The photo I included here of the lady bug was the best one I could take after taking multiple photos because the 35mm focal length requires getting very close to a subject you are trying to do macro photography work with. The fact that it can do macro photography as well is just fantastic, though you won't have the versatility you would have with a longer focal length like a 100mm macro lens (the Canon RF and EF mount 100mm macro lens is a beast, but at a price almost 3x that of this 35mm lens). Considering how wide this focal length is (similar to the focal length of the main camera on an iPhone), it has an amazing level of bokeh - way beyond anything your phone's main camera could produce naturally. Since the EOS RP lacks 'in body image stabilization' (IBIS), this lens is a must have for someone just getting started with the RP or the R since it has image stabilization built in - that gives a needed advantage for low-light situations as well as handheld video recording. This is an excellent lens for a beginner on a budget like me trying to dig in and learn as much as I can about photography as quickly as I can (getting ready for the birth of my son preparing to take lots of pictures of him), while using the RF platform on the Canon EOS RP. I bought this lens used over Amazon at a savings of nearly $150 from the retail price. Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2022 Extremely versatile lens - great for a beginner using the EOS RP

Canon 35mm