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Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L III USM vs Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM

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CanonEF 16–35mm f/2.8L III USMCanonEF 35mm f/1.4L II USM
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2016September 2015
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length16–35 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionSixteen elements in eleven groupsFourteen elements in eleven groups
Special elementsTwo large-diameter glass-moulded aspherical elements, one ground aspherical element and two UD elementsBR optical element between convex and concave glass elements; two aspherical lenses and one UD lens according to Canon Camera Museum
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating and Subwavelength Structure Coating; front and rear fluorine coatings according to The Digital PictureSubwavelength Structure Coating; fluorine on front and rear elements according to Canon's product overview and Museum
DiaphragmNine circular bladesNine blades with a circular aperture
Angle of viewHorizontal 98°–54°; vertical 74°10′–38°; diagonal 108°10′–63°54° horizontal, 38° vertical and 63° diagonal according to Canon UK
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityFull-frame and APS-C Canon EF DSLRsCanon EF full-frame and APS-C cameras
Teleconverter supportExtenders cannot be used; the manual also states that no compatible close-up lenses are available–
Adaptor supportCanon UK lists EOS M use with the EF-EOS M mount adaptorCanon UK confirms EOS M use with the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.28 m
Maximum magnification0.25×0.21×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual override; keep the shutter half-pressed after autofocus when adjusting focus manuallyRing USM with full-time manual focus according to Canon UK
Focus distance detail–Constant external length and non-rotating front during focusing according to ePHOTOzine
Magnification detailAt 35 mm, EF12 II gives 0.65×–0.36× and EF25 II gives 1.14×–0.80×; both tubes are incompatible at 16 mmCanon UK specifies 0.36–0.58× with EF12 II and 0.80–1.03× with EF25 II extension tubes
Stabilisation detail–No optical stabilisation according to ePHOTOzine's exact-model specification
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter88.5 mm80.4 mm
Length127.5 mm105.5 mm
Weight790 g760 g
ControlsSeparate zoom and focus rings, AF/MF switch and distance window–
Zoom designConstant outer length with inner front-tube movement according to both reviews; the manual advises zooming before focusing–
Filter detailOne front filter may be fitted; the manual specifies the 82 mm Canon PL-C B polariser and removing the hood for adjustment–
Weather resistanceSealed construction and rubber mount ring; the manual recommends an 82 mm Canon PROTECT filter for best dust and water resistanceMount, switches and focus ring have dust- and water-resistant construction; not described as waterproof
Dimensions detailLength measured from the mount surface to the front; front and rear caps add 24 mm80.4 mm maximum diameter × 105.5 mm length and 760 g according to Canon UK
Weight detailApproximately 790 g for the lens alone, excluding accessories, in Canon's instruction manual–
Lens hoodReversible EW-88D hood with release buttonSupplied EW-77B hood according to Canon UK's box list
In the boxLens, EW-88D hood, LP1222 case, E-82 II front cap, rear cap E and user manualLens, E-72II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 case, EW-77B hood and user manual according to Canon UK
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records October 2016 marketing; no first-sale day is statedCanon's August 2016 retrospective explicitly records release in September 2015; its Museum table records October 2015, also the originally scheduled month in the August 2015 announcement

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