200 but this lens allows me to mingle in the party and still get full length photos with surrounding atmosphere,...

Fast / accurate auto-focus; Lightweight; Strong Construction

The image stabilization is very nice.

Did a test on this lens throughout the aperture range using an APS-C body. Wide open it's very sharp, peaking around f/5.6 and dropping off noticeably from f/11. I think it's a measure of how sharp this lens is that diffraction effect shows up relatively early.

Quick Focus; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction