7Artisans 35mm f1,4 III per Canon RF

I’ve been using this 35mm f/1.4 III on my R5 II for street photography, and the compact aluminum body really makes it easy to carry all day. The manual focus ring has a nice, smooth resistance that helps me nail shots quickly. For the price, it’s a solid performer that handles low light well.

I was worried a manual lens would be a hassle, but the focus ring has just the right amount of resistance—smooth and precise for street shots on my R5 II. For the price, the build quality is impressive and delivers that classic 35mm look.

The aluminum body feels way more solid than the price suggests, and it balances nicely on my R5 II without making the setup front-heavy. At f1.4 the center is already sharp enough for portraits, and by f2 it cleans up beautifully across the frame.