I wanted to give my review of one of my favorite lenses that I have purchased, which is the Canon EF 35mm F2 IS. I choose this 35mm lens as I wanted a compact, all-around lens to travel with. A 35mm is a great lens to use for street photography and environmental portraits. Although 35mm is not as close as 50 or 85mm, it's a great lens to use if the environment is critical to your subject. Below is my Canon EF 35mm F2 USM Review.