Request a product

Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L USM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Better figure, where one is clearly better

CanonEF 16–35mm f/2.8L USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2001May 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length16–35 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionFourteen elements in ten groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elements, comprising ground-and-polished, replica and glass-moulded types, plus two UD elements according to PhotozoneOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
Aperture detail–Minimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
DiaphragmSeven blades; circular aperture according to both reviewsSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of view–Horizontal 35°55′, vertical 24°20′, diagonal 42°35′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensorsCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frame
Teleconverter support–Canon EF extenders are not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.22×1×
Optical stabilisation–Yes
Autofocus detailRing USM autofocus with full-time manual focusing in One Shot AF according to PhotozoneSTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailFloating optical system according to Photozone; non-rotating filter thread according to both reviews0.13 m minimum focus measured from the image plane; approximately 30 mm working distance from the lens front at life-size magnification according to Canon Japan
Magnification detail–Maximum 1×; EF12 II extension tube gives 0.34–1.41× and EF25 II gives 0.76–1.91× according to Canon UK
Stabilisation detail–Hybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter77 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm69.2 mm
Length103 mm55.8 mm
Weight600 g190 g
ControlsSeparate focus and zoom rings, focus-mode switch and distance windowMacro Lite can illuminate both sides or either side individually, with brightness control; AF/MF and stabiliser switches
Filter detail–49 mm filter attaches to the ES-27 hood; Canon Japan specifies one filter and removing the hood to use Macro Lite illumination
Dimensions detail–69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
Zoom designConstant outer length with some internal tube movement according to Photozone–
Weather resistanceCanon identifies water and dust resistance at the lens mount, switch panel, zoom ring and focusing ring–
Lens hoodEW-83E hood and LP1319 soft pouch according to The Digital PictureES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens, hood and case according to Canon Camera MuseumLens, ES-27 hood, EF-S35 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and warranty paperwork in Canon Japan's listed package
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records December 2001 marketing; no first-sale day is givenCanon Camera Museum records May 2017 marketing. Canon Japan announced it on 6 April 2017 and records the Japanese first-sale date as 29 June 2017; a UK first-sale day is not established by these sources.

More comparisons